Docker Educational Resources

--- title: Educational resources keywords: get started, setup, orientation, quickstart, intro, concepts, kubernetes, docker desktop description: Get started resources learning docker --- Docker and the broader community of Docker experts have put together many different ways to get further training and hands-on experience with Docker. Expand your understanding of Docker and Kubernetes with these additional free and paid resources. ## Docker Training Expand your knowledge on all things Docker with [basic to advanced trainings from Docker experts](https://www.docker.com/trainings/). You can find recorded content at your own convenience, or register for a live session to participate in Q&A. ## Hosted labs These self-paced and hands-on workshops use a free, hosted environment ([Play with Kubernetes](https://labs.play-with-k8s.com/)) that doesn't require any installation. Follow along and learn more about Kubernetes. * [Kubernetes Workshop](https://training.play-with-kubernetes.com/kubernetes-workshop/) \* Labs are free but require registration with a Docker ID. ## Self-guided tutorials Created by experts in the Docker community, these free tutorials provide guided step-by-step workflows for working with the Docker platform. * **Integrating Docker with Your IDE** * [Java Development: Eclipse](https://training.play-with-docker.com/java-debugging-eclipse/) * [Java Development: IntelliJ](https://training.play-with-docker.com/java-debugging-intellij/) * [Java Development: Netbeans](https://training.play-with-docker.com/java-debugging-netbeans/) * [Live Debugging Node.js with Docker and Visual Studio Code](https://training.play-with-docker.com/nodejs-live-debugging/) * **Windows Containers** * [Windows Container Setup](https://training.play-with-docker.com/windows-containers-setup/) * [Windows Container Basics](https://training.play-with-docker.com/windows-containers-basics/) * [Windows Containers Multi-Container Applications](https://training.play-with-docker.com/windows-containers-multicontainer/) ## Books If books are your preferred learning style, check out these written by the [Docker Captains](https://www.docker.com/community/captains). Docker Captain is a distinction that Docker awards to select members of the community that are both experts in their field and are committed to sharing their Docker knowledge with others. * [Learn Docker in a Month of Lunches](https://www.manning.com/books/learn-docker-in-a-month-of-lunches), Elton Stoneman. Use the code `stonemanpc` for a 40% discount. * [Docker on Windows: From 101 to Production with Docker on Windows](https://www.amazon.com/Docker-Windows-Elton-Stoneman-ebook/dp/B0711Y4J9K/), Elton Stoneman

Docker and its community provide a variety of free and paid resources to help users learn Docker and Kubernetes. These resources include Docker training, hosted labs (Play with Kubernetes), self-guided tutorials for IDE integration and Windows Containers, and books written by Docker Captains.