Learn Docker for Modern Application Deployment
Build practical container skills for development and DevOps. Learn images, containers, Dockerfiles, volumes, networks and Compose-oriented workflows using hands-on exercises.
Container Basics
Understand images, containers and registries.
Dockerfiles
Package applications into repeatable images.
Networking & Storage
Use volumes and networks in practical setups.
DevOps Path
Prepare for Kubernetes and CI/CD workflows.
Who This Course Is For
- Developers learning deployment workflows.
- DevOps learners.
- Cloud learners.
- Students preparing for containerised application projects.
What You Will Be Able to Do
- Run and manage containers.
- Create Dockerfiles.
- Use volumes and networks.
- Build multi-container setups with Compose concepts.
- Prepare containerised apps for CI/CD or Kubernetes.
Course Curriculum
Docker Foundations
- Containers vs VMs
- Images
- Containers
- Registries
- Basic commands
Building Images
- Dockerfiles
- Layers
- Build context
- Tags
- Image optimisation concepts
Runtime & Networking
- Volumes
- Bind mounts
- Networks
- Environment variables
- Logs
Multi-Container & DevOps
- Compose concepts
- Service dependencies
- Containerised project
- CI/CD integration concepts
- Kubernetes readiness
Projects & Practical Work
Project difficulty is adjusted to the learner's level and batch progress. The goal is to turn concepts into demonstrable work rather than only complete theory modules.
- Containerise a simple application
- Dockerfile exercise
- Multi-container Compose project
- Deployment-oriented container capstone
Career Preparation
Mango Engineers' learning process can include project review, portfolio/GitHub readiness, resume guidance, mock interview practice and placement assistance. Placement assistance is support, not a job guarantee.
- DevOps pathway
- Cloud/DevOps Associate
- Backend Developer with container skills
- Platform engineering pathway
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Linux knowledge is recommended and helps with practical container workflows.
Docker prepares you for Kubernetes, but Kubernetes is covered on a dedicated course page.
Yes. Practical containerisation exercises and a project are included.
No. Career support does not guarantee employment.
