Le Wagon

Coming from a background in law, I was intimidated to venture into the programming world, and from the first interaction with Le Wagon, it's been nothing but encouragement and quality teaching. I am incredibly impressed with the community spirit built out by the staff in the Amsterdam office who regularly organised events for us all, as well as the quality of the teaching. Never did you feel alone or lost navigating the difficult topics, and no question was considered silly - it is a fun environment to learn a new set of skills and the curriculum is well structured to give you a strong foundation before you go ahead and ultimately build out your projects at the end of the course. 

I could not recommend it more to anyone thinking about getting into the space, it's been a super enjoyable adventure which ended up with a job shortly afterward! 

Above and beyond my expectations which I had already set high!  Read less

I decided to join the Le Wagon data science bootcamp due to the good reviews they had and i was not dissapointed, the sistem is great for learning in general, and especifically learning everything you need for the field, when stuck, the TAs are incredible helping you figure out your issue or explaining what you dont understand, the bootcamp is exhausting but very rewarding in the end.   Read less

Le Wagon has given me the tools to begin a new career in tech. Not only how to code but how to design an application from start to finish, how to communicate within a team, create work flows and they provide endless resources and support for future development as a Full Stack Developer. I highly recommend this bootcamp to everyone.

The teachers are one for the biggest pros! They are super helpful and kind. They help you understand the problem and guide you towards the solution. They also support you in general, they have done this bootcamp and they know the struggles that come with the bootcamp and know how to comfort you when times are tough.

There's no grading system which takes some of the pressure off and also motivates you to be better for yourself.

This course is intense. It can be overwhelming if you don't make it your main focus for the 9 week duration. So stress can surface especially if haven't learnt in a while. I had some issues keeping up at times but I kept going, did my best and with the support from Le Wagon, the TAs and my fellow Alumni it was enough. Read less

Joining Le Wagon's bootcamp is one of the best decisions I've made. I used to work as a sales representative for 7 years when I decide to switch fields.The program is the perfect balance between lessons (10%), and practice (90%), and it's always up to date with the latest techniques. Each day you crunch exercises with a buddy, surrounded by teachers and assistants always available to help you.It is intensive, but the progress you've made each day/week worth it. They give you everything you need to succeed.I've loved it so much that I'm now an assistant teacher myself, returning regularly to help new students to get that wonderful experience. Read less

Le Wagon Web Development course was an awesome experience, both from a technical and interpersonal standpoint.
I came from a management background, including product development and operations leadership.
Following the bootcamp, I am finally able to quickly connect my past experience with my new technical capabilities, prototyping by myself and greatly increasing the impact I can have on a team.
The buddy system and learning platforms are huge facilitators and motivation boosters.
It is 100% a career booster, whether someone is looking for a new field to explore, or a stepping-stone in their current area, and the network you will make along the way is life-changing! Read less

After several years in research and in a consulting company, I quit my job for a professional reorientation. I started learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript by myself during 6 months but I was not entirely satisfied with my progress that's why I decided to join a bootcamp. I hesitated between several and after a call with an alumni I chose Le Wagon and I don't regret it. It was an amazing two months experience. There is a perfect balance between courses and practical exercises. The staff is really competent and caring. It is really intensive but it's worth it !! Moreover you can continue to work with La Wagon after the bootcamp as a freelance assistant teacher where you continue to learn and have the possibility to pass on what you have learnt. There is also a big community on slack where you can find job opportunities and help for you projects during and after Le Wagon. 

An advice ? Don't think just do it ! Read less

I decided to join Le Wagon one year ago and I don't regret it at all. They taught me what I needed to then work in Data Science but they also taught me how to learn by myself to keep on improving even after. The staff is super friendly, the teacher and teacher assistant are patient, pedagogical and always keen to help during the bootcamp and after. The amount of knowledge covered is extensive and you also have access to a lot of ressources online. Joining Le Wagon is more than joining a bootcamp, it is becoming part of a community !  Read less

This data science bootcamp was a life-changing experience! I cannot stop raving about it.I was amazed, it is an incredible course that manages to teach an impressive level of knowledge in just 9 weeks, while staying stimulating and fun! 
The Experience:In the mornings, the lectures equip you with the knowledge you will need for the day. After this, you are set up with a buddy at a table of four to work on challenging exercises to test that knowledge yourself. It allows very hands-on learning and for you to work at your own pace while also being able to exchange ideas or questions with your buddy or table. At the end of the day, the recap hour solidifies everything you have learned. Throughout the whole day, you are able to ask questions to a team of teachers, either to further expand your understanding of the new concepts, or to help when you are stuck on an exercise.
There is a very strong sense of community which is present from the very beginning. This is emphasised by many afternoon and evening events put together by the motivated LeWagon team. Examples are yoga, cross-fit training, and the famous code and drinks event. At the end of the bootcamp, you create and develop a project from start to finish in 2 weeks. This allows for a very interesting turn of events and a high-pressure experience as you code with very little guidance from teachers, and are truly tested on what you have learned. 
What this experience gave me:At the end of the bootcamp, I was able to take a two-day exam which gave me a qualification worth EQF level 6 (European Qualifications Framework, Bachelor level). On top of that, I have access to the whole Le Wagon network across the globe, keeping me up to date with evolutions in the field, social events and job opportunities. With this bootcamp on my resume, I have gotten several job and internship offers. I have a whole new group of friends in Paris, with a very active group chat to this day. We meet up all the time. The most valuable part was that this course showed me just how many opportunities were out there and inspired me to learn more, push myself, and explore my interests in coding and data science further. Read less

It is amazing how much we can learn in just 9 weeks! With days very well structured, we have theoretical course and mostly exercises to train ourselves against all the new features a web developer should know.
I am really glad that I took the opportunity to join Le Wagon Paris’ bootcamp as it will definitively change my life! Read less

Le Wagon is definitely a life changing experience I would recommend it to anyone! I spent 9 incredible weeks at Le Wagon Paris. The course is structured fantastically and in just a short time I gained an entirely new set of skills, friends and a great supportive network. A decision I will never regret! Read less

I did le Wagon in order to make a career change, and I don't regret it a bit. The 9-week program is intense, and might seem overwhelming at first, but as you work in pair every day, have the teachers and the teacher assistants, everything is there to help you during the lesson of the day. They also provide a lot of resources during and after the boot camp to help you even further.It was a great experience overall, everyone is professional and passionate, and you will meet a lot of people from different horizons. I highly recommend this formation, it is really worth it and will help you in your future project for sure!

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The whole program is extremely well made and has been optimised to such an impressive level. The tempo of learning and adaptation to different levels is great. The learning environment and social aspects also excellent. I found the project orientated nature of the course especially useful and rewarding.  Read less

After 10 years working in finance and then in marketing, and a few years looking at the tech teams without daring to take the plunge, I (finally) decided to enroll in le Wagon. The 9 weeks of training were intense, enriching, vibrant and went by way too fast! The Wagon's pedagogy is based on a some theory, a lot of practice, mutual aid and projects. The teachers and assistants are of great quality and the atmosphere is guaranteed. And it works! 8 months later I'm a back-end developer in a scaleup, I've been an assistant teacher myself and I joined a super invested tech community of le Wagon alumnis. So thank you le Wagon! 🙂 Read less

Participating in the Wagon Summer Class of 2022 has been an incredible experience. The courses are of great quality, the teachers are passionate, the supervision during the training is perfect, in short .... I recommend this course to anyone interested in web development. Read less

Can't speak highly enough about this bootcamp, the whole experience was incredible, stimulating, streamlined, fun, well organized and empowering for my professional future. Worth every penny in my opinion. The curriculum was top notch and teaching and job assistance staff were all awesome and really take the time for their students. Life changing stuff 🤙🚀 Read less

After looking into several code schools and having tried online courses, I decided in July 2022 to start the full-time Le Wagon Web Development boot camp in Lisbon. The boot camp contains of 9 weeks of fast-paced learning how to code plus 1 week that is focused on a career in tech. The journey was an amazing roller-coaster ride, with emotional highs and lows. But that is exactly how the Le Wagon program is designed, to make sure you perform at your maximum learning capabilities. The buddy system of Le Wagon makes sure that you’re not alone, you and your daily assigned buddy will work together on assignments during the day, that relates to the morning lectures. There are also Teachers and Assistants available every day to guide you with their knowledge. They are really amazing, not just with their knowledge, but also with their patience, humour and encouragement (which you will need from time to time!). The last 3 weeks of coding, you work in a small group on projects, teaching you also how to work together in a team. It’s been an amazing journey, where I learned a lot of new coding techniques, web design skills and met amazing fellow-minded individuals. Even though it was tough at times (it’s a boot camp after all!), I loved every minute of it! Read less

I was a Psychologist looking for a career change as a Web Developer. I had no previous coding experience.
 
At Le Wagon Web Development Bootcamp Lisbon I found a learn-by-doing training approach with a complete curriculum. The course is very well structured, the teachers are very supportive, and I can't believe what I have learned in just nine weeks!
There is a focus on learning to learn (essential to keep progressing afterwards), and many relevant resources are at your disposal. I loved the buddy system, where you learn by helping out a classmate or by practising how to do better questions.

The environment was motivating and easygoing. The more you commit, the more you take out of the Bootcamp.
After a Career Week that gave me valuable tips for the tech job market, I feel empowered to look for my new Junior Web Dev position. Read less

In the beginning, I didn't know what to expect but it was for sure better than any expectations. The staff, super helpful and friendly, always there when needed. The curriculum, even if some times too intense, was always on point and at the end, everything made sense.
Very cosy environment, with enough non-coding activities, that kept the concentration levels high when necessary , helped all the members of the class connect and created a family atmosphere throughout the bootcamp. The teachers, with endless patience, knowledge and energy to guide and assist, from the simplest to the most complicated challenges.
A truly worthy investment that I would recommend to anyone in search for a career change path or a purposeful learning experience. Read less