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Quantum Computing Qubits to Algorithms

Quantum computers have evolved from a theoretical threat to an emerging risk. This course will teach you about quantum computers and their security implications.

Beginner
1h 27m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Aug 25, 2026

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Quantum Computing Qubits to Algorithms

Quantum computers have evolved from a theoretical threat to an emerging risk. This course will teach you about quantum computers and their security implications.

Beginner
1h 27m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Aug 25, 2026

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What you'll learn

Quantum computers pose a significant threat to cryptographic security in the near future. In this course, Quantum Computing Qubits to Algorithms, you’ll gain an understanding of how quantum computers work and their implications. First, you’ll explore the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. Next, you’ll discover the most significant quantum algorithms. Finally, you’ll learn about the types of quantum computers and the timeline to a cryptographically-relevant quantum computer (CRQC). When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of quantum computing needed to assess cryptographic risk to corporate security.

Quantum Computing Qubits to Algorithms
Beginner
1h 27m
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Howard Poston is a freelance copywriter, course developer, and consultant. He created over 20 online courses and authored Python for Cybersecurity and Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up.

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