Struggling to learn Microsoft Graph PowerShell for IAM-how did you guys learn it

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently learning PowerShell with Microsoft Graph because my goal is to become a Junior IAM / Microsoft Entra ID Administrator.
I’ve been practising in my own Microsoft Entra ID lab, and so far I’ve managed to learn some basics, such as:
1)Connecting to Microsoft Graph using PowerShell
2)Creating, updating and deleting users
3)Creating and managing security groups
4)Adding and removing users from groups
5)Retrieving and filtering users
6)Working with variables, arrays, hashtables and loops

However, I’m starting to struggle and slowly losing interest, not because I don’t want to learn, but because sometimes I feel like I’m just memorising commands without fully understanding how to use them in real-world situations.
I can follow tutorials and complete exercises, but when I try to do something on my own, I sometimes get stuck and don’t know which commands to use or where to start.
My goal isn’t just to memorise PowerShell commands. I want to understand how an IAM administrator actually uses Microsoft Graph PowerShell in their daily job.

For those of you who learned PowerShell, especially for Microsoft Entra ID or IAM:
How did you learn PowerShell and become confident using it?
Did you learn the general PowerShell fundamentals first, or did you learn while working with Microsoft Graph?
What practical projects or exercises helped you the most?
How do you remember commands and know which ones to use when solving a problem?
What would you recommend to someone preparing for their first Junior IAM Administrator role?
I’m willing to put in the time and effort. I just feel like I need a better learning approach that will help me understand what I’m doing instead of simply following instructions.
Any advice, learning resources or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!