Online proctored multiple-choice exam; Security & Governance is 24% of the blueprint (trust boundaries, permissions/consent, auditability). Protocol/engineering credential, not a pure security cert. Aligned to MCP spec 2026-07-28. Title confirms "Model Context Protocol Associate (MCPA) - Linux Foundation - Education". Pricing $250 standalone / $495 with THRIVE-ONE bundle confirmed exactly in page content, matches catalog.
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal policy not catalogued yet — verify with the issuer.
Official certification from the foundation that governs MCP (AAIF under the Linux Foundation); launched 2026-09-14, so adoption is still ahead of it.