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Designing new materials with quantum simulation
Probability of success per iteration Qubits 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 4 18 32 46 60 74 88 102 116
As atomic complexity rises, the number of qubits needed for simulations increases, while the success rate per iteration decreases.
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The problem

The looming quantum talent gap

Quantum advantage is here,
but the skills to leverage it are not

As quantum hardware matures and research deployments expand, the focus must shift toward preparing a new generation of researchers and engineers. For educators, the goal is to provide students with a deep understanding of quantum computing, the scientific and commercial opportunities it presents, and the practical skills to run algorithms and manage hardware.

That’s why we developed Black Opal for Educators. Our platform is designed to complement your syllabus with interactive visualizations and modular lessons that simplify the transition from classroom foundations to real-world utility.

Sign up to bring hands-on quantum education to your organization and equip your students for the global quantum workforce.

Introducing Black Opal

The best interactive platform for quantum education

Everything you need to deploy quantum education at scale

Black Opal takes your workforce from beginner to programming real quantum computers.

Applications skills connect the fundamentals to real-world use cases—from logistics and finance to drug discovery and cybersecurity.
PLATFORMS
Web-based, any device
PREREQUISITIES
None – beginner friendly
CONTENT
12 learning modules and over 500 interactive activities
CERTIFICATION
Q-CTRL issued and verified
ADMINISTRATION
Admin dashboard and reporting
INTEROPERABILITY
Integrates with any Learning Management System (LMS)
ACCESSIBILITY

Curriculum

A comprehensive quantum curriculum

Black Opal's curriculum takes learners from zero to quantum-ready through 12 skills, hundreds of interactive activities, and a hands-on quantum simulator.
12
Skills
500+
Activities
3
Levels
Zero
Prerequisites

Fundamentals

Learn the fundamental concepts of quantum computing.
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Applications

Learn about the real-world, near-term applications of quantum computing.
Beginner

Who its for

Future-proof with a quantum edge

Black Opal is built for business professionals and educators from any background.

Educators

Black Opal for Educators

Best-in-class interactivity, mobile support, and self-paced structure

Build or augment a syllabus, assign coursework, and assess progress

Managed learner communities for hybrid and remote learning

Industry-recognized certification and shareable microcredentials

Enterprise

Black Opal for Enterprise

Single-click deployment via secure invite link or LMS

Course customization, cohort management, and progress monitoring

Detailed performance analytics and dedicated customer support

Industry-recognized certification and shareable microcredentials

INDIVIDUALS

Black Opal for Individuals

Self-paced quantum learning for engineers, computer scientists, or anyone curious about the field.

Build a first-mover advantage with instructor-led training

Discover real-world quantum applications.
Run programs on real hardware.
Apply them in your field.
Specifications

Educator features

Empower your students to learn quantum computing with the industry-leading quantum education platform.

Learn
Educators
Individual
BEGINNER
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
QUANTUM APPLICATIONS
COURSE CUSTOMIZATION
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING (PAID ADD-ON)
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
500+ activities
250+ activities
Practice
PERSONALIZED REVISION SESSIONS
PROJECTS AND EXAMS
VISUAL CODING ENVIRONMENT
Support
AI ASSISTANT
DEDICATED CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER
Report
COMPLETION BADGES
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Professional
Fundamentals
CO-BRANDING AND CUSTOMIZABLE AWARDS
DETAILED USAGE ANALYTICS
Administer
SEAT-BASED LICENSING
LMS INTEGRATION
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

Customize Black Opal with content assignment

Content assignment provides course customization, cohort management, and progress monitoring, enabling admins to tailor quantum education to the goals of learners and curriculum structure.

Achieve simple deployment at any scale

Share a secure link and with one click a learner can begin their quantum computing journey. The invite link can be shared anywhere that makes sense for your organization—via email or on a Learning Management System—making it an effortless onboarding experience.

Meets enterprise and government accessibility standards

Black Opal is developed in conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. Our VPAT documents accessibility support across all major assistive technologies and is available to enterprise and government customers on request.

Current

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®)

VPAT 2.4 - WCAG Edition
Product
Black Opal
VERSION
2.4
STANDARD
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
UPDATED
March 2, 2026

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