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.

4.4 (464) ⏱ 1h 44m 📚 5 lessons 🎧 Audio version

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.

What you'll get

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  • Short & focused
    1h 44m of practical content

Reviews (15)

Mei Ling KE
★ 5 · 2026-03-23T12:20:55+00:00

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.

Gila Stern IL Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-03-16T09:42:55+00:00

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

Daniel Silva PE Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-02-28T02:34:55+00:00

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

Yishai Tzur IL Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-01-22T04:41:55+00:00

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

Bùi Văn Bảo VN Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-01-12T03:56:55+00:00

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.

Shlomo Kogan IL
★ 4 · 2025-12-17T09:35:55+00:00

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

Ethan Garcia PH
★ 5 · 2025-11-29T18:09:55+00:00

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

Шолпан Искакова KZ
★ 5 · 2025-07-08T12:40:55+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.

سلمى بنت يوسف بن سعيد المري QA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-05-23T20:10:55+00:00

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

Camille Bernard KE Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-05-12T08:08:55+00:00

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.

Kofi Owusu GH Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-05-07T02:41:55+00:00

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.

Vicente Sánchez CL Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-03-10T12:57:55+00:00

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.

محمد عبد الله EG Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-03-02T06:30:55+00:00

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

عبدالرحمن بن فيصل الكندي OM
★ 4 · 2025-01-20T08:55:55+00:00

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.

Valeria Rodríguez ES Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-01-02T19:30:55+00:00

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

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