This 1-day PowerShell Training Course is designed to introduce participants to Microsoft PowerShell and its practical use in automating administrative and operational tasks within Windows environments. The course provides hands-on experience in using PowerShell commands, scripting basics, task automation, system management, and working with files, services, and processes.

Participants will learn how to efficiently manage Windows systems, reduce repetitive manual work, and improve productivity through scripting and automation techniques. The training combines lectures, demonstrations, and guided laboratory exercises to help learners gain confidence in using PowerShell in real-world IT operations.

Duration 1 Days – 7 hrs. 

 

Objectives 

• Understand the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell
• Navigate and use the PowerShell console effectively
• Execute PowerShell commands and cmdlets
• Work with variables, objects, and pipelines
• Manage files, folders, services, and processes using PowerShell
• Create basic PowerShell scripts for automation
• Implement simple administrative and reporting tasks
• Apply PowerShell best practices and troubleshooting techniques

  

Target Audience 

• IT Support Staff
• System Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Technical Support Engineers
• Helpdesk Personnel
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Cloud and DevOps Beginners
• IT Professionals seeking automation skills

 

Prerequisites 

• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with command-line concepts is an advantage but not required
• Basic IT administration experience is recommended

 

Course Outline

 Module 1: Introduction to PowerShell 

• Overview of Windows PowerShell
• Benefits of automation and scripting
• Understanding PowerShell versions
• PowerShell console and ISE/Windows Terminal
• PowerShell syntax basics

 Module 2: Working with Cmdlets and Help System 

• Understanding cmdlets
• Using Get-Command
• Using Get-Help and examples
• Command syntax and parameters
• Discovering available modules

 Module 3: Navigating the PowerShell Environment 

• Working with the file system
• Using aliases
• PowerShell providers
• Managing directories and files
• Understanding the pipeline concept

 Module 4: Variables, Objects, and Pipelines 

• Creating and using variables
• Understanding objects and properties
• Using the pipeline effectively
• Filtering and sorting output
• Exporting data to CSV and text files

 Module 5: Managing Windows Systems with PowerShell 

• Managing processes and services
• Working with event logs
• User and system information retrieval
• Basic network commands
• Managing scheduled tasks 

Module 6: Introduction to PowerShell Scripting 

• Creating and saving scripts
• Script execution policies
• Basic scripting structure
• Using loops and conditional statements
• Functions and reusable scripts

 Module 7: Automation and Reporting 

• Automating repetitive administrative tasks
• Creating simple inventory reports
• Monitoring services and system status
• Generating automated outputs
• Practical automation examples

Module 8: Best Practices and Troubleshooting 

• PowerShell scripting best practices
• Security considerations
• Error handling basics
• Debugging scripts
• Tips for improving script performance

 Hands-On Laboratory Exercises

• Running PowerShell commands
• Managing files and services
• Creating simple automation scripts
• Generating reports
• Troubleshooting basic scripting errors