Le Wagon

If you like challenges and tolerate failure, this is the right place to increase your knowledge.
My advice is that the more base you have in both programming and statistics, the more profit you will get from it.
If you like the intensive learning process, this is the right place, now if not, be careful with that!
You meet a lot of amazing people from many different countries and backgrounds.
I have encouraged myself and it has been worth it!
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Intense, amazing experience and I have 0.0000 regret doing it! Recommending everyone who wants to start a new career or improve their skills to check out the bootcamps available :)
The availability of all the professors and the TA's. They were always happy to answer even our most stupid questions and I appreciate the time they spent with us. Read less

I really liked the teaching environment at Le Wagon. The staff/teachers here are really kind and open-minded, they find a time to help you with your doubts and they really take seriously students mental health (as it's a very tough course). It feels like a safe place to learn and makes you eager to learn. Personally I feel like the course was too compact, sometimes I felt overwhelmed because everyday we learnt a new different thing from what we learnt the day before. It might have been better if there were more weeks and we could learn more of for example Javascript in two weeks instead of one.

But overall the experience was great and I really recommend studying at Le Wagon. Read less

I loved the course structure and challenges,it was pretty intense,but on the other hand it seemed like you manage to absorb everything day by day.I graduated with a complete app and if you told me 3 month ago that i would build an app , i would never believe that.I am very grateful to the teachers and stuff. Read less

The course provides a high pace, well structured introduction to data science. The mathematical depth is of grad level while programming requirements are reachable without prior experience BUT with sufficient effort. Despite the steep fee, it felt good value for money. This provide an excellent foundation for further development and self teaching either on the job or online. would recommend for people wanting to retrain in datascience. Read less

You won’t go wrong with Le Wagon. Le Wagon is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Coming from a background in law enforcement, I was keen to make a mid-career switch to future-proof myself and become a better version of myself by stepping out of my comfort zone. To make this review succinct and helpful to future boot campers, I will address questions that are likely to pop up in your head.

Q1: Why did I choose Le Wagon instead of other bootcamps in Singapore?

To me, Le Wagon won in many aspects. First, it is transparent - you get to see projects created by students week after week on YouTube, which shows that there's nothing to hide. Second, it is competitively priced, especially after government subsidies. Finally, the full-time, classroom-based programme was crucial for me to learn effectively and build lasting friendships with my classmates.

Q2: Did I get a job after graduation?

Yes, I got a job as a ReactJS developer with one of Le Wagon's hiring partners within a week after graduation. This is a testament to the high regard that companies have for Le Wagon.

Q3: Do I feel well-equipped after going through Le Wagon?

Le Wagon teaches Ruby on Rails, which I believe provides a solid foundation to the world of programming without the risk of getting lost. Additionally, Ruby on Rails is the perfect full-stack framework for boot campers, as it allows for easy and quick web application building. The experience of working on projects as a team was invaluable, as it prepared me for working with Agile and Git in my current job.

Q4: What have I gained in perpetuity?

I have gained lifelong friends, access to a strong Le Wagon Slack community, an up-to-date learning platform (Kitt) that remains with me forever, and a network of alumni who are part of the tech industry.

Q5: Has Le Wagon Singapore changed my life?

If it instills a love for coding and helps make your dreams come true, then yes, it has changed my life.

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I could not express how disappointed I am at the very end of this boot camp. Before I paid for this boot camp, I was fascinated by the tons of good comments from different platforms, but after the start of the batch, I was shocked by its way of instruction. Previously I thought the courses were given live online. Still, all the courses regarding different topics are pre-recorded and you have to go through all the materials alone and finish the challenges after the lecture. This way of learning is very unfriendly to beginners and highly depressing and frustrating. Although they claim to have TAs to answer your questions, they are only available for a set period of time, and you have to wait for a long time to get some confusing answers which you could figure out the solutions to by googling (Now thanks to ChatGPT, you could get the answer for free immediately from OpenAI). As for their challenges, some functions and expressions used to solve them are not mentioned at all in the recordings, which means you need to spend extra time searching for the hints. My suggestion for those who consider registering for this program is to learn from those fantastic free resources on the YouTube channel. Those professors and coders from top world universities and tech giants explain the terms and algorithms much better and clearer than those half-amateurs and TAs who are only good at pushing you to finish the challenges. During this boot camp, I got extremely frustrated. Finally, I gave up learning by copying and pasting the code from the answers to deal with urges from those TAs who really don’t care about whether you have really understood and learned something at all. Ironically, right now, I learn happily and gradually, finding my confidence back from the Data Camp from which the cheat sheets given to students by their instructors come, and their cost is only 1/600 of this terrible boot camp. This awful boot camp definitely doesn’t worth that high price. With the help of ChatGPT and Google, I definitely believe there remain many much better choices than this one. Don’t spend your precious time and money on this program to torture yourself. Read less

Making the insane decision to quit my job and learn to code could have been a huge mistake, but luckily I chose to attend Le Wagon and that has turned what could have been a terrible life choice into an inspired career change. After nine weeks of intensive coding amongst some of the friendliest, smartest, most interesting people imaginable I had evolved into a capable coder with a scattering of statistical knowledge and a plethora of new tools in my coding toolbox. I loved my teachers, my batch manager, and my fellow students and I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience. No regrets. Read less

I'm thrilled to share that I recently completed the Le Wagon web development bootcamp from Apr 2022 to Jun 2022, and it was an amazing experience. During the 9-week program, I learned HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript ES6, SQL, git, GitHub, Heroku, and Ruby on Rails. The course was intensive and fast-paced, but thanks to the guidance and support of my patient and knowledgeable teachers, Suan Sen, Ashley, and Rayan, I was able to learn a lot in a short amount of time.


The highlight of the program was the end-of-course project I worked on with my classmates/team. We created an iOS and Android app that helps people with special needs find routes that are easier to navigate and also accessible. Users can review places that are inclusive and disability-friendly, such as restaurants, and even upload pictures of the places they visit. Our app also features a community page where users can share events and interact with one another. It was an incredible experience to build something that could potentially help people in their daily lives.


Overall, I highly recommend the Le Wagon web development bootcamp to anyone interested in coding and web development. The teachers were knowledgeable and passionate, and the hands-on approach to learning made the experience more engaging and rewarding. Read less

Highlights

• In person bootcamp. I don’t see how I would have been able to progress and stay on it working from home
• Culture. The teachers and students of my batch were great and the learning atmosphere was fantastic. The whole team behind Le Wagon is brilliant and making the 9 tough weeks a great experience. There is always someone to speak to if you struggle with the process or have questions about career paths after Le Wagon. They offer fun activities for all students (pilates on Tuesday, outings, networking events) and work very hard on making the students experience a good one.
• I’m above the average age of students and was one of the older ones in my batch. There was no point during the 9 weeks that I felt I didn’t fit in and I would recommend this bootcamp to any age group interested in learning how to code.
• Structure of learning. The way the curriculum is set up is brilliant and clear. There is a lot of focus on Ruby and I personally would have liked to see more Python being incorporated to match the skills needed to find a job after the bootcamp. At the end of the bootcamp students work on a 2 weeks project and it is impressive to see what you can do after 9 weeks at Le Wagon. 
• Alumni network. The tens (hundreds??) of thousands students that graduated from Le Wagon all over the world have the opportunity to keep in touch via slack – there is a forum on which you can ask coding questions when you are stuck – a careers forum  - women in tech forum etc. I found this platform extremely helpful during my job search and to speak with likeminded people.

  Lowlights:

• 93% employment rate / 3 months to find a job. I assume this statistic may need to be adjusted for 2023. From my batch of nearly 40 I know that the vast majority did not manage to get a junior/graduate/early career developer role within 3 months. Some people got part time employment and became teaching assistants at the school after graduating or did part time jobs to pay the bill but from what I can see nearly all graduates are still looking for a developer job 3 months after graduating. The job search is tougher than I had anticipated as junior developers often are required to have 2+ years developer experience and graduate roles are very competitive (hundreds of candidates for 1 spot). It seems that product management roles or support engineer roles (careers that don’t only code) are easier to get.
• Batchsize. We were nearly 40 students on the batch – imaging working on complex challenges with 40 people in the back. I mostly worked with my noise cancelling headphones on as I wouldn’t have been able to concentrate otherwise.
• Skill levels. It seems that students are selected by keeping quantity rather than quality in mind. I have witnessed students in other batches struggle with basic computer literacy and language barriers. I’m not sure how students are selected for the bootcamp but can see advantages of having a stricter process in place.
• Collaboration with employers. While I did Le Wagon there was not opportunity for an apprenticeship and work placement post bootcamp. I know a lot of other bootcamps work in a way where you apply for the bootcamp AND a company and you start working in the company right after graduation. If I were to do it all again I would try to get into a bootcamp that offers work placement (though they are harder to get into and the interview process takes much longer)
• Classroom learning. The lecturers were clearly very skilled in all things coding and have deep knowledge of web development. Unfortunately, that is sometimes not enough to be a great teacher – some lecturers were not able to read the room (majority of students struggling to understand topics), moved through the topics very quickly or found it difficult to explain topics to students with no previous knowledge. My advice to students would be to ask, ask and ask. As soon as something is unclear ask the teacher questions. Most of the time other students will be having the same questions and if you get lost in the first 20 minutes of a lecture it will be very difficult to keep up. I don’t know how much pedagogic training teachers are getting but I feel this would be helpful

  Tipps:

• DO THE PREWORK – all of it (especially the Codeacademy Ruby course). This was such a fundamental basis and without it you will have a hard time especially at the start
• Ask questions and make use of the teaching assistants and teachers to clarify concepts you are struggling with
• Have fun and connect with your fellow students – the emotional support and networking opportunities you get from fellow students is second to none
• Give it your all.

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I had the time of my life at Le Wagon in Montreal. The course was so well done, the people were amazing and I am so happy with the skills I gained from it. I cannot recommend it enough! I flew from the US to Montreal for the summer cohort and I got to enjoy the beautiful Montreal summer while learning to code. It was such a special time and I still look upon it with such good memories. Thanks MG and the team! Read less

Le Wagon's Ruby On Rails Web Botcamp is one of the most complete and efficient courses I've ever seen in the programming area. The program's structure is amazing, teachers are highly trained and the didactic material is of the top quality. It is undoubtedly one of the best investments anyone can make in your career.

The course offers a practical and intensive approach to programming learning, allowing students to develop skills in creating complex web applications in just a few weeks. The Hands-On approach ensures that students have the opportunity to immediately apply the concepts learned, which helps to consolidate knowledge and prepare them for real market challenges.

In addition, the community created during the course is a great differential. Students have the opportunity to work on group projects, participate in events and workshops, as well as connect with other developers and entrepreneurs. This all creates an extremely collaborative and enriching environment.

I highly recommend Le Wagon's Ruby On Rails Web Development Bootcamp for those who want to start programming or improve their skills. The course is a great way to dive deep into the software development universe, and learn from the best professionals in the field. The results are visible in a short time, and students have great support throughout the course and then ensuring that they continue to evolve in their careers. Read less

My name is Williams. I went to the University to study International Commerce when I was 16 years old and it is funny because I worked in that field for 16 years after I graduated when I decided to change career.  Originally, I wanted to study Computer Engineering, but I didn't get accepted at the university, so when I found the bootcamp at LeWagon and saw their program I didn’t hesitate to get enrolled.  I didn’t have the money to pay for bootcamp nor the bank lended me the money, but I am the type of person that takes obstacles as an invitation to continue insisting until I get what I want. Somehow I got the money to pay for the program and buy the computer!  Before the bootcamp the only thing I knew was using vlookup in excel, imagine! But like I say, where there is a limitation or an obstacle I am there, ready to go through it, learn the lesson and move on.   What did you like about the bootcamp?  I liked its structure (backend, frontend), the content (ruby, ruby on rails, database, CSS, JavaScript, and the project week), the resources available (videos, teachers in each class, slack), the exercises (available 24/7), the frustration (as a little preview for the job market), the interaction between our classmates, the cultural diversity and each one’s background, but what I liked the most was going each Saturday to the campus and seeing my classmates.   What are you doing now?  I am still studying, but now that I have the structure I was missing I feel confident in the path I am taking. I believe in myself. I go as a turtle, slowly but surely. As I want to continue my journey as a Front End developer I am focusing on JavaScript at the moment.   Why did you choose Le Wagon?  Because of its origin (created by French engineers and lawyers) and the brand color (red = action). The French are known for being demanding, highly critical, so I knew the bootcamp was going to be of high quality. I also found their group in meetup.com and saw the regularity of activities they were holding, so I trusted in what I saw and didn’t get disappointed.  Who would you recommend the bootcamp to?  To everybody! As a friend told me before I got enrolled with LeWagon. Today, coding is what excel used to be in the 90’s. The one who knows coding gets the job!  It was scary, but the fear won’t disappear until you face it. So I did and so can you. Don’t let your age hold you back. Believe in yourself. You will see that as you get your feet into the program, you will start to see how it works. Obviously the responsibility lies on you. The resources are there, available for you. When there is a will, there is a way, so make your way into programming and trust in LeWagon. Read less

When I joined Le Wagon, I was a literary translator with absolutely no knowledge of web development. I was worried about not being able to understand a thing and that maybe teachers would'nt take much time with me and would assist only the best students. I was mistaken, and these 2 months of intensive coding have been very rewarding, I've learned a lot and I can for sure say that this bootcamp gave me an opportunity to have a good future with challenges, rewards and a good salary. Read less

I'm a graphic designer who decided to become a developer a while ago. I already had experience in the field and I knew a bit of coding thanks to some online courses, but I felt that I was lacking a lot of structure and knowledge to get better at my job. Then I found Le Wagon and I attended a lot of their free workshops and events, just to see if they were what I was looking for, and I immediately loved the content and energy they all had. This was one of the best experiences of my life: I had the opportunity to meet great people, got to learn a lot from the TAs and other students, and I really felt that the effort and time I put on this was absolutely rewarding. I also had a great time working on our final project and felt super proud of creating a full and functional app from scratch. Thanks to Le Wagon's bootcamp I finally feel confident to work with my peers and do tasks that I never thought I would.
As a side note, you don't need to have any previous experience! A lot of my classmates were working in completely different areas and we all managed pretty well. I took the part-time bootcamp since I have a full-time job, and I feel that it was perfect for me because I had the time to digest the content and put more work on the final weeks. I have already recommended it to a lot of people and I will definitely keep on doing it. Read less

At first, I did not have any clue about the Le Wagon organisation when I heard it, however within few google searches I quickly realized how massive of an organisation it is. I started reading reviews and was genuinely surprised to see the success stories of their graduates especially those new in web development. Having the idea it is a recipe that works, I started this course with a lot of hope and ambition. The challenges (exercises) were such real roller of a ride, one moment you feel satisfied about one challenge when completed and one where you are stuck however there is always light at the end of the tunnel whether a quick break or the teachers (and teacher assistant). The whole experience was amazing, unforgettable and will strongly recommend anyone that is willing to change field or entering this field to pursue this course. I am still using and benefiting of the Le Wagon resources available for life. Read less

the staff and the teachers are all friendly and supportive; great technical skills. the program is rich and organized. easy to navigate, even when done with the bootcamp. great video lecture you can review on demand. overall I recommend it to anyone looking for new career paths. n Read less