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Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

Take the next step in your software engineering career by getting skilled in container tools and technologies!

Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Kubernetes. It is structured in 5 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 17h 19m. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 1.1K ratings on Coursera.

Part of our Kubernetes courses collection, where we compare it against 6 other courses.

★★★★★4.4(1.1K reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider	Coursera
Duration	17h 19m
Level	Intermediate
Mode	Self-paced
Language	English
Certificate	Yes — shareable certificate
Rating	4.4★ (1.1K reviews)
Price	Check price

What you’ll learn

Using containers, learn how to move applications quickly across any environment.

Build cloud native applications using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Istio.

Describe and leverage Kubernetes architecture to set up and use an entire lifecycle-based container management system.

Create and leverage a YAML deployment file to configure and create resources such as pods, services, replicasets, and others in a declarative way.

Level and time commitment

Coursera lists this course at Intermediate level.

It assumes you already have the basics of the subject and want to go deeper, rather than starting from zero.

What the provider says you need first:

Basic understanding of cloud and programming concepts.

Time commitment: 17h 19m.

It is self-paced, so that figure is the material, not a fixed schedule.

Skills you’ll gain

Command-Line InterfaceContainerizationIBM CloudApplication DeploymentDevOpsCloud DeploymentDevops ToolsIstioKubernetesCloud-Native ComputingInfrastructure ArchitectureDocker (Software)

What this course covers

5 modules

The 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 17h 19m.

Module 1 · Containers and Containerization

Module 2 · Kubernetes Basics

Module 3 · Managing Applications with Kubernetes

Module 4 · The Kubernetes Ecosystem: OpenShift, Istio, etc.

Module 5 · Final Assignment

What learners rate it

4.4

★★★★★

1.1K ratings

Rated 4.4/5 by 1.1K learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 2026).

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Compare with alternatives

Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.

Course	Provider	Rating	Price	Duration	Why pick this one
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift This	Coursera	4.4★	Check price	17h 19m	Quickest to finish (17h 19m)
Kubernetes Hands-On - Deploy Microservices to the AWS Cloud	Udemy	4.7★	₹639	29 hours	All Levels · 29 hours · certificate	View ↗
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)	Coursera	4.7★	Check price	1 month	For learners past the basics · 1 month	View ↗
Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) with Tests	Udemy	4.7★	₹499	16.5 hours	Highest rated (4.7★ from 41.4K reviews)	View ↗

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Common questions

How much does Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift cost?

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Does Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift come with a certificate?

Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

How long does Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift take?

Coursera lists it at 17h 19m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.

Is Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift suitable for beginners?

Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.

What does Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift cover?

It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Containers and Containerization and going on to Kubernetes Basics, Managing Applications with Kubernetes, The Kubernetes Ecosystem: OpenShift, Istio, etc., Final Assignment. The full outline is on this page.