Docker Crash Course for Beginners, Learn how to install Docker, write Dockerfiles, build images, run containers and use Docker Compose in just 2 hours.
Course Description
This course is a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to Docker, designed for complete beginners. In just 2 hours, you’ll go from installing Docker to building images and running real-world containers using Docker CLI and Docker Compose.
Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer or simply curious about containers, this crash course will give you a solid foundation in Docker’s core concepts.
What you’ll learn:
- What Docker is and how it works internally.
- How to install Docker on macOS, Windows and Linux.
- How to write and optimize Dockerfiles.
- How to build and manage Docker images.
- How to run containers and inspect their behavior.
- How to use volumes for persistent data.
- How to interact with Docker networks.
- How to orchestrate multi-container apps with Docker Compose.
All content is highly practical, straight to the point and focused on helping you build a mental model that translates directly to real projects.
You’ll follow real examples, build hands-on components and learn by doing. No fluff, no filler, just essential concepts with clear demonstrations and terminal sessions.
No prior Docker experience is required, just basic terminal and programming knowledge.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently build Docker images, run containers and understand how Docker actually works under the hood.
