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.
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.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 54 minutes
Course Overview•3 minutes
Introduction to Powershell•12 minutes
CMD Let•12 minutes
CMD Let Continue•11 minutes
Scripting in Powershell•8 minutes
Scripting in Powershell Continue•9 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
PowerShell Foundations – Getting Started Right•30 minutes
PowerShell Essentials Overview•10 minutes
Mastering Cmdlets•10 minutes
Scripting Basics in PowerShell•10 minutes
Practical PowerShell Scripting Skills
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 50 minutes
Powershell ISE•8 minutes
Check for Leap Years•10 minutes
Check for Leap Years Continue•10 minutes
More on Check for Leap Years•6 minutes
Introduction to Project•6 minutes
Application Script to Capture Screenshot Part 1•10 minutes
Transitioning from Scripts to Projects•10 minutes
Building & Automating a PowerShell Application
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 43 minutes
Application Script to Capture Screenshot Part 2•9 minutes
Application Script to Capture Screenshot Part 3•11 minutes
Application Script to Capture Screenshot Part 4•7 minutes
Script Scheduler•8 minutes
Script Scheduler Continue•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Building & Automating a PowerShell Application•30 minutes
Developing the Screenshot Application•10 minutes
Completing & Automating the Application•10 minutes
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