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Quantum Business Foundations

Designed by IBM Quantum experts, this course covers the essentials of quantum computing and applications for business. Learn about this new computing paradigm, how it works, and its potential to address incredibly complex business problems. Complete the course to earn your IBM Quantum Business Foundations badge.

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Lessons

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Start your quantum journey
  • Get started
  • Course overview
  • Pre-course Survey
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Introduction to quantum computing
  • Learning objectives
  • A new way to address complicated problems
  • What problems could quantum computing solve?
  • The business case for quantum computing
  • Potential problem classes for quantum computing
  • The path from science to systems
  • Key takeaways
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Quantum computing fundamentals
  • Learning objectives
  • What quantum computing is—and what it isn’t
  • A new way of seeing problems
  • How quantum computing is different from classical
  • Principles of quantum information
  • Quantum circuits
  • Key takeaways
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Quantum technology
  • Learning objectives
  • IBM Quantum technology
  • Quantum computing performance
  • What's next in quantum computing
  • Key takeaways
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Business impacts
  • Learning objectives
  • Potential quantum industry applications
  • Distribution & logistics
  • Financial services
  • Healthcare and life sciences
  • Industrial discrete manufacturing
  • Industrial process manufacturing
  • Utilities
  • Key takeaways
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How to become quantum ready
  • Learning objectives
  • Solving valuable problems with quantum technology
  • Quantum readiness
  • The IBM Quantum Network
  • Navigate IBM Quantum Resources
  • Post-Course Survey
  • Key takeaways
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Exam

Take this exam to test your skills. This exam is intended to be taken after reading the lessons in this course. Once you have completed the exam, come back here to see your earned badge.

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Quantum Business Foundations badge

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IBM leverages the services of Credly, a 3rd party data processor authorized by IBM and located in the United States, to assist in the administration of the IBM Digital Badge program. In order to issue you an IBM Digital Badge, your personal information (name, email address, and badge earned) will be shared with Credly.