Le Wagon

Joining Le Wagon bootcamp was a life-changing experience for me. As a person with a background in finance from University and a full-time trader in the stock market, learning to code gave me many more tools to advance in my career. At Le Wagon I learned the skill set to build web applications for my personal projects. Also, I now have many more opportunities to join financial tech firms. The amount of resources that Le Wagon gave me to find new opportunities in the tech world is outstanding and I am very glad to be part of this amazing organization Read less

Embarking on the 9-week long Data Science journey with Le Wagon was the best career decision I have made. It equipped me with all the technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to set my foot in the industry as a data scientist, while establishing an inspiring community of people with various backgrounds. My favourite aspect of the bootcamp was the availability and helpfulness of teachers and our own data science project at the end of the programme where my team created a skin cancer detection machine learning algorithm, something I knew little about before joining Le Wagon. Read less

Le Wagon’s 9 week web development bootcamp was a door-opening experience and one that lived up to more than my expectations. It certainly was intense and tiring, but I enjoyed every moment and am astounded by the amount that I have learnt in such a short period of time. On top of coding every day, you meet so many like-minded students and teachers that make the experience ever more rewarding. At the end, you become part of a large community of Le Wagon alumni, with continuous support and opportunities, such that the experience never ends! I definitely would recommend Le Wagon to anyone thinking about moving into the world of tech. Read less

I highly recommend le Wagon not only if you want to change your career, but if you also want to to advance in your existing career! Technology is becoming increasingly important in all sectors, and this was why I attended le Wagon: to stay relevant and to move forward. Those 9 weeks are intense and they challenge your intelligence and resilience, but the amount of information you learn is unbelievable! The program is so well built from day 1 and until you present your final project. The teachers are absolutely top-notch, world-class educators, and the environment is very friendly and supportive. I applied for a job that I thought was a very long shot while I was at le Wagon, and I got it! It was a huge step up in my career, and the main reason I was chosen over other candidates was my (fairly new) knowledge in technology. I started the new job a week after I finished at le Wagon. 
This IS the best bootcamp out there. Don’t think twice! Read less

When I joined Le Wagon Montreal, I was already had experience in IT industry but what attracted me most was the content of the curriculum. It is all about trending skills in IT, from problem-solving, Agile mindset, best practices, design, clean coding, DevOps tools such as Git/GitHub, and TDD to deployment on the cloud, and also constant learning, communication, collaboration, and how to present effectively the final product to the audience. At Le Wagon, all the teachers and TA are absolutely top-notch, and the personal and the students were exceptional. It was like a second family, and hope to keep in touch with this great network of people! At the end of the course, my team and I built a robust and user-friendly web application from scratch. From user requirement analysis, design, implementation to deployment on Heroku, using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Git/GitHub, Trello, Agile mindset, Figma. The nine weeks were really intensive and challenging but also exciting and a very rewarding experience, because it was not only about shipping the final product and learning all daily aspect of development life, but also all recommendations and support we got from the personal and teachers that makes us stand out of the crowd. I would recommend Le Wagon to anyone who wishes to learn in-demand skills in IT and take their career to the next level. It is definitely a great experience.
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Coming from a non-technical background, I can confirm that LW's mission statement to "teach coding to creative minds" is true. During my bootcamp, I learned core programming concepts, computational thinking, problem solving and learning how to self-learn. On the product side, I walked away with the ability to map out user personas, create user stories, MVPs, foundational design skills, and once again how to continue building on what I learned during those 10-11 weeks. It is as intensive as they tell you, so whatever preparation you have in mind, do twice as much. Luckily, you have a solid group of peers to support you on your journey and lifetime access to every subject you'll learn in case you want to revisit it. The teachers, TAs and Le Wagon community and alumni are what make this program worth it. You'll walk away with new skills, friends and a community you can always lean on. Read less

Before joining Le Wagon Web dev bootcamp I used to work as a tech recruiter. I worked in different companies over the last 4 years, mainly in VFX and in IT consulting. But I always felt like I was missing technical skills for my daily job. Before deciding to enroll in the bootcamp I had already done a few classes online, which I believe help me catch on concepts faster the first couple of weeks. But it was definitely not a requirement. The entire bootcamp is so well done that you learn new concepts every day but have all the tools and support to understand and use them. I was impressed with how structured the program was. Each day we had classes, challenges, live code, and flashcards, which gave us a strong foundation, to build on from. The entire team at Le Wagon Montreal was really nice and supportive, and they created a great learning environment. Coming out of the Le Wagon I think I have a good foundation to become a web developer and a great structure to keep learning and improve my skills.
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I had a great time joining this bootcamp.  I was a bit worried because I'm closer to 40 than 30 and wasn't sure if I would fit in.  After getting over initial nerves I can honestly say age didn't matter.  The support the teachers and staff gave during the camp was amazing.  The learning atmosphere was both challenging and fun.  I think that if you have the time, energy and ability to learn this course will be great for you. Read less

Before joining Le Wagon Oslo I used to work in tourism, hospitality, and translation, but I felt that the skills I gained at the university were not enough to compete in the job market. I heard about Le Wagon from a friend who managed to change her career and find a job as a software developer after finishing the bootcamp, so I decided to try myself in coding as well.
Le Wagon offers 9 weeks full-time web development course (or 24 weeks part-time course) that covers among others Git and GitHub, Ruby, SQL, HTML & CSS, JavaScript and Ruby on Rails. You can learn both the front-end and the back-end, which allows you to create the whole web app from scratch, instead of focusing only on one aspect of it. Many of my fellow students were interested in coding for some time before the course (but many were completely new to it as well), but they didn't know how to use the skills they have gained from different online courses and tutorials. And this is a great thing about Le Wagon's program: it leads you from the process of building software from A to Z, helping to put together everything you learned during the course and upfront. Once you are done with the bootcamp you have a great base to either start at the junior position right away or continue with self-teaching without feeling lost and overwhelmed. 
Another important aspect of the Le Wagon program is the community. Bootcamp is not only a learning adventure but also a social experience that lasts even when the bootcamp is over.  Being part of a huge (5000+) community of wagoners means that there is always someone you can ask for help, share job offers and experiences, and simply make good friends. 
It is not an easy course, but if you are dedicated and hard-working it is worth it. 

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 Le Wagon is a special adventure, extraordinarily rich on learning the technique to code in the right way by asking the right questions from the start. You do not necessarily need to come at the beginning with a solid technical background or from a specific sector to understand the basics. Once you understand the basics of coding, the learning curve is exponential. From my perspective, I did not expect to find a training that could give me such in-depth knowledge of web development and all the other aspects that surround it. In addition, you also learn to code in teams straight from the start, which is great to progress and not to feel overwhelmed. The final projects, which are the cherry on the cake after spending several months of coding is the best way to materialize all the knowledge learned during the bootcamp. Hats off to the staff, teachers, and teachers’ assistants for the remarkable work they have done all along the bootcamp!  Read less

After more than 20 years in online travel partnerships and biz-dev leadership roles, I decided to jump on the Wagon's first ever full-remote bootcamp as Paris confined mid-March 2020, as part of Paris Spring Batch #400. 
There would lots to say about the benefits brought by getting hands-on coding experience for a non-developer like me. De-constructing the IT-department or tech-team divide is just essential in times where every company should embrace tech and be agile in its implementation. 
What stroke me was the quality of teaching and all-round experience of the bootcamp. Learning a full development framework bottom-up, back-front end coding languages, working on a project as a team using Github and finally, wrapping it all up by taking a problem, building a product and pitching it in the final two week run. Many of the classes taught me skills and know-how I had seen from afar before. Le Wagon has allowed me to demystify web-development, understand some of the stress factors when dealing or selling to developers and how nimble startups can beat large and wealthy corporates on innovation. In addition to LeWagon methodology, tools and teachers, LeWagon alumni network, community and career services are a valuable source of future contacts and opportunities of all sorts.
I highly recommend the course for those working with tech teams (eg Product/Project managers, entrepreneurs or tech sales), interested to get hands-on experience and a better understanding of the tech "black-box". Read less

After graduating from Marangoni and working a few years in the fashion industry, I realized that my true passion is programming.
I decided to sign up to Le Wagon because of the very positive feedback I found across various websites.I have chosen part time session because I wanted to take time and understand each chapter profoundly.
I greatly enjoyed the course! it was a real confidence boost to feel comfortable learning new skills by myself and applying for developer roles after just a few months. I cannot recommend Le Wagon more! Read less

My experience attending Le-Wagon Bali was nothing short of extraordinary! After trying to code on my own for several years and making little progress; I had decided to take my learning to the next level. Having done hours of research for the best program; Le-Wagon kept popping up nearly everywhere on the internet with raving 5 star reviews. I was really cautious to spend money on the program as I am a conservative spender, however my ROI(return on investment) has already payed me back only a few months out of the program. The 9 weeks were super jam-packed with so much to remember; however I still have access to all the content and more through the Le-Wagon learning platform. My only regret is that I didn’t take the course years ago! Im now building applications I have always wanted to do. A big thanks to Le-Wagon and the amazing instructors for the amazing lectures, atmosphere and 101 help to advance my learning to code. I would recommend anyone who desires to learn to code and change their life to lean into Le-Wagon as it was the best education and experience money could buy. Read less

More than a school! I Was looking for a place where I could sharpen my Pyhton skills. A friend of mine told me once LE WAGON and its DataScience program could provide what I needed. I am a former architect, so it was not a foregone conclusion! But I was accepted. I found a real family! LE WAGON crew, teachers, and students, all of them were so reliable and skilled even when we started the two last weeks of projects. Lectures are truly well structured, and teacher’s explanation are noticeably clear. You do really have the feeling that you are experiencing you next job and not learning something more to add at the end of your CV.
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I had the chance and the opportunity to participate in the training course of Le Wagon # 378 which I discovered thanks to many interviews with top candidates who graduated from Le Wagon and became today PM or PO in very nice startups.

I embarked in February 2020 for six months of training, which at the beginning seemed crazy and very complicated to manage between my full time job (recruitment consultant) and the courses. But as we completed assignments one after another, I got really invested and time went by very quickly. When we reached ¾ of the training, we had to design an Airbnb-like rental site. This is where one really puts into practice all the things he learnt and starts to feel invincible (haha). 

It was a very interesting experience.
I learnt a lot of skills and developed many new ideas ! I really encourage people who want to retrain, start a project or just learn new things to join Le Wagon because it’s truly a beautiful adventure. Read less

I applied for Le Wagon bootcamp because I wanted to learn about programming and colleagues of mine recommended it. The 9-week format is very intense but is perfect to learn a lot in a short period of time. The staff is very friendly and always tries to be available to help in any way possible. The atmosphere and the people I met during the bootcamp had different backgrounds but were all like-minded and eager to learn together. 9 weeks passed so quickly I wished it lasted longer, it's the best learning experience I ever had.  Read less

For 4 years i was a restaurant manager, i loved my job but it was to difficult to have a personal life. I was already interested to be a web developer and when I heard about Le Wagon, thanks to alumni and friends, I decided that it was time for a big change in my life. I was impressed by the cursus : I learnt fast and intensively because i was passionate. I loved that we were never left alone, always working with other students, and everyday with a new « buddy ». Even better, we are learning useful and trendy languages, that gives a value to our skills on the market. The network of alumni and partners is very powerful in finding a job.In my opinion, this is the perfect bootcamp to learn code, that’s why i recommend Le Wagon. Read less

Loved Le Wagon !! Not only the program seems to be excellent but also I HAD A BLAST. Loved everything. Teachers are passionate, staff are literally the kindest person you can meet, and everything is done so you have the best experience possible. 5/5 would do it again. Read less

I was a hotel receptionist and I have been thinking about a career change and learning code for a while. As it was a completely new world for me and was a bit afraid of the challenge it represented, I took a lot of time to choose the right place to do it and le Wagon was definitely the right choice.
The courses are very clear, and everything you learn has a reason to be there and helps you to have the right mindset. All the teaching staff is always available to explain things, help you think and push you towards the right direction, you can feel they are very attentive and care about your evolution and your wellbeing. They are with you every step of the way and at the end of the bootcamp you feel confident about your future and being able to start your new career.There is also a huge social dimension and you meet a lot of amazing people through multiple events (even though we were at home the 6 first week of the bootcamp they had amazing ideas to help us know each other)I am very proud to be part of the Wagon community and can only recommend it :)  Read less

I was part of the first remote batch at Le wagon. At first I was worried that the bootcamp might not be challenging, and that the lecturers may not be as knowledgable as I expect, which was typical of my previous education experiences. I was proven wrong in the first lecture! The pace of learning and the structure of the course is intense. The teachers are extremely competent, and also take a lot of time to thoroughly explain concepts and help you through the challenges of the day (they'll also make themselves available on weekend by request!). From someone who had zero coding experience, after 9 weeks I feel like I’m on the way to being a constructive member of any future web development team or startup. Read less