{"id":31,"date":"2026-10-13T23:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/2014\/09\/12\/powershell-training\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T23:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:51:00","slug":"powershell-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/powershell-training\/","title":{"rendered":"PowerShell Training for Developers: Course Outline, Labs, and Delivery Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading='lazy' decoding='async' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-3556 aligncenter' src='https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/powershell-training.png' alt='powershell-training' width='600' height='400' srcset='https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/powershell-training.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/powershell-training-300x200.png 300w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published on 2014-09-12; fully revised and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page explains what the original PowerShell training covers, who it is designed for, and how the learning path moves from fundamentals to build and IDE automation. If you are a developer, SCM engineer, or build\/release engineer evaluating training, this summary helps you quickly assess scope and relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who this training is designed for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class='wp-block-list'><li>Developers who want to automate daily development tasks with PowerShell.<\/li><li>SCM engineers and build\/release engineers moving toward script-first automation.<\/li><li>Teams working with source control, build pipelines, and Visual Studio-based workflows.<\/li><li>Learners with basic software development and SDLC understanding (as stated in the original post).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivery format and schedule in the original listing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source post includes multiple delivery cues (title and body). The table below separates what was explicitly stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class='wp-block-table'><table class='has-fixed-layout'><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>How it appears in the original post<\/th><th>What to confirm before enrolling<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Online training<\/td><td>Mentioned in the title.<\/td><td>Ask whether live online batches are currently available.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classroom training<\/td><td>Mentioned in the title and city list (Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad).<\/td><td>Confirm current city-wise schedule and batch dates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On-site corporate training<\/td><td>Body states the course is offered exclusively as on-site and can be tailored.<\/td><td>This is the most explicit delivery mode in the body text.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>Listed as intensive 1-day and 2-day workshop formats.<\/td><td>Clarify which modules are included in each duration.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning workflow from fundamentals to automation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class='mermaid'>\nflowchart LR\n    A[PowerShell primer] --> B[File system and profiles]\n    B --> C[Use .NET from PowerShell]\n    C --> D[Source control automation]\n    D --> E[Module discovery and reuse]\n    E --> F[Build automation with Psake]\n    F --> G[Visual Studio automation]\n    G --> H[Team workflow and CI usage]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course modules and practical focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class='wp-block-table'><table class='has-fixed-layout'><thead><tr><th>Module<\/th><th>Hands-on topics listed in the original outline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Overview and PowerShell Primer<\/td><td>Environments, expressions, variables, flow control, help, command discovery, pipelines, scripts, execution policy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cutting Corners in Windows Explorer<\/td><td>PowerShell drives, item cmdlets, Invoke-Item, functions, profiles, host behavior.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Using .NET From PowerShell<\/td><td>Object creation, type references, static and instance members, event handling, assembly loading.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rich Mercurial Environment<\/td><td>Using console applications in PowerShell, prompt customization, function-based wrappers, bisection automation demos.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expanding with Existing Modules<\/td><td>Where to find modules, module discovery, and manual installation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automating Builds with Psake<\/td><td>Psake installation, task scripting, Visual Studio builds, configuration, TeamCity demo flow.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automating Visual Studio with StudioShell<\/td><td>Visual Studio feature exploration, custom menu items, solution-level automation, conditional refactoring demos.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example PowerShell commands aligned to the syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples reflect the command patterns referenced by the syllabus (help, pipelines, scripts, modules, and build automation).<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class='wp-block-code'><span><code class=\"hljs\" class='language-powershell'>Get-Help Get-ChildItem -Full\nGet-Command *service*<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n<pre class='wp-block-code' aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php\" class='language-powershell'>Get-ChildItem -Path . -Recurse -File |\n  Where-Object { $_.Extension -eq <span class=\"hljs-string\">'.ps1'<\/span> } |\n  <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">ForEach<\/span>-Object { $_.FullName }<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n<pre class='wp-block-code' aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"JavaScript\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"javascript\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-javascript\" class='language-powershell'>Get-ExecutionPolicy -List\n<span class=\"hljs-built_in\">Set<\/span>-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned\n.\\build.ps1<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">JavaScript<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">javascript<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n<pre class='wp-block-code' aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-3\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php\" class='language-powershell'><span class=\"hljs-function\"><span class=\"hljs-keyword\">function<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-title\">Get<\/span>-<span class=\"hljs-title\">HgStatus<\/span> <\/span>{\n    param(&#91;string]$Path = <span class=\"hljs-string\">'.'<\/span>)\n    Push-Location $Path\n    hg status\n    Pop-Location\n}<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-3\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n<pre class='wp-block-code' aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-4\" data-shcb-language-name=\"CSS\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"css\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-css\" class='language-powershell'><span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">Invoke-psake<\/span> .\\<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">psakefile<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-class\">.ps1<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">-taskList<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">Default<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-4\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">CSS<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">css<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites, lab model, and learning resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class='wp-block-list'><li><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong> Basic programming knowledge in any language and familiarity with SDLC concepts.<\/li><li><strong>Training style:<\/strong> Hands-on and practical; the original post states approximately 80% lab work.<\/li><li><strong>Audience level:<\/strong> Real-world development and engineering scenarios rather than theory-only coverage.<\/li><li><strong>Materials:<\/strong> Original post mentions student notes, lab solutions, certificate of completion, and tool bundle media.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provider context and contact details from the original post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original listing is published under <strong>scmGalaxy<\/strong>, described as a community initiative focused on software configuration management, CI, build automation, testing, and code quality practices. The post also states instructor-led training in India and claims more than 15 years of industry experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact details as published: <a href='mailto:info@scmGalaxy.com'>info@scmGalaxy.com<\/a> | +91 700 483 5930 | Skype: scmGalaxy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices before you enroll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class='wp-block-list'><li>Request the <strong>latest<\/strong> syllabus and confirm tool choices match your current stack.<\/li><li>Verify delivery mode (online, classroom, or on-site) because the original title and body differ.<\/li><li>Ask for module-to-duration mapping for 1-day versus 2-day workshops.<\/li><li>Confirm whether Mercurial, Psake, and StudioShell are still part of your required workflow.<\/li><li>Validate current contact details, trainer availability, and city schedule.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This revised guide summarizes the original PowerShell training offering for developers and build\/release engineers, including syllabus, lab focus, and delivery details. 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