beginner
Docker Fundamentals
Go from zero to confidently running, inspecting, and cleaning up containers. The foundation every other path builds on.
Skills you’ll gain
Containers vs VMsRunning containersPorts & logsInspecting containersLifecycle & cleanup
Prerequisites
- • A Linux, macOS, or Windows machine with Docker installed
- • Basic command-line comfort
Course modules
Module 1: Containers & the Docker model
What a container is and how it differs from a VM.
- 📖 Containers versus virtual machines 12 min
- 📖 Images and containers 12 min
- 🧪 Lab: Run Your First Container 20 min
Module 2: Operating containers
Ports, logs, inspection, and lifecycle.
- 📖 Ports and logs 10 min
- 📖 Inspecting and cleaning up 12 min
- 🧪 Lab: Repair a Broken Nginx Container 25 min
Earn the Docker Fundamentals certificate
Complete every lesson and pass all lab validations to earn a DevOps AI Toolkit completion certificate with a public verification link. Certificates are issued by DevOps AI Toolkit and are not affiliated with Docker, Inc.