Applied Quantum Computing and AI

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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About Programme

The Certification in Applied Quantum Computing and AI from IIT Delhi is designed for engineers, scientists, and quantitative professionals looking to build genuine technical depth in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum-AI convergence — one of India's first applied quantum programmes of its kind.

Built on a rigorous four-phase curriculum developed and taught by leading faculty from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi — including recipients of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Mathematical Sciences — the programme moves participants from mathematical foundations and qubit programming through to NISQ hardware, quantum error correction, and quantum-AI hybrid systems.

Across the programme, participants will learn to think and code in quantum using Qiskit on real IBM Quantum hardware, design and implement core quantum algorithms including Shor's, Grover's, QAOA, and VQE, apply post-quantum cryptography standards under the NIST PQC framework, and build quantum-AI hybrid systems using quantum kernels and QSVM. With a strong focus on real hardware execution, progressive capstone builds, and cross-domain applications spanning finance, cybersecurity, healthcare, and logistics, the programme equips learners to step into quantum computing roles, post-quantum security practice, and quantum-AI development tracks — in the organisations building India's quantum future.

Programme Content

1. FOUNDATIONS

Maths, Qubits, Gates, and the First Quantum Programs

MODULE 1 12 HRS

Title: Mathematical Foundations for Quantum & AI

Details: Linear algebra, probability, complex numbers + AI/ML maths bridge.

MODULE 2 8 HRS

Title: Quantum Computing Foundations

Details: Qubits, superposition, entanglement, Dirac notation, measurement, no-cloning.

MODULE 3 10 HRS

Title: Quantum Gates & Circuit Design

Details: Single- and multi-qubit gates, universality, circuit composition.

MODULE 4 10 HRS

Title: Quantum Programming Lab Qiskit

Details: Structured lab with real execution on IBM Quantum free tier (127-qubit).

MINI-CAPSTONE 1

Project: Quantum Coin Flipper + Bell State Explorer - fair vs. biased coin

2. ALGORITHMS

Core Quantum Algorithms, Search, Optimisation, Advantage

MODULE 5 12 HRS

Title: Core Quantum Algorithms I

Details: Deutsch-Jozsa, Simon's, QFT, Phase Estimation, Shor's.

DELIVER MODULE 6 8 HRS

Title: Quantum Search & Estimation

Details: Grover's, amplitude amplification - executed on a real dataset on IBM Quantum.

MODULE 7 8 HRS

Title: Quantum Random Walks, Graphs & Networks

Details: Discrete and continuous walks, graph algorithms, routing, graph-based AI.

DELIVER MODULE 8 10-12 HRS

Title: Quantum Optimisation & Variational Methods

Details: QAOA, VQE, Max-Cut - portfolio optimisation versus classical baseline.

MODULE 9 8 HRS

Title: Quantum Complexity & Quantum Advantage

Details: BQP, QMA, query complexity, what quantum can and cannot solve - the honest picture.

MINI-CAPSTONE 2

Project: Ansatz Zoo - design, compare and characterise 3-4 ansatz families

3. HARDWARE & SECURITY

From NISQ Constraints to Quantum-Safe Migration

DELIVER MODULE 10 12 HRS

Title: Quantum Hardware, NISQ Systems & Cloud Stack

Details: Hardware classes, qubit implementations, superconducting versus trapped-ion versus photonic.

DELIVER MODULE 11 8 HRS

Title: Quantum Error Correction

Details: Bit/phase-flip errors, surface codes, ML for noise modelling.

DELIVER MODULE 12 10 HRS

Title: Quantum Cryptography & QKD Systems

Details: Quantum key exchange, BB84, applied QKD

DELIVER MODULE 13 8 HRS

Title: Post-Quantum Cryptography & Quantum-Safe Migration

Details: Lattice/code-based crypto, NIST PQC standards, crypto-agility, enterprise PQC migration audit.

MINI-CAPSTONE 3

Project: QAOA on a real combinatorial problem - noiseless vs. noisy vs. mitigated

4. QUANTUM-AI & INDUSTRY

Where Quantum and AI Converge

OWN MODULE 14 10 HRS

Title: AI Foundations for Quantum-AI Systems

Details: Classical ML refresher, deep learning intuition, transformers/LLMs at a high level.

OWN MODULE 15 14 HRS

Title: Quantum-AI Convergence

Details: Quantum kernels, QSVM, parametrised circuits + ML for circuit synthesis and error decoding.

MINI-CAPSTONE 4

Project: Quantum Kernel + Classical ML hybrid on a real dataset

5. FINAL CAPSTONE PROJECT

Industry Applications + Portfolio-Grade Final Capstone

Details: Case studies across AI/ML, cybersecurity, finance, drug discovery, materials, and logistics - your own portfolio-grade final project, integrating the full quantum-AI stack.

Domains: AI/ML Cyber Finance Healthcare Logistics

Programme Audience

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation in any of these disciplines: B.Tech/BE; BCA/MCA; B.Sc in all streams; BA/MA in mathematics

Programme Benefits

One Of India's First Applied Quantum Programmes

Hands-on Qiskit Labs On Real IBM Quantum Hardware

Taught By IIT Delhi CSE Faculty; Supported By Industry Experts

Mini-capstones At Every Phase; Portfolio-grade Final Project

Optional 2 -day Campus Immersion At IIT Delhi

Weekend Format Designed For Working Professionals

16 Modules Across 4 Structured Learning Phases

156 Hours Of Live And Recorded Learning

Post-quantum Cryptography And NIST PQC Migration Included

Quantum-AI Convergence: QSVM, Quantum Kernels, Circuits

E-certificate From CEP, IIT Delhi On Successful Completion

AI Mock Interviews And Career Readiness Layer Included

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Program Certificate

On completion, participants receive an ^e-certificate^ from the ^Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi^. Two e-certificate types are issued, based on attendance and assessment performance. Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is the organizing department for the programme.^Certificate of Successful Completion: ^Minimum ^50% attendance^ and a minimum score of ^50%^ in the evaluation component..^Certificate of Participation: ^Minimum ^60% attendance^ is required to qualify for the E-Certificate of Participation.^Verifiable e-certificate only. No printed copy is issued.^Issued by ^Continuing Education Programme (CEP), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

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