Linux Terminal for beginners Feb-2026

This course provides an introduction to using the linux terminal. It is suitable for complete beginners who have never used the command line before.
Anybody who intends to use the cluster for data analysis and is not confident in the terminal should take this course.

Topics that are going to be addressed:

• User accounts and logging in to the cluster
• Finding help and being self-sufficient
• Working with files and directories in the command line
• Basic linux commands
• Pipes and redirection
• Unix file permissions
• Creating simple bash scripts

What NOT to expect:

• The course will not cover using the cluster to run jobs.

Target audience: CRG & EMBL Barcelona staff
Instructors: Rodny Hernandez (SIT) with other SIT members providing assistance
Date: 11th & 12th of February 2026 (10:30-13:30h) 
Level: Beginners
Location: Bioinformatics room (CRG Training Centre) - Presential
Maximum number of participants: 18
Registration deadline: 30th January 2pm

Registration HERE

For any information, please send an email to CRG Training and Academic office (TAO): training@crg.eu