DO188 - Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman Beginner
Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) equips developers and Site Reliability Engineers with foundational container skills using Podman and OpenShift. It solves the challenge of deploying and managing cloud-native applications efficiently in hybrid cloud environments. With 80% of enterprises adopting containerization, mastering these skills addresses a critical industry demand.
This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188) exam, enhancing career opportunities as a cloud-native developer. Koenig’s official vendor-authorized courseware ensures up-to-date, hands-on training with 30-day lab access, empowering professionals to confidently deploy and manage containerized applications in real-world scenarios.
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Course Overview
Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) by Red Hat delivers a developer-focused introduction to building, running, and managing containers with Podman for deployment on Red Hat OpenShift. This course prepares participants for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers exam (EX188) and targets developers, site reliability engineers, and application architects new to container technology. It serves professionals seeking to modernize application development in environments where container adoption has become essential for scalable, reliable enterprise workloads across hybrid clouds.
Students gain hands-on experience with specific Red Hat technologies including the Podman CLI, Podman Desktop, container registries, custom image building, Compose for multi-container applications, and orchestration via Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills such as persisting data with containers, basic networking, remote debugging, and troubleshooting deployments. Labs take place in Red Hat's dedicated training environment based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Podman 5, and OpenShift 4.18, where learners build and configure containerized web applications from the ground up, including creating custom images and deploying multi-container setups that mirror production scenarios.
Completing DO188 positions professionals for the industry-recognized Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers credential, which validates core container expertise valued by employers worldwide. This training supports career advancement with potential salary uplifts in container and cloud-native roles often exceeding 15-20 percent for certified practitioners. Koenig Solutions delivers this official Red Hat courseware through guaranteed-to-run 1-on-1 instructor-led sessions, ensuring participants achieve proficiency that opens pathways to advanced OpenShift developer roles and digital transformation projects.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification or equivalent RHEL knowledge, including experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar distributions
- Proficiency with Linux terminal commands, including the ability to use SSH, grep, and sed for efficient CLI navigation and container management
- Ability to create and run simple shell scripts within a Linux environment to automate tasks
- Understanding of TCP/IP ports, DNS resolution, and core networking principles relevant to deploying containerized applications
- Familiarity with software development workflows and managing application lifecycles using container tools
- Working knowledge of web application architectures such as client-server models, HTTP, and REST APIs, essential for container deployment
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the DO188 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Container Fundamentals
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Day 2– Building Container Images
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Day 3– Data Persistence and Networking
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Day 4– Multi-Container App Orchestration
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Day 5– Red Hat OpenShift Orchestration
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of DO188 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DO188 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Container Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- OpenShift Administrator
- Cloud Engineer
- Linux System Administrator
- Platform Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking DO188 certified professionals
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