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Mastering Model Context Protocol (MCP): A Practical Guide

Mastering Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a practical, engineering-focused course designed to help developers build real, secure, and production-ready AI backends. After helping thousands of students overcome confusion around LLM integration, tool calling, and backend architecture, I created this course to solve the most common problems: “How do I build a reliable backend that LLMs can call safely?” “How do I choose between SSE, stdio, or streamable-http?” “How do I scale MCP into real applications with FastAPI, Auth0, and LangGraph?” “How do I structure my MCP tools, resources, prompts, and context?” In this course, I guide you step-by-step—from spinning up a minimal MCP server to deploying a fully secure, Dockerized system. Every lesson is hands-on, designed to remove complexity and give you a clear, repeatable workflow for building modern AI systems. If you're frustrated by vague tutorials and want a clear, concrete, engineering-level understanding of MCP, this course is built for you.

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  • Markus Lang
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Model Context Protocol

What you will gain after the course

  • Build, configure, and deploy a fully functional FastMCP server and client.

  • Integrate MCP with SSE, stdio, and streamable-http transports.

  • Implement Tools, Resources, Prompts, Discovery, Roots, and Sampling in real applications.

  • Secure MCP endpoints using OAuth 2.1 and Auth0, including scopes and token validation.

  • Embed MCP inside FastAPI, compose multiple servers, and create proxy servers.

  • Deploy a full-stack, production-ready MCP + FastAPI + LangGraph architecture using Docker.

Mastering Model Context Protocol (MCP): Build Secure, Production-Ready AI Backends with FastMCP

Short, clear, and powerful — this course teaches you how to build real AI backends used in modern agent systems, enterprise LLM platforms, and AI-powered applications.
You’ll learn how to develop secure, composable, and context-rich environments for LLMs using MCP, FastAPI, LangGraph, Auth0, and Docker.

If you've ever struggled with unclear documentation or felt lost when combining LLMs with backend engineering, this course provides the structured, visual, and practical guidance needed to go from prototype to production.

Recommended For

Who This Course Is For (1)

This course is designed for developers who feel overwhelmed by the complexity of LLM infrastructure.
If you've tried using OpenAI tools or LangChain but don't know how to build a reliable backend that LLMs can call safely, this course solves that problem.

Who This Course Is For (2)

If you're building an AI agent that must interact with APIs, databases, or real systems — but you're unsure how to structure the backend, manage context, or secure endpoints — MCP is exactly what you need, and this course shows you how to use it properly.

Who This Course Is For (3)

For those working in AI automation, agent development, or backend engineering who want a repeatable, modern architecture — this course breaks down each concept with real code, diagrams, and hands-on demos so you can apply it directly to your product or company workflow.

After Taking This Course

  • By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Build and deploy a fully functional, production-ready MCP server.

    • Connect LLMs to real-world systems via Tools, Resources, Prompts, Roots, Discovery, Sampling, and Elicitation.

    • Secure your AI systems using OAuth 2.1 and Auth0, including scope validation and token flows.

    • Switch seamlessly between transports: stdio, SSE, and streamable-http.

    • Embed MCP into FastAPI, compose multiple MCP servers, and build proxy architectures.

    • Deploy a complete full-stack solution with FastAPI + MCP + LangGraph + Docker.

    You’ll walk away with practical, reusable code patterns and a clear mental model of AI backend architecture — something very few developers truly understand today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why should I learn MCP?

MCP is quickly becoming the standard protocol for AI backends.
Companies use it to build secure, structured interfaces between LLMs and systems.
If you want to build advanced AI agents that interact with APIs, tools, or workflows — MCP is essential.

Q. What can I do after learning MCP?

You can build:

  • Production-ready AI agents

  • Backend systems for autonomous workflows

  • Secure tool-calling architectures

  • FastAPI + MCP hybrid apps

  • LangGraph-powered multi-step reasoning systems

  • Enterprise-grade AI infrastructure

These skills are in extremely high demand across AI startups, automation platforms, and enterprise engineering teams.

Q. How in-depth is this course?

This course is intermediate level and goes deep into real engineering topics:

  • JSON-RPC

  • Transports (stdio, SSE, streamable-http)

  • FastAPI integration

  • OAuth 2.1

  • Proxy patterns

  • Context state management

  • Docker deployment

Everything is demonstrated with hands-on code.

Q. Is there anything I should prepare before taking this course?

Yes:

  • Intermediate Python

  • Basic LLM tool-calling experience

  • Basic understanding of client-server communication

  • A willingness to build real systems — not just prompts!

Mention prerequisite skills, setup instructions, or recommended tools.

Q. Will I be able to ask questions or request clarifications?

Yes — students can ask questions directly on the platform, and the course will receive updates as MCP evolves.

Before You Enroll

Practice Environment

  • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, or Linux

  • Required Tools:

    • Python 3.10+

    • Git

    • FastAPI

    • Docker (optional but recommended)

    • Auth0 developer account (free tier)

  • Hardware Requirements:

    • Any modern laptop

    • 8GB RAM minimum

    • No GPU required

Learning Materials Provided

  • Full source code for every section

  • FastMCP server templates

  • FastAPI integration examples

  • OAuth 2.1 setup guides

  • Diagrams and JSON-RPC visual references

  • Practice quizzes

  • Docker-ready project files

All materials are lightweight and easy to download.

Prerequisites & Notices

  • Prior Python knowledge is required.

  • This course includes high-quality audio and screen recordings.

  • Students are encouraged to follow along by coding.

  • All content is original and protected by copyright; redistribution is prohibited.

  • The course will be updated when major MCP changes are released.


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Who is this course right for?

  • Python developers who already experiment with LLMs but struggle to turn prototypes into stable, maintainable applications.

  • AI engineers frustrated with unclear documentation and scattered tutorials, who want a structured, practical guide to MCP best practices.

  • Developers who need to build secure, context-aware AI agents connected to real systems and APIs.

  • Anyone building AI products who needs proper backend architecture, not just prompts.

Need to know before starting?

  • Solid intermediate Python experience

  • Basic understanding of HTTP or client-server protocols

  • Some hands-on experience with LLMs and tool calling

Hello
This is

Hello, I'm Markus, a software developer specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Python. I work in the finance industry and have extensive experience developing LLM applications with LangChain and successfully deploying them into production.

I am passionate about teaching and strive to make complex topics approachable and practical for my students, focusing on providing clear, hands-on learning experiences.

I’m excited to share my knowledge with you and help you grow your skills.

I look forward to welcoming you to my courses and being part of your learning journey!

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