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reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/00-introduction.md

@@ -69,6 +69,12 @@ When Mike's not writing documentation for Microsoft, he shares his thoughts and
 at [mikefrobbins.com][mikefrobbins-com] and interacts with his followers on Twitter
 [@mikefrobbins][mikefrobbins-x].
 
+## Where to begin
+
+If you're new to PowerShell or want to ensure you have a solid foundation, start with [Chapter
+1][chapter-1]. It covers finding and launching PowerShell, understanding versions, and setting up
+your environment so you can follow along with the examples throughout the rest of this book.
+
 <!-- link references -->
 
 [azps-docs]: /powershell/azure
@@ -78,3 +84,4 @@ at [mikefrobbins.com][mikefrobbins-com] and interacts with his followers on Twit
 [ps-deep-dives]: https://www.manning.com/books/powershell-deep-dives
 [mikefrobbins-com]: https://mikefrobbins.com/
 [mikefrobbins-x]: https://twitter.com/mikefrobbins
+[chapter-1]: 01-getting-started.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/01-getting-started.md

@@ -357,8 +357,9 @@ articles.
 
 ## Next steps
 
-In the next chapter, you'll learn about the discoverability of commands in PowerShell. You'll also
-learn how to download PowerShell's help files so you can view the help in your PowerShell session.
+In [Chapter 2][chapter-2], you'll learn about the discoverability of commands in PowerShell. You'll
+also learn how to download PowerShell's help files so you can view the help in your PowerShell
+session.
 
 <!-- link references -->
 
@@ -369,3 +370,4 @@ learn how to download PowerShell's help files so you can view the help in your P
 [migrate-ps]: /powershell/scripting/whats-new/migrating-from-windows-powershell-51-to-powershell-7
 [execution-policies]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies
 [auto-variables]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_automatic_variables
+[chapter-2]: 02-help-system.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/02-help-system.md

@@ -940,7 +940,8 @@ articles.
 
 ## Next steps
 
-In the next chapter, you'll learn about objects, properties, methods, and the `Get-Member` cmdlet.
+In [Chapter 3][chapter-3], you'll learn about objects, properties, methods, and the `Get-Member`
+cmdlet.
 
 <!-- link references -->
 [help]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/get-help
@@ -949,3 +950,4 @@ In the next chapter, you'll learn about objects, properties, methods, and the `G
 [save-help]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/save-help
 [updatable-help]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_updatable_help
 [command-syntax]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_command_syntax
+[chapter-3]: 03-discovering-objects.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/03-discovering-objects.md

@@ -785,7 +785,7 @@ properties returned by default.
 
 ## Next steps
 
-In the next chapter, you'll learn about one-liners and the pipeline.
+In [Chapter 4][chapter-4], you'll learn about one-liners and the pipeline.
 
 <!-- link references -->
 
@@ -798,3 +798,4 @@ In the next chapter, you'll learn about one-liners and the pipeline.
 [about-properties]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_properties
 [about-methods]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_methods
 [use-methods]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2016/12/15/no-powershell-cmdlet-to-start-or-stop-something-dont-forget-to-check-for-methods-on-the-get-cmdlets/
+[chapter-4]: 04-pipelines.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/04-pipelines.md

@@ -743,7 +743,8 @@ Additionally, you learned about key concepts such as filtering left, the pipelin
 
 ## Next steps
 
-In the next chapter, you'll learn about formatting, aliases, providers, and comparison operators.
+In [Chapter 5][chapter-5], you'll learn about formatting, aliases, providers, and comparison
+operators.
 
 <!-- link references-->
 
@@ -752,3 +753,4 @@ In the next chapter, you'll learn about formatting, aliases, providers, and comp
 [about-parameters]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_parameters
 [psget]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2015/04/23/powershellget-the-big-easy-way-to-discover-install-and-update-powershell-modules/
 [powerShell-gallery]: https://www.powershellgallery.com/
+[chapter-5]: 05-formatting-aliases-providers-comparison.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/05-formatting-aliases-providers-comparison.md

@@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ Comparison Operators.
 
 ## Next steps
 
-In the next chapter, you'll learn about flow control, scripting, loops, and conditional logic.
+In [Chapter 6][chapter-6], you'll learn about flow control, scripting, loops, and conditional logic.
 
 <!-- link references -->
 
@@ -665,3 +665,4 @@ In the next chapter, you'll learn about flow control, scripting, loops, and cond
 [about-comparison-operators]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_comparison_operators
 [about-arrays]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_arrays
 [pester-test-other-cultures]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2015/10/22/using-pester-to-test-powershell-code-with-other-cultures/
+[chapter-6]: 06-flow-control.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/06-flow-control.md

@@ -322,6 +322,13 @@ In this chapter, you learned about the different types of loops that exist in Po
 - [about_Continue][about-continue]
 - [about_Return][about-return]
 
+## Next steps
+
+In [Chapter 7][chapter-7], you'll learn how to retrieve and work with system information using
+Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and the Common Information Model (CIM). You'll explore
+modern CIM-based cmdlets, understand how they differ from legacy WMI commands, and use them to query
+local and remote systems efficiently.
+
 <!-- link references -->
 
 [foreach-object]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/foreach-object
@@ -333,3 +340,4 @@ In this chapter, you learned about the different types of loops that exist in Po
 [about-continue]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_continue
 [about-return]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_return
 [the-powershell-return-keyword]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2015/07/23/the-powershell-return-keyword/
+[chapter-7]: 07-working-with-wmi.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/07-working-with-wmi.md

@@ -396,6 +396,12 @@ protocols.
 - [CimCmdlets Module][cimcmdlets-module]
 - [Video: Using CIM Cmdlets and CIM Sessions][video-using-cim-cmdlets]
 
+## Next steps
+
+In [Chapter 8][chapter-8], you'll learn about PowerShell remoting. You'll explore how to run
+commands on remote systems, understand one-to-one and one-to-many remoting scenarios, and learn how
+remoting enables scalable automation across multiple computers.
+
 <!-- link references -->
 
 [about-wmi]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_wmi
@@ -404,3 +410,4 @@ protocols.
 [cimcmdlets-module]: /powershell/module/cimcmdlets/
 [video-using-cim-cmdlets]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2013/09/12/phillyposh-user-group-meeting-presentation-follow-up-powershell-second-hop-problem-with-cimsessions/
 [cimsessions-with-fallback-to-dcom]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2014/08/28/powershell-function-to-create-cimsessions-to-remote-computers-with-fallback-to-dcom/
+[chapter-8]: 08-powershell-remoting.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/08-powershell-remoting.md

@@ -389,6 +389,12 @@ running multiple commands against the same remote computer.
 - [about_Remote_Variables][about-remote-variables]
 - [PowerShell Remoting FAQ][remoting-faq]
 
+## Next steps
+
+In [Chapter 9][chapter-9], you'll learn how to write reusable PowerShell functions. You'll explore
+function design, parameters, pipeline input, error handling, and best practices for turning
+one-liners and scripts into reliable tools.
+
 <!-- link references -->
 
 [about-remote]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_remote
@@ -397,3 +403,4 @@ running multiple commands against the same remote computer.
 [about-remote-troubleshooting]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_remote_troubleshooting
 [about-remote-variables]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_remote_variables
 [remoting-faq]: /powershell/scripting/learn/remoting/powershell-remoting-faq
+[chapter-9]: 09-functions.md

reference/docs-conceptual/learn/ps101/09-functions.md

@@ -883,6 +883,12 @@ In this chapter, you learned the basics of writing functions in PowerShell, incl
 - [about_Comment_Based_Help][about_Comment_Based_Help]
 - [Video: PowerShell Toolmaking with Advanced Functions and Script Modules][Video: PowerShell Toolmaking with Advanced Functions and Script Modules]
 
+## Next steps
+
+In [Chapter 10][chapter-10], you'll learn how to package functions into script modules. You'll
+explore module structure, manifests, exporting public commands, and best practices for organizing,
+sharing, and maintaining reusable PowerShell tooling.
+
 <!-- link references -->
 
 [about_Functions]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_functions
@@ -894,3 +900,4 @@ In this chapter, you learned the basics of writing functions in PowerShell, incl
 [about_Comment_Based_Help]: /powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_comment_based_help
 [Video: PowerShell Toolmaking with Advanced Functions and Script Modules]: https://mikefrobbins.com/2016/05/26/video-powershell-toolmaking-with-advanced-functions-and-script-modules/
 [Pascal case]: /dotnet/standard/design-guidelines/capitalization-conventions
+[chapter-10]: 10-script-modules.md