Quantum Computing and its Applications

Analytics & Tech

Next Intake: 31 Jul 2025 (Thu)

Basic
SkillsFuture
Short Courses

This module is conducted in-person.

Next course starts on

31 Jul 2025 (Thu) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD1,090* (as low as SGD127 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

1 Full Day (Weekday)

Level

Basic

Who Should Attend

Developers who wish to explore programming quantum computers
Business and IT managers who want to understand the possibilities of quantum computing

PREREQUISITES

The below areas are present in the course and while not essential to an understanding of quantum computing, having some knowledge and experience will be useful to get the most out of the course:

Some experience of programming, e.g., Python
Some knowledge of computers, e.g., bits and logic gates
Some mathematical knowledge, e.g., matrices

Overview

Quantum computing is now being realised at an ever-increasing pace. “Quantum advantage” has already been shown to do things impossible and the underlying technology continues to advance every week. While everyone talks about the speed of quantum computers, the power of this technology is not just in how fast calculations can be performed but also in how accurate.

This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to understand quantum computing, how it differs from classical computing and what the main applications are, now and in the future. Furthermore, participants can experience programming real quantum computers and explore the quantum world.

Learning Objectives

Explain the fundamentals of quantum computers
Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of quantum computers
Understand the programming of real quantum computers
Recommend quantum computers for the correct problem types
Predict advancements in quantum computing

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$327

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$327

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$127

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$1,090

(No Funding)

$1,090

(No Funding)

$1,090

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit: Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
Workfare Skills Support Scheme: From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

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