Le Wagon

TLDR: It’s a great program.

To sum up my experience at LeWagon: Fostering, ambitious, and transformative. leWagon is in the business of fostering new growth to succeed. LeWagon’s teaching structure is designed around incremental lessons and tests, with the support of excellent mentors and teachers to help you thrive. As a theatre producer entering into the world of tech, I never once felt out of place at LeWagon. The program sets an ambitious pace, starting from scratch and ending with two full scale projects in a team after just nine weeks. Choosing LeWagon was one of the greatest choices I could make, and I am coming out of it a different person. I am transformed not through losing my other skills and abilities in my previous work experience, but accumulating more skills that prepare me for the future. Read less

On the surface, Le Wagon and the other bootcamps may appear to be the same (except Le Wagon was shorter and less expensive than others, but in the end that wasn’t even the main reason I joined). 

I went through the interview process for Le Wagon and another bootcamp at the exact same time and Le Wagon felt notably different from the start. I felt like I was treated more like a student than just  a paying client. Joining Le Wagon and getting to know the staff and teachers only validated that I had chosen a good community with interesting people and teachers who were truly interested in me.

You probably already know that bootcamps can be intense and stressful. As expected, we learned a ton in a short period of time and worked on numerous individual challenges, as well as two large group projects. We covered wide range of topics (obviously, it’s full stack) and gained a lot of experience - building apps, working with peers of different skill levels, designing, debugging - while having lots of fun along the way. But Le Wagon wraps all of those expected benefits up with engaging, interesting, and friendly people who care. And then that is built on a large alumni base and an international presence. For me the community factor makes all the difference. Read less

I signed up with Le Wagon after teaching myself to code for just over a year and working out that Data Science was where I wanted to go. I chose Le Wagon because it was the best in-person, Data Science course I could find in Amsterdam and the surrounding area that also had support for the job hunt afterwards. As a self-taught I arrived at the course already knowing much of the material and primarily looking to round off any sharp edges on my skills and take advantage of the job-market assistance and alumni network. I was not disappointed. Their lesson structure allows for a great range of student ability. Even coming into the course knowing 70% of the material I was still challenged every day! The teachers and students alike were great to be with and I remain in touch with many of them. Would absolutely recommend, even if you already have some of the course material under your belt. I would advise doing AS MUCH PREP WORK FOR THE COURSE YOU POSSIBLY CAN. But that’s just my approach. Best of luck with everything! Read less

I was part of batch #716 Data Science part-time at Le Wagon Montréal and I have only one thing to say really, it was the best learning experience I ever had to live. Courses material, teachers' support and Le Wagon resources are priceless, plus everyone’s nice and helpful.

From top to bottom, the data science training covers a wide part of the field and allows students to build the basis they need to deepen their knowledge as they choose in a more specific area. It is a go-to for aspiring professionals, you won’t regret it! Read less

After an intensive 9 weeks, I can safely say attending Le Wagon in Lisbon was one of the most rewarding experiences I've taken part in my life. From the fast-paced learning environment, well-structured course, great campus, amazing teachers, ta's, and staff plus all of my colleagues that accompanied me through this journey, I can't say anything but high praise for the experience.

Looking back I'm still sometimes in disbelief about how much I was able to take in and learn in such a short amount of time and how prepared I feel to take the first steps into the tech industry after coming from a completely different area.

For anyone looking for a Web Development Bootcamp, if you are in Lisbon, don't miss out on Le Wagon! Read less

Simply the best place if you want to learn to code! 

I went there knowing almost nothing about code (coming from a financial background) and today I'm fully able to build a tech product.

It only took 9 (intense) weeks, supported by the best staff and buddies, to go from learning the basics to building a fully functionnal tech product.

And if you don't belive me, just check our final project : http://thefoxtail.me

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Before joining Le Wagon I had just graduated from university having studied English and Creative Writing. While I enjoyed my degree I felt completely lost when it came to what I was going to do next. That’s when I decided to start looking into coding and found Le Wagon. After starting the course I realised I had made the best decision. I enjoyed everyday, even when things weren’t easy. The TA’s were amazing and so supportive throughout! They kept telling us to trust the process and they were so right! Before Le Wagon I wouldn’t believe you if you told me I would learn to and actually build my own Web App in just 9 weeks. I am so grateful for Careers Week as it helped me find the direction that I was lacking before joining the Bootcamp!  Read less

Le wagon bootcamp was a very exciting challenging experience for me. Beyond the coding itself, I have gained an understanding of full stack web development concepts from product design to MVP, and the skills to collaborate on projects on GitHub with the other developers. The learning environment is fast-paced, exciting and fun. Le wagon staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I was very impressed by the teachers; they are always patient, accessible and were able to put themselves in the students’ shoes to explain difficult concepts in a clear manner. They have a real passion for sharing their experience and expertise. Moreover, having access to the “Le Wagon global community” beyond the bootcamp is a fantastic resource for networking and meeting interesting new people that entered the tech world coming from untraditional backgrounds across cities. One of the highlights for me was demo day, where we got to present our final team project, put together in less than 2 weeks. Read less

Before the bootcamp, I was lost in my future path. I didn't really know what I wanted to do but I did know that I love coding. It's easy to learn coding online nowadays however there's not a lot of structure learning on your own, I didn't know where to start.

I was looking around for a bootcamp for guidance and landed on Le Wagon. I loved the fact that there was an in person option. I had such an amazing experience with wonderful people. Not only did I learn how to code but I have learnt how to build a project with teammates, which I am very proud to present; Seamify, my final project! Read less

Le Wagon bootcamp was extremely helpful to gain strong fundamentals on software engineering. The key of its success is how it is structured, all the topics are broken-down and ordered in a perfect fashion that allows the student to be fully capable of following the lessons and do not get "too frustrated".

For me, a non-coder, it has been the perfect bridge to the software engineering world. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to join it and I will strongly recommend it to anyone who asks!  Read less

I attended the Full-stack web dev bootcamp in Cologne Germany. Amazing experience. The teachers and staff are very well trained and know how to help you achieve your goals! The syllabus is extremely practical and was developed with the intention of making you ready for the real world as fast as possible as a developer!  Read less

When I started this journey I was just someone who thought that I was simply going to learn an useful skill and that was going to be it, just another but very intense course, I couldn’t have been more wrong. The quality of their teaching, the welcoming environment that is very needed when it comes to learning a complex subject such as this and the people that represents to be someone that studies in LeWagon (without trying to brag so much) were all astounding! On top of that once you’re done with the bootcamp; all the support you still feel from them and the ever useful tool that we’re going to be able to access to every time I need a place to get references and help makes this worth it. This is one of the most enjoyable experience I’ve had as a student and something I’ll carry with me on my future career as a web developer as well as on my daily life. Read less

After discovering that I was very interested in programming, I enrolled in Le Wagon’s full stack development bootcamp without knowing much about it. From the first day, all of the teachers and staff were very welcoming, and always were available to help us if we had any problems. It was a very positive environment. Every day, there was a nice combination of interesting lectures and challenges, and two projects at the end of the bootcamp. Starting with almost no coding knowledge, I was able (with a team) to build two functioning websites from scratch. It was a very intensive but very rewarding learning experience. I would definitely recommend it to any of my friends and family. Le wagon allowed to adquire enough knowledge to apply for jobs, and right now I am applying for web development jobs working remotely for all over the world! Read less

I had an amazing time learning in Le Wagon Data Science bootcamp.
The program is well structured and well organised so you build knowledge day after day. The 9 weeks are intense, but you're never alone, all the staff and and TAs have been a great help during this journey. I strongly recommend the bootcamp for anyone that want to upscale their technical skills and embrace a career in Data Science.

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I’ve had a great time at Le Wagon.

The Data Science bootcamp journey was intense but well worth it.After those intensive 9 weeks, I was writing code, cleaning data and building data pipelines with fluidity and without thinking too much about it which was surprising, in the most satisfying way.
The days are well structured and you are building new knowledge day after day.
The TA support system that is in place is very effective and there is always someone here to help you, usually under a minute when you are facing a tough challenge.
I also really enjoy the fact that Le Wagon is here to help you in your job search after the bootcamp, that you have access to a great alumni community, and that you can keep it touch with everyone via Slack. Read less

I was a pastry chef before Le Wagon, with a background in sound design and electronic arts. I was always interested in technology but had struggled to succeed in an academic environment. As such, my priority in choosing the right bootcamp was the school's learning process and their experience with neurodivergent students. I was able to address these concerns with Le Wagon very early on in the initial interviews, and they were transparent and supportive throughout. I chose to do the full-stack certificate part-time and completed it in November 2021. It was one of the most challenging and enriching experiences I could have signed up for.
Le Wagon has an excellent curriculum structure. They emphasize learning how to learn coding, with plenty of resources to absorb and practice the material. The teachers are all amazing and they ensure you have a solid foundation, challenging you to the why's and how's of the concepts you're applying during problem-solving. In the spirit of "dogfooding", every teacher and TA you encounter is a graduate of Le Wagon's bootcamp themselves, making it easy to trust the process. The biggest takeaway for me personally was the confidence the bootcamp gave me in my capacities to learn and how far I could go with my skills. It was incredibly rewarding to create something from start to finish alongside classmates that became my friends. On top of the unique challenges that came with designing and developing our first web applications, we learned about technical workflows and project management strategies on the fly. Although it felt overwhelming at times, the teachers were there to support us every step of the way. You are given everything to flourish as a brand new developer, including resources after graduation for job-hunting and continuous learning. Beyond your first network of classmates and TA's, Le Wagon has a huge international community of alumni, with a diverse ecosystem of developers, entrepreneurs, product designers, and managers. As an alumna myself, I find this is one of the greatest strengths of their formula. True to their motto, learning to code is life-changing. I would do this bootcamp again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking to take the plunge into the world of coding.
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 Before joining the bootcamp, I was working as a retail store manager for 3 years.
I always knew I wanted to find a career in the IT field, but didn’t know where to start.
For several months before joining the bootcamp, I did a lot of research to find the right program for me and finally decided to join
Le Wagon’s 9 weeks full-time intensive web development bootcamp as it seemed the most promising out of all the options.
I just finished the bootcamp last week and I’m kind of sad that it went by so quickly.
The program is amazingly well structured with full of resources. With all the well-prepared lectures, live coding, daily challenges, and many other given resources I learned so much in these 9 weeks. When the program is not long we can feel the progress day by day. Throughout the whole bootcamp, the teachers have been very caring and have always been there for us to answer any question and encourage us. It was a pleasant experience to be surrounded by good positive energies. My favorite part was the last 2 weeks of the bootcamp where
I teamed up with 3 other students for the final project. It’s amazing how we created a nice-looking and functioning mobile-based web app with what we learned in less than 2 months.
We learned to work as a team and it’s mostly during this project where we applied what we learned from the bootcamp to the real applications.
The last week of the bootcamp was the career week where we met many different companies and recruiters. It helped me to decide which path I want to take after the bootcamp and prepared us for the future.
I’m very thankful that I’m a part of the Le Wagon community and still have access to all these resources that Le Wagon provides us.
They even provided us with suggested guidance we can follow for the next 6 months after the bootcamp.
Just like any other developer, I will always have to learn more and more and I’m feeling pretty confident since I learned to learn with Le Wagon.  Read less

I did the bootcamp in Bordeaux in the fall of a web developer and it met all of my expectations. The wagon is a community almost a family. The teachers and assistants are professionals who know exactly what we are learning and how we live these intense 9 weeks. It's a great human adventure and an incredible professional opportunity for our entire future career.
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Before joining the Bootcamp, I worked as a digital marketer for more than 6 years in the travel industry and co-founded a marketing lab agency. During these years, I also learned the basics of HTML, CSS, and the web, in general, to build data-driven marketing campaigns for my clients. On the side, I developed a taste for user interface design and user experience.Three months after my daughter was born, my family and I moved to Madrid, Spain, for my husband’s studies. In the meantime, I decided to join Le Wagon Madrid Bootcamp to sharpen my coding skills and finally have the courage to build web applications. This was also an excellent opportunity to be part of a community of code learners and problem solvers.I particularly appreciated the learning pace, which was fast but very well delivered by the teachers, TAs, and Kitt, Le Wagon’s learning platform, full of guidelines with best practices and resources. The two last weeks were one of the most intense in my life, as my team and I were building Story Deck, a product that I pitched during the Bootcamp. The Le Wagon Madrid team helped us manage our coding vs. relaxing time throughout the process. They were very supportive and open to listening to our emotions and feelings (sometimes classmates can get tense over a line of code).Not only has this been a great way to learn “How to learn to code,”; Le Wagon was also a fantastic human experience I recommend to everyone passionate about building great products in teams.I wish there was a Wagon for my daughter too. Read less