Our UNIX courses provide hands-on instruction in navigating UNIX systems, writing shell scripts and automating tasks. Taught by experienced trainers using live labs, these courses cover key skills including scripting, system navigation and text processing. Suitable for both new learners and those looking to refine their expertise, our Unix courses help you achieve your career goals and improve technical output.
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UNIX
Build core UNIX knowledge to confidently handle command-line tasks, streamline automation, and operate efficiently within Unix-based environments.
Learn essential skills
Confidently navigate and control Unix systems
Why choose UNIX?
Reliable and versatile, UNIX is at the heart of many critical IT systems used in finance, healthcare, telecoms, and the public sector. From powering databases to supporting enterprise applications, it plays a key role in infrastructure worldwide. Learning UNIX with ILX helps you work efficiently across complex environments - giving you the skills to automate tasks, write effective scripts and support operational performance.
What’s in it for me?
- Learn essential UNIX command-line skills
- Manage file systems and directories
- Develop and troubleshoot shell scripts
- Automate daily admin tasks
- Master grep, sed, AWK and cron
- Work across major UNIX shell environments
- Prepare for system and DevOps roles
- Enhance your career progression
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UNIX Advanced Shell Programming Tools
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UNIX Fundamentals
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UNIX Introduction
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UNIX Shell Programming
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UNIX Shell Programming for Developers
FAQs
Our UNIX training introduces the critical skills needed to use and manage UNIX systems effectively. From command-line essentials to advanced scripting, our courses provide a practical pathway for career growth, with hands-on learning designed for today’s IT roles.
Which UNIX course is right for me?
That depends on your current experience and learning goals. If you're new to Unix, our UNIX Introduction or UNIX Fundamentals courses will provide the essential command-line and file management skills to get started. If you already have a working knowledge of UNIXand want to enhance your scripting skills, UNIX Shell Programming is ideal. For more experienced users aiming to master automation and text processing, the Advanced Shell Programming Tools course or Shell Programming for Developers will give you deeper capabilities and broader tool usage.
What job roles benefit from UNIX training?
UNIX training is valuable across a wide range of technical roles. System administrators and infrastructure engineers rely on UNIX to manage servers and automate tasks. Developers use UNIX skills for scripting and managing code environments. Support engineers and DevOps professionals benefit from understanding shell scripting and command-line tools for troubleshooting and deployment. Whether you’re in operations, development, or IT support, UNIX proficiency helps you work more effectively in modern enterprise environments.
How does UNIX training support career growth?
UNIX skills are in demand across industries where stable, secure, and efficient systems are critical. Training helps you build the technical confidence to handle automation, scripting and system administration tasks with ease. These skills open up progression opportunities in roles including UNIX administration, DevOps engineer, infrastructure analyst, or support lead. For professionals aiming to expand their remit or take on more technical responsibility, UNIX training is a strong step forward in career development.
What’s the next step after completing a UNIX course?
After gaining a solid foundation in UNIX, the next logical step is to specialise further. Courses such as Oracle SQL will help you understand database structures and query languages, essential for data-driven roles. Linux Networking is another strong progression path, building on your UNIX command-line skills and applying them to network configuration and administration. Both options enhance your ability to work in modern, multi-platform environments and broaden your technical toolkit.
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