PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Quetzal is launching its quantum computing career accelerator, a first-of-its-kind course designed to bring fundamental quantum computing education to undergraduate students. The two-week introductory course will include lectures from researchers globally, self-paced labs, activity-based challenges, and learning resources on quantum computing. Top students from this program will be connected to mentorship programs with our industry partners.Â
PROGRAM PROGRESSION
Learning Days - Live webinars, guest lectures and recorded sessions by industry experts. Each learning day is accompanied by a Lab based instruction session to get a hands-on understanding of the topics covered.
Mission Days - A comprehensive assessment of the lessons captured in the preceding lectures. Learners to complete Mission Days to be qualified for the following Learning Days.
Counselling - In the final run up to the graduation week, learners are invited for an opportunity to discuss professional prospects in the quantum computing sector and will be briefed on the capstone project that is required for the internship opportunities and certification available through this program
Convocation - Exceptional project submissions are awarded and receive internship opportunities from our Industry Partners.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be enrolled in / have completed an undergraduate degree
Basic understanding of linear algebra and coding is preferred but not necessary
DATES
October 23 - November 8
The course requires a minimum time commitment of roughly 25 hours over 14 days
PARTNERS
Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics
Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo
1M1B (Outreach)
MODE
Zoom and Google Classroom will be used to access course materials