PowerShell Foundations: System Administration and Automation — PickAClass
4.3 (15) ⏱ 2h 30m 📚 25 lessons 🎧 Audio version

PowerShell Foundations: System Administration and Automation

Learn to automate routine administrative tasks, manage systems, and write reusable scripts using the power of the PowerShell command line and pipeline.

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About this course

Struggling with repetitive manual tasks and inefficient system administration workflows? PowerShell provides the speed of a command line combined with a powerful scripting language to help you automate daily IT operations with ease. This written course guides you from running your very first command to building structured, reusable scripts that save hours of manual labor. You will begin by mastering essential terminology, the command console, and the object-oriented nature of the pipeline. From there, you will progress to querying system data, writing custom functions, and managing core infrastructure components. What you'll learn: - Understand fundamental PowerShell concepts, including cmdlets, variables, and the object-oriented pipeline - Create reusable scripts and modules to automate repetitive system administration tasks - Query system information and generate structured reports using WMI and CIM objects - Manage infrastructure components such as Active Directory and Desired State Configuration - Apply modern scripting practices, including secure credential handling and robust error management The curriculum starts with foundational definitions and console navigation, gradually building up to scripting logic, security best practices, and real-world administrative scenarios. This course is designed for beginners and IT professionals who want to transition from manual operations to efficient automation, with no prior programming experience required. Start reading today to transform your daily workflows with the power of command-line automation.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
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Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Reviews (15)

Mei Ling KE
★ 5 · July 25, 2026

It was a good course overall. Some parts were a bit slow, but the core material was well-explained and the examples were helpful. Decent value.

سلمى بنت يوسف بن سعيد المري QA Verified learner
★ 4 · July 22, 2026

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

Shlomo Kogan IL
★ 4 · July 17, 2026

Decent course. The structure was logical, and it covered the essentials well. A few of the explanations were a bit dense, but manageable.

عبدالرحمن بن فيصل الكندي OM
★ 4 · July 14, 2026

Solid course. The examples were relevant, and the structure was easy to follow. Could have used a bit more depth in a couple of areas.

Шолпан Искакова KZ
★ 5 · June 28, 2026

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.

Kofi Owusu GH Verified learner
★ 4 · June 20, 2026

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

Valeria Rodríguez ES Verified learner
★ 5 · June 20, 2026

This course provided exactly what I needed. The clarity and depth of the material were outstanding. Highly recommended!

Camille Bernard KE Verified learner
★ 4 · June 5, 2026

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

Yishai Tzur IL Verified learner
★ 4 · June 3, 2026

Solid course. It provided a good foundation. I'd prefer if some of the later modules had more challenging tasks, though.

Daniel Silva PE Verified learner
★ 4 · June 3, 2026

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

Bùi Văn Bảo VN Verified learner
★ 4 · June 1, 2026

Solid course. The structure made sense, and it covered the essentials. Wish there were a few more complex examples, but it's a good start.

محمد عبد الله EG Verified learner
★ 5 · May 31, 2026

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The practical exercises were particularly helpful.

Ethan Garcia PH
★ 5 · May 28, 2026

Decent course. The structure was mostly clear, though a few examples could have used a bit more detail. Still, learned a lot.

Vicente Sánchez CL Verified learner
★ 4 · May 27, 2026

Found this course pretty useful. The instructor's style is straightforward, and the content is relevant, though I could have used a bit more depth in certain sections.

Gila Stern IL Verified learner
★ 4 · May 26, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

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