Welcome & Course Overview
This section provides an introduction to the course, outlining its goals, structure, and key learning outcomes. Learners will gain a clear understanding of what to expect, how the modules are organized, and the skills they will develop by the end of the program. It sets the stage for a guided and engaging learning experience.
Course Overview
Who Should Take This Course
Prerequisites
Environment Setup for Working with MCP
Jupyter and Google Colab
Assessment 1 – Course Introduction & Setup
MCP Introduction
This section introduces the MCP (Model-Centric Process) framework, explaining its core concepts, principles, and relevance in modern automation and AI development. Learners will explore how MCP streamlines workflows, enhances efficiency, and integrates large language models into business processes. It sets the foundation for understanding the complete MCP development lifecycle.
What is MCP
MCP Community
MCP Documentation
Assessment 2 – MCP Fundamentals
Project 1: MCP Hello World / Weather API Tool
In this project, learners will build their first MCP-powered automation tool — a “Hello World” Weather API application. This hands-on exercise introduces the fundamentals of MCP development, including environment setup, API integration, and basic workflow automation. By the end, learners will understand how to connect external data sources and generate intelligent, context-aware responses using MCP.
Hello World Introduction
Hello World Environment Setup
Run the Hello MCP tool
Hello World Assignment
Weather Tool Introduction
Weather Tool API Key Setup
MCP Weather Tool Demo
Weather Tool Code Explanation
Summary and Final Thoughts
Assessment 3 – Hello World & Weather Tool
MCP Architecture in Depth
This section provides a detailed exploration of the MCP architecture, breaking down its core components, data flow, and system interactions. Learners will gain insights into how models, connectors, and processes work together to enable automation. By understanding each architectural layer, they’ll be better equipped to design, deploy, and optimize MCP-based solutions effectively.
MCP Core Components
MCP Tools Introduction
MCP Resources
MCP Tools Vs MCP Resources
MCP Server
MCP Client
MCP Prompts
Overview of Core MCP Concepts
Assessment 4 – MCP Core Concepts
Project 2: MCP Server with GitHub
In this project, learners will develop and deploy an MCP Server integrated with GitHub, showcasing real-world automation capabilities. They’ll learn how to configure MCP to interact with GitHub APIs, manage repositories, and automate developer workflows. By completing this project, learners will gain hands-on experience in building scalable, collaborative MCP solutions for software development environments.
Github MCP Introduction
Github MCP Setup
Git Info Tool
Repository Tools
Files Tools
Github MCP Summary
Assessment 5 – GitHub MCP
MCP Server with X/Youtube
In this project, learners will build an MCP Server integrated with X (Twitter) and YouTube, enabling intelligent automation across social platforms. They’ll learn how to connect APIs, fetch and analyze content, and automate posting or data-driven interactions. By completing this project, learners will understand how MCP can power creative and analytical workflows in social media automation.
Introduction to the Twitter MCP Tool
API Key Setup
Tweet Posting Tool Implementation
Track Username Changes
Fetch Recent Tweets
Twitter MCP Tools Summary
Assessment 6 – Twitter MCP Tool
MCP Server with Gmail
In this project, learners will create an MCP Server integrated with Gmail, focusing on automating email management and communication workflows. They’ll learn how to connect securely with Gmail APIs, read and process messages, and trigger intelligent responses or actions. By the end, learners will have hands-on experience building productivity-focused MCP automations for real-world business use cases.
MCP Tools for Gmail – Introduction
Setting Up Gmail Client Secret
Google OAuth2 Authentication with get Credentials
Create Draft Tool
MCP Tool – Send Email
MCP Tool Read Labels
Assignment – Working with Gmail Labels Using MCP Tools
Gmail MCP Tool Summary
Assessment 7 – MCP Tools for Gmail
MCP Server with Zappier
In this project, learners will build an MCP Server integrated with Zapier, enabling seamless automation across multiple apps and services. They’ll learn how to connect MCP workflows with Zapier triggers and actions, extending automation beyond individual platforms. By completing this project, learners will master how to design scalable, cross-platform automations powered by MCP intelligence.
Introduction to Zapier and MCP Integration.edited
Email Automation with Claude & Zapier
Configuring Claude with MCP Zapier
Drafting an Email using Claude
Drafting Emails with Cursor
Scheduling a Calendar Event with Cursor
Assignment-Build a Linkedln Post Automation Tool using Zapier MCP and AI
Unlocking the Future of AI-Powered Automation
Assessment 8 – Zapier & MCP Integration
Developing, securing, and containerizing an MCP server
This section guides learners through the complete lifecycle of developing, securing, and containerizing an MCP server. They’ll learn best practices for coding and configuration, implementing authentication and access controls, and using Docker to containerize and deploy their MCP solutions. By the end, learners will be equipped to build secure, portable, and production-ready MCP environments.
Introduction to Docker
Setting Up Docker
Key Components in Docker
Hello World Tool
Weather MCP Tool
Deep Dive into Docker Commands
Essential Docker Commands
Docker Security Essentials
Docker Summary
Assessment 9 – Docker Fundamentals
Wrap up Summary
This section provides a comprehensive wrap-up of the course, reinforcing key concepts, tools, and skills learned throughout the MCP journey. Learners will review major projects, best practices, and real-world applications of MCP-powered automation. It concludes with guidance on next steps, advanced learning paths, and how to apply MCP expertise in professional or enterprise settings.
MCP Course Summary
Get Certified
Certificate of Completion