Containers with Docker and Podman Corporate Training
Container skills your team uses from laptop to production.
Your engineers learn containers the way platform teams run them: building lean images, composing multi-container apps, going rootless with Podman, and securing the registry to runtime path in guided labs.
Instructor-led group trainingVirtual / on-site / hybrid10+ languagesDelivered in English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Japanese, Italian, and more100+ countriesWe have delivered in United States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and 90+ more countries
How we build a container-proficient team
The Edstellar CONTAINERIZATION Capability Model
Diagnose
We assess your team's container maturity, current Docker usage, and deployment pain points to set a precise learning baseline.
Standardize
We align on image standards, Compose conventions, and rootless policies so every team containers applications the same way.
Practice
Guided labs build images, compose applications, and run rootless Podman workloads with instructor review at each step.
Measure
We review image sizes, scan results, and lab deployments to confirm your team ships secure, efficient containers.
Scale
Your team leaves with Dockerfiles, Compose patterns, and checklists for extending container practice across projects.
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Program Overview: What is Containers with Docker and Podman?
Containers with Docker & Podman is Edstellar's instructor-led technical program for software engineers and DevOps practitioners standardizing how applications get packaged and run. Participants master container fundamentals, image building and optimization, Docker Compose for multi-container apps, Podman and rootless containers, and registries, networking, and security. Each module pairs concise concepts with a guided lab on real applications.
Training is hands-on throughout. Engineers containerize real applications, optimize image layers, compose multi-service stacks, and run rootless Podman workloads in guided labs with instructor feedback. Security and networking drills harden every pattern. The program closes with a capstone where the team builds a complete production container platform, connecting every pattern back to their own delivery pipeline.
Bloated images, root-run containers, and ad-hoc Compose files create security holes and deployments that work on one machine only. Without standardization, every team containers differently and nobody can support anyone else's work. This program teaches image optimization, rootless Podman practice, registry discipline, and secure networking, so containers run the same everywhere and stand up to scrutiny.
Your team finishes by standing up a genuine production container platform: optimized images, a Compose-based multi-service stack, rootless Podman runtimes, registry and networking configuration, and security checks in place, engineered against your own pipeline and reviewed by instructors. It doubles as your new internal standard: the next application your teams containerize follows the capstone's patterns. The works-on-my-machine excuse quietly retires.
The program moves from container fundamentals through image optimization and Compose into Podman, then registries, networking, and security. Each module pairs concise concept delivery with a guided lab where your team containers real applications, reviews results with the instructor, and connects every pattern back to your own delivery pipeline.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
Container foundations
Docker and Podman architectures and runtimes.
- 2
Image mastery
Lean, cache-efficient, scannable images.
- 3
Multi-container apps
Compose networks, volumes, and workflows.
- 4
Rootless Podman
Daemonless, rootless container operations.
- 5
Production capstone
A secured container platform reviewed in class.
- Instructor-led delivery, virtual, onsite, or hybrid for your team
- Guided hands-on labs in every module with instructor support
- Dockerfiles, Compose patterns, and checklists for your stack
- Cohort scheduling aligned to your delivery windows and time zones
- Skill baseline review and a post-program capability summary
- Post-program support window for questions on your first rollouts
Build your team's skills. Anywhere in the world.
Real-world use cases
from day one
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for your teams
Delivered globally
in 100+ countries
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Containers with Docker and Podman Course Topics and Program Outline
Six modules take your team from container basics to a secured production container workflow, with guided labs in every step of the journey.
Built by Edstellar with platform and DevOps engineers
Built by engineers who run container platforms in production, shaped around your stack and use cases.
A short review maps your team's container maturity, Docker usage, and deployment pain points to calibrate the labs.
One module builds container fundamentals through demos of both runtimes, guided exercises, and instructor Q&A.
Four modules turn concepts into working containers: images, Compose, rootless Podman, and security in guided labs.
The capstone has your team containerize a real application with a secured registry pipeline and instructor review.
Your team practices on applications and scenarios from your own projects, not toy examples.
Delivered as
This is an instructor-led program for team cohorts, delivered virtual, onsite, or hybrid around your delivery windows.
Run containers with both Docker and Podman and compare their workflows side by side.
learnContainers vs virtual machines: the model
Docker architecture and daemon model
Podman architecture: daemonless and rootless
Images, layers, and registries
Running your first containers
Rebuild a bloated image into a slim, scannable multi-stage image and measure the gains.
practiceDockerfile instructions and best practices
Multi-stage builds for slim images
Layer caching and instruction ordering
Base image selection and minimalism
Image scanning for known issues
Compose a multi-service application with networking, volumes, and healthchecks.
practiceCompose file structure and services
Networks, volumes, and data persistence
Environment variables and secrets handling
Healthchecks and restart policies
Local development and debugging workflows
Run rootless containers and pods, then manage them as systemd services.
practiceDaemonless architecture and its benefits
Rootless mode: users, namespaces, networking
Pods: grouping containers Podman-style
systemd integration for persistent services
Docker CLI compatibility and migration notes
Publish signed, scanned images to a private registry with access controls and network policies.
applyPrivate registries: setup and access control
Network drivers, DNS, and segmentation
Image signing and provenance checks
Vulnerability scanning in pipelines
Runtime hardening and least privilege
Deliver a production-ready containerized application with a secured pipeline reviewed by the instructor.
applyApplication containerization blueprint
Compose or Podman deployment design
Registry, scanning, and signing integration
Networking, secrets, and data design
Instructor review and production rollout plan
Customize This Program Tailored to Your Team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Your team leaves able to containerize applications, run them securely, and operate the registry to runtime path with confidence.
Container fundamentals
A clear model of images, layers, registries, and how Docker and Podman runtimes differ.
Image authoring
Lean, cache-efficient, scannable images built with multi-stage Dockerfiles.
Multi-container composition
Docker Compose applications with networks, volumes, secrets, and healthchecks.
Rootless Podman operations
Daemonless, rootless containers, pods, and systemd-managed workloads.
Registry management
Private registries with access control, image signing, and provenance checks.
Container networking
Network design, DNS, and segmentation for composed and production workloads.
Security hardening
Vulnerability scanning, least-privilege runtimes, and a hardened container supply chain.
Teams that Benefit from this Containers with Docker and Podman Group Training
This program is built for engineering teams adopting or standardizing containers. Content adapts to each cohort's roles, applications, and infrastructure, so every team practices the workflows it owns.
Standardize container practice
Give platform teams shared image standards, Compose conventions, and rootless policies across projects.
Workflow friction
- Snowflake Dockerfiles everywhere
- Bloated, unscanned images
- Inconsistent local dev setups
How the program helps
- Consistent images across projects
- Reusable Compose patterns
- Rootless-by-default policies
Practice use cases
- Image standards
- Compose templates
- Dev environments
Containerize apps confidently
Developers learn to build lean images and compose applications that behave the same everywhere.
Workflow friction
- Works on my machine issues
- Slow, fragile local setups
- Mystery production-only bugs
How the program helps
- Portable, reproducible builds
- Fast local dev workflows
- Debuggable containerized apps
Practice use cases
- App containerization
- Local workflows
- Container debugging
Secure the container pipeline
DevOps engineers learn the registry, scanning, and signing practices that keep container supply chains safe.
Workflow friction
- Unscanned public images
- No provenance on deploys
- Registry sprawl and drift
How the program helps
- Scanned, signed image pipelines
- Private registry governance
- Auditable supply chain
Practice use cases
- Pipeline scanning
- Registry governance
- Image signing
Run containers reliably
Operations teams learn rootless Podman, systemd management, and the networking basics for stable container hosts.
Workflow friction
- Root-running daemon risks
- Ad hoc container management
- Network troubleshooting pain
How the program helps
- Rootless, safer hosts
- systemd-managed services
- Stable container networking
Practice use cases
- Host hardening
- Service management
- Network ops
Each department track follows the same six modules, with lab scenarios tuned to the team's own applications.
Prerequisites: This program suits engineers with basic Linux command-line comfort and some application development or operations experience. No prior container experience is required. Labs adapt to your team's applications and infrastructure.
Developer to Container Platform Engineer
Engineers enter at any level and progress toward independently shipping secure, production-ready container workloads.
One program that grows with engineering careers, from container basics to confident production container practice.
Different Teams, Locations, Time Zones, or Languages? We've Got You Covered.
Whether your teams are spread across countries, time zones, languages, or experience levels, we deliver tailored training programs that ensure a consistent learning experience across your global workforce.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Onsite, Virtual and Hybrid
Choose the format that fits your team: onsite workshops at your office, live virtual cohorts, or a hybrid mix across sites.
Onsite Training
Bring the instructor to your team for intensive workshop days with whiteboard design sessions and paired lab work.
- Instructor at your office or facility
- Whiteboard design and review sessions
- Paired lab work with live coaching
- Aligned to your sprint calendar
Live Virtual Training
Join live from anywhere with interactive labs, breakout rooms, and real-time instructor feedback on your containers.
- Live instructor with real-time Q&A
- Cloud-hosted lab environments
- Breakout rooms for team exercises
- Session recordings for revision
Hybrid Training
Split your cohort across virtual and onsite sessions while keeping one shared lab environment, one instructor, and one delivery schedule.
- One cohort across virtual and onsite seats
- Shared lab environment for all learners
- Single instructor and delivery plan
- Recorded sessions for async review
Need a Customized Training Format That Works for Your Team?
Our training delivery is customized to your team's schedule, full days, half days, sessions spread across weeks, or modular formats. Share your preferred timeline, and we'll plan the training around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share your team size, timeline, and delivery preference and we will respond within one business day with a tailored quote.
Yes. A short call with a training advisor aligns the curriculum and labs to your stack before you commit.
Yes. Live virtual cohorts run with interactive labs, breakout rooms, and real-time instructor feedback.
Yes. Onsite delivery at your office or facility is available worldwide, aligned to your sprint calendar.
The program runs 24 hours of instructor-led training, typically delivered across three to four days or weekly sessions.
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Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
Containers come after Linux administration because Docker and Podman rely on Linux features your team should understand. Kubernetes then runs those containers at scale, and GitOps manages what is deployed to the cluster.
ADMINISTER LINUX
Linux Administration Training
Administer Linux processes, users, storage and networking that containers depend on.
USE CONTAINERS
Containers with Docker & Podman Training
Build images, run containers and manage volumes and networks with Docker and Podman.
RUN KUBERNETES
Kubernetes Training
Schedule, scale and heal those containers on Kubernetes clusters once single-host runs are not enough.
GO GITOPS
GitOps with Argo CD & Flux Training
Manage Kubernetes deployments through Git with Argo CD or Flux.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your Containers with Docker and Podman Training Provider
Edstellar delivers instructor-led container training to engineering teams worldwide, with 5,000+ certified trainers and 2,000+ courses behind every engagement.
EXPERT TRAINERS
YEARS DELIVERING
ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED
CERTIFIED
Tailored
Labs containerize your applications and registries, so practice mirrors your team's real delivery pipeline.
Proven Methodology
A Diagnose, Standardize, Practice, Measure, Scale arc moves your team from baseline review to secure container delivery.
Practice-Based Learning
Every module includes a guided lab where engineers build, run, and secure real containers with live coaching.
Expert Trainers
Instructors are working platform and DevOps engineers with real production container and registry experience.
Global Scale
Cohorts run across regions and time zones with consistent curriculum, lab environments, and instructor quality.
Measurable Outcomes
Lab reviews, scan results, and a post-program summary show exactly what your team can containerize and secure.
Build Portable Container Applications With Lean Images and Controlled Runtime Behavior
Edstellar develops container skills through side-by-side Docker and Podman practice, image optimization, and multi-service composition. Participants examine rootless operation, registries, and security before presenting an integrated application. Review focuses on reproducible builds, coherent runtime configuration, and evidence that the selected controls support the application's deployment needs.
- Step 01
Consult
We review Linux and application experience to identify gaps in image construction, container networking, multi-service coordination, rootless operation, and registry security.
- Step 02
Plan
We compare container fundamentals before optimizing images, composing services, and running rootless Podman, then integrate registries and security in the final application.
- Step 03
Align
We align container instruction with engineering and operations responsibilities, confirming command-line readiness and suitable environments for Docker, Podman, and systemd exercises.
- Step 04
Customize
We tailor sample services, volumes, and registry workflows to relevant applications while preserving side-by-side runtime comparison and controlled image-security checks.
- Step 05
Execute
Participants build multi-stage images, compose services, and run rootless pods, receiving feedback on health checks, permissions, network behavior, and registry safeguards.
- Step 06
Evaluate
We assess the containerized application for reproducible images, coherent service configuration, appropriate runtime privileges, and evidence supporting the pipeline's security choices.
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Containers with Docker & Podman Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request a Quote for Containers with Docker and Podman Training for Your Team
Tell us about your team and goals. A training advisor will recommend the right cohort format, schedule, and lab focus for your container journey.