Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course offers a comprehensive dive into Docker and Kubernetes, suitable for all skill levels. You'll gain practical experience with containerization, deploying, and managing scalable applications while optimizing resources. Learn Docker’s core components—architecture, containers, images, and volumes—and the advantages of Kubernetes for container orchestration. Key skills include installing Docker, using the CLI for container management, and building custom Docker environments. You’ll also master Kubernetes cluster management, application deployment, and scaling with kubectl and Kubernetes services. As you advance, explore multi-container apps, network policies, and security best practices. Real-world projects like deploying MongoDB and using Docker Compose will reinforce your learning. The course also covers deploying applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for cloud container management. Ideal for developers, DevOps, and sysadmins with basic IT knowledge, this course equips you to confidently work with Docker and Kubernetes in modern cloud-native setups.