AI · Model Context Protocol

MCP Simplified: The Hands-On Guide for Beginners

Build custom MCP servers with tools, resources, and prompts. Learn the latest Model Context Protocol 2.0 with Python and n8n.

4.5 hours of on-demand video 9 sections 59 lectures Updated 10/2026

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course inclusions

What's included

4.5 hours

On-demand video

Lectures across 9 sections

Articles

Downloadable resources

Full

Lifetime access

Yes

Access on mobile and TV

course content

What you'll go through

9 sections · 59 lectures · 4hr 24min total length

Introduction6 lectures · 28min

Course orientation, MCP in action, and prerequisite setup

API Essentials [Optional Refresher]5 lectures · 25min

Review API concepts before building MCP integrations

MCP Essentials9 lectures · 44min

MCP purpose, architecture, and how MCP servers connect to AI applications

Build MCP Server: Account Manager10 lectures · 44min

Build and test an Account Manager MCP server with Python tools

Build Resources, Prompts, and Remote MCP11 lectures · 47min

Create MCP resources and prompts, then explore remote MCP connections

JSON-RPC, Legacy Vs Modern MCP [MCP 2.0]5 lectures · 20min

Compare legacy and modern MCP protocol flows and JSON-RPC

Understanding MCP Authorization Flows4 lectures · 14min

Explore OAuth2 authorization, Dynamic Client Registration, and CIMD

No-code MCP Development (with n8n)8 lectures · 41min

Build an OAuth2-protected MCP workflow with n8n

Congratulations!1 lecture · 1min

Course wrap-up

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requirements

What you need before starting

An IT background and enthusiasm to explore new tools and technology
Some coding background helps, but is not mandatory; the necessary Python basics are covered
A low-code n8n section is included for learners who prefer a no-code approach

description

About this course

Learn how the Model Context Protocol helps AI applications connect to tools and data, then build and test your own MCP servers through practical examples.

Build an MCP server with Python tools, resources, and prompts
Test MCP servers with Postman and MCP Inspector
Connect an MCP server to an AI agent in VS Code
Explore local and remote MCP, JSON-RPC, MCP 2.0, and authorization flows
Build an OAuth2-protected MCP workflow with n8n, without writing code

Who this course is for

Developers who want to build and test MCP servers
Consultants, architects, tech leads, and technical managers exploring MCP
Low-code and no-code developers interested in MCP workflows
Beginners curious about how AI applications connect to tools and data