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PowerShell: Cmdlets, Objects & File System

The Fundamentals of PowerShell course by Koenig Original equips IT administrators, system engineers, and help desk professionals with essential automation skills to reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency. Designed for beginners, it solves the critical pain point of managing complex systems without scripting experience. According to Microsoft, over 80% of enterprise environments rely on PowerShell for daily administration, making it a high-demand skill across global IT teams.

This course prepares learners for Microsoft’s Windows PowerShell certification exams while offering Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling for flexible, no-cancellation learning. With hands-on labs and expert instruction, participants gain real-world scripting proficiency that accelerates career advancement in cloud, security, and infrastructure roles.

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The Fundamentals of PowerShell course by Koenig Original provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft's powerful command-line shell and scripting language, designed for IT professionals seeking to automate system administration tasks. While not tied to a single certification exam, this training supports preparation for Microsoft role-based credentials such as Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure. It is ideal for system administrators, network administrators, and IT support specialists who manage Windows environments. With over 90% of enterprise organizations running Windows Server in their data centers, the demand for PowerShell proficiency continues to grow, making this skill essential for efficient infrastructure management and automation.

Students engage with core technologies including Windows PowerShell, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Azure Cloud Shell, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365 services. The course features hands-on labs delivered through Koenig’s LET Platform, which provides Microsoft-hosted virtual machines preconfigured with real-world tools and services. Learners complete guided projects such as automating user provisioning, managing security groups, enforcing password policies, and generating system reports using cmdlets like New-ADUser, Get-ADObject, and Set-ADGroup. One key scenario involves deploying a domain controller and implementing an automated onboarding script for bulk employee accounts, simulating practical enterprise challenges in a secure, cloud-based lab environment.

This training builds foundational skills that align with industry-recognized Microsoft certifications, enhancing career advancement in roles such as Windows Server Administrator, Identity Specialist, or Cloud Operations Engineer. Professionals with PowerShell automation skills report median salaries ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 in North America, with higher earnings for those in senior or hybrid cloud roles. Koenig Original distinguishes itself with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, access to official Microsoft courseware, and 30+ days of post-training lab access, ensuring learners gain real practice. Upon completion, students are equipped to reduce manual administrative overhead, improve operational efficiency, and advance into modern IT positions focused on automation and hybrid infrastructure management.

What You'll Learn

Configure the PowerShell environment and execute commands using Execution Policies and PSProviders to manage system configurations.
Deploy WMI/CIM cmdlets to perform system administration tasks and automate routine infrastructure management.
Execute Active Directory operations using PowerShell cmdlets to manage user accounts and complex network objects.
Analyze data streams using pipeline operators to filter, sort, and manipulate objects within the PowerShell environment.
Automate file system reporting and data output by scripting complex administrative tasks to increase operational efficiency.
Debug and build PowerShell scripts utilizing variables, loops, and control structures to establish a robust automation foundation.

Skills You'll Gain

Cmdlets Variables Functions Scripting Object-Oriented Pipeline Formatting Remote Administration Background Jobs Scheduled Jobs WMI/CIM Integration .NET Framework Error Handling Active Directory Module Security Debugging Automation PowerShell Lab-Based Administration

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Experience with Windows Server 2019/2022 administration and Active Directory Users and Computers, essential for mastering the Fundamentals of PowerShell training by Koenig Original.
  • Proficiency in navigating the Windows Registry and executing basic CMD commands, which supports effective learning of PowerShell 7.x scripting techniques.
  • Practical familiarity with command-line interfaces and shell operations, crucial for leveraging automation skills within the Koenig Original lab environment.
  • Conceptual grasp of automation workflows and scripting objectives in enterprise IT environments, enabling efficient system management after completing the course.
  • Proven experience managing user accounts and system settings in Windows, providing a solid foundation for PowerShell automation tasks.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft's system management tools and frameworks, which enhances your ability to automate and streamline IT processes using PowerShell 7.x.
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Fundamentals of PowerShell Essentials
Understanding PowerShell 7 (Core) architecture and cross-platform use cases Installing and configuring PowerShell 7 for enterprise environments Mastering Microsoft.PowerShell.Management cmdlets, aliases, and parameter syntax Configuring the PowerShell 7 development environment Setting up hands-on labs using Windows Server 2022/PowerShell 7.x (4 labs) Comparing PowerShell 7 with legacy Windows PowerShell 5.1 Leveraging WMI/CIM object manipulation for automation Grasping foundational PowerShell 7 concepts
2
Day 2– PowerShell Command Pipelines Mastery
Navigating essential Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility cmdlets efficiently Processing data using pipelines and object-based filters Chaining cmdlets for complex operational workflows Executing 6 practical PowerShell command labs on Windows Server 2022 Optimizing pipeline performance for large data streams Formatting output with Format-* cmdlets Filtering objects using Where-Object logic Sorting data sets with Sort-Object
3
Day 3– Core PowerShell Scripting Fundamentals
Developing production-ready PowerShell 7 scripts Managing variables and diverse .NET data types Implementing control structures like loops and conditionals Debugging scripts with robust error handling Configuring secure script execution policies Building modular functions using Microsoft.PowerShell.Core Passing parameters for dynamic script execution Managing and deploying .ps1 script files in 5 hands-on labs
4
Day 4– Advanced PowerShell Scripting Techniques
Manipulating complex WMI/CIM objects and properties Applying advanced loops and conditional logic Managing errors using Try-Catch-Finally blocks Engineering reusable, high-performance functions Modularizing scripts for REST API integration Handling input and output streams effectively Logging and documenting scripts for maintainability Applying best practices for script development in 5 lab exercises
5
Day 5– Automation and Operational Efficiency
Administering remote systems with PowerShell Remoting (WinRM/SSH) Scheduling background jobs for efficiency Automating repetitive administrative tasks via Active Directory module Enforcing PowerShell security best practices Applying advanced tips for power users Integrating PowerShell with external REST APIs Solving real-world automation scenarios Completing 6 intensive hands-on lab exercises on Windows Server 2022

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Career Outcomes

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of PowerShell: Cmdlets, Objects & File System certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+16%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the PowerShell: Cmdlets, Objects & File System certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

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  • IT Automation Engineer
  • Windows Administrator
  • PowerShell Script Developer
  • Infrastructure Specialist
  • Junior DevOps Engineer

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