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Intermediate Level  ·  Containers & Virtualisation

Docker Intermediate Training

Hands-on, lab-driven intermediate-level Docker training. Learn to design, implement, and operate Docker in real production environments with expert-led sessions and dedicated lab time.

★★★★★ 4.81,240 reviews6,100+ enrolledUpdated May 2026
Duration
3 Days · 24 hrs
Labs
9 Hands-on
Level
Intermediate
Certificate
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Learning Outcomes

Docker Intermediate — What You Will Learn

Concrete, job-ready skills mapped directly to this level's curriculum.

Multi-Stage Builds & Optimisation — Multi-stage Dockerfiles to shrink images

Choosing minimal base images (alpine, distroless) — Layer ordering for cache efficiency

Docker Compose — Compose file structure (v3) — services, networks, volumes

Service dependencies, depends_on, healthchecks — Environment files and variable substitution

Advanced Networking — Bridge, host, overlay, macvlan, none drivers

Custom networks and network aliases — Exposing vs publishing ports; embedded DNS

Registries & CI/CD — Running a private registry; Docker Hub automated builds

Image tagging strategy and semantic versioning — Building and pushing images from Jenkins / GitLab CI

Earn your Intermediate Certificate — a verifiable SCMGalaxy credential on passing the assessment.

Why Choose SCMGalaxy

Training That Delivers Real Outcomes

We build every course around what you need to do on day one of your job.

100% Lab-Driven Learning

Every concept is immediately followed by a hands-on lab in a real environment — never slides-only theory.

Small Batches (max 10)

Live cohorts capped at 10 learners. The trainer knows your name and answers every question.

Industry-Practitioner Trainers

10–20 years of hands-on experience at banks, telecoms, and Fortune 500 tech companies.

Flexible Schedule Options

Weekday-evening and weekend batches. Miss a session? Recordings are in the LMS within 4 hours.

Verifiable Certificate

Unique ID and QR code; instant recruiter verification. Trusted by 200+ enterprise clients.

Lifetime Support & Community

Access the SCMGalaxy forum forever — bring your real production problems any time.

Upcoming Batches

Join the Next Live Docker Cohort

All batches run online. Sessions recorded and in the LMS within 4 hours. Capped at 10 learners by design.

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Starts 1 July 2026
Sat · Sun  ·  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST
  • Intensive weekend format for working professionals
  • Suited to IST / EST / GMT time zones
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Weekday Evening Batch

Starts 1 July 2026
Mon · Wed · Fri  ·  8:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST
  • Multiple sessions covering the full agenda
  • Suited to IST / AEST / SGT time zones
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Corporate / Private Batch

Training a team? We arrange private batches with a customised curriculum. 5+ learners qualify for group pricing.

Full Curriculum

Docker Intermediate — Course Agenda

Course-specific, hands-on modules. Every module ends with a lab and a short assessment quiz.

01 Multi-Stage Builds & Optimisation 60 min · lab
  • Multi-stage Dockerfiles to shrink images
  • Choosing minimal base images (alpine, distroless)
  • Layer ordering for cache efficiency
  • Build ARGs, labels, and healthchecks
02 Docker Compose 75 min · lab
  • Compose file structure (v3) — services, networks, volumes
  • Service dependencies, depends_on, healthchecks
  • Environment files and variable substitution
  • Override files and multiple Compose profiles
03 Advanced Networking 90 min · lab
  • Bridge, host, overlay, macvlan, none drivers
  • Custom networks and network aliases
  • Exposing vs publishing ports; embedded DNS
  • Connecting Compose stacks across networks
04 Registries & CI/CD 105 min · lab
  • Running a private registry; Docker Hub automated builds
  • Image tagging strategy and semantic versioning
  • Building and pushing images from Jenkins / GitLab CI
  • Scanning images with Trivy in the pipeline
Course Summary
  • 4 Modules
  • 9 Hands-on Labs
  • 1 Intermediate Certificate

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Assessment Methodology

How We Assess Your Learning

Labs and hands-on exercises carry the highest weight — because doing is what counts in production.

SLAssessment MethodWeightageWhat It Tests
01Problem-space understanding
10%
Articulating why a tool or concept exists and where it fits in delivery.
02Concept discussion
15%
Explaining trade-offs and configuration decisions during Q&A.
03Live demo & walkthrough
25%
Replicating the instructor's live demo in your own lab.
04Lab & hands-on exercises
40%
Completing guided labs, assignments, and the capstone project.
05Review & readiness
10%
Post-session debrief on what was learned and what to apply next.
Total100%Pass mark: 70% · Assessment quiz: 30 questions
Hands-On Labs

9 Real Docker Labs — No Simulations

Every lab runs in a dedicated cloud environment pre-configured for the exercise.

LAB 01
Multi-Stage Builds & Optimisation

Hands-on lab applying multi-stage builds & optimisation in a real Docker environment.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 02
Docker Compose

Hands-on lab applying docker compose in a real Docker environment.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 03
Advanced Networking

Hands-on lab applying advanced networking in a real Docker environment.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 04
Registries & CI/CD

Hands-on lab applying registries & ci/cd in a real Docker environment.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 05
Integration Workflow

Integrate Docker with Git and a CI/CD pipeline and observe an automated run.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 06
Monitoring & Reporting

Configure dashboards, notifications, and reporting for Docker.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 07
Security Hardening

Apply access control, secrets handling, and audit logging to Docker.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 08
Troubleshooting Clinic

Diagnose and fix a broken Docker setup using logs and best practices.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
LAB 09
Performance Tuning

Tune Docker for throughput, reliability, and scale.

Docker EngineDocker CLIDockerfileDocker Compose
Your Capstone Portfolio

One Capstone Per Level — GitHub-Public Artefacts

Every level ends with a graded capstone. By the end you have a portfolio of real, production-grade Docker projects — not toy examples.

Capstone 01
Essential
Foundation Docker Project

A working Docker setup demonstrating core concepts, committed to your own GitHub profile.

DockerGit
Capstone 02
Intermediate
Integrated Pipeline Project

Docker integrated into a CI/CD pipeline with automated triggers, reporting, and notifications.

DockerCI/CDDocker
Capstone 03
Advanced
Enterprise-Scale Project

Production-grade Docker with HA, security hardening, monitoring, and an enterprise runbook.

DockerKubernetesMonitoring
All capstone projects are GitHub-public.

Every capstone is reviewed and graded by your trainer with written feedback.

Tools Covered

Technologies You Will Work With

The real Docker ecosystem tools used throughout this level.

Docker Engine
Docker CLI
Dockerfile
Docker Compose
Docker Hub
Docker Swarm
BuildKit
docker buildx
Docker Volumes
Docker Networks
Trivy
Portainer
Level Assessment

The Docker Exam — Built to Test What You Can Apply

A scenario-based online assessment that mirrors real on-the-job tasks — not a memory test.

Duration
60 min
Delivery
Online
Format
Open-book
Questions
30 MCQ

What the Exam Covers

  • Docker fundamentals and architecture
  • Configuration, operations, and workflows
  • Toolchain integrations and automation
  • Security, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Pass Criteria & What Happens Next

Score 70%+ to pass. Your verifiable certificate is issued within 5 working days. Didn't pass? You get 2 free re-attempt windows plus a detailed feedback report.

Your Instructor

Learn from a Practitioner, Not a Presenter

Rajesh Kumar — SCMGalaxy Lead InstructorRK

Rajesh Kumar

Principal DevOps & SRE Architect · SCMGalaxy Lead Trainer
20+ years DevOps/SREex-IBM, Accenture, Intuit50,000+ students taught4.9 instructor rating
Rajesh has 20+ years of hands-on experience and has worked with Docker in production across banks, Fortune 500 tech companies, and startups. His teaching philosophy: 80% lab time, real environments, zero slides-only theory.
Certification

Industry-Recognised Docker Certificate

Score 70%+ on the assessment and receive your verifiable SCMGalaxy certificate within 5 working days.

  • Unique credential ID + QR code for instant verification
  • Lifetime verifiable at scmgalaxy.com/certificates
  • PDF + digital badge (Credly-compatible)
  • One-click LinkedIn share
  • Recognised by 200+ enterprise clients worldwide
  • Valid indefinitely — no renewal fee
  • 2 free re-attempt windows if needed
Earn Your Certificate
This certifies that
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Docker Intermediate Training
SCMGalaxy · Issued by Rajesh Kumar · 1 July 2026

Sample certificate — your name appears after passing the assessment.

Student Reviews

What Docker Learners Say

4.8★★★★★based on 1,240 reviews
★★★★★
The hands-on labs are real — actual production tools, not sandboxes. I applied what I learned the very next day at work.
RK
Rahul Kumar
DevOps Engineer · TCS
★★★★★
Small batch meant direct trainer attention. When I got stuck, Rajesh worked through my exact issue. Rare level of support.
PS
Priya Sharma
Platform Engineer · Infosys
★★★★★
Corporate training customised to our stack and delivered perfectly. Visible ROI within the first sprint after training.
VN
Vijay Nair
Engineering Manager · Wipro
★★★★★
The structured, progressive curriculum gave me the confidence to tackle problems I had been avoiding for months.
AP
Ankit Patel
SRE · Barclays
Career Outcomes

Our Alumni Work at Top Companies

SCMGalaxy-certified engineers are hired by leading technology and enterprise companies worldwide.

TCSInfosysWiproHCLIBMCapgeminiCognizantAccentureBarclaysHSBCDellOracle
Pricing

Choose Your Learning Format

Every format gives you complete LMS access — all Docker levels + 100+ courses + 100s of tools videos.

Every plan includes 1-year full LMS access — worth ₹40,000+ on its own

Not just Docker — the entire SCMGalaxy LMS: 100+ courses, 100s of tools videos, all levels, quizzes, labs, and projects. One price. Complete access.

Self-Paced Video
₹833/month
Billed yearly at ₹9,996
  • All levels + 100+ courses
  • Hands-on lab environment 1 year
  • Certificate per level
  • Lifetime forum access
  • Live instructor sessions
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Dedicated expert mentor · fully personalised
  • Complete LMS for 1 year
  • Dedicated expert mentor
  • Unlimited 1-on-1 calls
  • Custom curriculum
  • Interview prep & mock rounds
  • Resume & LinkedIn review
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?
Yes — contact info@scmgalaxy.com for a sample class recording showing the teaching style, quality, and hands-on labs.
What if I miss a live class?
All sessions are recorded and in the LMS within 4 hours. You can also attend any future live batch free of cost. LMS access is valid for 1 full year.
Is there a group or corporate discount?
Yes — 1 student: 5%; 2–3: 10%; 4–6: 15%; 7+: 25% flat. Corporate teams get private batches with a customised Docker curriculum. Email corporate@scmgalaxy.com.
Are the certificates verifiable?
Yes — unique QR code and credential ID, verifiable on the SCMGalaxy portal. Recognised by 200+ enterprise clients. Valid indefinitely.
What is your refund policy?
7-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Contact support@scmgalaxy.com within 7 days for a full refund within 5–7 business days.
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