About this course
Explore quantum-computing concepts and IBM's Qiskit ecosystem through this free video course. The selected lessons move from an introduction and programming overview to runtime, primitives, error mitigation and application areas. The final discussions consider quantum-safe security; the course is an orientation, not a complete quantum-programming qualification.
What you can learn
- Quantum-computing concepts
- Qiskit orientation
- Quantum runtime
- Quantum primitives
- Error mitigation concepts
- Quantum-safe awareness
Course at a glance
| Provider | IBM |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · IBM Technology |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 10 |
| Video duration | 1h 3m · allow extra time for reflection and practice |
| Details checked | 9 October 2026 |
Inside the course
Review the introductory and Qiskit programming lessons before exploring runtime and serverless concepts. Consider quantum machine learning, chemistry and mitigation, then distinguish using quantum computers from preparing cryptography for quantum-related risks.
Try this learning exercise
Create a glossary linking qubits, circuits, primitives and error mitigation to the role each plays. Add a separate note explaining why quantum-safe cryptography is a different topic from writing a quantum program.
How to follow the course
Choose a lesson from the list or search for a specific topic. Use Previous and Next to continue, and mark lessons complete as you go. Progress is saved in this browser without a WikiFree account.
Free access, requirements and certificates
The selected public YouTube videos are free to watch. No paid subscription, payment card or examination is required for this video learning path. WikiFree independently organizes IBM Technology explainers and tutorials for self-paced study. This listing is not an official IBM qualification and does not include an IBM certificate, graded assignment or instructor feedback.
Basic programming and mathematics are helpful. Some recordings use earlier Qiskit interfaces; check current official documentation before optional coding. Quantum hardware or cloud access is not included or required to watch.
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| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Quantum Computing Course: Qiskit and Core Concepts | Beginner | Quantum-computing concepts · Qiskit orientation · Quantum runtime | 1h 3m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Quantum Development Course: QDK and VS Code | Beginner | Set up the Quantum Development Kit · Navigate a quantum development workflow in VS Code · Follow guided QDK examples with coding assistance | 18m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free JavaScript Course: Core Programming Skills | Beginner | JavaScript · Programming fundamentals · Browser and server | 4h 13m of video; practice time is additional |
Provider: IBM. Videos play from the IBM Technology channel on YouTube.
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