Level 1 Courses

Quantum 101: The Basics

Want to find out what all the quantum fuss is about? Quantum technologies use quantum properties and materials, such as atoms, ions, photons, or superconducting circuits, etc., to do a task (i.e. computing, sensing, secure communication). The ripple effect from these technologies becoming commercialized could disrupt every industry, which is why governments around the globe are encouraging businesses to start developing quantum literacy. This module introduces fundamental concepts in quantum physics relevant to today’s quantum industry. Learners will explore what properties exist in the quantum world that can be manipulated for disruptive quantum technology.

Quantum 102: The Revolution

Governments around the world are investing billions of dollars into quantum technologies, which have the potential to disrupt several industries, including finance, energy, transportation & logistics, communications, and healthcare, just to name a few. Many businesses are looking for a way to stay ahead of the curve, protect sensitive data, and gain a competitive advantage. This module will explain how this can be achieved through the application of quantum physics, and the potential that it has for creating disruptive technologies, such as quantum computing, sensing, and communication. Learners will explore how atoms and light can be used to compute, sense, and transmit quantum information. As well, we will look at the global quantum effort in terms of how much countries are investing to stay ahead of the curve, and gain a broad perspective of the quantum industry.

Business Communication for Subject Matter Experts

Are you a Quantum Startup that has to explain dense and difficult topics to a non-technical audience? You may know the material but communicating it to people that aren’t quantum experts can be tricky. This course will teach you pedagogy from a trained educator, and give you a communication framework that will engage your audience. If you are looking for guidance on explaining difficult quantum ideas more effectively, this training is for you!

Quantum Communication I

Due to the potential vulnerability of certain public key encryption methods to a quantum computer attack, there is an immediate need for data encryption that is 100% secure by quantum physics. In addition, quantum information is extremely fragile and therefore needs specialized hardware to transmit, manipulate, and store the qubits to maintain their quantum state. This course introduces fundamental concepts in quantum physics relevant to today’s quantum technology industry. Learners will explore the differences between classical and quantum computing, overview of terrestrial (fibre, free space) and space-based (satellite) quantum links, what is the Quantum Internet, and why Quantum Key Distribution is theoretically 100% secure. This will be taught through the lens of the most promising intended uses for quantum communication.