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Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

Instructor: Fractal Analytics Academy

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.7

(18 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

The evolution of MCP and its impact on AI integration.
MCP’s modular architecture: hosts, clients, servers, and their roles.
Security risks in MCP deployments and how to mitigate them.
Real-world use cases and best practices for secure, scalable AI integrations.

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In this short, intensive course, you’ll dive into the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—an open standard revolutionizing AI connectivity. Just as HTTP and REST reshaped the web, MCP is redefining how AI models communicate, enabling seamless, secure, and scalable integration with external systems.

You’ll explore MCP’s modular architecture—hosts, clients, and servers—and see how this design supports real-time, context-rich interactions for smarter AI responses. The course also addresses critical security challenges, including context injection, privilege escalation, and tool poisoning. You’ll gain actionable strategies like policy-bound execution, cryptographic integrity checks, zero trust enforcement, and risk-adaptive controls to mitigate these risks. By the end, you’ll be equipped to explain MCP’s evolution, describe its architecture, and evaluate security implications—empowering you to build robust, future-ready AI solutions.

Unlock the next generation of AI integration with the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—the open standard transforming how AI systems interact with external tools, services, and data sources. This concise, skill-focused course empowers AI professionals to build secure, scalable, and context-aware AI applications using MCP. Learn how MCP’s modular architecture enables real-time, intelligent interactions, and discover best practices to safeguard your AI ecosystem against emerging security threats.

What's included

9 videos7 readings3 assignments1 ungraded lab

9 videosTotal 37 minutes

Introducing Model Context Protocol3 minutes
The Why & What of Model Context Protocol4 minutes
MCP Architecture7 minutes
Implementing MCP3 minutes
Setting up the Server4 minutes
Setting up the Client5 minutes
Configuring the environment0 minutes
Executing the code2 minutes
The Outlook5 minutes

7 readingsTotal 43 minutes

Disclaimer2 minutes
The Requirements1 minute
MCP Security Considerations & Mitigation Strategies for the Enterprise15 minutes
Resources10 minutes
Tool for AI developers: blazing-fast, containerized MCPs- no Docker required.10 minutes
Acknowledgments2 minutes
Congratulations3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 55 minutes

Model Context Protocol - The Final Check25 minutes
Intro to MCP15 minutes
Fundamentals of MCP15 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 90 minutes

Running the Code90 minutes

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Fractal Analytics Academy

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This course introduces the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a groundbreaking standard for secure, scalable AI integration. It’s essential for professionals building next-gen AI systems that interact with external tools and data sources.

Designed for AI engineers, solution architects, and advanced practitioners with experience in generative AI or AI system integration.

You’ll be able to explain MCP’s evolution, describe its architecture, identify security risks, and implement best practices for secure AI integration.

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