MCP 101

MCP 101 is a half-day course that provides a concise overview of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard for connecting AI assistants to real-world data and tools. As agentic AI systems move into production, interoperability becomes essential—MCP bridges this gap by linking models with content repositories, business systems, and development environments. Through focused lecture, discussion and demonstrations, participants learn how MCP enables AI systems to overcome data silos and deliver more accurate, context-aware results.

Topics Discussed:

1. MCP Architecture
2. Building MCP Clients and Servers
3. MCP Tools and Resources
4. Prompt Templates and Workflows

This course is included in the AI Learning Subscription.

Duration

½ day

Audience

AI Developers, Architects, SREs, AIOps, PlatformOps and DevOps personnel.

Register 21 days before class start date and save 10%! Enter discount code EARLY10 during registration.

Register 21 days before class start date and save $250! Enter discount code EARLY250 during registration.

Is there a discount available for current students?

UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.