Quantum Programming Core

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This comprehensive, hands-on training allows you to put theory into practice with real-world quantum applications. Learners will identify quantum use cases across different application areas, break down optimization problems into distinct objectives and constraints, and formulate optimization problems as quadratic and nonlinear models.

This intermediate-level online course is appropriate for individuals who want to work with D-Wave quantum-classical hybrid solvers and explore working directly with an annealing quantum computer.

All course content is asynchronous online, and up to 10 minutes of access to the Leap™ quantum cloud service is provided for the duration of the course. Additional support is available from D-Wave instructors through discussion boards, email, and optional online office hours.

This course requires approximately 35-40 hours to complete.

  • Examine different problems in your area of interest for suitability for D-Wave’s products.
  • Break down an optimization problem into distinct objectives and constraints.
  • Formulate an optimization problem as a quadratic or nonlinear model.
  • Write an Ocean program to run on D-Wave’s quantum computer and hybrid solvers.

Quantum Programming Core is an intermediate-level course designed for individuals who want to accelerate quantum application development.

We recommend having:

  • Intermediate Python programming skills,
  • Comfort working with math equations and graphs, and
  • Familiarity with matrix operations.

Not sure you have these prerequisites? Foundations for Quantum Programming is a beginner-level course that serves as the optional prerequisite. 

You can take this self-assessment to help you determine where to start your quantum training journey.

  • Access to the online course.
  • Instructor support via asynchronous discussion boards and live Zoom office hours.
  • Up to 10 minutes of access to the Leap™ quantum cloud service to complete hands-on coding activities.

Course Outline

Module 1: Course Overview

Module 2: Problem Formulation

Module 3: QUBOs and Penalty Functions

Module 4: Ocean, Objectives, and Constraints

Module 5: D-Wave Solvers

Product Name Price
Quantum Programming Core 7-11 December 2026 $500.00

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Foundations for Quantum Programming

This online course is an optional prerequisite for the Quantum Programming Core course. It supports the math and Python skills needed to successfully complete Quantum Programming Core and use D-Wave annealing quantum computers to solve optimization problems.
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Quantum Quick Start

This bundle includes access to the Quantum Programming Core course plus additional Leap™ quantum cloud access. This upgrade is ideal for learners who already have use cases in mind and want to expand their real-time access to D-Wave quantum computers and hybrid solver services.

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