15 Best Quantum Computing Courses on edX
We compared 15 Quantum Computing courses currently listed on edX, priced from $15.00 to $833.33. 5 come from a named university or institution, including Delft University of Technology, University of Chicago and Purdue University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $15.00 – $833.33
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "quantum computing" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $15.00 to $833.33, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Quantum 301: Quantum Computing with Semiconductor Technology
Offered by Delft University of Technology
In Quantum 301, you'll explore the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and semiconductor technology. This course dives into the underlying principles and practical applications of quantum systems, offering insi...
$333.00listed price -
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Quantum Computing for Everyone
Offered by University of Chicago
This course offers an accessible introduction to quantum computing, breaking down complex concepts into understandable lessons. It's designed for anyone interested in understanding the basics of this cutting-edge technol...
$358.20listed price -
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Quantum 201: Quantum Computing & Quantum Internet
Offered by Delft University of Technology
This course explores the fundamentals of quantum computing and the emerging field of quantum internet, covering key concepts and technologies that make these advancements possible. You'll gain insights into how quantum m...
$333.00listed price -
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Quantum 101: Quantum Computing & Quantum Internet
Offered by Delft University of Technology
In 'Quantum 101: Quantum Computing & Quantum Internet,' you'll explore the foundational concepts of quantum computing and learn about the potential of the quantum internet. The course offers insights into how quantum mec...
$333.00listed price -
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Introduction to Quantum Computing for Everyone
Offered by University of Chicago
This first course in quantum computing is for novices and requires learners to have only basic algebra. It covers the future impacts of quantum computing, provides intuitive introductions of quantum physics phenomenon, a...
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Applied Quantum Computing I: Fundamentals
Offered by Purdue University
Learn the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics and how they can be mapped onto present-day quantum information processing models, including computation, simulation, optimization, and machine learning.
$833.33listed price -
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Quantum Computing Fundamentals
Offered by MIT xPRO
The course introduces the basic elements of quantum computing, covering qubits, superposition, entanglement, and the construction of simple quantum circuits. It explains how quantum algorithms differ from classical ones,...
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Applications of Quantum Computing
Offered by MIT xPRO
The course explains the fundamentals of quantum computing, covering how quantum bits differ from classical bits and the basic principles of superposition and entanglement. It walks through several key quantum algorithms...
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Quantum Computing for Your Classroom
Offered by University of British Columbia
Quantum Computing for Your Classroom is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators integrate an exciting new field into their physics and computer science classrooms.
$15.00listed price -
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Quantum Computing Realities
Offered by MIT xPRO
Explore the fascinating world of quantum computing and its practical applications in this course. You'll gain insights into how quantum technologies work and the implications they have for various industries. It's design...
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Applied Quantum Computing II: Hardware
Offered by Purdue University
Learn how present-day material platforms are built to perform quantum information processing tasks.
$833.33listed price -
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Applied Quantum Computing III: Algorithm and Software
Offered by Purdue University
Learn domain-specific quantum algorithms and how to run them on present-day quantum hardware.
$833.33listed price -
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Introduction to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Offered by University of Maryland Baltimore County
This six-week online course on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) offers an active, immersive introduction to the emerging field of quantum-safe encryption. Designed for beginning STEM learners, the course blends foundation...
$249.00listed price -
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Quantum-safe Digital Infrastructures: Technical Challenges and Solutions
Offered by Delft University of Technology
This course explores the technical challenges and solutions in transitioning to quantum-safe digital infrastructures. Covering cryptographic fundamentals, trust infrastructures, hybrid security, and quantum-safe migratio...
$150.00listed price -
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Development and Applications of Germanium Quantum Technologies
Offered by Delft University of Technology
Unravel the physics behind Germanium qubits, their fabrication process, control, and applications. Learn how to apply machine learning for auto-tuning, and how to perform quantum error correction and quantum algorithms.
$185.00listed price
Best Quantum Computing Courses on edX compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 12 priced courses on this page run from $15.00 to $833.33, with the middle of the range around $333.00 — a spread of $818.33. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Delft University of Technology, University of Chicago and Purdue University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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