Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift 3 for Developers Training by AcadNXT is designed to provide developers with practical, hands-on expertise in building, containerizing, and deploying applications using modern cloud-native platforms. This instructor-led program covers Docker fundamentals, Kubernetes application deployment concepts, and OpenShift 3 developer workflows including builds, deployments, routes, services, and application lifecycle management. Participants will learn how to develop container-ready applications and deploy them across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments using real-world development and CI/CD practices. This course is ideal for software developers transitioning into cloud-native and DevOps environments.

• Build and containerize applications using Docker
• Deploy applications on Kubernetes clusters
• Understand OpenShift 3 developer workflows
• Manage builds, deployments, and routes
• Implement basic CI/CD pipelines
• Debug cloud-native applications
• Apply configuration management using ConfigMaps and Secrets
• Develop end-to-end containerized applications

• Software Developers
• Full Stack Developers
• Backend Engineers
• DevOps Beginners (Developer side)
• Application Engineers
• Cloud Native Developers
• QA Automation Engineers
• IT Professionals moving to cloud-native development

• Basic knowledge of software development (Java, Python, Node.js, etc.)
• Familiarity with command-line usage
• Understanding of web applications and APIs
• Basic awareness of containers or virtual machines is helpful
• No prior Kubernetes or OpenShift experience required

• Building containerized applications using Docker
• Deploying applications on Kubernetes clusters
• Understanding OpenShift 3 developer workflow
• Managing builds, deployments, and services in OpenShift
• Working with pods, replication, and scaling concepts
• Using routes for application exposure
• Implementing CI/CD basics in container platforms
• Debugging containerized applications
• Applying cloud-native development practices
• Understanding end-to-end application deployment lifecycle

After completing the Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift 3 for Developers Training, participants will be able to design, containerize, and deploy applications across Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift environments. Learners will gain strong practical skills in cloud-native development, application lifecycle management, and deployment automation.

Introduction to Containers and Docker for Developers

• Overview of containerization for application development
• Docker architecture and workflow for developers
• Writing Dockerfiles for applications
• Building and running application containers
• Debugging containerized applications

Kubernetes Fundamentals for Developers

• Introduction to Kubernetes architecture
• Pods, deployments, and services overview
• Deploying applications on Kubernetes
• Scaling and updating applications
• Basic kubectl operations for developers

Application Packaging and Deployment Basics

• Containerizing a sample application
• Image creation and registry usage
• Deploying applications on cluster
• Service exposure basics
• Understanding cluster networking for apps

OpenShift 3 Developer Workflow

• Introduction to OpenShift 3 architecture
• Projects and namespaces for developers
• Source-to-Image (S2I) builds
• BuildConfigs and deployment configs
• Managing application lifecycle in OpenShift

Services, Routes, and Application Exposure

• Services in OpenShift
• Creating and managing routes
• External access to applications
• Load balancing concepts
• Managing multiple application versions

CI/CD Concepts for Developers

• Git-based workflows for deployment
• Automated build and deploy pipeline concepts
• Integration with OpenShift builds
• Versioning and rollback basics
• Developer-focused DevOps practices

Debugging and Troubleshooting Applications

• Viewing logs in Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Debugging pod failures
• Common deployment issues
• Health checks and probes
• Performance troubleshooting basics

Advanced Developer Practices

• ConfigMaps and Secrets usage
• Environment-based configuration
• Application scaling strategies
• Microservices deployment overview
• Best practices for cloud-native development

Mini Project and Practical Implementation

• Containerizing a full application
• Deploying on Kubernetes and OpenShift 3
• Configuring services and routes
• Implementing build and deployment workflow
• Final project review and optimization

• Docker application containerization
• Kubernetes deployment concepts
• OpenShift 3 BuildConfigs and deployments
• Services and routes management
• CI/CD pipeline basics
• Application debugging and troubleshooting
• Configuration and scaling concepts
• Mini project implementation

• Hands-on Docker application containerization exercises
• Kubernetes deployment tasks
• OpenShift build and deployment assignments
• CI/CD workflow activities
• Mini project development and evaluation
• Debugging and troubleshooting scenarios

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift 3 for Developers Training, validating their expertise in containerized application development, cloud-native deployment, Kubernetes orchestration, and OpenShift developer workflows.