Docker for Absolute Beginners with Hands on Projects
About Course
Want to master Docker from scratch and build real-world projects? Docker for Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Projects is the ultimate hands-on course designed to take you from a complete beginner to confidently working with containers. Taught by Tharindu Kalhara, the CTO of DevOps Academy and a Top-Rated Instructor, this course covers everything from understanding containers and Docker installation to working with Dockerfiles, volumes, networking, and image management.
This course is not just about theory—it’s packed with practical, hands-on projects where you’ll containerize applications, work with Alpine Linux, push images to Docker Hub, and deploy containers on VKube and AWS. Whether you’re a developer, student, or aspiring DevOps professional, this structured learning path will equip you with the skills needed to use Docker effectively. Also this course is regularly updating with latest docker releases. This Sri Lanka’s best Docker Guide , Don’t miss it out. Join now and start your journey into containerization with Docker!
Course Content
Section 1: Introduction to Containers and Docker
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Course Intro
03:12 -
Message from Instructor🔔
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What is Dependency Hell?
14:24 -
What are Containers?
14:07
Section 2: Getting Started with Docker
Section 3: Working with Docker Containers
Section 4: Essential Docker Commands and Management
Section 5: Docker Volumes and Persistent Storage
Section 6: Dockerfile and Image Building
Section 7: API-Based Containerization
Section 8: Let’s Refresh Our Knowledge – Mini Demo Project
Section 9: Optimizing Docker Builds
Section 10: Building Lightweight Containers
Section 11: Docker Image Management
Section 12: Frontend and Backend Containerization
Section 13: Logging
Section 14: Docker Compose and Working with Databases
Section 15: Container Deployment – Part A
Section 16: Deploy Containers using AWS (Amazon Web Services) – Part B
Section 17: Special IoT Project
Section 18: Latest Docker Features and Updates ⭐
Section 19: Bonus – Building a CI/CD Pipeline to Automate DockerHub
Section 20: Final Assessment and Unlock Your Certificate
Section 21: Some Final Words
Student Ratings & Reviews
Excellent course. Thank you. ❤
Helpful for starting my DevOps journey. Thank you for the course.
Excellent course
Perfect for beginners and well worth the cost
clear explanations and labs, best course for a beginner.
Thanks for sharing this course. Worth more than money! Need more courses like this. Thanks!
This was an excellent course which I ever found.With Hands-on project got a big knowledge without knowing anything at the begin.Thank you so much for such a valuable content and course and clear guidance.
This is a very good course, thank you very much Tharindu.
Excellent explanation
Well structured course content and got lot of knowledge about the Docker and other docker related stuffs with hands on experience. Thanks...
Very helpfull❤️
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and guiding us from zero to hero in Docker. Your clear explanations and practical examples made even the most complex topics easy to understand. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into creating such a valuable learning experience.
This course provided me with a solid understanding of the subject, along with valuable practical experience beyond just theoretical concepts. Thank you for your excellent service. Keep up the good work!
It is such a great course, sir. More than just a course, it was an amazing learning journey. Having zero knowledge about Docker at the beginning of the course, I have reached a greater level of understanding by the end. Thank you so much once again, sir, and I wish you all the very best in all your future endeavours.
This is hands down one of the best Docker courses I've come across. What sets this apart is that the instructor doesn't just show you commands; they actually explain why you need Docker and where to apply these concepts in real scenarios. Unlike other courses that just throw commands at you, this one explains the practical purpose behind everything, so you'll understand when and why to use containers in different situations.
The course covers everything from basics to advanced topics, including containers, Docker Compose, image building, cloud deployment with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and even the latest Docker features. The instructor breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow sections, and each topic builds logically on the previous one, making it super easy to understand. The projects and examples are practical and relevant to what you'll actually use in development and deployment.
The content quality is superb, and the teaching approach makes everything crystal clear. Highly recommended!
The course covers everything from basics to advanced topics, including containers, Docker Compose, image building, cloud deployment with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and even the latest Docker features. The instructor breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow sections, and each topic builds logically on the previous one, making it super easy to understand. The projects and examples are practical and relevant to what you'll actually use in development and deployment.
The content quality is superb, and the teaching approach makes everything crystal clear. Highly recommended!
Thanks
What a amazing course. I really really like it. as a beginner it was so awesome. the content was easy to understand,clearly explain everything. if someone is planning to attend this course, Im recommend this one.
This course is a well-organized one with a practical approach. I had some experience with Docker. This course helped me gain deeper knowledge about Docker in a structured way. This course also made me interested in AWS. I highly recommend this course for Docker beginners
I understand the basic concepts clearly. I feel more confident using Docker commands and building containers. The course helped me learn how to create images, run containers, and manage volumes easily. I’m excited to practice more Thank You
The course provided a solid foundation in Docker and DevOps practices. The hands-on labs, especially around GitHub Actions, Dockerfiles, and AWS ECS/ECR, were very practical. I especially appreciated the real-world scenarios like CI/CD pipelines and image pushing to Docker Hub. Some sections could go a bit deeper, but overall, it was extremely valuable.
