The PowerShell AZ-040 training gives you a comprehensive five-day mastery of Microsoft infrastructure automation. This official course covers PowerShell fundamentals (object-oriented pipeline, cmdlets, variables and control structures), Windows Server and Active Directory administration through scripts, Azure resource management with the Az module, and Microsoft 365 administration with Microsoft Graph PowerShell. You learn to automate repetitive tasks, deploy configurations at scale, and standardize IT operations across your organization.
Delivered in Geneva and Lausanne by MCT certified trainers, this PowerShell training consists of over 60% hands-on labs on Microsoft cloud environments. You write practical scripts to manage Active Directory users, provision Azure virtual machines, configure Exchange Online mailboxes, administer SharePoint sites, and automate maintenance tasks with scheduled jobs. The training also covers PowerShell Remoting for remote administration and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for continuous server compliance.
Module 1: Review Windows PowerShell
Module 2: Understand the command syntax in Windows PowerShell
Module 3: Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell
Module 4: Manage Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets
Module 5: Manage network service settings for Windows devices using PowerShell cmdlets
Module 6: Manage Windows Server settings using PowerShell cmdlets
Module 7: Manage settings for a local Windows machine using PowerShell cmdlets
Module 8: Understand the Windows PowerShell pipeline
Module 9: Select, sort, and measure objects using the pipeline
Module 10: Filter objects out of the pipeline
Module 11: Enumerate objects in the pipeline
Module 12: Send and pass data as output from the pipeline
Module 13: Pass pipeline objects
Module 14: Connect with data stores using PowerShell providers
Module 15: Use PowerShell drives in PowerShell
Module 16: Review CIM and WMI
Module 17: Query configuration information by using CIM and WMI
Module 18: Query and manipulate repository objects by using CIM and WMI methods
Module 19: Manage variables in Windows PowerShell scripts
Module 20: Work with arrays and hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts
Module 21: Create and run scripts by using Windows PowerShell
Module 22: Work with scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell
Module 23: Import data in different formats for use in scripts by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets
Module 24: Use methods to accept user inputs in Windows PowerShell scripts
Module 25: Troubleshoot scripts and handle errors in Windows PowerShell
Module 26: Use functions and modules in Windows PowerShell scripts
Module 27: Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting
Module 28: Use advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques
Module 29: Manage persistent connections to remote computers by using Windows PowerShell sessions
Module 30: Review Azure PowerShell module
Module 31: Review the features and tools for Azure Cloud Shell
Module 32: Manage Azure resources with Windows PowerShell
Module 33: Manage users, groups, and licenses in Microsoft Entra ID by using Windows PowerShell
Module 34: Manage Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell
Module 35: Manage SharePoint Online by using Windows PowerShell
Module 36: Manage Microsoft Teams by using Windows PowerShell
Module 37: Create and manage background jobs using Windows PowerShell
Module 38: Create and manage scheduled jobs using Windows PowerShell
PowerShell is the essential automation language for Microsoft environments. From managing Windows servers to administering Azure and Microsoft 365, PowerShell enables you to automate repetitive tasks, deploy configurations at scale, and standardize IT operations across the entire organization.
The PowerShell AZ-040 training gives you comprehensive mastery of PowerShell over five days in Geneva or Lausanne, from fundamental scripting to advanced hybrid infrastructure automation. This official Microsoft course (MOC AZ-040T00) is the reference for system administrators and IT engineers looking to boost their productivity.
PowerShell stands out from traditional shells through its object-oriented pipeline. Instead of manipulating text, each command returns .NET objects with directly exploitable properties and methods. This approach provides precise control over data and eliminates parsing errors. The PowerShell training covers cmdlet syntax, parameters, auto-completion, and the built-in help system.
You learn control structures (ForEach loops, If/Switch conditions, Try/Catch error handling), variable and type manipulation, arrays and hash tables. Creating advanced functions with validated parameters, processing pipelines, and proper error handling forms the foundation of professional scripting. Naming conventions, commenting, and modularization best practices ensure the maintainability of your scripts in production environments.
PowerShell excels at Windows Server administration. The training covers service, process, registry, file system, and event log management. The Active Directory module enables scripted management of users, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs), which is particularly useful for bulk operations such as creating hundreds of accounts or modifying permissions across multiple OUs simultaneously.
PowerShell Remoting (WinRM) allows you to execute commands remotely on one or multiple servers simultaneously, transforming the management of entire server farms into a few lines of code. Desired State Configuration (DSC) declares the desired state of your servers and PowerShell ensures continuous compliance, automatically detecting and correcting configuration drift. These capabilities are essential for IT teams in French-speaking Switzerland managing hundreds of Windows servers.
The Az PowerShell module manages all Azure resources: virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, App Services, and databases. The training covers creating automated provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance scripts for cloud environments. Azure Cloud Shell provides a PowerShell terminal directly in the browser without local installation.
Microsoft Graph PowerShell manages Microsoft 365: user and license management, Exchange Online mailbox configuration, SharePoint site administration, and Teams management. For Swiss companies managing hybrid environments combining on-premises Windows Server and Azure/M365 cloud services, PowerShell is the tool that unifies end-to-end administration.
The training covers advanced topics essential for enterprise use. Creating reusable modules (.psm1) structures code into shareable libraries within the team. Interaction with REST APIs via Invoke-RestMethod enables PowerShell integration with third-party services. Background jobs and scheduled tasks automate recurring maintenance operations.
Security best practices cover execution policies, script digital signing, secure credential management with Get-Credential, and secret storage in Azure Key Vault. CIM and WMI provide access to Windows system configuration information for inventory and diagnostics. These advanced skills prepare IT professionals to use PowerShell securely and efficiently in production.
PowerShell is a cross-cutting skill sought after in all IT roles related to the Microsoft ecosystem. System administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and security specialists use PowerShell daily to automate their operations. In French-speaking Switzerland, PowerShell proficiency is mentioned in the majority of job postings for Windows Server, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration positions.
The PowerShell AZ-040 training is a strategic investment for IT teams looking to reduce manual tasks, minimize human errors, and accelerate deployments. Companies in Geneva and Lausanne that have adopted PowerShell automation report significant productivity gains in recurring operations for user management, infrastructure provisioning, and server maintenance.
At ITTA, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Switzerland, the training is delivered over five days by MCT certified trainers using the official Microsoft curriculum. Hands-on labs take place on a dedicated Microsoft cloud environment, accessible in-person in Geneva and Lausanne or via virtual classroom.
What are the prerequisites for the PowerShell AZ-040 training?
Experience in Windows Server administration or IT environment management is recommended. No prior scripting or programming experience is required, as the training starts from PowerShell fundamentals.
Is PowerShell still relevant with cloud tools?
PowerShell is more relevant than ever. It manages Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and Active Directory. It is the reference tool for automation in the Microsoft ecosystem, including cloud-native environments. PowerShell 7 is cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS).
Does the training cover PowerShell 7?
Yes, the training covers PowerShell 7 (cross-platform, open-source) as well as Windows PowerShell 5.1, explaining the differences and use cases for each version.
Is the training available as a virtual classroom?
Yes, it is offered in-person in Geneva and Lausanne, as well as via interactive virtual classroom with the same content and the same Microsoft cloud labs.
Does this training prepare for a certification?
AZ-040 is not directly linked to a certification exam. However, the PowerShell skills acquired are tested in the AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-500 (Azure Security), and many other Microsoft certifications.
Who is this training for?
System administrators, IT engineers, DevOps engineers, and any professional responsible for managing Microsoft infrastructure who wants to automate operations and improve efficiency.
Does the training cover integration with Azure DevOps?
The training mentions using PowerShell in CI/CD pipelines. For in-depth Azure DevOps coverage, the AZ-400 and AZ-2008 trainings are recommended as complementary courses.
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