Apply PowerShell Scripting for Automation and Projects

Overview

By completing this course, learners will be able to explain core PowerShell concepts, use cmdlets effectively, create and debug scripts, apply logical decision-making, develop a real-world PowerShell application, and automate tasks using scheduling for unattended execution. This course is designed to take learners from foundational knowledge to applied PowerShell automation in a clear, structured, and practice-driven manner. Starting with PowerShell basics, learners gain a solid understanding of cmdlets, scripting syntax, and the PowerShell environment before progressing to practical logic building and script organization. The course then transitions into a hands-on project where learners build a functional application and automate it using scheduling techniques. Learners benefit by acquiring job-relevant scripting skills that can be immediately applied to system administration, IT operations, and automation tasks. The inclusion of a complete project ensures learners do not just understand concepts but can implement them confidently in real scenarios. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end learning journey: fundamentals, logic building, real-world project development, and automation—combined into a single, cohesive learning experience focused on practical outcomes rather than isolated theory.

Syllabus

PowerShell Foundations – Getting Started Right

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of PowerShell, covering core concepts, the PowerShell environment, cmdlets, and basic scripting techniques required to build a strong foundation in Windows automation and administrative scripting.

Practical PowerShell Scripting Skills

This module focuses on developing practical scripting proficiency by using PowerShell ISE, applying logical decision-making, strengthening script structure, and transitioning from individual scripts to well-organized scripting projects.

Building & Automating a PowerShell Application

This module guides learners through developing a complete PowerShell application, enhancing script functionality incrementally, and implementing automation using task scheduling for real-world, unattended execution.