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Enterprise Program Brief

Claude Platform 101

Official Anthropic course for developers who have made a few API calls or have only used Claude in chat. It covers the agent loop, tool use, skills, MCP, context management, and managed agents.

AnthropicBeginner to Intermediate
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Program Snapshot

Engagement scoped to cohort

DurationSelf-paced
FormatSelf-paced / Online
LevelBeginner to Intermediate
SubjectClaude API
  • MCT-led delivery
  • Private cohort / virtual ILT
  • Typical response: 1 business day
Scoping call typically scheduled within one business day

VNode ITeS delivers Claude Platform 101 as an MCT-led Anthropic program for Developers building on the Claude Platform. Typical duration is Self-paced (Self-paced / Online). Delivery stays scoped to how your teams will actually use the platform after the room empties.

Audience Profile

Built for these roles

Developers building on the Claude Platform

  • Developers building on the Claude Platform
  • Claude API

Overview

Executive overview

Build on the Claude Platform from a first API call through tools, MCP, context management, and managed agents.

Prerequisites

  • Access to the vendor learning platform or documentation site

Program Outcomes

Capabilities your teams will gain

  • Explore official guidance on First API call
  • Explore official guidance on Agent loop
  • Explore official guidance on Tool use
  • Explore official guidance on Skills
  • Explore official guidance on MCP
  • Explore official guidance on Managed agents

Enterprise Delivery

Official learning & delivery options

Review the vendor learning resource, then book a consultation or request a private cohort for your team.

Curriculum

Curriculum roadmap

  • First API call
  • Agent loop
  • Tool use
  • Skills
  • MCP
  • Managed agents
1

Module 1

Module 1

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First API call

  • First API call
  • Agent loop
  • Tool use
2

Module 2

Module 2

+

Agent loop

  • Skills
  • MCP
  • Managed agents
3

Module 3

Module 3

+

Tool use

  • Tool use
4

Module 4

Module 4

+

Skills

  • Skills
5

Module 5

Module 5

+

MCP

  • MCP
6

Module 6

Module 6

+

Managed agents

  • Managed agents

Delivery Models

Delivery models

Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend

Engagement Fit

Engagement fit

  • Beginner to Intermediate practitioner depth
  • Business outcome alignment

Enterprise Customization

Enterprise customization

Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Gives developers a vendor path from a first API call to a managed agent.

    Credentials

    Certification & official source

    Aligned to the official source referenced for this program.

    View Official Source

    Resources

    Program resources

    Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.

    Enterprise Proof

    Trusted delivery outcomes

    “The Microsoft Fabric implementation program gave our data engineering team a structured path from legacy pipelines to a modern lakehouse architecture.”

    Head of Data Engineering

    Global Financial Services Firm

    Financial Services
    “We needed a partner who understood both the technical depth of Azure OpenAI and the governance requirements of an enterprise.”

    VP of Technology

    Large Healthcare Organization

    Healthcare

    Delivery Capability

    Enterprise-grade instruction

    View delivery capability profile

    MCT-led delivery

    Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners

    Enterprise program oversight

    Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning

    Global delivery

    APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite

    Implementation-focused

    Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios