The Capstone Post-Quantum Credential
The PQCX designation recognizes professionals who have demonstrated comprehensive competence across all three dimensions of PQC migration: program leadership (PQCM), architecture and design (PQCA), and verification and validation (PQCV). It is not a separate certification with its own training or exam. It is automatically awarded when a professional holds all three specialized post-quantum certifications simultaneously.
What PQCX Represents
A PQCX credential holder has passed four certification exams (PQCS + PQCM + PQCA + PQCV) and holds verified competence across the full PQC migration lifecycle:
- PQC migration assessment, algorithm evaluation, and planning (PQCS)
- Migration program governance, compliance, and organizational leadership (PQCM)
- PQC architecture design, algorithm selection, and hybrid implementation (PQCA)
- Implementation testing, verification, and migration sign-off (PQCV)
How to Earn the PQCX
PQCX is automatically awarded when you hold active certifications in all three specialized areas:
- PQCS — Post-Quantum Certified Specialist (foundational, required for all three)
- PQCM — Post-Quantum Certified Manager
- PQCA — Post-Quantum Certified Architect
- PQCV — Post-Quantum Certified Validator
The three specialized certifications can be earned in any order. When all three are active simultaneously, PQCX is granted automatically. No additional training, examination, or fee is required.
Maintaining the PQCX
PQCX remains active as long as all three underlying specialized certifications remain active. If any of the three expires and is not renewed, the PQCX designation is suspended until the expired credential is restored.
Total Investment
| Component | Price |
|---|---|
| Post-Quantum Foundation | US$349 |
| PQCS Training + Exam | US$2,399 |
| PQCM Training + Exam | US$2,999 |
| PQCA Training + Exam | US$2,999 |
| PQCV Training + Exam | US$2,999 |
| Total (purchasing each separately) | US$12,541 |
| Post-Quantum Complete Track Bundle | US$10,999 |
Pricing
No fee. PQCX is awarded automatically and maintained through existing credential maintenance fees.
Verify a Credential Holder
Send the candidate’s full name to validation@quantumacademy.com.
The PQCX is a private professional credential issued by Quantum Academy, a trade name of Post-Quantum Institute, Inc.