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Building Agentic AI with Model Context Protocol
This AI Agents course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to building agentic AI applications using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Participants will learn the core architecture of MCP, how...
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This AI Agents course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to building agentic AI applications using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Participants will learn the core architecture of MCP, how to enable Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with resources and roots, design prompt templates, expose and use tools, and build agentic applications that integrate LLMs, tools, and resources. The course emphasizes real-world labs and best practices for developing secure, robust, and extensible agentic AI systems.
Skills Gained
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the architecture and components of the Model Context Protocol.
- Enable Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) using MCP resources and roots.
- Design and implement prompt templates and multi-step workflows.
- Expose and integrate tools for LLM-driven applications.
- Build, test, and debug agentic applications using MCP.
Who Can Benefit
- Software developers
- Data scientists
Prerequisites
- Practical Python experience
- Building Generative AI Applications or equivalent
Course Details
Software
All attendees must have a modern web browser and an Internet connection.
Introduction to Model Context Protocol
- Why Model Context Protocol?
- Core Architecture and Components
- Defining Hosts, Models, and Contexts
- MCP Layers, Protocols, and Connections
- Message Types and Purposes
Enabling RAG with Resources and Roots
- Exposing Data with Resources
- Building Resource URIs and Types
- Reading Resources from the Server
- Resource Discovery with Templates
- Updating Resources in Real-Time
- Establishing Focus with Roots
Building Patterns with Prompt Templates
- Understanding the Prompt Structure
- Making Prompts Discoverable
- Expanding Prompts into Multi-step Workflows
- Embedding Resources in Prompts
- Integrating Prompts into Applications
Enabling Tool-Use on Servers
- Defining a Tool for LLM Readability
- Patterns of Tool Use
- Exposing Tools for Discovery
- Testing and Validating Tools
- Handling Errors and Exceptions
Using LLMs from MCP Servers with Sampling
- How Sampling Works and What It’s for
- Writing Sampling Requests
- Creating Sampling Responses
- Adding a Human-in-the-Loop
- Security Considerations and Best Practices
Building Agentic Applications with MCP
- Understanding Where the Agent will “Live”
- Understanding Agentic Applications
- Integrating LLMs, Tools, and Resources
- Building a Simple Agentic Application
- Testing and Debugging Agentic Applications
- Future Directions for Agentic Applications
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
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