The education of students on existing and emerging technologies in higher education environments requires access to complex software. The rise of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon in many postsecondary educational institutions, along with the increasing complexity of technological coursework, creates challenges for students needing school-mandated software within their own environment. Software containerization is a widely used method to alleviate similar challenges that complicate heterogeneous software deployments in enterprise computing and production environments. A literature review suggested a gap in research existed concerning the use of containerization for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software programs as an educational tool. This gap in research was addressed with a generic qualitative study to explore the perspectives of eight university faculty members who were aware of containerization and how it is applied in other environments. The participants were current instructors in postsecondary courses in computer science, information technology, and business. Semi-structured interview questions were posed to gather instructional experiences and solicit opinions on the potential benefits, limitations, and concerns associated with applying software containerization in an educational environment. Interview recordings were transcribed, and transcriptions were error-checked and subjected to manual thematic analysis with inductive coding. Four major themes emerged from the analysis related to containerization: lack of student access to required course software is a barrier to success; containerization of course software may improve student success; containerization has benefits for instructors; instructors must consider cost, resources, experience, and applicability when deciding whether to implement containerization of course software. The study findings provide a foundation from which further research into the application of software containerization in educational environments may be pursued and initial guidance for postsecondary instructors who are considering implementing a containerization strategy for their courses. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]