What Are the Best PowerShell Courses and Certifications for Beginners?

While there aren't any official PowerShell certifications from Microsoft, you might want to consider an Azure cloud certification that includes PowerShell elements. Here are some resources to get you started:

- **PowerShell in a Month of Lunches** (book) is a solid choice for beginners.
- Also check out Pluralsight’s "PowerShell Toolmaking" course by Don Jones, which dives deeper into building functions and automation tools.

Ultimately, the best way to learn is by using PowerShell daily and automating real tasks.

You might want to explore this YouTube channel for some extra resources: [MWCloud](https://youtube.com/@mwcloud?si=ZG8XRKASkkDzACxA).
Just keep in mind, though they’re offering to pay for your training, it’s best to focus on structured courses rather than just watching videos.

Before diving into PowerShell training, I'd recommend focusing on basic programming principles that are applicable across languages. Once you're comfortable, you can explore PowerShell-specific content based on your interests. Check out Microsoft’s learning modules for PowerShell here: [Microsoft Learn - PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/browse/?resource_type=module&terms=powershell).

I think starting with the training that your management is offering is a great idea! It should give you a solid foundation, and the trainer will likely share additional materials that can help you further your skills.