Draughtsmanship Level 3 Advanced Diploma

The Mastering PowerShell from Beginner to Advanced Level course is designed to transform beginners into PowerShell experts, covering a vast range of topics crucial for IT professionals and system administrators. You’ll start with an introduction to PowerShell, learning about its history, evolution, and setup, along with fundamental concepts like commands and execution policies. The course then dives into the essentials, including cmdlet syntax, variables, objects, and the powerful use of the pipeline for data manipulation. As you progress, you’ll learn scripting fundamentals, where you’ll write and debug your own scripts, manage errors, and understand script structure. Advanced scripting techniques are explored in detail, teaching you about control flow, loops, functions, and best practices in error handling and logging. You’ll gain expertise in managing the file system using PowerShell for file operations, bulk tasks, and script-based automation. System resource management is also covered, allowing you to handle processes, services, and performance monitoring. In the networking and remote management module, you’ll master network configuration, PowerShell remoting, and securing remote sessions. The Active Directory section teaches efficient user and group management, querying objects, and automating administrative tasks. The course also includes advanced topics like working with APIs, creating custom functions, and understanding Desired State Configuration (DSC). Finally, you’ll apply everything you've learned in real-world projects, automating system maintenance, building reporting tools, and managing Active Directory efficiently. Whether you’re an IT administrator or a developer looking to automate workflows, this course will elevate your PowerShell skills and open new career opportunities.

Who is this course for?

• IT professionals and system administrators
• Network engineers and security professionals
• Developers interested in automation
• Help desk and support staff
• Anyone seeking to improve their command-line scripting skills

Requirements

• Basic understanding of computer operations
• Familiarity with Windows operating system
• Desire to learn scripting and automation
• No prior knowledge of PowerShell required

Career Path

• System Administrator
• IT Automation Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Cloud Operations Specialist
• DevOps Engineer
• Security Analyst
• Active Directory Administrator
• Technical Support Specialist