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"Skills for All"

Course Contents / Lesson Plan

Course Title: Docker Certified Associate
Duration: 3 Month
 Trainer Name

Author Tahir Ali (Instuctor-Corvit)

Course Title
Docker Certified Associate
Objectives and • Docker is a popular platform for developing, shipping, and running
Expectations applications in containers. Containers provide a lightweight and
portable way to package and isolate applications and their
dependencies, allowing them to run consistently across different
environments. The primary objectives and expectations of Docker
include:
• Containerization:
• Isolation: Docker containers encapsulate an application and its
dependencies, ensuring that it runs consistently across various
environments.
• Portability: Containers can run on any system that supports Docker,
providing a consistent environment from development to production.
• Efficiency:
• Resource Optimization: Containers share the host OS kernel, which
makes them more efficient in terms of resource utilization compared to
virtual machines.
• Quick Start-Up: Containers can start up in seconds, allowing for rapid
deployment and scaling.
• DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
• Consistency: Docker ensures consistency between development,
testing, and production environments, reducing the "it works on my
machine" problem.
• Automated Builds: Docker facilitates the creation of Docker images
through Dockerfiles, allowing for automated and reproducible builds.
• Microservices Architecture:
• Modularity: Docker supports a microservices architecture by allowing
developers to break down applications into smaller, independently
deployable and scalable components.
• Orchestration:
• Docker Swarm and Kubernetes: Docker can be integrated with
orchestration tools like Docker Swarm or Kubernetes to manage and
scale containerized applications across a cluster of machines.
• Version Control and Rollback:
• Image Versioning: Docker images can be versioned, providing a
mechanism for version control and rollback in case of issues with
newer releases.
• Security:
• Isolation: Containers provide process isolation, reducing the attack
surface and enhancing security.
• Immutable Infrastructure: Docker promotes the concept of immutable
infrastructure, where containers are treated as disposable, and
changes are made by creating new containers rather than modifying
existing ones.
• Collaboration:

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 • Registry Services: Docker Hub and other container registries allow
developers to share and collaborate on pre-built container images.
• Cost Reduction:
• Resource Utilization: Docker's efficient resource utilization can lead to
cost savings in terms of infrastructure requirements.
Ecosystem and Community:
Extensive Ecosystem: Docker has a vast ecosystem of tools and
technologies that enhance its functionality.
Community Support: Docker has a large and active community that
contributes to its development and provides support.
In summary, Docker aims to provide a consistent and efficient
environment for developing, packaging, and running applications,
promoting collaboration, scalability, and automation in the software
development lifecycle.

Entry-level of Four-year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent)

trainees
Learning The learning outcomes of a Docker course typically revolve around
Outcomes of gaining a comprehensive understanding of Docker's key concepts,
the course features, and practical skills for using Docker in various scenarios.
Here are common learning outcomes you might expect from a
Docker course:

Understanding Containerization:
Define what containers are and understand the advantages of
containerization over traditional virtualization.
Docker Architecture:
Explain the architecture of Docker, including the Docker
daemon, Docker client, Docker images, and Docker
containers.
Installation and Setup:
Install Docker on different operating systems (Windows,
Linux, macOS) and configure basic settings.
Docker Images:
Create Docker images using Dockerfiles and understand the
layers within images.
Pull and push Docker images from/to Docker Hub or other
container registries.
Container Lifecycle:
Start, stop, and restart containers.
Manage the lifecycle of Docker containers, including pausing,
removing, and inspecting containers.
Networking in Docker:
Understand Docker networking concepts, including bridge
networks, host networks, and overlay networks.
Configure networking for Docker containers.
Storage in Docker:
Manage data persistence using Docker volumes.
Understand storage drivers and their impact on container
storage.
Docker Compose:
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 Define multi-container applications using Docker Compose.
Orchestrate multiple containers as a part of a single
application.
Docker Swarm:
Understand the basics of Docker Swarm for orchestrating
and scaling containers.
Deploy and manage services in a Docker Swarm.
Security Best Practices:
Implement security best practices for Docker, including
container isolation, user privileges, and image vulnerability
scanning.
Integration with CI/CD:
Integrate Docker into a Continuous Integration/Continuous
Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
Automate the build and deployment processes using Docker.
Troubleshooting:
Identify and resolve common issues and errors related to
Docker containers.
Use Docker CLI and logs for troubleshooting.
Scalability and Load Balancing:
Scale applications by distributing containers across multiple
hosts.
Implement load balancing for containerized applications.
Monitoring and Logging:
Implement monitoring and logging solutions for Docker
containers.
Utilize tools like Docker Stats, Prometheus, and ELK stack for
container monitoring.
Community and Resources:
Know where to find additional resources, documentation, and
community support for Docker-related topics.

By the end of a Docker course, participants should have gained

practical hands-on experience and be well-equipped to use Docker
in real-world scenarios, whether for development, testing, or
production deployments.
Course The total duration of the course: 3 months (12 Weeks)
Execution Plan Class hours: 4 hours per day
Theory: 20%
Practical: 80%
Weekly hours: 20 hours per week
Total contact hours: 240 hours
Companies Here are some types of companies that frequently seek professionals
offering jobs in with Docker expertise:
the respective
trade 1. Technology and Software Companies:
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• IBM

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 •
Red Hat
•
Docker Inc.
2. IT Consulting and Services:
• Accenture
• Capgemini
• Deloitte
• Cognizant
• Infosys
• Wipro
3. Financial Services:
• JPMorgan Chase
• Goldman Sachs
• Bank of America
• Morgan Stanley
4. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals:
• Pfizer
• Johnson & Johnson
• Siemens Healthineers
• Cerner Corporation
5. E-commerce and Retail:
• Amazon
• Walmart
• eBay
• Shopify
6. Telecommunications:
• AT&T
• Verizon
• T-Mobile
• Vodafone
7. Transportation and Logistics:
• FedEx
• UPS
• DHL
• Maersk
8. Social Media and Technology Platforms:
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Spotify
9. Startups:
• Many startups in various industries adopt containerization
and Docker for their development and deployment
processes.
10. Government and Defense Contractors:
• Companies providing technology solutions to government
agencies and defense organizations often seek Docker
skills.

When searching for Docker-related jobs, you can use job search
platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and specialized IT job
boards. Additionally, exploring company career pages and attending
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 industry-related events or conferences can provide valuable insights
into job opportunities.

Job • Information Technology

Opportunities • Construction
• Healthcare
• Finance and Banking
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Consulting
• Telecommunications
• Energy and Utilities:
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Learning Place Classroom / Lab
Instructional 1. Docker Tutorials :
Resources 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqTEHSBrYFw

Online Course Website

Udemy: Docker and Containers:

Coursera: Docker Mastery
Pluralsight: Docker Deep Dive
LinkedIn Learning: Learning Docker
edX: edX.org/ Introduction to Docker
Docker's Official Training Docker Training
Packt: Docker for Cross-Platform
Skillshare: Docker and Containers: The Complete Guide

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 MODULES
Sched Module Title Days Hours Learning Units Home
uled Assignmen
Weeks t
Week 1 Introduction to Day 1 Hour 1 Introduction to Containerization
Docker

Hour 2 Understanding containerization

concepts

Hour 3 Advantages of containerization

Hour 4 Revision/Questions

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Architecture and

Installation

Hour 2 Overview of Docker architecture

Hour 3 Installing Docker • Task 1

Hour 4 Revision/Questions Details may

be seen at
Annexure-I
Day 3 Hour 1 Docker Images

Hour 2 Working with Docker images

Hour 3 Managing Docker containers

Hour 4 Revision/Questions

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Networking Basics

Hour 2 Docker networking modes

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 Hour 3 Managing Docker networks

Hour 4 Revision/Questions

Day 5 Hour 1 Installing Docker on various

platforms

Hour 2 Docker Images and Containers

Hour 3 Introduction Docker CLI

Hour 4 Revision/Questions

Week 2 Working with Day 1 Hour 1 Docker CLI Fundamentals

Docker

Hour 2 Essential Docker CLI

commands

Hour 3 Managing Docker

containers from the
command line

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice
• Task 2

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Volumes and

Storage Details may
be seen at
Hour 2 Understanding Docker Annexure-I
storage drivers

Hour 3 Working with Docker

volumes

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 3 Hour 1 Dockerfile Basics

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 Hour 2 Introduction to Docker file

Hour 3 Writing Docker files

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Compose

Fundamentals

Hour 2 Introduction to Docker

Compose

Hour 3 Writing Docker Compose

YAML files

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical

Week 3 Docker Day 1 Hour 1 Introduction to Docker

Orchestration Swarm

Hour 2 Overview of Docker Swarm

Hour 3 Creating a Docker Swarm

cluster • Task 3

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e Details may
be seen at
Day 2 Hour 1 Deploying Applications Annexure-I
with Swarm

Hour 2 Deploying services to

Docker Swarm

Hour 3 Service scaling and

updates in Swarm

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 Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 3 Hour 1 Introduction to Kubernetes

Hour 2 Overview of Kubernetes

architecture

Hour 3 Deploying Kubernetes

clusters

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 4 Hour 1 Deploying Applications

with Kubernetes

Hour 2 Creating Kubernetes

deployments

Hour 3 Service discovery and load

balancing in
Kubernetes
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical Revision

Week 4 Docker Day 1 Hour 1 Docker Security Principles

Security and
Monitoring
Hour 2 Overview of Docker
security features
• Task 4

Hour 3 Best practices for securing Details may

Docker environments be seen at
Annexure-I
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practic
e

Day 2 Hour 1 Container Monitoring and

Logging

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 Hour 2 Monitoring Docker
containers and hosts

Hour 3 Configuring logging for

Docker containers

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Docker Swarm Security

and Monitoring

Hour 2 Securing Docker Swarm

clusters

Hour 3 Monitoring Docker Swarm

services and nodes

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Kubernetes Security and

Monitoring

Hour 2 Securing Kubernetes

clusters

Hour 3 Monitoring Kubernetes

pods, services, and
nodes
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 LAB Practical

Week 5 Advanced Day 1 Hour 1 Docker Networking

Docker Advanced
Concepts • Task 5
Hour 2 Advanced Docker
Details may
networking concepts
be seen at
Annexure-I
Hour 3 Docker overlay networks

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 Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Storage

Management

Hour 2 Advanced Docker storage

management

Hour 3 Docker volume plugins

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Docker High Availability

Hour 2 High availability strategies

for Docker

Hour 3 Docker Swarm and

Kubernetes HA
configurations

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Performance

Tuning

Hour 2 Performance optimization

techniques for Docker

Hour 3 Monitoring and optimizing

Docker resource usage

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 LAB Practical

Week 6 Continuous Day 1 Hour 1 Introduction to CI/CD with

• Task 6
Integration Docker

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 and Hour 2 Overview of CI/CD
Deployment concepts Details may
be seen at
Hour 3 Integrating Docker with Annexure-I
CI/CD pipelines

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Building Docker Images in

CI/CD

Hour 2 Automated Docker image

builds

Hour 3 Docker image versioning

and tagging strategies

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Docker Deployment

Strategies

Hour 2 Blue-green deployment

with Docker

Hour 3 Canary deployment with

Docker

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Monitoring Tools

Hour 2 Overview of Docker

monitoring tools

Hour 3 Setting up monitoring and

alerting for Docker
containers
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical / Lab

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 Week 7 Docker Day 1 Hour 1 Docker Compose in Production
Ecosystem
and
Integrations Hour 2 Using Docker Compose for
production deployments

Hour 3 Best practices for Docker

Compose usage

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Orchestration with

Ansible

Hour 2 Automating Docker Swarm

and Kubernetes
deployments with
Ansible
Hour 3 Managing Docker
containers with Ansible
• Task 7
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice
Details may
be seen at
Annexure-I
Day 3 Hour 1 Docker with Terraform

Hour 2 Managing Docker

infrastructure with
Terraform
Hour 3 Provisioning Docker
clusters using
Terraform
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker in Cloud

Environments

Hour 2 Deploying Docker

containers on AWS,
Azure, and Google
Cloud Platform
Hour 3 Integrating Docker with
cloud-native services

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 Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical / Lab

Week 8 DOS/DDOS & Day 1 Hour 1 Project Work: Designing

SQL Injection Dockerized Application
Attack
Hour 2 Designing a containerized
application architecture

Hour 3 Selecting appropriate

Docker tools and
services
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Project Work:

Implementing
Dockerized Application
Hour 2 Implementing Docker best
practices in the
application • Task 8
Hour 3 Testing and debugging the
Details may
Dockerized application
be seen at
Annexure-I
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Project Work: Deployment

and Optimization

Hour 2 Deploying the Dockerized

application to
production
Hour 3 Performance optimization
and scaling strategies

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Review and Feedback

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 Hour 2 Reviewing key Docker
concepts and topics
covered
Hour 3 Providing feedback on the
course content and
delivery
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-2 Practical / Lab

Week 9 Docker Day 1 Hour 1 Advanced Docker

Networking Networking
and Security
Hour 2 Docker overlay networks
and multi-host
networking
Hour 3 Implementing network
segmentation and
security in Docker
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Security Best

Practices

Hour 2 Hardening Docker

containers and hosts • Task 9

Details may
Hour 3 Implementing security be seen at
policies and controls Annexure-I

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Docker Secrets

Management

Hour 2 Managing sensitive data in

Docker applications

Hour 3 Docker secrets and

configuration
management
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

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 Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Security Scanning

Hour 2 Scanning Docker images

for vulnerabilities

Hour 3 Implementing continuous

security scanning in
Docker environments
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical / Lab

Week Docker Day 1 Hour 1 Docker Resource

10 Performance Management • Task 10
Optimization
Hour 2 Docker resource Details may
constraints and be seen at
limitations Annexure-I
Hour 3 Managing CPU, memory,
and I/O resources in
Docker
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Performance

Tuning

Hour 2 Identifying and resolving

performance
bottlenecks in Docker
Hour 3 Optimizing Docker
container and image
size
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Docker Load Balancing

Hour 2 Load balancing strategies

for Docker containers

Hour 3 Implementing Docker

container orchestration
with load balancers

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 Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Logging and

Monitoring

Hour 2 Logging best practices for

Docker containers

Hour 3 Implementing monitoring

solutions for Docker
environments

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical / Lab

Week Docker Day 1 Hour 1 Docker Storage Drivers

11 Advanced
Concepts
Hour 2 Understanding Docker
storage drivers and
options
Hour 3 Selecting appropriate
storage drivers for
different use cases
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Docker Networking Plugins

• Task 11
Details may
be seen at
Hour 2 Extending Docker Annexure-I
networking with plugins

Hour 3 Implementing custom

networking solutions in
Docker
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Docker Plugin

Development

Hour 2 Developing custom plugins

for Docker

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 Hour 3 Integrating third-party
services with Docker
using plugins
Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Docker Community and

Ecosystem

Hour 2 Exploring the Docker

community and
ecosystem

Hour 3 Contributing to Docker

projects and initiatives

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical / Lab

Week Docker Project Day 1 Hour 1 Project Work: Designing

12 Work and Dockerized Application • Task 12
Review
Hour 2 Designing a containerized Details may
application architecture be seen at
Annexure-I
Hour 3 Selecting appropriate
Docker tools and services

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 2 Hour 1 Project Work:

Implementing Dockerized
Application

Hour 2 Implementing Docker best

practices in the application

Hour 3 Testing and debugging the

Dockerized application

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 Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 3 Hour 1 Project Work: Deployment

and Optimization

Hour 2 Deploying the Dockerized

application to production

Hour 3 Performance optimization

and scaling strategies

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 4 Hour 1 Final Review and

Feedback

Hour 2 Reviewing key Docker

concepts and topics
covered

Hour 3 Providing feedback on the

course content and
delivery

Hour 4 Revision/Questions/Practice

Day 5 Hour 1-4 Practical / Lab

Week Final Exam and Final Project

13 Assessment

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 Task
Task Description Week
No.
• Install Docker on a Linux server following best
1. Docker Installation Week 1
practices.
Building Docker • Create a Dockerfile to build a custom image for
2. Week 2
Image a Node.js application.
Docker Networking • Configure a custom Docker network for
3. Week 3
communication between containers.
Container • Deploy a multi-container application using
4. Week 4
Orchestration Docker Compose.
Swarm Cluster • Set up a Docker Swarm cluster with at least
5. Week 5
Setup three nodes.
Swarm Service • Deploy a service on Docker Swarm, ensuring
6. Week 6
Deployment high availability.
Docker Security • Perform a security scan on a Docker image
7. Week 7
Scanning using Docker Security Scan.
Docker Volumes • Use Docker volumes to persist data between
8. Week 8
container restarts.
Kubernetes Basics • Deploy a simple application on a Kubernetes
9. Week 9
cluster.
Kubernetes Pods • Create and manage pods in a Kubernetes
10. Week10
cluster.
Kubernetes • Implement rolling updates for a Kubernetes
11. Week11
Deployments Deployment.
Kubernetes • Utilize ConfigMaps and Secrets to manage
12. ConfigMaps and application configuration. Week12
Secrets
Docker CI/CD • Set up a CI/CD pipeline using Docker to
13.
Integration automate image builds and deployments.
Monitoring Docker • Implement monitoring for Docker containers
14.
Containers using Prometheus and Grafana.
Troubleshooting • Troubleshoot and resolve common issues with
15.
Docker Containers Docker containers and services.
Final Exam • Create a Dockerfile for a Python application that
installs dependencies, sets environment
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variables, copies the application code, and
exposes the necessary port.

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 Annexure-IV:
Workplace/Institute Ethics Guide

Work ethic is a standard of conduct and values for job performance. The modern definition of what
constitutes good work ethics often varies. Different businesses have different expectations. Work
ethic is a belief that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue, or
value to strengthen character and individual abilities. It is a set of values-centered on the importance
of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

The following ten work ethics are defined as essential for student success:
1. Attendance:
Be at work every day possible, plan your absences don’t abuse leave time. Be punctual every
day.
2. Character:
Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an
individual, corporation, or product. Complete assigned tasks correctly and promptly. Look to
improve your skills.
3. Team Work:
The ability to get along with others including those you don’t necessarily like. The ability to
carry your weight and help others who are struggling. Recognize when to speak up with an
idea and when to compromise by blend ideas together.
4. Appearance:
Dress for success set your best foot forward, personal hygiene, good manner, remember that
the first impression of who you are can last a lifetime
5. Attitude:
Listen to suggestions and be positive, accept responsibility. If you make a mistake, admit it.
Values workplace safety rules and precautions for personal and co-worker safety. Avoids
unnecessary risks. Willing to learn new processes, systems, and procedures in light of
changing responsibilities.
6. Productivity:
Do the work correctly, quality and timelines are prized. Get along with fellows, cooperation is
the key to productivity. Help out whenever asked, do extra without being asked. Take pride
in your work, do things the best you know-how. Eagerly focuses energy on accomplishing
tasks, also referred to as demonstrating ownership. Takes pride in work.
7. Organizational Skills:

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 Make an effort to improve, learn ways to better yourself. Time management; utilize time and
resources to get the most out of both. Take an appropriate approach to social interactions at
work. Maintains focus on work responsibilities.
8. Communication:
Written communication, being able to correctly write reports and memos.
Verbal communications, being able to communicate one on one or to a group.
9. Cooperation:
Follow institute rules and regulations, learn and follow expectations. Get along with fellows,
cooperation is the key to productivity. Able to welcome and adapt to changing work situations
and the application of new or different skills.
10. Respect:
Work hard, work to the best of your ability. Carry out orders, do what’s asked the first time.
Show respect, accept, and acknowledge an individual’s talents and knowledge. Respects
diversity in the workplace, including showing due respect for different perspectives, opinions,
and suggestions.

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