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About the Course

This is the fourth course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the third Google Cybersecurity Certificate course. In this course, you will explore computing skills that you’ll use on-the-job as a cybersecurity analyst. First, you'll practice using Linux, an operating system commonly used by cybersecurity professionals. For example, you'll use the Linux command line through the Bash shell to navigate and manage the file system and authenticate users. Then, you'll use SQL to communicate with a database. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. Learners who complete this certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Explain the relationship between operating systems, applications, and hardware. - Compare a graphical user interface to a command line interface. - Identify the unique features of common Linux distributions. - Navigate and manage the file system using Linux commands via the Bash shell. - Use Linux commands via the Bash shell to authenticate and authorize users. - Describe how a relational database is organized. - Use SQL to retrieve information from a database. - Apply filters to SQL queries and use joins to combine multiple tables....

Top reviews

SA

Sep 24, 2023

this course linux and sql is the 4th course series of google cyber security certification. This course is linux operating system , and sql. this is very helpful steps in my cyber security journey.

MR

Aug 23, 2024

This class was very challenging and fun! I was so intimidated to start it, seriously took me 2 months of looking at it to finally get started and I am glad i did. I learned so much and it was fun!

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By Saravanan K

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Dec 9, 2024

Excellent information. I would add any one of the web programming languages such as JavaScript application or java application and illustrate how application vulnerabilities impact overall security posture and what can we do to deal with them. Thank you.

By Tania R

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Sep 18, 2023

It is a TON of information but it's totally worth it. in my opinion SQL was w=easier to learn than Linux but its still lots of information. Take notes because the videos will always have slightly different information than the reading portions.

By Terry U

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Feb 5, 2023

Prior to beta testing this course, I had no knowledge of SQL. However, I can proudly say that I have gained some knowledge. The numerous labs coupled with the clarity of the course contents will help learners assimilate the course more readily.

By Idriss D

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Nov 25, 2023

Loved it!! Though some questions were a bit sketchy and I had to alter more than just the X and Y values but all and all, awesome learning experience esp with someone with ADHD. Though most videos were a bit lifeless, still stuck through!

By janet k

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Mar 30, 2024

Great course, great modules. Kudos to the instructor, she delivered. Both Linux and SQL lab sessions were interesting and engaging. I gained so much knowledge from this course, it was pretty much hands-on. Thank you Google x Coursera!!!

By Nicole C Y

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Dec 30, 2023

Best Linux course I've taken - Google makes it very easy to learn with the labs they provide. Linux is one of the most important tools in cybersecurity and it was hard to learn and understand in other courses. Good job Google!

By Levi R

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Nov 8, 2023

Coming in to this course, I was intimidated as I knew literally nothing on the subject matter. But once I got going, I quickly became familiar with Linux and SQL and developed the confidence to continue studying the material.

By abdullah b

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Sep 20, 2024

This is one of the best course, I had the opportunity to get the hands-on experience for both Linux command line ( this made me really excited for the cybersecurity world) and SQL ( which is very hard to understand at first)

By Sanchayan K

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Nov 5, 2024

This was a fantastic course, as I learned skills which will be required in the real world. The teacher was professional and to-the-point. She was extremely thorough and I loved every moment of this course. Thank you, ma'am.

By Vanessa K

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Jan 15, 2024

This has by far been my hardest and most practical course. I cried, retook the exams, went back and retook the whole course to make sure i understand what am doing but guys i made it, just don't give up, you put in the work

By Vikash D

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Jul 19, 2023

"Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL" course provided comprehensive and practical knowledge. Excellent instruction and hands-on exercises. Valuable for anyone seeking proficiency in Linux and SQL for professional development.

By leslie t

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Feb 5, 2023

Outstanding course! This course has great explanations and reading material with even better hand on labs to practice your skills and activities with example cases that help you think along the lines of a security analyst.

By jude s

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Oct 6, 2024

I am exposed to more resources in the areas of LINUX and SQL than I ever had before, It is well simplified to the best of my understanding and I recommend it to anyone interested in becoming a cybersecurity professional.

By Alice O

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Mar 15, 2024

This was the only challenging so far. I love Linux and SQL commands. I absolutely will be running a Linux OS on my computer. I feel a step closer as we go to the next course. Great job to the Instructor as well.

By chino C

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Sep 11, 2023

I love this course! The contents are really placed for learning. It's convenient how you can take notes and do the activities. I wish the Full Stack Software Dev course with IBM was this good. Good course this!

By Fabrizio B

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Jan 10, 2024

Excellent course for beginners, instructor super clear. Labs are quite easy and along with topics don't go too much into details, but if you are learning these topics for the first time is the ideal course

By Monster R

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Aug 24, 2024

This class was very challenging and fun! I was so intimidated to start it, seriously took me 2 months of looking at it to finally get started and I am glad i did. I learned so much and it was fun!

By Paul B

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Jan 19, 2024

The course itself was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. The instructor, not so much. It was just a person reading from a prompter with no real intonation or emotion.

By Jayadev D

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Aug 15, 2024

I really enjoyed learning Linux and practicing the commands as I learned. I was familiar with MYSQL and I was able to get a quick review of the commands performed in them and syntax.

By Jada T

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Sep 10, 2023

I already had experience with Linux and SQL as a Computer Science student but I did pick up a few CLI commands that I haven't used before. A good way to get your feet wet with both.

By Benjamin G

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Oct 17, 2023

Fun and more interactive then the first 3 courses, with the introduction of labs to practice and explore Linux and SQL. I found it to be a bit difficult, but ultimately rewarding.

By Daniel O L

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Sep 1, 2024

I loved this course on Linux and SQL, and it left me wanting to delve deeper into these tools and gain more experience using them. I thought this course was excellent, thank you.

By Jason N

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Oct 19, 2024

Labs were enjoyable. If you have advanced knowledge of Linux already, dial it back for the labs - correct answers only encompass what they've taught, not your extra knowledge.

By Yakise E

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Mar 10, 2024

The concepts and the way they are explained, makes it relatable to every day usage. the instructor delivered the course in a very exciting and straight forward way. Thank you.

By Richard V

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Nov 30, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Kim, the instructor was excellent. I appreciated it because she used a lot of examples that anyone could relate to. Very good course!!!