Quantum Computing: Strategy and Impact

Gain the awareness and insight to think critically about quantum’s potential business impact with this 10-hour course from MIT xPRO.

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  • START DATE July 16, 2025
  • DURATION 10 hours
  • FORMAT Online
  • PRICE $1,500

QUANTUM CLARITY FOR DECISION MAKERS

Quantum computing is no longer theoretical—and while its full impact is still unfolding, business leaders need to understand what’s coming and why it matters.

This 10-hour online course from MIT xPRO offers a clear, accessible introduction to the core concepts of quantum computing and the current state of the field. You’ll explore how quantum technologies differ from classical ones, learn about leading hardware platforms and cryptographic implications, and consider how quantum may influence industries and decision-making in the years ahead.

Taught by MIT faculty and featuring expert insights from across industry, this course is designed to help professionals become quantum-aware—equipping you to engage in informed conversations and begin thinking critically about quantum’s potential role in your organization.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

In just 10 hours, you’ll build foundational knowledge of quantum computing, explore its potential implications for business and security, and develop the awareness needed to engage in informed strategic conversations.

  • Compare the strengths and weaknesses of physical systems that power quantum computers.
  • Familiarize yourself with quantum computing's effects on cryptographic schemes and information security.
  • Understand why the fragility of quantum information bits (qubits) necessitates error correction schemes.
  • Explore the commercial perspective of quantum computing from both well-established companies and fresh start-ups.
  • Create a quantum business strategy using a six-step framework

Who Should Enroll

  • Business leaders, executives, and decision-makers seeking to understand the strategic implications of quantum computing—no technical background required.

  • Innovation, R&D, and technology professionals responsible for evaluating emerging technologies and guiding digital transformation within their organizations.

  • Consultants, policymakers, and investors who want to stay ahead of the curve and make informed recommendations about quantum technologies and their potential impact.

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THE MIT xPRO LEARNING EXPERIENCE

  • Learning technique

    LEARN BY DOING

    Engage with reflections, optional case studies, and a live and engaging webinar with Professor William Oliver—designed to reinforce key quantum concepts and help you think critically about their potential implications.

  • Learning technique

    LEARN FROM OTHERS

    Gain insights from peers across industries as you share perspectives, ask questions, and explore how quantum computing may affect your sector.

  • Learning technique

    LEARN ON DEMAND

    Access the course anytime, anywhere, and complete it at your own pace—designed to fit into even the busiest executive’s schedule.

  • Learning technique

    REFLECT AND APPLY

    Put your learning into action through module-end reflections that connect technical concepts with strategic decision-making in your organization.

  • Learning technique

    DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

    Earn 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) plus a certificate from MIT xPRO to showcase your understanding of the promise of quantum computing.

  • Learning technique

    LEARN FROM THE BEST

    Study with world-renowned MIT faculty—including pioneers in quantum computing, cryptography, and business strategy—alongside expert voices from industry.

MIT FACULTY

William Oliver

William Oliver

Henry Ellis Warren (1894) Professor, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics, Former Laboratory Fellow, Lincoln Laboratory (2003-2023), Director of the MIT Center for Quantum Engineering

Vinod Vaikuntanathan

Vinod Vaikuntanathan

Ford Foundation Professor of Engineering, EECS and CSAIL

Jonathan Ruane

Jonathan Ruane

Lecturer, Global Economics and Management at the Sloan School of Management and Research Scientist at MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE)

Jeff Grover

Jeff Grover

Research Scientist in the Engineering Quantum Systems Group