Pearson
Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting Specialization
Pearson

Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting Specialization

Guide to Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting. Decipher PowerShell code and automate administrative tasks with minimal effort

Pearson

Instructor: Pearson

Included with Coursera Plus

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Decipher PowerShell syntax and work with PowerShell cmdlets.

  • Enhance your PowerShell scripts, automate scripts, and interact with Active Directory.

  • Create and format reports, import data into charts, establish remote sessions, build GUI, and use advanced features like pipeline chain operators.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English
Recently updated!

July 2025

12 practice exercises

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

 logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

Advance your subject-matter expertise

  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from Pearson

Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the basics of PowerShell, including its interface and syntax.

  • Gain confidence in troubleshooting and error handling.

  • Understand and utilize cmdlets, objects, and variables effectively.

  • Develop foundational skills for creating and managing PowerShell scripts.

Skills you'll gain

Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, and Microsoft Windows

What you'll learn

  • Master the fundamentals of PowerShell scripting, including script creation and function development.

  • Enhance script functionality with advanced concepts like variable management and loop creation.

  • Automate script execution and generate alerts to streamline network monitoring.

  • Apply best practices in PowerShell scripting for efficient and effective automation.

Skills you'll gain

Scripting, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Software Documentation, Network Administration, Event Monitoring, and Scripting Languages

What you'll learn

  • Develop and manage PowerShell scripts for remote server management and Active Directory tasks.

  • Create custom reports and graphical charts for data analysis and presentation.

  • Build intuitive GUI interfaces with dropdowns, buttons, and text boxes.

  • Leverage the latest features of PowerShell 7 for enhanced scripting capabilities.

Skills you'll gain

Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Server Administration, User Accounts, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Windows Servers, HTML and CSS, and User Interface (UI)

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

Pearson
Pearson
268 Courses11,551 learners

Offered by

Pearson

Compare with similar products

Rating
Level
Skills
Tools
Last updated
Number of practice exercises
Degree eligibility
Part of Coursera Plus

You might also like

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Coursera Plus

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions