PowerShell Scripting and Automation Fundamentals

Master PowerShell scripting basics to automate administrative tasks, manage Active Directory, and write clean, reusable scripts for efficient system administration.

4.2 (604) ⏱ 1h 48m 📚 4 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Manual system administration is time-consuming and prone to human error. Learning how to automate repetitive tasks with PowerShell is one of the most valuable skills you can acquire to save time and scale your administrative capabilities. This course takes you from absolute beginner to confidently writing your own automation scripts. You will start with core command-line concepts, progress to writing structured scripts, and eventually automate complex tasks like Active Directory management and secure remote administration. What you'll learn: - Understand core PowerShell terminology, object-oriented pipeline concepts, and essential cmdlets. - Write reusable scripts using variables, conditional logic, loops, and robust error-handling techniques. - Automate Active Directory administration tasks, including user provisioning and group management. - Configure remote administration sessions securely using PSSessions to manage multiple systems. - Implement modern security practices, such as managing execution policies and handling credentials safely. - Build advanced functions with parameter validation to create modular, professional tools. The course begins with foundational concepts and command-line basics before guiding you through script development, remote management, and practical Active Directory automation scenarios. You will learn by reading clear explanations and studying practical code snippets designed for real-world administrative tasks. This text-based course is designed for aspiring system administrators, IT support professionals, and beginners with no prior scripting or programming experience. Start reading today to transform your workflow and unlock the power of automation.

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  • 🎧 Audio version included
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  • 📱 Phone or computer
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  • Short & focused
    1h 48m of practical content

Reviews (7)

হাসানুজ্জামান BD Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-05-12T03:07:54+00:00

Solid course. It covered the essentials well, and the structure was logical. Could have used a few more practical application examples, but overall a good learning tool.

เมยาวี ดวงดี TH
★ 4 · 2026-04-22T11:09:54+00:00

This was a good introduction. The structure is logical, and it covers the basics effectively. Might be too introductory for advanced learners.

Adam Jordaan ZA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-11-18T02:23:54+00:00

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!

Emily Lewis US Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-06-22T10:31:54+00:00

So glad I took this course. The practical applications shown were super helpful, and the overall structure was top-notch.

Dagmawit Mulatu ET Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-03-21T21:01:54+00:00

Really enjoyed this course. The structure made it easy to follow, and the content was super engaging.

Kovács Gábor HU
★ 3 · 2025-02-23T23:18:54+00:00

This covers the basics well. I wish there were more opportunities to practice independently between modules.

Anjali De Silva LK Verified learner
★ 3 · 2024-12-31T01:08:54+00:00

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

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