I scored myself Windows Script Host to learn the fundamentals. Followed that up with ADSI Scripting for System Administration for reference.

Windows PowerShell includes an interactive prompt and a scripting environment that can be used independently or in combination," Microsoft explains.

Use the built-in IExpress.exe tool to easily convert PowerShell script (PS1) file to EXE in Windows 11/10. There are third-party tools available too.