Quantum Computing – Syllabus

Duration: 6 Saturdays (11am–1pm) | Level: Beginner to Advanced | Mode: Online | Course Notes

Module 1: Qubits, Gates & Qiskit

• Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Information
• Classical Bits vs Quantum Bits (Qubits)
• Bloch Sphere Representation
• Superposition and Quantum Measurement
• Quantum Entanglement and Bell States
• Single-Qubit Gates: X, Y, Z, H, S, T
• Multi-Qubit Gates: CNOT, CZ, SWAP
• Quantum Circuit Design Principles
• Installing and Configuring Qiskit
• Creating Quantum Circuits using Qiskit
• Quantum Simulators and Basic Experiments
• Hands-on Labs with IBM Quantum Composer

Module 2: Teleportation & BB84

• Quantum Communication Fundamentals
• Quantum Entanglement in Communication
• Quantum Teleportation Protocol
• Creating Teleportation Circuits in Qiskit
• Quantum State Transfer and Verification
• Introduction to Quantum Cryptography
• BB84 Quantum Key Distribution Protocol
• Eavesdropping Detection Mechanisms
• Quantum Security Principles
• Applications of Quantum Cryptography
• Simulating Secure Quantum Communication
• Case Studies in Quantum Networking

Module 3: Deutsch-Jozsa & Bernstein-Vazirani

• Introduction to Quantum Algorithms
• Oracle-Based Computation Concepts
• Deutsch Algorithm Fundamentals
• Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm Theory
• Constant vs Balanced Functions
• Quantum Parallelism
• Implementing Deutsch-Jozsa in Qiskit
• Bernstein-Vazirani Algorithm
• Hidden String Identification
• Efficiency Comparison with Classical Methods
• Quantum Speedup Concepts
• Practical Circuit Simulations

Module 4: Grover & Shor

• Introduction to Quantum Search Algorithms
• Grover’s Search Algorithm Fundamentals
• Amplitude Amplification
• Building Grover Circuits in Qiskit
• Database Search Applications
• Computational Complexity Analysis
• Introduction to Integer Factorisation
• Shor’s Algorithm Architecture
• Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT)
• Period Finding Techniques
• Impact on Classical Cryptography
• Real-World Implications of Quantum Advantage

Module 5: VQE & QAOA

• Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing
• Introduction to Variational Quantum Algorithms
• Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE)
• Quantum Chemistry Simulations
• Molecular Energy Estimation
• Parameterized Quantum Circuits
• Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA)
• Optimization Problems using QAOA
• Classical Optimizers and Cost Functions
• Applications in Logistics and Finance
• Implementing VQE and QAOA in Qiskit
• Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking

Module 6: Noise & Real Hardware

• Quantum Decoherence and Noise Sources
• Types of Quantum Errors
• Error Mitigation Techniques
• Introduction to Quantum Error Correction
• Noise Models in Qiskit Aer
• Calibration and Device Limitations
• Running Quantum Circuits on IBM Quantum Hardware
• Queue Management and Backend Selection
• Analyzing Real Hardware Results
• Comparing Simulators vs Real Devices
• Best Practices for Quantum Experimentation
• Future Trends in Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

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Starting Date: 11th July 2026
Course Fee: £3990.00

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