Developers beginning with MCP. Basic programming and a working understanding of AI applications are useful for following the examples.
About this course
Learn the structure of Model Context Protocol and how it connects AI applications with tools and resources. The video series moves through core concepts, security, implementation, and examples of MCP in development workflows.
Skills you will explore
- Model Context Protocol
- MCP servers
- MCP clients
- Security
- AI tools
Course at a glance
| Provider | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Microsoft Developer |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Main language | English |
| Available videos | 12 |
| Video duration | 1h 41m · allow extra time for practice |
| Details checked | 8 October 2026 |
Who is this for?
Developers beginning with MCP. Basic programming and a working understanding of AI applications are useful for following the examples.
Make the lessons useful
Draw the client, server, and tool boundaries for one small use case. Write down what the tool is allowed to read or change, then use the security lessons to review that scope before connecting real data.
Use the lesson list to study in sequence or return to a specific topic. Search by title, move between videos with Previous and Next, and mark a lesson complete when you finish. Your progress is kept in this browser; a WikiFree account is not required.
What is free?
The lessons in this listing are free YouTube videos. Free Video describes viewing access; cloud resources, AI services, software licenses, or other tools demonstrated in the recordings may have separate requirements or charges. You can watch without purchasing those optional services.
This listing does not include a certification exam or promise a certificate. Check current product documentation before applying older demonstrations to a new project.
The playlist includes a combined course recording and separate lessons. Both are retained in Microsoft's published order.
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| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Model Context Protocol (MCP) Course | Beginner | Model Context Protocol · MCP servers · MCP clients | 1h 41m of video; practice time is additional |
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Provider: Microsoft. Videos play from the Microsoft Developer channel on YouTube.
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