Install PowerCLI Offline

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Download VMware PowerCLI 6.5 Release 1 (Last Exe) - 2016/11/17

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Find-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI
# accept to install NuGet
Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI –Scope CurrentUser
# above is without admin rights, otherwise it will be installed to all users
Find-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI
Save-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -Path C:\Path\To\Desired\Folder
# and place them on the system without internet access in a location where PowerShell
# can find them, this is the modules folder and can be confirmed by typing $ENV:PSModulePath
# at the powershell prompt
# Local User: $home\Documents\WindowsPowerShell\Modules
# All Users: $pshome\Modules
#using PowerCLI
Import-Module VMware.PowerCLI

Re-Creating The Desktop Shortcut
First, create a shortcut that points to the PowerShell executable and place it on the desktop. Next, right click the newly created desktop shortcut and select properties. You should find yourself on the "Shortcut" tab. Enter the following values:
Target: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -noe -c "Import-Module VMware.PowerCLI"
Start In: C:\
Shortcut Key: None
Run: Normal Window
Comment: Launch VMware PowerCLI

Offline Install of PowerCLI to a Computer Without an Internet Connection

For PowerShell v3 & v4 only - install PackageManager - this is included out of the box in Win2k16 & Win10 (PowerShell v5)
PackageManagement PowerShell Modules Preview - March 2016
Using Package Management in Windows PowerShell v3
or install PowerShell v5 - Windows Management Framework 5.1 - 2017-01-19

Local PowerShell Repository
Hosting your own NuGet feeds
Setting Up a NuGet Feed For Use with PackageManagement - Local Repo