Model Context Protocol (MCP) Foundation

Model Context Protocol Foundation is a two day intensive hands on course introducing attendees to the important and rapidly growing Model Context Protocol (MCP). As Agentic AI solutions enter production settings, interoperability with data and other services becomes critical, this course tackles these challenges through lecture, discussion and hands on lab work. Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new standard for connecting AI assistants to the systems where data lives, including content repositories, business tools and development environments. MCP aims to help frontier models produce better, more relevant responses. Even the most sophisticated models are constrained by their isolation from data—trapped behind information silos and legacy systems. MCP provides a universal, open standard for connecting AI systems with data sources, replacing fragmented integrations with a single protocol.

Upon completing the Model Context Protocol Foundation course, attendees will be able to:

• • Explain the purpose of Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Build MCP clients and servers
  • Distinguish between tasks suited to prompts, resources and tools
  • Expose and make use of discovery services
  • Define MCP best practices
  • Secure communications between involved parties