This course is designed for app developers and DevOps engineers who want to work smarter by using Gemini CLI, a generative AI agent made for the terminal and powered by Gemini.
Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Describe Gemini CLI use cases and interaction.
Install and configure Gemini CLI.
Use Gemini CLI and its built-in tools to analyze code and build an application.
Use security best practices to generate content quickly and safely with Gemini CLI.
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October 2025
Assessments
2 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces Gemini CLI, how you can install and run it, and the Gemini CLI architecture and interaction flows.
What's included
1 assignment4 plugins
This module introduces more advanced features of Gemini CLI, including custom commands and MCP servers, and provides security best practices and troubleshooting tips.
What's included
1 assignment1 app item5 plugins
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