Description

The purpose of this module is to address a large and growing need for familiarity with the key concepts of quantum technology in the workforce. This module brings together an interdisciplinary team including academic and industrial experts in physics, computing and engineering. It builds on the success of DCU's and ICHEC's existing programs in high-performance and quantum computing. It leverages industrial expertise from market leaders and start-up companies to ensure that the content remains up to date. We follow emerging trends in the field through consultation between academics and subject matter experts including guest lectures. This program will focus on providing an essential grounding in the capabilities and limitations of quantum technologies to enable learners to "quantum-ready." This program is delivered as an online-only micro-credential through DCU's learning platform, Loop. It will leverage experience in innovative learning experiences. Course content will take the form of professional-grade online video lectures for asynchronous learning and interactive H5P workbooks for self-directed formative exercises. Assessments will include automated- and learner-driven (self and/or peer-assessed) exercises with oversight from experienced academics to enable scalability. This program will follow the model of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL). CBL is a process of collaborative engagement with peers, academics, and stakeholders to develop solutions to real-world challenges of urgency and significance. CBL is a distinctively learner-driven pedagogy where learners, with the support of academics, define the dimensions of the challenge to be worked on. Input from industry partners will help define practical challenges with real-world applications in this changing field.