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title: Overview
description: An introduction to the basics of quantum computing, designed to get you started as quickly as possible.
source: https://eu-de.quantum.cloud.ibm.com/learning/en/courses/use-a-qc-today
---

# Overview

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Welcome to *Use a quantum computer today*! In the course, you'll start using a quantum computer immediately, and learn the basic principles of quantum computing along the way.

This course is designed for the curious and the busy. You don't need a physics degree or years of programming experience. If you can follow along with a notebook and click "Run," you're ready.


## Contents

- [Overview](/learning/courses/use-a-qc-today)
- Lessons
  - [Build and run your first quantum program](/learning/courses/use-a-qc-today/build-and-run-your-first-quantum-program)
  - [Quantum mechanics basics](/learning/courses/use-a-qc-today/quantum-mechanics-basics)
  - [Your first quantum experiment](/learning/courses/use-a-qc-today/your-first-quantum-experiment)
  - [Quantum computing context](/learning/courses/use-a-qc-today/quantum-computing-context)
  - [Continue your learning journey](/learning/courses/use-a-qc-today/continue-your-learning-journey)