Course Overview
About Course
PowerShell is Microsoft’s powerful scripting shell and automation language built on .NET, now cross-platform (PowerShell 7.x) . Designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals, it transforms manual processes into robust, repeatable workflows.
This 40‑hour training starts with core fundamentals: installation, cmdlets, pipeline execution, object-based processing, and help navigation. Following this grounding, participants build scripting proficiency—writing .ps1 scripts, controlling flow, creating reusable functions, modules, and implementing structured error handling and debugging.
Automation is central: learners manage the remote environment using PowerShell remoting, WMI/CIM interactions, and local admin tasks across file systems, services, tasks, registry, and Active Directory—helping accelerate daily administration
Advanced concepts include Desired State Configuration (DSC) to ensure configuration consistency, while module development and PowerShell Gallery usage streamline script reuse. With cloud adoption rising, the course explores Azure automation via the Az module, scripting resource provisioning and management
Aligning with DevOps, participants also learn to integrate PowerShell in CI/CD pipelines, script signing, and apply unit testing using Pester. Performance, governance, and security topics ensure scripts are optimized, credential-safe, and follow enterprise-grade best practices.
Hands-on labs reinforce learning through real-world scenarios—managing users, deploying configurations, and orchestrating multi-server tasks. Expert-led sessions enable live Q&A, debugging, and interactive learning, while capstone projects consolidate skills into comprehensive automation solutions.
The curriculum is tailored for Microsoft’s AZ‑040 “Automating Administration with PowerShell” pathway, offering certification readiness . Learners also receive career support, including resume review, job interview prep, and access to materials for a full year—equipping them to excel in scripting, automation, and operational roles across enterprise environments.
Course Syllabus
Module 1: PowerShell Basics & Environment Setup (4 hrs)
- Overview of PowerShell Core vs. Windows PowerShell, .NET, cross-platform capabilities
- Install PS 7+, VS Code integration, console navigation, help system (Get-Help, modules).
Module 2: Cmdlets, Pipelining & Object Basics (4 hrs)
- Using cmdlets with Verb‑Noun syntax, aliases, formatting, piping objects
- Learn pipeline chaining, formatting output, exploring objects.
Module 3: Scripting Fundamentals (4 hrs)
- Develop .ps1 scripts, variables, control flow (if, loops), functions, modules.
- Implement error handling (try/catch) and script signing.
Module 4: Remote Management & CIM/WMI (4 hrs)
- Perform remoting with Enter-PSSession/Invoke-Command.
- Access WMI/CIM for system info across hosts
Module 5: Advanced Scripting & Error Handling (4 hrs)
- Filtering, parameters, advanced functions, splatting.
- Robust error handling, logging, debugging with breakpoints.
Module 6: Managing Windows & AD (6 hrs)
- Administer file systems, services, registry, tasks.
- Manage AD users/groups via ActiveDirectory module
Module 7: Desired State Configuration & Modules (4 hrs)
- Configure and use DSC for idempotent setups.
- Create/import modules and manage PowerShell Gallery resources.
Module 8: Cloud & Azure Automation (4 hrs)
- Install Az module; automate Azure resources.
- Sample scripts for VMs, storage, networking via PowerShell
Module 9: PowerShell for DevOps & CI/CD (4 hrs)
- Integrate with CI tools, pipelines, script signing, unit testing with Pester.
Module 10: Performance, Best Practices & Security (4 hrs)
- Optimize performance, logging, secure credentials, follow scripting standards.
Module 11: Capstone Project & Review (2 hrs)
- Create complete automation: local/remote tasks, DSC, error handling.
- Peer review and prepare for role-based certification (e.g., AZ-040).
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Key Features
- Hands-on labs: realistic scripting across Windows, AD, Azure.
- Interactive demos using VS Code and console.
- Live expert sessions with Q&A, troubleshooting.
- Real-world projects: automation and DSC tasks.
- Certification ready: aligned to Microsoft Automating Administration with PowerShell (AZ‑040)
- 12‑month access: recordings, scripts, community forums.
- Career support: resume feedback, interview prep, job guidance.
Our Upcoming Batches
At Topskill.ai, we understand that today’s professionals navigate demanding schedules.
To support your continuous learning, we offer fully flexible session timings across all our trainings.
Below is the schedule for our Training. If these time slots don’t align with your availability, simply let us know—we’ll be happy to design a customized timetable that works for you.
Training Timetable
| Batches Online/Offline | Batch Start Date | Session Days | Time Slot (IST) | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 11:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 5:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 7:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 10:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 11:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
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