Professional Certificate: Quantum Computer and Quantum Internet Applications: Hands-on Training with QuTech’s Quantum Demonstrators

Professional Certificate

Develop the proficiency and expertise that employers are looking for with specialized training and professional education.

2 Courses in program
4 weeks per course
4 - 5 hours per week
English language

Prepare yourself for the quantum future! This program features step-by-step instructions on how to program and run simulations utilizing two of QuTech’s demonstrators: Quantum Network Explorer (QNE) and Quantum Inspire (QI). After a brief overview of the basic theoretical underpinnings of quantum internet and quantum hardware, QuTech’s experts will guide you through diverse examples on how to run your own simulations on the demonstrators.

In the first course, Quantum Communication and Quantum Network Explorer, you will use The Quantum Network Explorer (QNE) to demonstrate the capabilities of quantum networks. The course starts with a brief overview of quantum networks. After this, you will delve into the various tools offered by QNE, including the QNE Community Application Library (QNE-CAL), the QNE Application Development Kit (QNE-ADK), and SquidASM, an advanced application simulator developed by QuTech. Further, you will learn how to modify existing applications and create new ones from scratch using QNE’s Application Development Kit (QNE-ADK). You will also receive a comprehensive tutorial on SquidASM, a software package designed for advanced simulations of quantum network applications.

In the second course, Quantum Hardware and its Applications with Quantum Inspire, you will use Quantum Inspire (QI) to demonstrate the capabilities of quantum computers. The course starts with a brief overview of the quantum hardware that makes a quantum computer, and quantum algorithms that can be run on a quantum computer. After this, you will delve into the various tools offered by QI, including cQASM, a programming language developed to operate on a quantum computer, and QI Software Development Kit (SDK), that allows you to develop and execute your own algorithms on the quantum computers developed by QuTech.

After completion of the program, you will have mastered essential tools for developing and investigating quantum computing applications and will have the opportunity to join a growing community of developers! Upon successful completion of either course, participants from the EU (both audit and verified) are entitled to a QTIndu certificate.

This project has received funding from the European Union's Digital Europe Programme under grant agreement no. 101100757.

These courses have been developed with the support of the European-funded project QTIndu (Quantum Technologies courses for Industry). The aim of QTIndu is to provide solutions specifically tailored to the needs of industry. Together with ten other partners, which include universities, research institutes and private companies, we are creating training courses in quantum technologies for professionals in various industries. Learn more on qtindu.eu.

Recognize the purpose and capabilities of both the Quantum Network Explorer and Quantum Inspire.
Run your own quantum network simulations by leveraging the pre-built applications available in QNE’s Community Application Library.
Use cQASM to program and run a (simple) quantum algorithm using Quantum Inspire.
Use both QNE’s Application Development Kit (QNE-ADK) SquidASM to develop customized quantum network applications.
Develop customized quantum algorithms using the Quantum Inspire Software Development Kit (SDK).

Graduates will be equipped for roles in quantum software development, a field expected to grow rapidly, with the quantum computing market projected to expand at a 30.2% CAGR from 2023 to 2030. (source: Emergen Research)
Opportunities exist in quantum research and development, with quantum engineers earning an average salary of $80.000–$120.000 annually, depending on the region and expertise. (source: The Quantum Insider)
This program prepares learners for roles as quantum algorithm developers using tools like QNE and QI for simulations.
With this program, you may also qualify for positions such as quantum systems engineer or quantum application specialist.
Participants can advance into related fields like quantum network design, quantum information processing, and quantum cloud computing.

If you successfully complete this program you will earn a Professional Program Certificate.