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Quantum Algorithms: Fundamentals & Hands-on Training
Quantum Algorithms Fundamentals & Hands-on Training is a selective advanced program for those looking to build their quantum computing and algorithm development skills. Through a blend of recorded instruction, live expert-led sessions, hands-on bootcamps, community support, and assessments, participants will deepen their understanding of quantum algorithms and their practical applications. The program is built to strengthen both technical knowledge and learner engagement, while creating a pathway for top performers to advance to the WISER Summer Program.
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62,000+
learners participated in Phase 1 foundational quantum training across Andhra Pradesh
3,000
top learners were selected from Phase 1 to advance into AP India Phase 2
100
top-performing Phase 2 learners will receive full scholarships to attend the WISER Global Summer School
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Program Agenda
Week 1
Quantum Fundamentals 1
Dr. Akash Malemath, WISER
March 23, 2026
Basics of Quantum Protocols
Dr. Ritajit Majumdar, IBM
March 25, 2026
Introduction to Quantum Applications
Dr. Brian McDermott, US Naval Nuclear Lab
March 27, 2026
Basics of quantum programming, recap on qubits, superposition, entanglement, basic gates
Superdense encoding, measurement, quantum teleportation, quantum states and complex operators
Overview on Quantum Technologies and Applications
Quantum Fundamentals Refresher
Week 2
Multiqubit Systems and Entanglement Verification
Dr. Stefan Seeger, IQM
March 30, 2026
Introduction to IBM Qiskit
Dr. Richa Goel, IBM
April 1, 2026
Creating and Visualizing Quantum Circuits
Dr. Janani Ananthanarayanan, IBM
April 3, 2026
Multiqubit systems, Bell & GHZ states, Entanglement Verification
Introduction to Qiskit, Setting up the local environment (python, conda, jupyter notebooks, qiskit etc)
Creating and visualizing simple circuits and interpreting results
Your First Quantum Program
Week 3
Introduction to qBraid
Dr. Ricky Young, qBraid
April 6, 2026
Quantum Simulators and Noise Modeling
Dr. Harshit Gupta, qBraid
April 8, 2026
Hardware Execution on qBraid
Dr. Ricky Young, qBraid
April 10, 2026
How to use qBraid platform, Setting up quantum programing environment
Basics on quantum simulators, Statevector and Shot-based simulators, Aer noise models, Quantifying noise impact on Bell states
Hardware Execution on qBraid
Real Quantum Hardware & Noise
Week 4
Dr. Jeremiah Wright, WISER
April 13, 2026
Dr. Erica Sturm, WISER
April 15, 2026
Dr. Pascal Halffmann, Fraunhofer ITWM
April 17, 2026
Quantum Fourier Transform, Phase Estimation
Grover's Algorithm
Industry Use-case Demonstration
Understanding Basic Quantum Algorithms
Week 5
Variational Quantum Algorithms and Parameterized Circuits
Dr. Pascal Halffmann, Fraunhofer ITWM
April 20, 2026
Advanced Variational Quantum Algorithms
Dr. Bharadwaj Mummaneni, Fraunhofer IAO
April 22, 2026
Dr. Bharadwaj Mummaneni, Fraunhofer IAO
April 24, 2026
Variational Quantum Algorithms and Parameterized Circuits
Ansatze, Cost functions, Optimizers, Gradient-free and gradient-based methods
Industry Use-case Demonstration
Introduction to Variational Quantum Algorithms
Week 6
Introduction to Pennylane
Dr. Catalina Albornoz, Xanadu
April 27, 2026
Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm
Dr. Catalina Albornoz, Xanadu
April 29, 2026
Hadamard transform and amplitude encoding
Dr. Catalina Albornoz, Xanadu
May 1, 2026
How to use Xanadu/Pennylane platform, set up quantum programming environment, Creating and visualizing simple circuits and interpreting results
Introduction and Basics of QAOA
Demonstration of QAOA use-case on Xanadu/Pennylane
