Introduction to the Unix command line (ONLINE LIVE TRAINING)

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Date/time:

Monday 13 April 2026 9:30am

Location:

Research Informatics Training - Online LIVE Training

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Date: Mon 13 April 2026

Time: 09:30 - 13:00 

Location: Research Informatics Training - Online LIVE Training.

Participants must have their own computers to work on and a stable internet connection for the duration of the course. Instructions on specific system requirements and downloads will be provided when a booking is secured.

Please ensure you meet the target audience criteria and prerequisites before registering for a course.

 Description

The Unix shell (command line) is a powerful and essential tool for modern researchers, especially in computational fields such as bioinformatics and large-scale data analysis. In this course, you will:

  • Explore the basic structure of the Unix operating system
  • Learn how to interact with it using a core set of commands
  • Practise navigating the filesystem
  • Work with text-based data
  • Combine commands to quickly extract information from large data files
How to book Target audience
  • Everyone is welcome to attend the courses.
Prerequisites
  • No previous experience required
Registration fees

Fees must be paid at registration. 

Free for registered University of Cambridge students
£ 65/full day for all University of Cambridge staff, including postdocs. 
£ 65/full day for all academic participants from external Institutions and charitable organizations.
£ 130/full day for all Industry participants.

Contact us

For further information about the courses, please email the Research Informatics Training Team.