Docker Fundamentals Training

Start your containerization journey with this comprehensive 2-day introduction to Docker. Learn core concepts, image building, container management, networking, and storage — everything you need to containerize and run applications confidently.

Training Details


Duration	2 days (16 hours)
Level	Beginner
Delivery	In-person, Live online, Hybrid
Certification	N/A

Who Is This For?

Developers packaging applications for consistent deployment
System administrators new to containerization
DevOps engineers building container-based workflows
Anyone new to Docker and containers

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you’ll be able to:

Understand container concepts and how Docker works
Build efficient Docker images with Dockerfiles
Run, manage, and troubleshoot containers
Configure container networking and storage
Use Docker Hub and private registries
Apply best practices for image design and security

Detailed Agenda

Day 1: Containers and Images

Module 1: Introduction to Containers

Containers vs virtual machines
Docker architecture — daemon, CLI, containerd
Installing Docker and verifying the setup
Hands-on: Run your first containers

Module 2: Docker Images and Dockerfiles

Image layers and the union filesystem
Dockerfile instructions (FROM, RUN, COPY, CMD, ENTRYPOINT)
Build context and .dockerignore
Hands-on: Write Dockerfiles for different application stacks

Module 3: Image Optimization

Multi-stage builds for smaller images
Layer caching strategies
Choosing base images (Alpine, Distroless, scratch)
Hands-on: Optimize image size and build time

Day 2: Networking, Storage, and Operations

Module 4: Container Networking

Bridge, host, and none network drivers
Port mapping and container DNS
User-defined networks and container linking
Hands-on: Connect multi-container applications

Module 5: Volumes and Storage

Volumes, bind mounts, and tmpfs
Named volumes and volume drivers
Data persistence patterns
Hands-on: Add persistent storage to stateful containers

Module 6: Container Operations

Container lifecycle management
Logging, monitoring, and resource limits
Docker Hub and private registries
Hands-on: Push images to a registry and manage container resources

Prerequisites

Basic Linux command line skills
Familiarity with a programming language or web framework
No prior Docker experience required

Delivery Formats

Format	Description
In-Person	On-site at your company’s location, hands-on with direct interaction
Live Online	Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs
Hybrid	Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling

All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, and post-training support.