This Introduction to Docker training is designed to help participants understand containerization concepts and use Docker to build, package, and run applications consistently across environments. The course covers Docker architecture, images, containers, Dockerfiles, volumes, networking, and basic container orchestration concepts. Participants will gain hands-on experience to containerize applications and integrate Docker into modern development and DevOps workflows.

• Understand the architecture, core concepts, and containerization capabilities of Docker for modern application deployment.
• Install, configure, and manage Docker environments for container-based development and operations.
• Create, build, and manage Docker images, containers, and container registries effectively.
• Work with Dockerfiles, volumes, networks, and multi-container application configurations.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize containerized applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Build portable, scalable, and production-ready containerized solutions using Docker best practices.

 • Software developers
 • DevOps and platform engineers
 • System administrators
 • QA and automation engineers
 • IT professionals adopting containerization

 • Basic understanding of software development concepts
 • Familiarity with Linux command line is helpful
 • Interest in DevOps and application deployment

 • Understanding containerization and Docker fundamentals
 • Installing and configuring Docker
 • Working with Docker images and containers
 • Writing Dockerfiles
 • Managing container storage and networking
 • Running multi-container applications (basics)
 • Applying Docker best practices
 • Integrating Docker into development workflows

By the end of this training, participants will be able to containerize applications using Docker and run them reliably across environments. Learners will gain strong fundamentals in Docker usage, enabling them to adopt container-based development and deployment practices confidently.

Introduction to Containers & Docker Fundamentals
 • What is containerization
 • Containers vs virtual machines
 • Docker use cases and benefits
 • Docker architecture and components

Installing Docker & Getting Started
 • Docker installation overview
 • Docker CLI basics
 • Running first containers
 • Understanding container lifecycle

Working with Docker Images & Containers
 • Docker images and layers
 • Pulling images from registries
 • Running and managing containers
 • Inspecting logs and container states

Building Images with Docker files
 • Docker file syntax and instructions
 • Creating custom images
 • Managing image layers
 • Image tagging and versioning

Container Storage & Volumes
 • Data persistence challenges
 • Docker volumes and bind mounts
 • Managing container data
 • Backup and restore basics

Docker Networking Basics
 • Docker networking concepts
 • Bridge and host networks
 • Container-to-container communication
 • Exposing services

Multi-Container Applications & Docker Compose (Intro)
 • Challenges with multi-container apps
 • Docker Compose overview
 • Writing basic docker-compose files
 • Running multi-container setups

Docker Security & Best Practices
 • Container security basics
 • Image scanning concepts
 • Resource limits and isolation
 • Docker best practices

Docker in DevOps Workflows
 • Docker in CI/CD pipelines
 • Local development with Docker
 • Environment consistency
 • Containerization strategies

Docker Fundamentals Workshop & Best Practices
 • Containerizing a sample application
 • Building and running images
 • Using volumes and networking
 • Final workshop review and best practices

• Docker Setup & Containerization Fundamentals
• Docker Images, Containers & Registry Management
• Dockerfiles, Volumes & Networking Configuration
• Multi-Container Deployment & Performance Optimization
• End-to-End Containerized Application Project

Participants will be evaluated through hands-on Docker labs, practical containerization exercises, instructor-led reviews, and a final assessment focused on building and running a Dockerized application.

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

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive an AcadNXT Certificate of Completion for Introduction to Docker. This digital, verifiable certification validates practical Docker usage, containerization fundamentals, and DevOps-ready application packaging skills and can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional profiles to enhance DevOps and cloud-native career credibility.