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Q: How much does the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) course cost?

The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) training costs $349, down from the regular $399 (you save 13%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

Q: How long is the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 24 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 12 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Q: What if I don't pass the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

CertOcean's Docker Certified Associate (DCA) training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification exam. You learn in 12 live sessions (24 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 8 curriculum modules and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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Course overview

About the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) training

Docker training teaches you to package applications into containers that run the same way everywhere, and to run them at scale with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.

Why take Docker Certified Associate training?

Most companies now run containerized applications in production.
Container skills are core to DevOps, cloud and platform engineering roles.
Docker Certified Associates are well paid across the industry.

This course includes

Instructor-led live sessions24 hours of live online classes. Weekend batch: 8 sessions of 3 hours each.
AssessmentsEvery class is followed by a quiz to check your learning.
Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to the LMS, including slides, quizzes, installation guides and class recordings.
CertificationComplete the final project to receive CertOcean's Docker Associate course certificate. You earn the Docker Certified Associate credential by passing the DCA exam.
ForumUse the community forum to learn through peer discussion and knowledge sharing.

What you'll learn in this course

Understand containers and why modern applications use them
Install the Docker Engine and manage containers
Write Dockerfiles, build images and manage registries
Create persistent storage for stateful containers
Run multi-container apps with Docker Compose and Docker Swarm
Set up Docker networking and security and run containers on Kubernetes

What is Docker Certified Associate training?

Docker Certified Associate training is a course that prepares you for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam and teaches the details of Docker container technology. It goes from Docker basics to advanced Docker Swarm, networking and security, Docker Compose, Universal Control Plane (UCP) and Docker Trusted Registry (DTR), and storage options such as volumes, bind mounts and tmpfs mounts.

What you will learn:

The fundamentals of containerization
Setting up the Docker Engine
Deploying and managing containers
Configuring logging drivers
Building images with a Dockerfile
Storing and sharing images in a registry
Using different storage options
Running multi-container applications with Docker Compose
Deploying a Swarm cluster
Configuring network drivers
Securing the Docker daemon
Setting up Docker Enterprise with UCP and DTR
Deploying Kubernetes pods and deployments
Using Kubernetes services for discovery and persistent volumes for storage

How does Docker training help your career, and who should take it?

Lightweight, portable containers have changed how the whole IT industry builds and runs software, and container skills are now expected in DevOps and cloud roles. This Docker course is a strong fit for:

Professionals preparing for the Docker Certified Associate exam
Practitioners who want to prove their Docker experience
Principal software engineers
Cloud professionals
Software developers
Site reliability engineers
Technical leads

What are the system requirements, and how do the Docker practicals work?

You need a recent Windows, Linux or macOS computer with at least 4 GB of RAM and a free-tier Google Cloud (GCP) account. You run all practicals on Google Compute Engine virtual machines, and we help you set up the software. Our team is available 24x7 for any questions.

What project is included in Docker training?

Tools: Docker for containerizing the application, and Kubernetes as an alternative to Docker Swarm.

Project goals:

Containerize the application.
Create a Swarm cluster and deploy the application with the right networking setup.
Connect a suitable storage solution if the application needs persistent storage.
Make the application in Docker Swarm reachable from outside the cluster.
Deploy the application on a Kubernetes cluster.

Curriculum

Docker Certified Associate (DCA) course syllabus

8 modules · 98 topics · 24 hours of live training

Introduction to Containerization 10 topics

Learning goal: Understand why modern applications need containers and why Docker became a leading container platform.
The history of containers
Containers vs. virtual machines
Containerization
Introduction to Docker
The container lifecycle
Namespaces and cgroups
Types of containers
Docker architecture
Docker CE vs. Docker EE

The Docker Engine 15 topics

Learning goal: Set up the Docker Engine on a Google Compute Engine instance and run container operations.
The Docker Engine
Docker terminology
The Docker CLI and docker exec
Detached vs. foreground mode
Port binding
Restart policies
Configuring logging drivers
Set up and upgrade the Docker Engine
Use Docker CLI and exec commands
Start containers in different modes
Bind ports
Set restart policies
Configure logging drivers
Remove containers

Image Management and Registries 10 topics

Learning goal: Write Dockerfiles, build custom images, and run a registry to store them.
Dockerfiles and Docker instructions
Build context
Docker images
Docker registries
Write a Dockerfile and build an image
Tag images
Use Docker Hub
Configure a local registry
Remove images from a registry

Storage in Docker 13 topics

Learning goal: Create persistent storage for stateful containers and clean up images and data.
Types of persistent storage
Docker storage and storage drivers
Volumes
Bind mounts
tmpfs mounts
The device mapper driver
Docker cleanup
Use Docker volumes
Use bind mounts
Use tmpfs mounts
Configure device mapper
Clean up Docker resources

Orchestration with Docker Compose and Swarm 13 topics

Learning goal: Run multi-container applications with Docker Compose and manage a cluster of Docker nodes with Docker Swarm.
Docker Compose
Docker Swarm
Docker services
Service placement
Docker stacks
Rolling updates and rollbacks
Run Docker in Swarm mode
Deploy a multi-container application with Compose
Deploy and scale services in a swarm
Control service placement
Run rolling updates and rollbacks
Deploy a Docker stack

Docker Networking and Security 14 topics

Learning goal: Configure Docker's built-in network drivers and secure your environment.
Docker networking
Bridge networks
Overlay networks
Host and macvlan drivers
Docker security
Docker Content Trust
Securing the Docker daemon
Create a user-defined bridge network
Create and use an overlay network
Use host and macvlan networks
Configure Docker to use external DNS
Sign images with Docker Content Trust
Secure the Docker daemon

Docker Enterprise and Monitoring 10 topics

Learning goal: Install and use Universal Control Plane and Docker Trusted Registry in a cluster, and monitor containers.
Docker Enterprise (now Mirantis Kubernetes Engine)
Universal Control Plane (UCP) and its architecture
Access control in UCP
Docker Trusted Registry (DTR, now Mirantis Secure Registry)
Monitoring with Prometheus
Set up Docker Enterprise
Install UCP and configure access control
Install DTR and store images in it
Monitor containers with Prometheus

Docker with Kubernetes 13 topics

Learning goal: Orchestrate Docker containers with Kubernetes and its main objects.
Kubernetes core concepts
Common kubectl commands
Pods
Labels, selectors and annotations
Services
Persistent volumes and persistent volume claims
Storage classes
Set up a Kubernetes cluster on GKE
Use common kubectl commands
Deploy a pod and manage pods with a deployment
Deploy different types of services
Use persistent storage and storage classes

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Certification

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Certificate of completionIssued by CertOcean when you finish the training and assignments.
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How much does the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) course cost?

The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) training costs $349, down from the regular $399 (you save 13%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

How long is the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 24 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 12 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

What if I miss a Docker class?

You won't miss anything. Every live session is recorded, and you can watch it anytime in your LMS.

Can I get help after the Docker course ends?

Yes. You keep lifetime, 24x7 access to our team for any questions.

When do I get access to the course content?

As soon as you enroll, you get lifetime access to the training and all study material.

Can I access the course material after the training ends?

Yes. Once you enroll, the course stays available to you for life.

What is the Docker Certified Associate exam format?

The DCA exam is now run by Mirantis. It has 55 questions (13 multiple-choice and 42 discrete option multiple-choice) in 90 minutes, is taken online with a remote proctor, costs US$199 and is valid for two years. Check the Mirantis certification site for the latest details before you book.

Can I attend a demo class before enrolling?

You can't join a live session as a demo, but you can watch our sample class videos to get a feel for the Docker course before you enroll.

Will I get a certificate after the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official Docker certification is awarded by Docker when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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