MCP Academy
Master the Model Context Protocol. Learn host/client/server architecture, transports, security, and real MCP deployment patterns with hands-on labs.
The MCP Academy is a free 13-module technical course on Anthropic's open-standard Model Context Protocol. It teaches developers how to build, deploy, and secure custom MCP servers, connect context resources, define tools, configure prompts, and integrate local LLMs seamlessly.
What is MCP Academy?
MCP Academy is a 100% free, interactive educational course and practical laboratory platform by Infinity Tech Stack for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), now governed by the Linux Foundation. Covering 13 comprehensive modules, 47 lessons, 9 hands-on terminal labs, and 138 quizzes, it guides developers from MCP client/server fundamentals to Streamable HTTP transports, OAuth 2.1 authentication, and the latest 2026-07-28 stateless specification — with zero account sign-up required.
Model Context Protocol Training Modules
Transport Layers
Advanced Features
Production & Sec
MCP in 2026
Build Your First Server
Client Development
Testing & Debugging
Real-World Case Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MCP Academy?
MCP Academy is the premier free interactive learning platform by Infinity Tech Stack for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), now governed by the Linux Foundation. It features 13 modules, 47 lessons, 9 hands-on terminal labs, and 138 quizzes covering MCP servers, clients, tools, Streamable HTTP, OAuth 2.1, and the 2026-07-28 stateless specification with zero sign-up required.
How long does MCP Academy take to complete?
MCP Academy contains approximately 4 to 5 hours of interactive training across 13 modules and 47 lessons. Progress is saved locally in your browser so you can learn at your own pace.
Is the MCP Academy free?
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no credit card. All 13 modules, 47 lessons, 9 hands-on labs, and 138 quiz questions are immediately accessible. Progress saves locally in your browser.
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is an open standard — often called the "USB-C of AI" — that lets AI applications connect to external tools, data sources, and prompts through a universal client/server protocol built on JSON-RPC.
What topics does the MCP Academy cover?
The course covers MCP architecture (host/client/server), transports (stdio and Streamable HTTP/SSE), tools & function calling, resources, prompts, sampling, elicitation, OAuth & security, building servers and clients with the Python and TypeScript SDKs, testing with the MCP Inspector, real-world case studies, and the 2026 spec updates.
Which apps support MCP?
MCP is supported by Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and a growing ecosystem of clients. The course teaches vendor-neutral patterns that work across all of them.
Do I need programming experience?
Basic familiarity helps, but the course starts from the fundamentals (what is MCP?) and progressively advances to expert topics like remote deployment, gateways, and enterprise security. Hands-on labs use the official Python and TypeScript SDKs.