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Docker Pro Skills: Build, Secure & Deploy Applications

From your first container to app deployment: learn Docker, Compose and CI/CD with practical labs, quizzes and a capstone

Created byHR-Presents .

Last updated 10/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand Docker architecture and clearly explain containers, images, registries, volumes, networking, and containers versus virtual machines.
Install and configure Docker, verify the environment, and confidently use essential commands to build, run, inspect, stop, and remove containers.
Create maintainable Docker images with Dockerfiles, efficient layers, optimized build contexts, and production-focused multi-stage builds.
Use Docker Compose to define and operate multi-container applications with services, networks, volumes, dependencies, and configuration.
Apply Docker security and debugging practices using logs, inspection tools, isolation concepts, image checks, and troubleshooting workflows.
Design production Docker environments with NGINX reverse proxying, Docker Swarm orchestration, scaling, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Connect Docker knowledge to system design and Kubernetes fundamentals, including container orchestration and scalable application architecture.
Build a Dockerized e-commerce capstone project and prepare for Docker and DevOps interviews using practical scenarios and review materials.
No prior Docker or container experience is required; the course starts with the fundamentals and progresses step by step.

Course content

5 sections • 24 lectures • 4h 38m total length

Introduction7:19
Welcome to Docker Mastery: From Beginner to Job-Ready!

In this introductory lecture, you'll meet your instructors and get an overview of the course, its learning approach, and what you can expect throughout your Docker journey.

You'll progress from Docker fundamentals to real-world implementation, covering containers, images, Dockerfiles, Docker Compose, networking, security, CI/CD, production deployment, Kubernetes fundamentals, system design, and a hands-on e-commerce project.

By the end of the course, you'll have practical Docker knowledge and resources designed to help you confidently apply Docker in real-world DevOps environments.

Containers vs Virtual Machines10:55
Learn the key differences between containers and virtual machines, including architecture, isolation, resource usage, portability, startup time, and deployment. You'll understand why containers are widely used in modern DevOps environments and when containers or virtual machines are the better choice.
Docker Installation8:35
Set up Docker and prepare your development environment for hands-on container work. This lecture walks through Docker installation, essential configuration, and the basic checks needed to verify that Docker is installed and running correctly.
Docker Images & Containers11:16
Understand the core building blocks of Docker. Learn how Docker images provide reusable application templates, how containers are created from images, and how to work with the fundamental Docker workflow used throughout the rest of the course.
Docker Volumes & Networking14:20
Learn how Docker handles persistent data and communication between containers. Explore Docker volumes, container networking, data persistence, and the concepts required to connect containerized applications reliably.
Supplement: DevOps & Docker Fundamentals7:43
Review how Docker fits into the broader DevOps ecosystem and reinforce the fundamental concepts covered throughout this section.
Docker Fundamentals Assessment

Dockerfile9:52
Learn how to create custom Docker images using Dockerfiles. Understand essential Dockerfile instructions, image-building workflows, layers, build context, and best practices for creating maintainable container images.
Docker Image Optimization16:16
Learn practical techniques for reducing Docker image size, improving build efficiency, minimizing unnecessary layers, and creating faster, cleaner, production-ready container images.
Docker Multi-Stage Builds11:50
Use multi-stage builds to separate build and runtime environments, reduce final image size, remove unnecessary dependencies, and create more efficient production Docker images.
Docker Compose20:59
Learn how Docker Compose simplifies multi-container application development. Define services, networks, volumes, dependencies, and application configuration in a single Compose-based workflow.
Docker Hub & Docker Registry14:29
Learn how Docker images are stored, versioned, shared, pushed, and pulled using Docker Hub and container registries. Understand repositories, tags, image distribution, and registry workflows.
Docker Security & Debugging16:41
Learn essential Docker security and troubleshooting practices. Explore container isolation, image security, configuration risks, logs, inspection tools, debugging techniques, and approaches for diagnosing common container problems.
Supplement: Understanding the Docker Lifecycle5:42
Reinforce how Docker images and containers move through build, create, run, stop, restart, remove, and distribution stages across a practical application lifecycle.
Docker Application Development Assessment

Docker in Production9:53
Move beyond local Docker development and understand the architecture, reliability, configuration, scalability, monitoring, and operational considerations involved in running containerized applications in production.
Reverse Proxy with NGINX12:35
Learn how NGINX works as a reverse proxy for Docker applications. Understand request routing, service exposure, container connectivity, and how a reverse proxy fits into a production container architecture.
Docker Swarm20:19
Learn the fundamentals of Docker Swarm and container orchestration. Explore nodes, managers, workers, services, replicas, scaling, and the concepts behind deploying containerized workloads across multiple hosts.
CI/CD Pipeline for Docker: Part 117:03
Understand the foundations of a Docker-based CI/CD pipeline and how automated workflows can build, test, package, and prepare containerized applications for deployment.
CI/CD Pipeline for Docker: Part 211:17
Continue the CI/CD workflow by exploring the deployment side of the pipeline and how Docker can support repeatable, automated application delivery.
Supplement: Scalable Docker Architecture6:31
Reinforce the production concepts from this module by exploring how Docker components can be organized into a scalable application architecture.
Docker Production & CI/CD Assessment

Docker System Design11:14
Learn how Docker fits into real-world system architecture. Explore containerized service design, application components, networking, scalability, deployment considerations, and architectural decision-making.
Introduction to Kubernetes7:48
Take the next step beyond Docker by learning why Kubernetes is used to orchestrate containers at scale. Understand its purpose, core concepts, and how Docker knowledge provides a foundation for Kubernetes.
Supplement: From Docker to Kubernetes8:53
See how the Docker workflow connects with Kubernetes and reinforce the transition from building container images to orchestrating containerized applications.
Docker Interview Preparation9:13
Prepare to discuss Docker confidently in technical interviews. Review important Docker concepts, common interview topics, architecture considerations, troubleshooting scenarios, and practical knowledge expected from Docker and DevOps candidates.
Dockerized E-Commerce Application: Capstone Project7:51
Bring together the skills developed throughout the course by working through a Dockerized e-commerce application. Apply containers, images, networking, configuration, application architecture, and deployment concepts in a practical project environment.
Docker Mastery Final Assessment

Requirements

A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer capable of installing and running Docker Desktop or Docker Engine.
A stable internet connection for downloading Docker, container images, course videos, and supporting resources.
Basic familiarity with computers and the command line is helpful, but every essential Docker workflow is explained.
A willingness to follow the demonstrations, practice the commands, complete the quizzes, and work through the capstone project.
Beginners who want a structured, practical introduction to Docker, containers, and modern DevOps workflows.

Description

Docker Pro Skills: Build, Secure & Deploy Applications

Build Applications with Docker and Understand the Complete Workflow:

Learn how to turn application code into Docker images, connect services, manage persistent data and explore deployment workflows.

This course takes you through Docker fundamentals, Dockerfiles, image optimization, Compose, networking, security and troubleshooting. You will then explore NGINX, Docker Swarm, CI/CD, system design and Kubernetes fundamentals before connecting your learning through a Dockerized e-commerce capstone project.

Created by HR-Presents and presented by two instructors, the course combines explanations, demonstrations, downloadable practice materials and quizzes.

Why Take This Course?

A useful Docker foundation goes beyond running commands. You need to understand what belongs inside an image, how services communicate, where application data lives and how to investigate problems.

This course connects those decisions through a structured learning journey. Demonstrations introduce the workflows, downloadable guides support your practice, and quizzes help you identify topics that need more attention.

The result is knowledge you can revisit when building projects, exploring DevOps or preparing to explain Docker in technical interviews.

What Will You Learn?

Docker Foundations:

Start with containers versus virtual machines, install Docker and understand the relationship between images and running containers. Learn essential commands for managing containers, then explore networking and persistent storage with volumes.

Image Creation and Optimization:

Write Dockerfiles and understand image layers, build contexts and optimization techniques. Explore builds with multiple stages to separate build tools from the runtime environment. Learn how Docker Hub and registries support image tagging, sharing and distribution.

Docker Compose and Application Services:

Learn how Compose defines applications with multiple services. Explore dependencies, configuration, networks and volumes, and understand how application components communicate within a containerized environment.

Security and Troubleshooting:

Use logs and inspection tools to investigate container behaviour. Explore isolation, image security considerations and common configuration risks while developing a structured approach to troubleshooting.

Deployment and CI/CD:

Understand how NGINX routes requests to containerized services. Explore Docker Swarm managers, workers, services, replicas and scaling.

Follow CI/CD workflows that connect application builds, testing, packaging and deployment, and see how these tools fit into a wider application architecture.

System Design and Kubernetes Fundamentals:

Explore the role of containers in system design and learn why orchestration is used. The Kubernetes lessons introduce its purpose and show how Docker knowledge provides a foundation for further study.

Project Work and Interview Preparation:

Connect the course topics through a Dockerized e-commerce capstone. Review Docker concepts, troubleshooting approaches and architectural decisions to practice explaining your understanding more clearly.

What Is Included?

• Lessons and demonstrations presented by two instructors.

• Downloadable command guides, lab materials, presentations and cheat sheets.

• Architecture references and materials supporting the e-commerce capstone.

• Module quizzes, a final assessment and Docker interview preparation.

Clearly labelled supplementary videos generated with AI reinforce selected concepts alongside the main instructor presentations.

What You Can Gain:

By completing the lessons and practicing the exercises, you can develop a foundation for building images, managing containers and operating Compose applications.

You can also become better prepared to configure networking and storage, share images through registries and investigate common problems using logs and inspection tools.

The deployment material helps you explain how NGINX, Swarm and CI/CD fit together. The project and interview lessons give you practical context for discussing these concepts.

How to Get the Most from the Course?

Repeat the demonstrations, use the downloadable guides and complete the quizzes as you progress. Return to unclear topics and work through the project materials to connect the individual skills.

The course provides a practical Docker foundation. Kubernetes is introductory, while deployment and security topics prepare you for continued practice and deeper study.

Start with Your First Container:

Progress from Docker fundamentals to connected application services and deployment workflows.

Build knowledge you can practice, apply to projects and explain with greater confidence.

Who this course is for:

Developers who want to package applications, create efficient images, and manage multi-container environments with Docker Compose.
DevOps, cloud, IT, cybersecurity, and operations learners who need production, security, networking, orchestration, and CI/CD knowledge.
System administrators and technical professionals moving from traditional infrastructure or virtual machines to containerized environments.
Students and job seekers preparing for Docker or DevOps interviews who want quizzes, command guides, cheat sheets, and a capstone project.

Docker Pro Skills: Build, Secure & Deploy Applications

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Course content

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS1 lecture • 7min

MODULE 1: DOCKER FUNDAMENTALS5 lectures • 53min

MODULE 2: BUILDING & MANAGING DOCKER APPLICATIONS7 lectures • 1hr 36min

MODULE 3: DOCKER IN PRODUCTION & CI/CD6 lectures • 1hr 18min

MODULE 4: SYSTEM DESIGN, KUBERNETES & REAL-WORLD PROJECT5 lectures • 45min

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