About Course
Format: Live Online
Duration: Six consecutive days, starting 28 September 2026, 17:00 – 19:00 (GMT)
Session Length: Two hours per day
Total CPD: 12 hours
Programme Overview
Quantum for Business and Leadership – QBL is a high-impact executive upskilling programme designed for leaders, decision-makers, and professionals seeking to understand the strategic implications of quantum technologies.
As quantum computing and related technologies move from scientific research to commercial and industrial deployment, organisations face both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges. Leaders must be equipped to navigate both the opportunities and the risks they present.
Unlike many existing programmes—which are either highly technical or overly simplified—QBL offers a balanced, rigorous, and accessible learning experience. Participants gain an intuitive understanding of core quantum concepts while developing the strategic insight needed to critically evaluate emerging technologies and make informed decisions within their organisations.
The programme is delivered by internationally recognised experts in quantum science, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Programme Structure
QBL provides a structured introduction to the quantum ecosystem, covering both foundational concepts and strategic implications for business, government, and industry.
Why Quantum? Why now?
Quantum technologies are rapidly moving from theoretical research to real-world impact.
Yet a critical knowledge gap remains.
Traditional quantum education is often highly mathematical, making it inaccessible to most professionals. At the same time, many business-focussed programmes reduce quantum tech to buzzwords and speculative promises, providing little understanding of the underlying mechanisms.
QBL bridges this gap.
The programme equips participants with a grounded understanding of quantum technologies, enabling them to:
- Engage confidently with technical experts
- Evaluate emerging opportunities and risks
- Distinguish genuine innovation from hype
- Understand realistic development timelines
- Make informed strategic decisions
- How to position organisations in a rapidly evolving landscape
Drawing on advances in visual and conceptual approaches to quantum theory, we make complex ideas accessible without sacrificing rigour.
Rather than treating quantum as a “black box”, we provide participants with a meaningful understanding of how and why these technologies work.
Programme highlights
- CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion
- Delivered by internationally recognised quantum experts
- Practical industry-focused perspectives
- Real-world use cases and strategic insights
- Opportunities to discuss organisation-specific challenges
- Frameworks for evaluating quantum opportunities and risks
- Preparation for future technological disruption and innovation
Course Instructors
Prof Bob Coecke
Founder & CEO Relational Intelligence
Prof Dusko Pavlovic
Professor of Adaptive Security and Economics
Prof Aleks Kissinger
Professor of Quantum Computing
Prof Matty Hoban
Professor of Quantum Computing
Prof John van de Wetering
Professor of Computer Science
Dr Lia Yeh
Research Associate, University of Cambridge Computer Science and Technology
Dr Selma Dündar-Coecke
Educational Lead, NEUROssance
Course Content
Quantum technologies, use cases, scaling, and limitations
Key technologies
Current and emerging use cases
Myths, hypes, and practical challenges
Scaling and feasibility