Quantum Engineering & Computing

These course offerings are designed for professional learners to obtain a better understanding of the foundation of quantum computing and its applications with modules starting from basic principles of quantum mechanics to its applications in physical and computer sciences. Course options include high performance computing, quantum theory, quantum mechanics, machine learning with Python and data science with Python.

Accredited digital transformation courses

delivered by UCD, ATU Sligo and TU Dublin

About Quantum Engineering & Computing

Quantum computing exploits fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to tackle problems in mathematics, chemistry, and material science. These programmes are designed for professional learners to obtain a better understanding of the foundation of quantum computing and its applications with modules starting from basic principles of quantum mechanics to its particular applications in physics and computer sciences.

CPD modules in this course theme

Machine Learning with Python

Delivered by University College Dublin

Familiarise students with the fundamental theoretical concepts in machine learning and applying machine learning algorithms.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee Learner subsidy fee available

Applied Quantum Mechanics

Delivered by University College Dublin

This module will build on Quantum Mechanics.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

Introduction to Quantum Computing

Delivered by University College Dublin

Introduces the concept of quantum computing for students familiar with linear algebra and introductory quantum mechanics.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

Data Science in Python

Delivered by University College Dublin

An initial crash course in Python programming ,familiarise learners with topics in the emerging field of Data Science through the medium of Python.

  • Starts September 2024
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

Foundation of Quantum Mechanics

Delivered by University College Dublin

Introduces Quantum Mechanics in its modern mathematical setting.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

High Performance Computing (ICHEC)

Delivered by University College Dublin

Introduces key topics in high performance computing (HPC), including parallel programming.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

Professional Diploma in Quantum Engineering

Delivered by University College Dublin

The programme allows  to build a focus either on the computational side of quantum engineering & computing and/or on the physics of quantum computing. 

 

  • Starts September 2024
  • Blended Teaching
  • 20 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Part-Time
  • Course Fees: EU: per year € 2020 Learner subsidy fee available Non EU: per year € 6330

Quantum Computing

Delivered by University College Dublin

Explains and enhances the concept of quantum computing and quantum information.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Online Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee *Learner Subsidy Fee available

Maths of Quantum Computation

Delivered by University College Dublin

This module will introduce learners to the mathematical structures underlying quantum computation, and will explore a variety of applications. 

  • Starts September 2024
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

Machine Learning

Delivered by University College Dublin

 Key techniques in supervised machine learning will be covered, such as classification using decision trees and nearest neighbour algorithms, and regression analysis. A particular emphasis  on the evaluation of the performance of these algorithms

  • Starts September 2024
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

Quantum Machine Learning

Delivered by University College Dublin

Quantum Machine Learning is a subject in the making that has to navigate the huge expectations of its parent disciplines. These expectations mean that there often is a large disparity between reality and fanciful hype.Today, quantum machine learning models cannot out-perform their classical counterparts. However, we cannot say for how much longer this will be the case: quantum technology is advancing at a tremendous speed.

  • Starts January 2025
  • Blended Teaching
  • 5 Credits
  • NFQ Level 9
  • Course Option Module
  • Course Fees: €875.00 EU Fee

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