Le Wagon

Le Wagon is definitely a life changing experience I would recommend it to anyone! It seems impossible going from none coding experience to being able to build an app in just 9 weeks!; But it is indeed possible! At Le Wagon you’ll learn the foundations and you’ll develop a way of thinking in which is easier to learn any other programming language.
The quality of teachers and teacher assistants is extraordinary; whenever I had a doubt or I was confused with an exercise, I always received guidance and never felt uncomfortable asking for help. The Barcelona crew was always supportive, helpful, empathetic and kind. One of my favorite things about Le Wagon was that it felt as if we were a family, and even though that we were a super diverse group, we all came from different backgrounds and nationalities but among other things we had one special thing in common: We all wanted to change our life through learning to code.  Le Wagon is amazing by itself, but having the opportunity to do the bootcamp in a vibrant city such as Barcelona is a great add on! Read less

Jamais je n'aurais cru qu'en 9 semaines j'allais vraiment pouvoir apprendre à coder. Eh bien si ! J'ai été surpris par le programme extremement bien conçu qui permet d'apprendre à programmer même si on a jamais touché au code auparavant ! L'équipe est sérieuse, sympathique, dispo et passionnée. Vraiment une super formation ! Read less

For 9 intensive weeks, I had the privilege of being part of the Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp at Le Wagon Lisbon. It was a truly mind-blowing, demanding, stimulating experience, and it is insane to see how much we have learned and progressed over only two months. I know what you are thinking, and no, I didn't have any sort of background in coding. I had never understood a line of code in my life before attending Le Wagon, and after only one month, I can proudly say that I found a job as a Web Developer!  Read less

Before coming to Le Wagon, my knowledge of coding was very insufficient and pre-mature. Having the support of such knowledgeable and skilled teachers made learning so motivational and inspiring. Going through this journey with 19 other students, some with more, some with less coding experience than myself definitely made the experience easier. Big thank you to the whole team for all the support! Read less

Not all details matter the same

A few days ago I read this tweet that said that perfectionism was the mistake of thinking that all details matter equally. For some reason, that has stucked with me. And I feel like it's a very appropriate quote to define what I like about Le Wagon: it's about the details that matter.

We could talk in circles about learning or not learning Ruby. About focusing more on JavaScript. Maybe having a little more time with Rails outside of the frenzy of projects week. Fine. All of those would be valid observations. 

But, to me, those are details that don't matter that much. 

Because at the end of the day, I don't think those are the things that determine if doing Le Wagon is worth it. There's only so much you can do in 9 weeks, and I would have no other way of describing that time other than incredibly productive and exciting. While investigating other bootcamps many times I felt like they were selling a bit of a dream: 9 weeks and you will know everything. I always felt that Le Wagon was more honest and modest: in 9 weeks you will have solid fundamentals and yes, you will be ready to start working. As ready as you could ever be. Just be prepared to work for it and you will get all that you could ever need.

I am gonna tell you the details that do matter to me:

- That I felt and feel at home on campus
- That I had some of the best teachers of my life
- That I made friends that are dear to me
- That I was able to work on something that I could be proud of
- And yes, that I learned so much, so fast. And had a solid enough grasp to continue learning on my own.

From the start, I always felt that things in Le Wagon were made with passion and care. Maybe, just maybe I feel the need to emphasize this because every now and then the memories from Vietnam resurface: my university, high school and language classes. A small sense of dread and apathy in the curriculum and the activities that you did on your day to day. Places filled with wonderful teachers that could only do so much before they were crushed by the vile and dumb institution they were part of. And for no good reason. 

I don't know how to explain the difference sometimes, maybe it's how well prepared all the activities and the platform is, maybe it's being surrounded by people with the same drive to learn that you have. But there is something very different and noticeable between the education that I received all my life and what I received in Le Wagon. Just a sense of "Oh, yeah. This was how education was supposed to be all along".

I liked that the classes were very well thought out. That you had exercises with their tests to check against. That you had a ticket system. The great teachers. The teachers taking a little bit of time to show us things that maybe weren't directly related to the course, but that were maybe as important. Those 15 mins nerding about keyboard shortcuts and VS Code extensions, or the history of web development. The odd interview of Matz, creator of Ruby, where he jokes about the inevitable demise of humans to Terminator. Or that one time where a teacher showed us Conway's game of life, and we felt a little bit prouder about being programmers too.

I know from learning Japanese that you don't *need* classes to learn something. You don't need university, you don't need a bootcamp.

But you do need people. People that care. People that are a joy to work with. And you do need some structure, a good routine and someone to point you in the right direction. And those are the things that you will always find in Le Wagon.

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Such a great learning experience, the methodology used for learning coding is world-class! From knowing almost nothing about the subject to being able to build complex web-applications in a matter of 10 weeks. The school teaches Ruby on Rails which is a really intuitive language to learn, and gives you all the tools to become a professional developer. Read less

A great experience overall, would highly recommend Le Wagon Barcelona for someone just getting started on their journey in the coding world. You will learn Ruby and Ruby on Rails to make your first web applications, which are great to learn for those just starting out. The bootcamp gives you everything you need to learn these, at the end of the day you have to be willing to struggle at times and put in the work during and after the bootcamp. Lastly, if you do decide to join the bootcamp, I would heavily recommend making connections with your classmates because for me, the relationships that you build with them is one of the best parts of the bootcamp! Read less

Working as a business consultant, I wanted to add technical assets to my skillset. Le Wagon was the perfect match: it allowed me to develop these skills, thanks to its great pedagogical system and supporting teachers and assistants. The part-time program also offered me the flexibility to combine with my full-time job. 100% would recommend! Read less

After finishing college with a Computer Science Degree, I worked for a year as a QA tester while
doing personal projects.
I decided to join Le Wagon to learn what it is to be a Web Developer and to move my career forward. Throughout the Bootcamp, I learned everything from the backend to the frontend. The last 3 weeks were the best part of the Bootcamp. In a team of 4, we had to build 2 amazing full-stack applications. One would be an Airbnb clone and the other is to connect waiters and restaurant owners. At the end of it all, we had to present it on stage, in Infront of many people. All in all, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone curious about Web Development. Read less

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