Master's programmes, online and in-person courses, certificate courses and summer or winter schools in quantum science and technology from universities, research and supercomputing centres, EU projects and companies, free and paid, by topic, with the official page and dated sources for every offer.
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27 offers
Quantum Computing – the Soft Way
Provider
University of Helsinki and Algorithmiq (QPlayLearn), in the EU-funded QTIndu project
Kind
Course
Level
Professional
Country
Online
Language
English
Mode
Online
Cost
Free
Topics
Quantum foundations, Algorithms and applications
Summary
Short self-paced online introduction to quantum circuits for software engineers, project managers and other newcomers, funded by the Digital Europe Programme.
Quantum foundations, Algorithms and applications, Programming and SDKs
Summary
Free online tutorials and interactive exercises on quantum computing from a Finnish quantum computer maker, arranged in beginner, intermediate and advanced modules.
The Quantum Internet and Quantum Computers: How Will They Change the World?
Provider
Delft University of Technology (DelftX)
Kind
Course
Level
Introductory
Country
Online
Language
English
Mode
Online
Cost
Free. Free to audit; an optional verified certificate costs USD 169, per the page.
Topics
Quantum foundations, Quantum computing hardware, Communication and QKD
Summary
Six-week beginner MOOC from TU Delft on edX explaining what quantum computers and a quantum internet are and how they may affect society, with no technical background required.
Free. Content free; optional certificates and additional exercises for a fee
Topics
Quantum foundations, Algorithms and applications, Quantum computing hardware
Summary
Self-paced edX course on quantum circuits, gates, measurement, teleportation and compiling, with exercises on spin qubits through the Quantum Inspire platform.
Architecture, Algorithms, and Protocols of a Quantum Computer and Quantum Internet
Provider
TU Delft (QuTech)
Kind
Course
Level
Not stated
Country
Online
Language
Not stated
Mode
Online
Cost
Free. Free; optional certificates and additional exercises for a fee
Topics
Algorithms and applications, Programming and SDKs, Quantum computing hardware, Communication and QKD
Summary
Self-paced edX course on control electronics, micro-architectures, compilers, error correction, quantum algorithms and the protocols of a quantum internet.
Free. Free; optional certificates and extra exercises for a fee
Topics
Algorithms and applications, Quantum computing hardware
Summary
Self-paced edX course covering quantum speedup, Grover and Shor algorithms, the quantum Fourier transform and error-correcting codes such as Steane and surface codes.
Development and Applications of Germanium Quantum Technologies
Provider
TU Delft (QuTech)
Kind
Course
Level
Not stated
Country
Online
Language
Not stated
Mode
Online
Cost
Free. Content free; optional certificates and additional exercises for a fee
Topics
Quantum computing hardware, Engineering and enabling technologies
Summary
Self-paced edX course on germanium spin qubits, covering materials and fabrication, control electronics, automated tuning and error correction, supported by the Horizon Europe IGNITE project.
Quantum 301: Quantum Computing with Semiconductor Technologies
Provider
TU Delft (QuTech)
Kind
Certificate course
Level
Advanced
Country
Online
Language
Not stated
Mode
Online
Cost
Free. Both bundled courses listed as free
Topics
Quantum computing hardware, Engineering and enabling technologies
Summary
Self-paced two-course programme combining the machine learning for semiconductor quantum devices and germanium quantum technologies courses over about twelve weeks.
Quantum-safe Digital Infrastructures: Technical Challenges and Solutions
Provider
TU Delft
Kind
Course
Level
Not stated
Country
Online
Language
Not stated
Mode
Online
Cost
Free. Content free; optional certificates and additional exercises for a fee
Topics
Post-quantum cryptography and security
Summary
Self-paced edX course on post-quantum cryptography, public key infrastructures, hybrid cryptosystems and the practical issues of migrating to quantum-safe systems.
Quantum-safe Digital Infrastructures: Challenges and Solutions for Governance
Provider
TU Delft
Kind
Course
Level
Not stated
Country
Online
Language
Not stated
Mode
Online
Cost
Free. Free; optional certificates and additional exercises for a fee
Topics
Post-quantum cryptography and security, Business, strategy and policy
Summary
Self-paced edX course on assessing quantum threats to banking, government and telecoms, governance mechanisms and staged organisational transition to quantum-safe infrastructures.
Free. Free statement of participation on completion
Topics
Quantum foundations, Quantum computing hardware
Summary
Free OpenLearn course of about eight hours, adapted from an Open University module, on qubits, superposition, entanglement, quantum gates and simple circuits.
Communication and QKD, Post-quantum cryptography and security
Summary
Online course of about five hours on quantum key distribution protocols, quantum networks, repeaters and quantum memories, for executives, managers and policymakers.
Why is Quantum so special? Basic rules of quantum physics
Provider
QURECA
Kind
Course
Level
Introductory
Country
Online
Language
English, German
Mode
Online
Cost
Free
Topics
Quantum foundations
Summary
Short online course of about two and a half hours on superposition, entanglement and interference illustrated through random number generation, optical computing and secure communication.
Quantum for Everyone (supporters named on the page: Quantum Delta NL, ITU and UNICC)
Kind
Course
Level
Not stated
Country
Online
Language
English, Dutch, German
Mode
Online
Cost
Free
Topics
Quantum foundations
Summary
Free self-paced online course on the building blocks of quantum technology, available in English, Dutch and German with further languages on a waitlist.
First course of a four-part series covering single and multiple quantum systems, quantum circuits and entanglement, with Qiskit implementation lessons and an optional badge exam.
Third course of a four-part series treating density matrices, quantum channels, general measurements, purifications and fidelity, ending with an optional badge exam.
Fourth course of a four-part series covering repetition and Shor codes, the stabilizer formalism, CSS and toric codes, and fault-tolerant quantum computing, with an optional badge exam.