Docker Certified Associate Course Overview

To ensure that you are well-prepared and can make the most out of the Docker Certified Associate training course, please ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Linux command line interface (CLI) and Linux operating system concepts.
• Familiarity with basic system administration tasks, such as managing files and directories, and using text editors in a Linux environment.
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, ports, and firewalls.
• An understanding of the software development lifecycle and version control systems, such as Git, would be beneficial.
• Prior experience with virtualization or containerization technologies is helpful but not required.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation that will help you grasp the concepts taught in the Docker Certified Associate course more effectively. If you have these skills, you'll be well-positioned to succeed in the course and gain a strong understanding of Docker technologies.

Target Audience for Docker Certified Associate

The Docker Certified Associate course is designed for IT professionals seeking expertise in Docker containerization, orchestration, and deployment.

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• System Administrators
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• IT Project Managers focusing on automation and deployment
• Quality Assurance Testers involved in environment management
• Technical Leads overseeing development environments
• Release Managers coordinating application releases
• Network Engineers involved in microservice architecture
• Security Professionals ensuring container security
• Application Architects designing scalable, containerized systems

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Docker Certified Associate?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

In the Docker Certified Associate course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Docker technologies, including containerization, image management, orchestration, networking, security, and storage solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and perform installation methods for Docker across various platforms and manage Docker components effectively.
• Differentiate between Docker images and containers; learn image creation, management, and registry interactions.
• Master Docker container operations such as execution, port binding, setting restart policies, and managing container lifecycle.
• Configure and manage a Docker Swarm cluster, understand quorum, orchestrate services, and scale applications.
• Create efficient Dockerfiles for custom image creation and perform image inspections and optimizations.
• Implement various Docker networking options and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Gain proficiency in security practices, including signing images, role-based access control (RBAC), and network policies.
• Develop skills in persistent storage solutions with Docker and Kubernetes, understanding volumes, and storage drivers.
• Learn to deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker Compose, Kubernetes pods, deployments, and services.
• Understand Docker Enterprise Edition (EE) components such as Universal Control Plane (UCP) and Docker Trusted Registry (DTR), and learn about high availability and security configurations.