MCP from the Ground Up
Understand how MCP can connect AI to information and tools – and which questions to ask about quality, speed, cost and security.
Beginners who have heard the term MCP but do not yet know what it means · 35–45 minutes
About the course
MCP, the Model Context Protocol, is a way to describe how an AI application can connect to external information sources and tools. The course uses a simple connector or adapter analogy and requires no coding.
You will compare a manual workflow with a connected solution and assess when a connection can provide current information, reduce manual steps or improve reuse. At the same time, you will identify costs, permissions, new sources of error and the need for clear ownership of operations and updates.
This course is for you if you
want to understand MCP without technical jargon
are considering connecting AI to data or tools
need to ask the right questions of suppliers or technical specialists
After the course you can
explain MCP in your own words
recognise clients, servers, tools, resources and permissions
compare quality, speed, cost and flexibility
identify security questions
decide whether a manual solution is enough
You will take away
an MCP checklist
a simple cost assessment
questions about access and ownership
a personal recommendation for your next step
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to know how to code?
- No. The course requires no coding and uses plain language throughout.
- Do I need to have used MCP before?
- No. The course is written for people who have only heard the term and want to understand what it means.
- How long does the course take?
- About 35–45 minutes, and your answers are saved so you can continue later.
- Does the course teach me to build an MCP server?
- No. It gives you understanding and judgement, so you can ask the right questions of IT or a supplier.
What you will be able to do
- ✓Explain MCP in your own words
- ✓Recognise the roles of user, AI app and MCP server
- ✓Understand how MCP affects quality, speed and cost
- ✓Ask about permissions, logging and accountability
- ✓Judge when a plain project is simpler and cheaper
Course content
- 1The problem MCP solves1 lessons
- 2How MCP works in plain language1 lessons
- 3Before and after MCP1 lessons
- 4Benefits and trade-offs1 lessons
- 5What MCP does not solve1 lessons
- 6When MCP makes sense1 lessons
- 7Economics and the cheapest path1 lessons
- 8Security check before connecting1 lessons
- 9Knowledge test and your next step1 lessons
2 000 kr
incl. VAT · 12 months of access · updates included
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