Here’s a detailed syllabus for Mastering PowerShell Training from basic to advanced:

Module 1: Introduction to PowerShell (10%)

  1. Overview of PowerShell: History, features, and benefits
  2. Installing and Configuring PowerShell: Versions, editions, and setup
  3. PowerShell Basics: Commands, syntax, and data types
  4. PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE): Overview and usage
  5. Basic Commands: Get-Help, Get-Command, Set-Location, Get-ChildItem

Module 2: PowerShell Fundamentals (20%)

  1. Variables and Data Types: Declaration, assignment, and usage
  2. Operators: Arithmetic, comparison, logical, and assignment operators
  3. Control Structures: If-Else, Switch, For, While, Do-While loops
  4. Functions: Defining, calling, and using functions
  5. Scripting Basics: Script structure, comments, and error handling

Module 3: Working with Objects and Data (20%)

  1. Understanding Objects: Properties, methods, and collections
  2. Working with Arrays and Hash Tables: Creation, indexing, and manipulation
  3. Data Types: Strings, numbers, dates, and timestamps
  4. JSON and XML: Parsing, generating, and manipulating data
  5. CSV and Excel: Importing, exporting, and manipulating data

Module 4: File Systems and Registry (15%)

  1. File System Navigation: Get-ChildItem, Set-Location, Remove-Item
  2. File and Folder Management: Create, delete, copy, move, and rename
  3. Registry Management: Get-ItemProperty, Set-ItemProperty, Remove-ItemProperty
  4. Registry Permissions: Get-Acl, Set-Acl

Module 5: Advanced PowerShell Concepts (20%)

  1. Error Handling: Try-Catch, Throw, ErrorActionPreference
  2. Advanced Functions: Parameter validation, parameter sets, and function attributes
  3. Script Modules: Creating, importing, and using modules
  4. PowerShell Remoting: Enable-PSRemoting, Enter-PSSession, Invoke-Command
  5. PowerShell Workflows: Creating, running, and managing workflows

Module 6: PowerShell Scripting and Automation (15%)

  1. Scripting Techniques: Looping, conditional statements, and functions
  2. Automation: Scheduling tasks, sending emails, and interacting with web services
  3. PowerShell and Active Directory: Working with AD users, groups, and computers
  4. PowerShell and SQL Server: Querying, inserting, and updating data

Module 7: Advanced Topics and Best Practices (10%)

  1. PowerShell Security: Secure coding practices, encryption, and secure strings
  2. PowerShell Performance: Optimization techniques, profiling, and benchmarking
  3. PowerShell and Cloud: Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud integration
  4. Best Practices: Coding standards, debugging, and testing

Hands-on Exercises and Projects

  1. Lab Exercises: Practical exercises reinforcing module concepts
  2. Real-World Projects: Implementing PowerShell scripts for automation and administration
  3. Case Studies: Analyzing and solving real-world scenarios

Prerequisites

  1. Basic understanding of Windows operating systems
  2. Familiarity with command-line interfaces
  3. No prior PowerShell experience required

Target Audience

  1. System Administrators
  2. Network Administrators
  3. IT Professionals
  4. DevOps Engineers
  5. Automation Specialists

Course Duration

  1. Instructor-led training: 5-7 days
  2. Self-paced online training: 10-15 hours

Note: The course syllabus may vary depending on the training provider and specific requirements.