QTM107 · Final Project: A Quantum Computing Readiness Report
About Course
Apply everything from the program to write a professional quantum computing readiness report for a real or realistic organization, covering opportunities, a hands-on proof of concept, post-quantum security risk and a phased roadmap.
Who it is for
Learners who have completed QTM101 to QTM106 and want a capstone that demonstrates both technical skill and sound strategic judgment.
Prerequisites
QTM101 to QTM106, or equivalent experience with Qiskit, quantum algorithms and post-quantum cryptography concepts.
What you will be able to do
- Assess an organization's exposure to quantum opportunities and threats using a structured readiness framework
- Build a cryptographic inventory sample and prioritize systems for post-quantum migration
- Demonstrate one relevant use case with a tested Qiskit proof of concept and a fair classical comparison
- Present a phased, budget-aware roadmap with clear decision points for leadership
Lessons
- Lesson 1 · Project brief and scope
- Lesson 2 · Milestones and method
- Lesson 3 · Quality checklist and common mistakes
- Lesson 4 · Deliverables, rubric and submission
Lab: Readiness workspace and proof of concept
You set up a GitHub repository for your report, notebooks and data. You build a readiness scorecard and a sample cryptographic inventory in a spreadsheet, and you develop a small Qiskit proof of concept that illustrates one opportunity relevant to the organization. Hardware runs are optional and must stay within the free monthly allowance.
Free tools: Google Colab with Qiskit (free), IBM Quantum Open Plan (optional), GitHub free, a spreadsheet tool for the inventory and scoring
Assessed assignment
Write a 12 to 18 page quantum readiness report for an organization of your choice, such as a hospital network, a regional bank, a logistics company or a manufacturer. Include an executive summary, a plain-language explainer, an opportunity assessment with the five advantage questions, a readiness scorecard, a sample cryptographic inventory with migration priorities, a proof-of-concept notebook with classical comparison and a three-phase roadmap with costs and decision points. Record a 5-minute narrated briefing presenting your findings to leadership. All claims about hardware and timelines must cite current, credible sources.
| Criterion | Weight | What excellent work looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity and threat assessment | 25% | Opportunities and threats are specific to the organization, tested against the five questions and free of hype. |
| Post-quantum security plan | 30% | The inventory sample is realistic; priorities consider data lifetime, exposure and vendor dependence, with NIST algorithms named correctly. |
| Proof of concept | 25% | Notebook runs, is relevant to the organization and compares fairly with a classical method. |
| Roadmap and communication | 20% | The roadmap is phased, budget-aware and clearly communicated in the report and the briefing. |
Portfolio piece
A quantum computing readiness report with a readiness scorecard, cryptographic inventory, Qiskit proof of concept and narrated leadership briefing.
Next step
You have reached the final course of this program. Keep growing with a Learning Path that combines this program with related ones.
Course Content
QTM107 · Final Project: A Quantum Computing Readiness Report (8 h)
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Lesson 1 · Project brief and scope
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Lesson 2 · Milestones and method
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Lesson 3 · Quality checklist and common mistakes
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Lesson 4 · Deliverables, rubric and submission
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QTM107 Assessment · Final Project: A Quantum Computing Readiness Report