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Virtualization with VMware Workstation Pro online course

In this course you’ll learn what virtualization is, and how to set up and use VMware Workstation Pro.

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Note: This course is bundled with our A-B PLC/PAC Extended Level 1 & 2 Courses, our 2027 Level 1 PLC/PAC Courses, and our Level 1 S7 PLC course. Please check that you are not already enrolled in this course before trying to purchase it.

At a Glance

Instructor: Shawn Tierney
Category: Virtualization
Length: 8 lessons · about 69 minutes
Software: VMware Workstation Pro (free download)
Content Last Reviewed: March 17, 2026

What You Will Learn

✓ What virtualization is, how it works, and which packages are most widely used
✓ How to get a FREE copy of VMware Workstation Pro directly from VMware
✓ How to create a Windows 11 Pro virtual machine and take snapshots
✓ How to install and set up VMware Tools and networking
✓ How to stop the time in a VM when it is shut down or sleeping
✓ How to activate Windows 11, and common settings to change
✓ How to correctly clone VMs, and the reasons for doing so

Who Should Take This Course

Anyone who would like to start using virtualization and VMware Workstation Pro.

Meet Your Instructor

Shawn Tierney

Industrial Automation Instructor
Founder of The Automation School, The Automation Blog, and host of The Automation Podcast and Show

Hi, I'm Shawn Tierney, and I've spent more than 35 years helping electricians, technicians, engineers, and programmers learn how to setup, program, and troubleshoot industrial automation products and systems.
During my first 25 years I attended over fifty weeks of Rockwell Automation training, and earned several certifications, including becoming a Rockwell Automation Certified Controls & Information Specialist.
And since 2015 I've focused full-time on creating practical online and in-person training courses to help people like you build and maintain real-world PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Throughout my career I've trained thousands of automation professionals in manufacturing, OEM, and system integration environments. Every course I create is based on practical field experience, emphasizing techniques you can immediately apply on the plant floor.

My goal is simple: help you become more confident, more productive, and more valuable as an automation professional.

35+ Years in Industrial Automation
Rockwell Automation Certified Controls & Information Specialist
Instructor to Thousands of Automation Professionals
Creator of The Automation School
Author of The Automation Blog
Host of The Automation Podcast and Show

Learn more about Shawn at The Automation Blog.