DO189 Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman and Exam Beginner
<p><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">A developer introduction to building and managing containers with Podman for deploying applications on Red Hat OpenShift.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(21, 21, 21);">Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) introduces students to building, running, and managing containers with Podman and Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. This course helps students build the core skills for developing containerized applications through hands-on experience. </span></p><p></p>
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Course Overview
The DO189 Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman and Exam is a hands-on training program by Red Hat designed for developers, site reliability engineers, and DevOps professionals seeking foundational skills in container technologies. This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers exam (EX188), a performance-based certification validating real-world container management abilities. With 79% of current OpenShift job openings being remote and demand surging across cloud-native environments, mastering container fundamentals has become essential. The curriculum is tailored for individuals new to containerization, requiring only basic Linux command-line experience and familiarity with web application architectures, making it an ideal entry point into cloud-native development.
Students in the DO189 Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman and Exam course gain practical experience with key technologies including Podman 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and container registries. Through immersive labs, learners build custom container images using Containerfiles, run multi-container applications, configure persistent storage for database containers, and troubleshoot deployments using logs and remote debugging. The lab environment simulates real-world scenarios on a live RHEL system, where students complete projects such as orchestrating containerized applications with OpenShift and managing rootless containers via systemd services. These exercises reinforce core competencies in container networking, image management, and lifecycle operations critical for modern application deployment.
By completing the DO189 Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman and Exam, participants are well-prepared for the EX188 certification, which is recognized globally and counts toward the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) in Cloud-native Applications. Certified professionals command competitive salaries, with OpenShift-related roles averaging $154,000 annually in the U.S. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Red Hat courseware, and optional 1-on-1 training for personalized pacing and deeper mastery. This course serves as the foundational step for advancing into cloud-native development, enabling learners to progress toward roles in Kubernetes engineering, DevOps, and cloud architecture with confidence and industry-recognized expertise.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience working with a Linux terminal and executing commands in a shell environment
- Familiarity with shell scripting within Linux systems
- Basic knowledge of web application architectures and associated technologies
- Practical experience with container basics or completion of DO188 equivalent skills
- Understanding of Linux file systems and process control
- Ability to modify text files using command-line editors such as vi or nano
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of DO189 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DO189 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- OpenShift Developer
- Container Engineer
- Cloud Native Developer
- DevOps Engineer (Containers)
- Podman Application Developer
- Platform Engineer
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