Linux Foundation launches MCPA certification exam
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On September 14, 2026, the Linux Foundation and the Agentic AI Foundation launched MCPA (Model Context Protocol Associate), the first vendor-neutral MCP certification. According to an October 5 write-up on DEV Community, the exam is an online proctored multiple-choice test that costs US$250, is valid for two years, and includes one free retake. Its content aligns with the 2026-07-28 version of the MCP specification. The report calls it the first vendor-neutral MCP certification, but does not disclose the specific exam subjects, number of questions, or passing score.
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- DEV Community · MCPMCPA 认证解读：Model Context Protocol Associate 考试考什么、多少钱、能证明什么
Linux Foundation 与 Agentic AI Foundation 于 9 月 14 日推出首个厂商中立的 MCP 认证 MCPA，考试为线上监考多选题，费用 US$250，有效期两年，含一次免费重考，对齐 2026-07-28 版 MCP 规范。
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