Software Development
Level: Intermediate

Mastering Claude Code and MCP: Advanced AI-Assisted Development

3 days

Mastering Claude Code and MCP: Advanced AI-Assisted Development

The future of software development is here, and it’s happening in your terminal. Claude Code represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with our codebases—moving beyond traditional IDE assistance to a conversational, agentic approach where you describe what you want in plain English, and Claude takes action to make it happen.

This intensive three-day course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of Claude Code’s terminal-based AI assistance and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that powers its extensibility. You’ll learn how to leverage Claude’s sophisticated understanding of code, documentation, and project context to write more efficient, maintainable, and robust software through natural language instructions.

Claude Code isn’t just another coding assistant—it’s an agentic tool that lives in your terminal and can directly edit files, run commands, create commits, and execute complex development workflows. When combined with MCP, which acts as a “USB-C port for AI applications,” you can connect Claude to external data sources like Google Drive, Slack, Jira, and custom APIs, creating powerful integrated development experiences.

Throughout this course, you’ll discover how to craft effective natural language instructions that yield precise results, integrate Claude Code seamlessly into your existing development workflows, and build custom MCP servers to extend Claude’s capabilities. You’ll also learn best practices for maintaining code quality while leveraging AI assistance, ensuring that the tools enhance rather than replace your technical expertise.

Whether you’re looking to accelerate your personal development process, improve your team’s productivity, or simply stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly AI-driven industry, this course will provide you with the practical skills and strategic insights needed to succeed with modern agentic development tools.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Agentic Development

Module 2: Getting Started with Claude Code

Module 3: Advanced Natural Language Programming

Module 4: File and Project Navigation with Claude Code

Module 5: Code Generation and Feature Development

Module 6: Debugging and Code Analysis

Module 7: Testing and Documentation Automation

Module 8: Introduction to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Module 9: Working with Pre-built MCP Servers

Module 10: Building Custom MCP Servers

Module 11: Advanced Workflows and Team Collaboration

Module 12: Advanced Features and Productivity Techniques

Module 13: Enterprise Integration and Security

Module 14: Capstone Project and Real-world Application

Conclusion and Future Directions

Course Deliverables

Intended Audience

This course is designed for software developers, technical leads, and engineering teams who want to leverage AI to enhance their development processes. It's suitable for professionals with basic programming experience who are looking to integrate AI-assisted development tools into their workflows, improve code quality, and accelerate project delivery through terminal-based AI assistance.

Prerequisites

Those attending this course should meet the following: