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Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude

Instructor: Edureka

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This course is part of the Mastering Claude AI: Prompting, APIs, RAG, and MCP Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course focuses on building reliable, production-ready AI systems using Claude, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

You will begin by learning the fundamentals of MCP, including why it exists, how MCP servers work, and how Claude interacts with tools, resources, and external integrations through a controlled server-based architecture. You will build MCP servers, expose tools and resources, and enforce strict input and output schemas to ensure predictable and safe system behavior. The course then moves into Retrieval-Augmented Generation, where you will design complete RAG pipelines. You will learn how to chunk documents effectively, generate embeddings, apply keyword and vector-based retrieval techniques, and improve results using ranking and reranking strategies. You will also integrate MCP servers directly into RAG workflows to create scalable and modular retrieval systems. In the final module, you will build agent-driven workflows using Claude. You will design planning and decision agents, coordinate multiple agents, and automate end-to-end workflows that combine RAG, tools, and structured decision-making. By the end, you will be able to build fully automated AI systems that retrieve information, reason over it, and take action reliably. By completing this course, you will be able to: - Explain MCP architecture, including clients, servers, tools, and resources - Build MCP servers that safely expose tools, files, databases, and APIs to Claude - Design and enforce structured input and output schemas for reliable AI behavior - Implement complete RAG pipelines using chunking, embeddings, ranking, and reranking - Integrate MCP servers as retrieval backends for modular RAG systems - Build planning agents and multi-agent workflows using Claude - Automate end-to-end AI workflows that combine retrieval, reasoning, and tool execution This course is ideal for developers and AI practitioners who want to move beyond simple prompt-based applications and build scalable, controllable, and production-ready AI systems using Claude. Basic familiarity with Python and APIs is recommended, but no prior experience with MCP or RAG is required. Join us to learn how to design modern AI architectures that combine MCP, RAG, and agent workflows into real-world, production-ready systems.

This module introduces the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in enabling structured, tool-driven AI systems. Learners explore MCP architecture, understand how clients, servers, tools, and resources interact, and gain hands-on experience building MCP servers, tools, and real integrations. By the end, learners can design reliable MCP-based systems with controlled inputs and outputs.

What's included

10 videos5 readings4 assignments

10 videosTotal 54 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction7 minutes
  • Course Introduction5 minutes
  • Introduction to MCP & Why It Exists5 minutes
  • MCP Architecture: Clients, Servers & Message Flow5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Setting Up Your First MCP Server7 minutes
  • Hands-On: Creating Your First MCP Tool5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Building an MCP Resource Provider5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Integrating an External API Through MCP5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Designing Strict Input/Output Schemas in MCP5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Multi-Resource Integration (Database + API + Files)6 minutes
5 readingsTotal 50 minutes
  • Course Outline10 minutes
  • Why MCP Is the Foundation for Reliable AI Systems10 minutes
  • How MCP Connects AI to the Real World10 minutes
  • Enforcing Structure and Reliability in MCP Systems10 minutes
  • Summary of MCP Fundamentals, Servers & Integrations10 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 33 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: MCP Fundamentals, Servers & Integrations15 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: MCP Basics & Architecture6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Tools, Resources & Real Integrations6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Advanced MCP Usage & Output Control6 minutes

This module focuses on building grounded AI systems using Retrieval-Augmented Generation. Learners progress from understanding when and why RAG is needed to implementing complete retrieval pipelines. The module covers chunking strategies, embeddings, ranking techniques, and advanced MCP-based retrieval integrations for scalable, high-quality AI responses.

What's included

10 videos4 readings4 assignments

10 videosTotal 60 minutes
  • Introduction to RAG and When to Use It6 minutes
  • Hands-on: Building a Simple RAG Pipeline5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Implementing Full RAG Flow (Retriever → Ranker → Claude)6 minutes
  • Hands-On: Chunking Documents Using Best Practices I7 minutes
  • Hands-On: Chunking Documents Using Best Practices II6 minutes
  • Hands-On: Generating Text Embeddings for Search5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Implementing BM25 Retrieval5 minutes
  • Hands-On: Applying Reranking for Better Results6 minutes
  • Hands-On: Using MCP Resources as Retrieval Backends6 minutes
  • Hands-On: Building a Multi-Index RAG Pipeline Using MCP Servers7 minutes
4 readingsTotal 40 minutes
  • Why Retrieval-Augmented Generation Changes How AI Thinks10 minutes
  • Preparing Information So Retrieval Actually Works10 minutes
  • Using MCP to Build Scalable and Modular RAG Systems10 minutes
  • Summary of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)10 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 33 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)15 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Retrieval-Augmented Generation6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Chunking, Embeddings & Ranking6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: MCP + RAG Integrations6 minutes

This module explores how intelligent agents plan, decide, and act within automated workflows. Learners design single-agent planners, progress to multi-agent collaboration, and finally build fully automated, end-to-end AI systems. Emphasis is placed on real-world workflow patterns, tool orchestration, and scalable agent-based automation.

What's included

12 videos5 readings5 assignments

12 videosTotal 66 minutes
  • How Planning Agents Work5 minutes
  • Hands-on: Building a Planning Agent Step-by-Step7 minutes
  • Hands-on: Executing Task Plans Using Tool Calls6 minutes
  • When and Why to Use Multiple Agents4 minutes
  • Hands-on: Designing a Two-Agent Workflow7 minutes
  • Hands-on: Routing Tasks Between Agents7 minutes
  • Hands-on: Coordinating Parallel Agent Steps7 minutes
  • Understanding Workflow Patterns (Parallel, Chain, Route)4 minutes
  • Hands-on: Automating a Complete RAG + Tool Pipeline5 minutes
  • Hands-on: Building a Full End-to-End Automated Agent System - I7 minutes
  • Hands-on: Building a Full End-to-End Automated Agent System - II4 minutes
  • Course Summary2 minutes
5 readingsTotal 60 minutes
  • How Planning and Decision Agents Turn Intent into Action10 minutes
  • How Multiple Agents Collaborate to Solve Complex Problems10 minutes
  • From Agents to End-to-End Automated AI Workflows10 minutes
  • Summary of AI Workflows, Agents & Automation10 minutes
  • Practice Project: Building a Knowledge Assistant Using RAG and MCP with Claude20 minutes
5 assignmentsTotal 78 minutes
  • Designing a RAG System with MCP Servers and Claude – Scenario Assignment30 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude30 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Planning and Decision Agents6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: Multi-Agent Collaboration6 minutes
  • Practice Knowledge Check: End-to-End Workflow Automation6 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course teaches how to build production-ready RAG systems and MCP servers that integrate retrieval, tools, and automation with Claude.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) allows Claude to safely access tools, files, databases, and APIs through structured servers.

Yes. You’ll build complete RAG pipelines including retrieval, ranking, reranking, and Claude integration.

Yes. You’ll learn best-practice chunking, text embeddings, BM25 retrieval, and reranking techniques.

Claude interacts with MCP servers to retrieve documents, call tools, and access structured resources securely.

Yes. You’ll build MCP tools, resource providers, and integrate external APIs into your AI workflows.

Yes. You’ll design planning agents, multi-agent collaboration, and automate end-to-end workflows.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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