The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification validates your professional experience working with containers, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE, formerly known as Docker Enterprise Engine), Swarm clusters, and containerized applications in production environments.
Career Benefits:
Obtaining your DCA certification establishes your professional credibility in the market and can lead to improved salary positioning. Many major corporations require Docker certification as a hiring prerequisite for container-focused roles.
Exam Coverage:
The certification exam evaluates your knowledge across these critical areas: Orchestration, Image Creation and Management, Registry Services, Installation and Configuration, Networking, Security, and Storage with Volumes.
Preparation Course Overview:
This comprehensive prep course covers all exam topics and includes abundant real exam questions from previous administrations to support your practice. The course helps identify your strengths and areas needing development, providing targeted guidance to improve your knowledge in weak areas.
Who Should Take This Course:
This class is designed for developers, operations managers, and IT professionals pursuing Docker certification.
Prerequisites:
Participants should have completed ONLC's Docker Fundamentals course, Docker for Enterprise Developers course, Kubernetes courses, or possess equivalent hands-on experience.
Examination Format:
The exam uses two question types: Discrete Option Multiple Choice (DOMC) and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Exam Topics Covered:
- Orchestration
- Image Creation, Management, and Registry
- Installation and Configuration
- Networking
- Security
- Storage and Volumes
Practice Resources Included:
- Three complete practice exams for self-assessment
- DCA Preparation Guide with comprehensive coverage
- Docker commands cheat sheet for quick reference
- 250 practice questions organized by exam section
