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Quantum learning

Kickstart your quantum learning journey with a selection of courses designed to help you learn the basics or explore more focused topics. If you’re an instructor, explore content specifically tailored to incorporating quantum in the classroom.


Foundations

Courses to learn about quantum information and how quantum computing works, from the basics onward.

  1. Basics of quantum information – Learn about quantum information, from states and measurements to quantum circuits and entanglement.
  2. Fundamentals of quantum algorithms – Learn how quantum algorithms beat classical algorithms for problems including integer factoring and search.
  3. General formulation of quantum information – Dive deeper into quantum information, including density matrices, channels, and general measurements.
  4. Foundations of quantum error correction – Learn how quantum computations can be protected against noise through quantum error correcting codes and fault tolerance.
  5. Quantum computing in practice – Learn potential use cases and best practices for experimenting with quantum processors having 100+ qubits.

Focused topics

Continue your learning journey by diving into more focused topics related to quantum computing.


Quantum computing for business

Explore the business applications of quantum computing and what it takes build a successful quantum initiative.


Qiskit in classrooms

Explore a suite of instructional materials designed to incorporate quantum computing into traditional STEM courses.

  • Quantum mechanics – Use quantum computers to explore quantum phenomena like superposition and uncertainty.
  • Computer science – Run some famous quantum algorithms, including Deutsch-Jozsa and QKD.