Overview
This course focuses on today's quantum computers and how to use them to their full potential. It covers realistic potential use cases for quantum computing as well as best practices for running and experimenting with quantum processors having 100 or more qubits.
Recommended background
To make the most out of this course, we recommend a familiarity with quantum information and quantum circuits, at the level explained in the Basics of quantum information course.
Other recommended references include the following:
- Chris Bernhardt. Quantum Computing for Everyone.
- Thomas Wong. Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing.
Exam
To earn your badge for Quantum computing in practice, take the exam at IBM® Training. This exam is intended to be taken after reading the lessons in this course. After you pass the exam, you will be notified by Credly that you have earned a badge.
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