Docker Fundamentals Course

Are you ready to dive into the world of containerization and revolutionize your application development skills? Look no further than our comprehensive Docker Fundamentals course! This hands-on guided project will equip you with essential Docker skills that are highly sought after in today's job market. Docker is a leading platform for building, running, and managing containers, which are portable software packages containing all the necessary components for an application. By mastering Docker, you'll empower organizations to run applications independently of any platform, enabling quick and reliable changes in response to evolving needs and costs.

What students will learn from the course:

  • Pull images from Docker Hub
  • Run images as containers using Docker
  • Build images using a Dockerfile
  • Push images to IBM Cloud Container Registry
  • Utilize the Docker command line interface (CLI)
  • Gain practical knowledge of Cloud Ops
  • Understand how containers integrate with microservices
  • Learn how modern cloud app development is supported by containers

Pre-requisites or skills necessary to complete the course:

  • A web browser
  • An IBM Cloud account (free tier available)
  • Basic knowledge of command line interface (CLI) usage (optional)

What the course will cover:

  • Introduction to Docker and containerization
  • Pulling images from Docker Hub
  • Running containers using Docker
  • Creating Dockerfiles and building custom images
  • Pushing images to IBM Cloud Container Registry
  • Using Docker CLI commands effectively
  • Understanding Cloud Ops and microservices architecture
  • Exploring the role of containers in modern cloud app development

Who this course is for:

This course is perfect for aspiring and current application developers, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in containerization and modern application development. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with cloud technologies, this course will provide valuable insights and practical skills to boost your career.

How learners can use these skills in the real world:

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to real-world scenarios in software development and deployment. Learners will be able to:

  • Streamline application development processes
  • Improve application portability across different environments
  • Enhance collaboration between development and operations teams
  • Implement efficient continuous integration and deployment pipelines
  • Optimize resource utilization in cloud environments
  • Accelerate application scaling and management
  • Contribute to microservices-based architectures
  • Improve overall application performance and reliability

By mastering Docker, you'll position yourself as a valuable asset in the fast-paced world of modern software development and cloud computing. Don't miss this opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the most in-demand technologies in the industry!