PowerShell Basics

Program Overview

This PowerShell Basics short course introduces the PowerShell scripting language, covering topics like variables, control flow, and cmdlets. Taught by an industry professional, the course is suitable for beginners with no prior programming experience. It is offered online over 10 weeks and provides hands-on training in practical teaching sessions.

Program Outline

Outline:

This practical short course provides an introduction to the PowerShell scripting language. It covers the basics of PowerShell, including the following topics:

• What is Windows PowerShell?

• History of PowerShell
• Why use PowerShell?

• Getting Help
• PowerShell ISE
• Variables
• Control Flow: For, ForEach, If, While, do
• Working with strings
• Writing to files
• The Pipeline
• Cmdlets
• Arrays
• Get-ADComputer
• Error handling
• PowerShell Remoting

Assessment:

• Informal assessment will be conducted through group discussions, classroom activities, and question & answer sessions.
• You will be awarded an official City, University of London certificate if you attend over 70% of the classes.

Teaching:

• The course is taught by an industry professional with extensive experience in PowerShell.
• Classes are held in small groups, providing personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.

Careers:

This course is beneficial for individuals seeking a career in IT, particularly DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Cloud Engineering.

Other:

• The course is offered online with a duration of 10 weeks.
• The starting date and fees are currently unconfirmed.
• No previous programming or scripting experience is required.
• The course is offered over three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer.
• City's PowerShell classes take place one evening a week.
• Hands-on training is provided in practical teaching sessions with realistic examples.