Docker & containers Roadmap 2026: Step-by-Step Learning Path & Skills

Docker & containers roadmap

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Foundations

1 steps · 10 hours

Linux essentials10h

Work confidently on Linux servers from the command line

What you learn

Shell, files and the Linux filesystem
Users, groups and permissions
Processes and services with systemd
Package management (apt, dnf)
Networking commands: ip, ss, curl, dig
Bash scripting basics

Tools

LinuxBash

Hands-on lab

Automate a web server setup with a Bash script

Learn it at SOTT

Kubernetes CKA Certification Training · AWS DevOps Engineer Training · DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD & Supply Chain

Core skills

1 steps · 10 hours

Docker & containers10h

Package and run any app in containers

What you learn

Images and Dockerfiles
Volumes and networks
Docker Compose
Registries
Image hardening and Podman

Tools

DockerPodmanCompose

Hands-on lab

Containerise a three-service application

Learn it at SOTT

Containers with Docker & Podman Workshop · Kubernetes CKA Certification Training · AWS DevOps Engineer Training

Advanced

2 steps · 28 hours

Kubernetes core16h

Deploy and run applications on Kubernetes

What you learn

Cluster architecture
Pods, Deployments and Services
ConfigMaps and Secrets
Storage and StatefulSets
Ingress and networking
Helm charts

Tools

KuberneteskubectlHelm

Hands-on lab

Deploy a production-style app with Helm

Learn it at SOTT

Containers with Docker & Podman Workshop · Kubernetes CKA Certification Training · MLOps Engineering: Notebook to Production

CI/CD pipelines12h

Build reliable CI/CD pipelines

What you learn

GitHub Actions
Jenkins pipelines
Artifacts and versioning
Environments and approvals
Rollbacks and release strategies

Tools

GitHub ActionsJenkins

Hands-on lab

Pipeline that tests, builds and deploys on every push

Learn it at SOTT

AWS DevOps Engineer Training · MLOps Engineering: Notebook to Production · DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD & Supply Chain

Courses that take you there

Containers with Docker & Podman Workshop3 Days - 15 Hours · live online & ChennaiView course →Kubernetes CKA Certification Training3 Months · live online & ChennaiView course →AWS DevOps Engineer Training3 Months · live online & ChennaiView course →

How it compares

Docker vs Kubernetes

Docker builds and runs containers. Kubernetes orchestrates many containers across a cluster.

Docker & containers learning path FAQ

How long does it take to learn Docker & containers?+

This path covers about 48 hours of hands-on learning across 4 modules. How quickly you finish depends on your starting point and weekly time; our advisors can plan a timeline that fits you.

Where should I start?+

With the Foundations stage: Linux essentials. If you already know a topic, mark it as done and move to the next one.

What is the difference: Docker vs Kubernetes?+

Docker builds and runs containers. Kubernetes orchestrates many containers across a cluster.

Which SOTT courses cover this path?+

Containers with Docker & Podman Workshop, Kubernetes CKA Certification Training and AWS DevOps Engineer Training. Each one is taught live, in our Chennai classroom or online, with hands-on labs and placement assistance.

I have another question. Who can I ask?+

Our advisors are happy to help. Call or WhatsApp us, or send a message from the Contact page, and we will get back to you within one working day.

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