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Introduction to Docker
Learn to use Docker confidently in two days. From the container CLI through Dockerfiles and multi-stage builds to Docker Compose. You work hands-on in a dedicated cloud environment, live online in groups of up to 8 participants.
Workshop levelNo prior knowledge needed
Satisfied participants2340+
Days2
Workshop codeDW1
Workshop Details
What makes this workshop stand out
What you will learn and take away
After two days of Docker training, you will work confidently with containers. Here is what you take home:
- Build your own Docker images with Dockerfiles and keep them lean using multi-stage builds
- Set up and manage multi-container environments with Docker Compose
- Understand networking and volumes and configure them for your projects
All exercises run in our cloud environment. No local setup, no hassle. You take working code home with you.
Want to continue? Our Kubernetes fundamentals training picks up right where this one ends, or save with the Docker + Kubernetes bundle (DW4).
Why the investment pays off
Without standardized container processes, your team loses time on environment issues instead of building features. This Docker training changes that:
- No more "works on my machine": Standardized Dockerfiles and Compose setups ensure everyone on the team uses the same environment
- Faster releases: Your team can independently build, test, and deploy containers
- Cut onboarding from weeks to days: New hires start with a single docker compose up instead of days of manual setup
Small groups of up to 8 participants, so we can address questions from your specific project context.
Prerequisites
Required:
- Basic Linux knowledge and experience with the terminal
- Comfortable working in a text editor or IDE
Not required:
- Programming skills (this training is also suitable for admins and DevOps engineers)
- Prior experience with Docker or containers
Workshop Agenda
Your Agenda at a Glance
Hands-on and structured. Every participant works in their own cloud environment. The agenda shows you what to expect each day.
09:00 - 10:00💬 Introduction Round
10:00 - 10:30
What is Docker?
You will learn Docker's architecture: daemon, CLI, images, and containers. By the end of this block, you will understand how Docker works under the hood and how containers differ from virtual machines.
10:30 - 11:00
Docker in Software Development
Through concrete examples, you will see where Docker accelerates development processes and where its limitations lie. You will compare Docker with alternatives like Podman and assess when containers are the right approach.
11:00 - 12:00
Installing and Configuring Docker
You will install Docker in your cloud environment, check the running configuration, and familiarize yourself with the key settings. Afterward, you can set up Docker independently on any Linux system.
12:00 - 13:00🥪 Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:40
Container Registry and Docker Hub
You will pull images from Docker Hub, inspect their layer structure, and push your own image to a registry. Along the way, you will learn how Docker Scout and Trivy help you detect vulnerabilities in images before they go to production. You will compare both scanners and understand their strengths.
13:40 - 14:30
Getting Started with the Docker CLI
You will start, stop, and delete containers using docker run, ps, logs, and exec. By the end, you will confidently navigate running containers and inspect their state in real time.
14:30 - 15:20
Docker Networks
You will create bridge and host networks, connect containers to each other, and test the communication between them. This way, you will understand how Docker networking works and when to use which network type.
15:20 - 16:00
Docker Volumes
You will compare bind mounts, named volumes, and tmpfs mounts, create a volume, and verify that data survives a container restart. Afterward, you will know how to store data persistently in Docker and when tmpfs is the better choice for temporary, security-sensitive data.
16:00 - 16:30💭 Questions & Answers
Our Benefits
All from one hand!
With our high-quality trainings and workshops, you can bring yourself and your team up to date. All this with many benefits that you get from us.
- High Practical Content
- 70% hands-on, 30% theory. You work continuously with real scenarios and take working code home with you. No PowerPoint battles, but directly applicable knowledge for your projects.
- Cloud Learning Environment
- DevNinjas Dojo: Your own Kubernetes clusters and VMs for each participant in the browser. No installation, works despite VPN/proxy/firewalls. You work with dedicated resources, not in shared environments.
- Experienced Trainers
- Full-time DevOps engineers and consultants from DevNinjas lead the workshops. Not external trainers, but specialized employees actively working on client projects and sharing real-world experience.
- Small Groups
- Maximum 8 participants per workshop. Everyone gets individual support from the trainer. Your specific questions and use cases get answered, not passed over in anonymous crowds.
- Real-World Scenarios
- No toy examples or hello-world demos. You work with production-grade setups: multi-container applications, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring stacks. Directly transferable to your production environments.
- Certification
- You receive an official certificate of attendance as PDF and a verified LinkedIn badge. Document your professional development for your employer, HR, and recruiters professionally.
Testimonials
How participants experience our trainings
4.9/ 5.0
Based on 1047+ participant reviewsacross all DevNinjas trainings
Content
4.8
Trainer
5.0
Hands-on
4.8
Including BMW, Bundeswehr, Deutsche Bahn and many more.
"The "Docker & Kubernetes Bundle" training provided me with solid, practical knowledge for everyday work and enabled me to handle Docker and Kubernetes professionally. The excellently structured material offers real added value, even beyond the workshop. The combination of technical depth and interactive delivery by the trainer rounded off the whole experience. An experience that continues to help me even after the training."
Swen Strangfeld
@Bundesdruckerei GmbH
"From my perspective, the workshop had the right speed and an appropriate level of challenge. The subject matter was explained clearly by the instructor and practically consolidated with well-distributed exercises. Adjusting the workshop focus to the participants wishes was not a problem. Valuable practical experiences were shared, and even more specific questions were gladly answered. The instructor's professional expertise and extensive practical experience on the subject gave this workshop a special quality."
S. Kaiser
@forcont business technology GmbH
"The Docker workshop at DevNinjas was an all-round success. The content was clearly structured and practically delivered, including meaningful hands-on exercises. I took away a lot and feel significantly more confident working with Docker. Even more complex topics like multi-stage builds and networking were explained in an understandable way. A clear recommendation for anyone who really wants to understand Docker!"
Daniel Müller
@Siemens Healthineers
"Good mix of theory and practice, flexible adjustment of content, good exercises."
Schucker
@Diehl Defence
"Great workshop, great trainer!"
M. Bell
@Emons Spedition GmbH
"The trainer was competent and technically very well positioned."
Christoph Ley
@EUROGATE Technical Services
"The seminar is well structured and more than exceeded my expectations. Topics were conveyed in a professionally and methodically sound manner."
Stefan Ackermann
@Mediengruppe Pressedruck
"I can recommend the Docker workshop at DevNinjas without reservation! The training was excellently structured: theory and practice complemented each other perfectly. The trainer always answered questions competently and clearly, making even more complex topics easily accessible. I was especially impressed by the professionally designed workshop materials, which are very useful as a reference even after the course. Overall, a thoroughly successful learning experience!"
Lukas Graf
@Bundeswehr
"The advanced Kubernetes workshop at DevNinjas really helped me grow professionally. The content was practical and excellently prepared, so even complex topics like RBAC, network policies and Ingress were conveyed in an understandable and directly applicable way. The deep expertise of the trainer was especially impressive and noticeable in every session. I can recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to use Kubernetes in production!"
Marius Büttner
@Siemens AG
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