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After obtaining my degree in psychology, I worked as a direct support professional at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, and as a child care counselor in a group home for foster youth. After a few international holidays however, I had caught the travel bug and decided to teach English in South Korea. During my time in Korea, I realized that travel would always be an important aspect of my life. I started researching different ways to be a long-term traveler, and coding was the career option that caught my interest. I started trying to self-learn, but quickly realized I would benefit more from having instructors to help you through the more difficult concepts. So I started looking at different bootcamps when I stumbled upon LeWagon. After reading all of the amazing reviews, I had decided that after traveling a bit more, I would apply for LeWagon’s 9-week coding bootcamp. Once I completed my teaching contract in Korea, I decided to do a working holiday in Australia. I traveled a bit, started working in an outback pub, but unfortunately, COVID-19 hit, and everything came to a standstill. I had no idea how long the shutdown would be in place, so I figured I may as well take this time to do something productive, and decided to join LeWagon Bali remotely.  My experience with LeWagon has been nothing short of incredible. I was a bit nervous about the bootcamp being remote, but the LeWagon staff made the remote learning experience both smooth and enjoyable. In the mornings, we had lecture for about an hour and a half, and then we separated into virtual tables where we worked with a few other classmates on the challenges of the day. Teachers were always available to help out if we ever needed clarification or guidance, and they were always super helpful and patient throughout the learning process. In the evenings we had a “live-code” session, where the instructor had us students use what we learned to complete a final challenge of the day. In week 5, we had the opportunity to pitch an idea for a product that we would potentially build during our final project weeks. Although I was hesitant, after some encouragement from my classmates, I ended up pitching a product that tackles a very current and pressing issue in the United States that I feel quite strongly about. It ended up being selected as a final project, and my teammates and I excitedly got together and began brainstorming ideas on how to make the product as strong as possible.  In a short two weeks, I built with my team of 3 other amazing developers, “UpHold: Policing the Police.” We created a mapping and rating system for police encounters, in light of the recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd, and the subsequent protests and exposure of police brutality in America. UpHold seeks to tackle this issue of police brutality, by holding those who are meant to protect us, accountable for their actions. The site is for people who have experienced police brutality themselves, have witnessed an act of police brutality, or anyone who wants to stay informed about police violence in their community. When users enter the site, they are immediately able to see which cities have new reports, and a few statistics on these cities. To help users stay informed on which areas of the US have higher or lower rates of police violence, users are able to view a heat map of the United States or their selected city. Users are also able to submit a report on an encounter they’ve had personally, or of an encounter that they’ve witnessed. These reports then get saved to that particular officer’s profile, and onto the heatmap. Users can then upvote a report they may find particularly important, in the hopes it gains more exposure, leading to the officer being held accountable for his or her actions.  LeWagon truly was an amazing experience. Not only did I learn how to build a functioning website in 9 short weeks, but I’ve made amazing connections with others that will last a lifetime. The instructors are incredibly kind, patient, understanding, and are passionate about what they do. They go above and beyond to help you learn and succeed after the bootcamp. I highly recommend LeWagon to anyone considering learning how to code.

During my time with Le Wagon’s Batch #380 in Milan, Italy, I learned many valuable practical skills that would not only support me on my way to beginning my career in Computer Science and Web Development , but to also help me flourish in the diverse and international environment that is IT. Working on rigorous, yet engaging, tasks throughout the week with peers of different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences was invigorating and introduced me to different ways of thinking, eventually making me a more focused, efficient, and patient programmer. I am excited to continue to learn and work with Le Wagon, and eventually become a Tutor myself and to try out their new Data Science course!

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. 

It was way more challenging than I expected, but  learning as part of a group and with teachers available almost 24/7 helps a lot in this journey where you otherwise would be on the verge of giving up a lot of times.I didn't think I could learn so much in such a short period of time. I'm not going go lie, it requires tons of hours of work, but it's really worth the time and money invested if you're willing to commit yourself fully to it. Plus, you already have a Github portfolio at the end of the bootcamp.I'd recommend it if you're sure you like coding enough to "suffer" to learn it. If the answer is yes, this bootcamp is truly great and you'll be amazed at what you're capable of doing at the end of it. 

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.

Boarding for the Paris’s Wagon batch #291 was an amazing experience !Hang on because the program is intensive : 9 weeks to take up the challenge.Teachers are extremely competent, helpful and available. Everything is optimized to encourage and facilitate learning (the setup of the machines, the format of the courses, the optional exercises, the different projects, the atmosphere, the assistance…)The Wagon allowed me to understand and acquire all the necessary tools to work in the world of tech.The little + of the Wagon ? : his community and the good spirit that reigns there.The meetup between alumni, teacher and entrepreneurs are extremely rich in teaching.As you will understood, I can only encourage you to embark on this wonderful adventure and to come out grown up of this training.Quentin DELEGLISE

After a few years as a Product Owner I felt the need to understand the technical issues I was facing every day. I was challenging developers and agencies all the time, not knowing exactly what they were doing. I also wanted to take a turn and evolve in my career but I didn't really know what to do. So I decided to attend Le Wagon and quickly realized that I had made the best decision! I learned SO many things beyond just code in a super friendly atmosphere where no one is left behind thanks to passionate teachers. I met a lot of very nice people from various backgrounds, which is also the strength of the program. Being part of Le Wagon community and network is a real strength and helped many alumni so far.I can only recommend Le Wagon bootcamp as it really exceeded my expectations on all levels.

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 :) 

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.

The Wagon is an adventure i am not ready to forget ! 9 weeks of intense work but a teaching philosophy that corresponded perfectly to what I expected. From exercises, to projects, to social events, everything is perfectly calculated to render an all around experience around code ! I particularly loved the projects weeks in which you are faced with tough time constraints for ambitious team projects, a real adrenaline booster. I came looking for skills to complement future projects and came out with a new passion. Coding is now my main activity and thanks to Le Wagon and it’s resources I am still able to learn new skills daily. I highly highly recommend ! 

I started my professional life in the ops field, in tech startups. I had the chance to discover tech jobs by talking with developers, who were always willing to share about their role. After learning SQL online, I had the opportunity to move to a Data Analyst position. It was a great experience which gave me even more the willingness to learn coding in a proper environment. I chose Le Wagon Paris because of the product-oriented program, which also includes team work on projects, which was in my opinion closer to professional life than an individual training.Whereas the training took place during lockdown, I was very happy with my choice. The teachers' team is careful and the training itself is intense and has high-standard. The staff also tried its best to offer opportunities to relate to other classmates with Zoom parties and other activities !In a few words, an intense and qualitative experience, and great people met !

Passionate about tech, I joined Le Wagon's web development spring Bootcamp to learn necessary coding skills and new ways to create businesses.The training exceeded my expectations: attending Le Wagon's Bootcamp has been a life-changing experience.Not only I've learned to code and can now call myself a junior full-stack developer. Still, I have also learned a new way of thinking through a start-up entrepreneur spirit.I've also learned to build an app in a team, work in an agile mode, and pitch my product.I strongly recommend Le Wagon to anyone interested in web development!

My 9 weeks with Le Wagon was really one of the busiest and most exciting periods of my life. This is simply because of how much we were learning and implementing each and every week. We’d learn, create, break, and fix things all in a day’s work! The course took place in the midst of a pandemic, so we had to attend remotely. I was a bit hesitant at first because I didn’t want it to feel like just another Codecademy course. My biggest surprise, though, was how smoothly everything ran despite the unexpected nature of COVID and Le Wagon not having much time to make their whole curriculum “remote-friendly”. I didn’t really feel like I was missing out on anything just because I couldn’t go to their campus. This also speaks volumes to how hands-on the teaching team is, as well as how much interaction they encourage between students. You never really feel alone during the day, which is great because you never get stuck on a problem for very long either!The level of productivity you get used to during the course is sky-high, so even after it’s over, you find yourself looking for projects or ways to continue coding even in your free time. And Le Wagon definitely gives you enough resources to support your post-wagon journey.I’d say if you’re deciding whether to do the course, you should just go ahead and do it. I don’t regret doing it at all, and I know I would be kicking myself if I missed it!

I completed my 9 week full stack bootcamp in Bali, just over a week ago. And as I let the past few months sink in, I’m really amazed, in myself, how much you can learn in such a short period of time. But let me start from the beginning: last year, in June, 2019, I found myself graduated from a international music college in Thailand, working part time teaching English and part time playing music in bars and restaurants in Bangkok. My keyboard player, an American LeWagon alumni, and former teacher in LeWagon, Milano, was also living in Bangkok working as a rails developer from home as his day job. He used to be finishing up work as I’d come over to his place to practice, and I always thought that whatever he was doing on his computer looked like total hieroglyphics to me and coding was not something I’d ever thought I'd be able to do, I mean, I failed my Intro to Math my junior year three times. But at the same time I was envious of the lifestyle and being able to earn a good salary working from home, so I started asking questions. My buddy told me right away that I could totally do it too, and gave me the Ruby track on Codecademy to check out. And basically said that do this and if you feel like this is something you could work with then just join LeWagon. I had been asking some people who, well let’s just say are kind of self-proclaimed experts of a lot, saying “Nobody uses Ruby anymore, React is the new thing”, and “You can learn all that stuff on Udemy for way less money”. But I stuck with my buddies advice and signed up for LeWagon. I pushed the date forward a couple of times, and was set to start the bootcamp in Bali, in March 2020. And then covid happened, but I had postponed my bootcamp enough times so when LeWagon offered to do the batch online I decided to join anyway. The bootcamp started with Ruby, and although we started from the very beginning the exercises always found a way to challenge you and help you grow as a programmer. Those first two weeks we got thrown into a world of logic in Ruby and Object Oriented Programming that were mind-boggling and really challenging, but also satisfying at the same time when you finally understand the flow and you’re able to do it yourself using some kind of refernce, it feels like all that energy spent solving a bug in your code, you immediately get back when you solve it. Moves on to more front-end based phase and also a week of JavaScript. The bootcamp is fast paced, the amount of concepts you learn in a short period of time can will feel a bit overwhelming, but I recommend just trust the process, and as long as you can understand the big picture, most things will make sense when you enter the world of Rails during the last month of the bootcamp. All that grueling logic you fought so hard with during OOP week is going to be made much simpler (in theory), but ultimately yes, and you’ll also finally see how the front-end and the back-end comes together and you’ll be able to create real apps. The last two weeks are dedicated to final projects. I joined my batch mate Taylor who came up with idea for the app ‘UpHold’ and two others, and set out to build an app that let’s you report your encounters with the police, designed to create accountability and uphold the police to a higher standard. I’m really happy that I did the bootcamp, as I continue to learn React I’m constantly reminded of how helpful a good foundation in Ruby/Rails is helping me understand these new concepts. The program is overall really well designed, the teachers are total pros at what they do, and you can really feel that they love to see you succeed and they work tirelessly to make that happen. Although I haven’t personally used this superpower yet, but the LeWagon slack community seems really helpful and you feel like you’re not alone in this even after the bootcamp. Best of luck to all you other aspiring developers out there.

I have a MA in marketing with 5 years of experience in digital project management but I felt a bit stuck in my career. I needed a change and a new challenge but I was a bit scared about joining le Wagon. A coding bootcamp. Two scaryyy words but scary can be good. Very good.Deciding to learn how to code was one of the best decision I took in the last 5 years!The learning process: lectures, challenges, livecode, flashcards is very well thought. We had wonderful teachers and the TAs supported us in so many ways, technically and mentally. 
No surprise the Wagon is such a world renowned institution. Today, I can code, I met some amazing people with different backgrounds AND I know that I want to be a Product Manager.

 I had always dreamed to know how to build a website, and attending the 9 weeks bootcamp at Le Wagon was a good opportunity to finally do it. It was not easy to leave my comfort zone, the experience was intense but it was really worth it. I discovered a fascinating part of the web world. The team of teachers was amazing, you are safely guided to learn new skills and put them into practice immediately. I enjoyed everyday of the training, especially the last 2  weeks, when I had the opportunity to work with a team to build a web app from scratch. At the end, you can only be proud of what you achieved in only 9 weeks.