Docker Course
Docker Essentials: Containerization for Developers and DevOps
This Docker course is designed to help learners understand the fundamentals and real-world applications of containerization using Docker. Through hands-on labs, students will learn how to package applications into containers, manage container lifecycles, work with Docker images, and build efficient, reproducible development environments. The course is ideal for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators looking to integrate Docker into their workflows.
By the end of the course, students will have practical experience building, running, and deploying containerized applications and be prepared to work with container orchestration systems like Kubernetes.
- Course Duration : 2-3 Months
- Language : Hindi | English
- Course Delivery : Online | offline
🎯 What You Will Learn
Understand containerization and Docker’s role in DevOps
Install Docker and use Docker CLI effectively
Build, manage, and optimize Docker images and containers
Create Dockerfiles to automate image builds
Use Docker Compose for multi-container applications
Work with Docker volumes and networks
Understand DockerHub and private registries
Apply best practices for development and deployment
🧩 Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Containers
What is a container?
Difference between VM and containers
Why Docker? Benefits and use-cases
Module 2: Installing Docker
Setting up Docker on Windows, Linux, or Mac
Docker CLI vs Docker Desktop
Understanding Docker architecture (Client-Server model)
Module 3: Docker Images and Containers
Pulling and running Docker images
Creating and managing containers
Image vs Container explained
Common Docker commands (
run,ps,exec,rm,stop,start)
Module 4: Dockerfile and Custom Images
Writing Dockerfiles
Creating custom images
Layer caching and optimization
Best practices for Dockerfiles
Module 5: Docker Volumes and Data Management
Managing data with volumes
Bind mounts vs named volumes
Backing up and restoring volume data
Module 6: Docker Networking
Bridge, Host, and Overlay networks
Connecting containers
Exposing ports and service discovery
Module 7: Docker Compose
Introduction to
docker-compose.ymlDefining multi-container apps
Scaling services with Docker Compose
Environment variables and config files
Module 8: Docker Hub and Registries
Using Docker Hub
Pushing and pulling images
Setting up private registries
Module 9: Docker in Real Projects
Deploying a web app with Docker
Integrating Docker in CI/CD pipelines
Docker in cloud environments (AWS, GCP basics)
👨🎓 Who Can Attend?
Developers
DevOps Engineers
Cloud Practitioners
IT Professionals
Students and learners preparing for Kubernetes/CKA
📜 Certification Provided
Course Completion Certificate
Practical Docker Project Certification (if project is included)