Certifications
Vendor-independent credentials backed by proctored exams, written and examined by practitioners who do this work in the field.
The tracks
Each track addresses a distinct professional domain. Start where your work takes you. Credentials within a track build on each other; credentials across tracks are independent.
Post-Quantum Track
Assess, plan, design, and verify the migration from classical cryptography to post-quantum standards. Five credentials from foundational specialist to capstone expert.
The entry-level PQC credential. Validates your ability to assess cryptographic vulnerabilities, evaluate post-quantum algorithm options, and contribute to PQC migration efforts. Required before pursuing any specialized post-quantum certification.
For professionals who lead PQC migration programs. Validates competence in migration governance, regulatory compliance, organizational readiness, cross-functional coordination, and program execution.
For professionals who design PQC migration solutions. Validates competence in cryptographic architecture assessment, algorithm selection for specific contexts, hybrid implementation design, and migration pattern evaluation.
For professionals who verify PQC implementations. Validates competence in implementation testing, hybrid verification, interoperability validation, performance benchmarking, and migration conformance.
The highest designation in the Post-Quantum Certified program. Automatically awarded to professionals who hold active PQCM, PQCA, and PQCV certifications simultaneously. No additional training, examination, or fee.
Quantum Technology Track
Evaluate, integrate, and design quantum computing and quantum networking solutions for enterprise and government environments.
Validates your ability to evaluate quantum computing technologies, assess organizational readiness, and make informed recommendations about quantum computing adoption. The entry point for the quantum computing certification track.
For professionals who integrate quantum computing into enterprise infrastructure. Validates competence in quantum-HPC integration, workflow design, cloud architecture, and production quantum operations.
Validates understanding of quantum networking and QKD technology at a level sufficient for informed evaluation, deployment planning, and security analysis.
For professionals who design quantum networking solutions for enterprise and government environments. Validates competence in QKD system evaluation, key management integration, and hybrid network architecture.
Quantum Computing Security Track
A distinct challenge from post-quantum cryptography. This track addresses the cybersecurity of quantum computers themselves: their control systems, firmware, cloud interfaces, and supply chains.
The first credential addressing cybersecurity of quantum computers themselves. Validates competence in securing classical control systems, firmware, cloud interfaces, HPC integration layers, cryogenic infrastructure, and supply chains.
Process
Complete the certification training course online (self-paced or live) or in person at a scheduled session.
Book your proctored exam online with a live proctor, or in person at an authorized testing center worldwide.
A timed, scenario-based assessment of applied competence, taken under exam rules.
Receive your score and, on a pass, your certificate and verifiable digital badge at your .pro domain.
Credentials require annual maintenance (US$149/year for all active credentials) and renewal through CPEs or re-examination.
Recertification
The field moves; credentials should prove current competence, not a snapshot from years ago. Credential holders renew through continuing-education activity (36 CPEs per cycle) or a recertification assessment, with full details in the Candidate Guide for each program.
Verification
Every credential is issued with a digital badge at a dedicated .pro domain that links to an independent verification record showing the credential, its holder, and its validity dates. Employers can also verify directly at validation@quantumacademy.com.
Quantum Academy certifications are private, professional credentials issued by Post-Quantum Institute, Inc. They are not government-issued licenses, accredited academic degrees, or academic credit, and earning one does not guarantee employment, promotion, or any regulatory outcome.
