Reddit mentions of Microsoft Windows PowerShell Programming for the Absolute Beginner

I took an online course through a local college 3 years ago. I hadn't been in school for over a decade, but the structured learning of the environment, plus the desire to get a good grade in the class, absolutely attributed to my success.

The labs and online class environment ensured I actually learned the material and underlying reasons why things were they way they were. It was not just a "paper cert."

I was able to immediately put what I learned to work at my place of business. The return on my investment was immediate and has helped me make more money while doing a better job for my clients. To this day I credit the class as the best money I've ever spent.

We used this book and it was very helpful while being pretty fun, since you are making (simple) video games the whole time: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-PowerShell-Programming-Absolute-Beginner/dp/1598633546

I will say, looking back now, the book really is what it says on the cover; for the absolute beginner. If you have any other scripting or programming knowledge, I would probably do "month of lunches" instead.