Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1 – Getting to Know Objects

This module builds the foundation of how PowerShell represents information. We will be creating our own object as the output of or code, keeping in line with PowerShell best practices.
Lessons:
Properties
Methods
Events
Labs:
Lab 1 – Discovering Objects

Module 2 – PowerShell Functions

We will discover how functions can be use to modularize your code to hep making testing and development easier, but also advancing your functions to become PowerShell cmdlets that can accept information inside of the PowerShell Pipeline.
Lessons:
Building a basic function
Passing data
How to use functions
Advanced parameterization
Labs:
Lab 2A – Using private functions
Lab 2B – Working with Parameters
Lab 2C – Working with switch parameters
Lab 2D – PowerShell Pipeline ByValue
Lab 2E – PowerShell Pipeline ByPropertyName
Lab 2F – Write code to Accept Input ByProperyName

Module 3 – Creating Output

Now that we have the ability to create PowerShell cmdlets, we need to be able to create output that is accepted by other cmdlets. We will be creating customize objects.
Lessons:
Why create custom objects?
Ways to create objects
Naming your objects
Accepting your objects in the pipeline
Labs:
Lab 3A – Creating custom objects
Lab 3B – Accepting your objects in the pipeline

Module 4 – Advanced PowerShell Modules

This lesson is about polishing your PowerShell models to a professional level. We will take control of the output system to control what is displayed as well as ensure you code follows community standards.
Lesson:
How to create a module
Module manifest
Formatting file
Reviewing your code
Labs:
Lab 4A – Complete the formatting file

Module 5 – Advanced debugging and error handling

Code never works the first time. We will focus on techniques to help you discover why your code is not working correctly and how to handle errors properly when they occur.
Lessons:
VSCode debugging
Try / Catch / Finally
How PowerShell handles errors
Handling specific errors
Labs:
Module 5 Lab A – Custom Error Handling

Module 6 – Final coding project

In this exercise, you will create cmdlets that work together to parse data from a threat intelligence provider to recover data that you need to investigate a security incident. You will use the cumulative knowledge they you learned in the proceeding lessons to complete this assignment.

Module 7 – Graphical Interfaces

PowerShell has great potential not only for the technical users, but for the non-technical users as well. This module is about how to put a graphical interface on top of your PowerShell code to make it usable by all. We will cover the more popular graphical control elements and sharpen our skills through a series of challenges.
Lessons:
Installing the support software
Events
Forms
Label
Textboxes
Buttons
Radio buttons
Check boxes
Data grid views
Scopes of memory
Form projects
Deploying GUIs.