Program Overview

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Quantum Computing Applications course

Overview

The Quantum Computing Applications course is a 8 weeks immersive program that will bring you a clear understanding of the opportunities of quantum technology for science, business and society.

Quantum Computing is a nascent technology that has explored in the previous years. It has the potential of disrupting major industries such as finance, logistics, pharma, agrotech and manufacturing among others.

During this course, you will discover the disruptive power of quantum computing, how to implement this technology and how to develop quantum computing applications.

Also, on a practical side, you will work on cases and applications on different sectors.

The Quantum Computing Applications course will also allow you to discover what are the key Quantum trends and to learn from international perspectives and case studies.

Program details

• 8 Weeks Intensive Program
• Time commitment 4-6 hours per week
• On campus | Online
• 1.950€ Full program (750€ Quantum for Business course)

Contents

Project-based learning

Quantum for Business

• Introduction to Quantum. Why we need the technology
• What is a Qubit
• The magic card game and the code
• The magic powers of qubits.
• Superposition and interference.
• The problem of measurement
• What is a quantum computer
• Business cases with investments
• Develop your own Quantum strategy roadmap

Quantum for Engineers

• What is a qubit (for real this time).
• Superposition and interference in code.
• The QSphere.
• Build your own Grover search.
• Current stacks and platforms.
• Take your circuit to IBMQ and execute it with noise

First Quantum Algorithms

• Gates: difference between classical and quantum gates
• Definition of parametric gates
• Measurements
• Creation of Circuits and graphical representation of them
• Plots for quantum states and circuits
• Teleportation
• Phase kickback
• Universal sets of gates
• Quantum Annealing
• Quantum Workflows, sending circuits to cloud (IBMQ, D-Wave)

Geometrical interpretation

• Geometrical interpretation
• Generalization: Quantum Amplitude Amplification
• Grover’s like algorithms (Grover, QE, Brassard)

Quantum Transformation

• Transformation of a 3SAT problem to Grover
• Quantum Fourier Transform: maths
• QFT: circuit

Quantum Phase Estimation

• Quantum Phase Estimation: maths
• General circuit for QPE
• Quantum Amplitude Estimation

Shor's algorithm

• Shor’s algorithm: mathematical description
• Shor: circuit (skipping the modular exponentiation)

Variational algorithms: VQE

• What is a VQE
• Create a VQE in qiskit: optimization
• Create a VQE in qiskit: hamiltonian

Variational algorithms: QAOA

• What is a QAOA
• Create a QAOA in qiskit: optimization
• Create a QAOA in qiskit: hamiltonian

Qiskit algorithms

• Basic functions of qiskit
• Qubo
• Grover
• Max-Cut
• Chemistry
• Machine Learning: QSVM Variational Quantum Classifier, qGANs

Qiskit : advanced

• Errors in qiskit: thermal noise, measurement, decoherence
• Error correction
• Pulses
• Callibration

Credit Risk Estimation

• Setting up the problem
• Map classical – quantum
• From QAE to IQAE
• Writing the circuits for solving the problem
• Qiskit algorithm

Portfolio Optimization using annealers

• Setting up the problem
• Map classical – quantum
• Execution on DWave
• Execution on qiskit

Quantum implementation strategy

• Based on a selected use case. Step by step definition of the implementation of a Quantum Computing application.

Program split in 2 courses

QUANTUM FOR BUSINESS

• Duration: 2 weeks
• Develop a Quantum Strategy Roadmap
• For participants with business and tech background that want to understand the foundations of Quantum Computing and what are the main big impacts on their organizations.

QUANTUM COMPUTING APPLICATIONS

• Duration: 2 + 6 weeks
• Quantum Implementation Strategy
• For participants with tech background that want to develop and implement Quantum Computing applications.

Methodology

INTENSIVE PROGRAM

• Time commitment: 4-6 hours per week.
• Combines advanced training methods, case studies and meetings with Quantum Computing leaders.

INDUSTRY LEADERS

• Professionals and quantum computing leaders that will empower participants through their own experience and through their vision about the future and trends of Quantum.

BARCELONA & ONLINE EXPERIENCE

• Develop digital skills in Barcelona, European epicenter of Quantum Computing where you will meet technology leaders and visit companies that are disrupting Quantum Computing strategies.
• This program is also available online.

Who is this program for

Business backgrounds

• Business leaders, analysts, innovation managers and other strategists professionals who want to understand and integrate the transformative power of Quantum Computing in their organizations.

Technology backgrounds

• Software engineers, Data Scientists, quantitative analysts and other technical professionals who want to lead the change in their organizations and drive quantum computing opportunities.

Program Fees

The program includes:

• Visits to labs
• Visits to digital companies
• Keynote speakers
• Individual mentorship on the framework
• QUANTUM COMPUTING FOR BUSINESS: 750 €
• QUANTUM COMPUTING APPLICATIONS: 1.950 €

How to Apply

1. Apply online or via email

• Complete the application or send your application directly to [insert email]

2. Submit your profile

• Submit your LinkedIn profile or CV and a motivation letter explaining your vision for the future of the digital industry and your role in its transformation. If your profile aligns with the Master, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation.

3. Interview

• The Admissions Team will arrange an interview to understand how your profile could match with the Master.

4. Admissions review

• Our Admissions Board will review your application. We will notify you the Admissions Board decision in the next 48 hours.

5. Enrollment

• If you are admitted we’ll guide you through the next steps to join BTS.