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AZ-040: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell Onsite Group Training Course |
Course Description:Overview
- This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use PowerShell for administering and automating Windows servers.
- Students learn to identify, construct, and execute commands for specific administrative tasks.
- The course includes building scripts to automate repetitive operations and generate reports.
- The skills taught apply to Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365.
- Describe the functionality of Windows PowerShell and use it to run and find basic commands.
- Identify and run cmdlets for local system administration.
- Work with the Windows PowerShell pipeline to filter, process, and output data.
- IT professionals experienced in Windows Server, Windows client, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration.
- Administrators of Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Microsoft SQL Server who wish to expand their skills with PowerShell.
- This course is intended for IT professionals who want to learn Windows PowerShell for automation and administrative purposes. No prior scripting experience is assumed.
AZ-040: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell - Course Syllabus
How On-Site Training Works
How On-Site Training Works
- Discuss your team's educational needs with a BCS representative.
- Schedule class date(s) that fit your team's availabilty.
- Professional Trainer will conduct the class at your facility or online.
- We provide the instructor, instructor travel and lodging, training manuals and digital practice for each student.
- You provide the meeting/conference room, student xomputers with correct software installed and a projector for the instructor to use.
- Usually a two-week lead time to schedule a class.
- Classes normally run from 9am-4:30pm local time, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
- 1 Hour Lunch Break, and Two 15-minute Break
On-Site azure Training Packages
Small Group Package (up to 6 students)
- A Professional Instructor will come to your office and train your students
- Up to 6 students can attend the class for the flat rate course price of $1800/day
- Additional students can be added for $125/person/day
- Each student receives a Course Manual with Practice Files (Materials will be shipped before the class date)
- Course is scheduled based on dates you provide (Subject to instructor availability)
- We usually require about 2-weeks lead time to arrange a training session
- Training is completed in a convenient 1-day session (Start at 9am and Finish at 4:30pm)
- Two 15 minute breaks and one hour long break for lunch
Total Cost for 6 students: $1800/day (Flat Rate)
Medium Group Package (up to 12 students)
- A Professional Instructor will come to your office and train your students
- Up to 12 students can attend the class for the flat rate course price of $2500/day (over 31% off our Individual Training rates)
- Additional students can be added for $100/person/day
- Each student receives a Course Manual with Practice Files (Materials will be shipped before the class date)
- Course is scheduled based on dates you provide (Subject to instructor availability)
- We usually require about 2-weeks lead time to arrange a training session
- Training is completed in a convenient 1-day session (Start at 9am and Finish at 4:30pm)
- Two 15 minute breaks and one hour long break for lunch
Total Cost for 12 students: $2500/day (Flat Rate)
Large Group Package (up to 18 students)
- A Professional Instructor will come to your office and train your students
- Up to 18 students can attend the class for the flat rate course price of $3100 (over 43% off our Individual Training rates)
- Additional students can be added for $75/person/day
- Each student receives a Course Manual with Practice Files (Materials will be shipped before the class date)
- Course is scheduled based on dates you provide (Subject to instructor availability)
- We usually require about 2-weeks lead time to arrange a training session
- Training is completed in a convenient 1-day session (Start at 9am and Finish at 4:30pm)
- Two 15 minute breaks and one hour long break for lunch
Total Cost for 18 students: $3100/day (Flat Rate)
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"Great class!! Clear explanations of complex topics. I could repeat lessons as many times as needed to make sure I mastered them."
- Thomas L(Akron, OH)

