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Learn MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Learn how to work with the MCP (Model Context Protocol) to optimize connecting AI to external sources, improve model capabilities, and land AI Engineering roles.

1 Day

Average time students take to complete this course.

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Taught by: Diogo Resende
Last updated: July 2025

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot

What you'll learn

  • Understand the opportunities that MCP creates
  • Apply MCP to real‑world AI use cases
  • Learn to use MCP with the most popular models from OpenAI
  • Work with MCP servers from Deepwiki and Stripe

If you're into AI that actually does stuff - not just talks about it - this byte-sized course is for you.

Get ready to dive into the Model Context Protocol!

MCP is an open‑standard framework, originally introduced by Anthropic, designed to seamlessly link Large Language Models (LLMs) with external data sources, tools, and systems. Like USB‑C standardizes hardware ports, MCP provides a standardized protocol for AI to connect to content repositories, APIs, databases, business software, code tools, and more!

That means it's your secret weapon for making your AI do everything you've ever wanted it to do.

We mix theory with real examples. You’ll see MCP in action - how it solves problems posed by AI, and the opportunities it creates. Plus, we break down best practices, common pitfalls, and show how to build real-world AI tools using the MCP. By the end, you'll confidently use MCP in your own AI projects.

No vague theory here. Just practical, modern AI Engineering skills you can use right away.

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Learning is hard. And sometimes you just need a quick learning fix, right? To learn something awesome, interesting, and relevant to your career goals.

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But you’ll also get to join our exclusive live online community classroom to learn alongside thousands of students, alumni, mentors, TAs and Instructors.

Most importantly, you'll be learning from an industry professional (Diogo) that has actual real-world experience building Generative AI tools. He teaches you the exact strategies and techniques he uses in his role.

Finally, as with all ZTM courses, this course is a living thing. It will be constantly updated as the landscape changes so you can use it as your go-to guide for MCP now and throughout your career.

Join 1,000s of Zero To Mastery graduates that have gotten hired and are now working at companies like Google, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, IBM, JP Morgan, Facebook, Shopify + other top tech companies.

They come from all different backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Many even started as complete beginners.

So there's no reason it can't be you too.

And you have nothing to lose. Because you can start learning right now and if this course isn't everything you expected, we'll refund you 100% within 30 days. No hassles and no questions asked.

When's the best time to get started? Today!

There's never a bad time to learn in-demand skills. But the sooner, the better. So start learning to use the Model Context Protocol in your own projects today by joining the ZTM Academy. You'll have a clear roadmap to developing the skills to build your own projects, get hired, and advance your career.

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Course curriculum

Here's an overview of what you'll learn in this MCP course.

Introduction

3 lectures

Introduction12:20

PREVIEW

Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

PREVIEW

Course Resources

PREVIEW

Model Context Protocol

9 lectures

Where To Go From Here?

1 lectures

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Meet your instructor

Your instructor (Diogo) isn't just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Diogo Resende

Hi, I'm Diogo Resende!

Diogo has been working for over a decade as a data scientist. He loves harnessing the power of data and analytics to understand what has happened, what will happen next, and how to use that information to your advantage.

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Diogo Resende

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  • Basic knowledge of Python is recommended. Don't have that? You can learn it now by taking our Python Bootcamp course.
  • Basic knowledge of the OpenAI API is recommended. Don't have that? You can learn it now by taking our RAG Bootcamp course where you'll use the OpenAI API (and learn about another important AI tool, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), to boot!)

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 11 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Romanian, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Indonesian, and Japanese.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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