Le Wagon

I came to Portugal for a masters program and after almost two years of applying for jobs in my area with no luck, I decided to change track and learn how to code. I had absolutely zero experience but the format of the web development bootcamp was incredibly... Read More accessible. The course was certainly challenging but also incredibly gratifying. The way the course progressed was perfect, starting with the foundations and moving towards more and more complex concepts. It worked well because all of the skills we learned were constantly reinforced when we moved on to the more advanced coding. The daily schedule was very conducive to my learning style with short lectures and heavy emphasis on the practical exercises. The teachers and teaching assistants were so knowledgeable and approachable I always felt comfortable to ask for help even if I was struggling with something simple. The course provided me with an incredible base knowledge to enter the world of coding and taught me how to think like a programmer. Although I am not actively pursuing a job right now, I am confident that when I do, I will be very well prepared to start my career as a junior developer and progress quickly with the skills I learned. Above all of this, I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff at Le Wagon in Lisbon. Everyone was truly amazing, intelligent, wonderful people that made the whole experience even better. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is eager to learn to code with no prior experience as well as to people who want to hone their skills and build on previous knowledge.

From the first day of the bootcamp , until the day I found a job, the support I had from Le Wagon Team was amazing. Course was well structured, covered all the important topics and teachers were very helpful, patient and responsive. We had a great career... Read More coach but not only that, guidance and help from every team member of Le Wagon was just astounding. I had so much fun learning, I was sad when the bootcamp was over but I still have access to all the exercises and lecture after the bootcamp as well. What a wonderful Journey it was!! If you are thinking about coding bootcamp, Le Wagon is the place to join.

After a few years working in digital marketing, I attended the web development bootcamp in Paris to learn to code. It gave me the required knowledge and methods to start my journey as a web developer. You'll learn the fundamentals of programming as well... Read More as the back-end and front-end basis you need to code and deploy your first web apps. What I loved the most is the pedagogy used, which has been tried and tested over the years and is carefully thought out to help us progress as efficiently as possible. The professors and TAs are great and always there to support us during these 9 intense weeks. After the bootcamp, you'll forever be part of Le Wagon's community, a caring community full of opportunities. Wether you want to become a developer of just improve you tech skills, Le Wagon will be fore sure a life-changing adventure.

After 10 years of professional experience, I realized that data management was fundamental to streamline processes and precisely measure company performance. This is why I decided to specialize in this domain with Le Wagon Data Science Bootcamp. I can... Read More say that it exceeded my expectations. Firstly, the prepwork and the Python week0 ensure that you start the bootcamp at the same level as everyone else. Then, the balance between theoretical lectures and practical exercises along the bootcamp is perfectly adjusted so that 9 weeks after your first lines of Python, you are already developing prediction models based on neural networks. Finally, the most important thing is that after the bootcamp, le Wagon does not leave you all alone in the Data Science world, you always have a lot of help and support from the staff and also from the alumni network to help you find your own direction. All of this gave me enough confidence to start my own business as a freelance in data analytics. Thanks Le Wagon!

For the past decade, I've worked in IT as a Support Analyst. The company reorganization was the reason for my career change, I needed challenges and new skills. I always wanted to code but didn't take the right steps until I enrolled in Le Wagon's Full-Stack... Read More Web Development full-time program in Montreal. Through the program, I've built confidence by presenting my project in front of a live audience. The teachers are knowledgeable and helpful, and this program went beyond my expectations. Every day you learn something new that you can apply through challenges, 9 weeks later, you look back and you think: "How did I make a web application?". This is the best decision I've ever made.

I completed the full-time Data Science bootcamp at Le Wagon in Paris from January to March 2022. Having a non-technical background, the bootcamp allowed me to develop great technical skills in coding (Python), Data Science, Analysis and Engineering. Even... Read More if the bootcamp is very intense and quite technical, the TAs (Teaching Assistant) and the Le Wagon staff will ensure that you comprehend every concept, learn how to properly use Data Science tools and make the most of this amazing experience. Another great perk is that you can take the AI Developer certification following the bootcamp, delivered by the French government and for which the bootcamp will have prepared you for 9 weeks. All in all, the Data Science bootcamp at Le Wagon is a great way to step into the world of Data.

I'm 31 and I have a background of almost 7 years in management consulting ! Through my journey in consulting, I have often been facing clients that were struggling to deal with their data and I wanted to gain skills on this. But the more I was thinking... Read More about tech, the more I not only wanted to be fluent but to be part of it. I decided to do a bootcamp at Le Wagon, which was highly recommended by some DataScientists friends (from university though) as the best bootcamp in Data... and it was. From Python to machine learning and data engineering, Le Wagon got me far beyond what I thought I would learn. The skills base that I acquired allows me to keep building more skills, and really launched a whole new professional journey ! I will never thanks the team enough for their kindness and the spirit of challenge they spread during the bootcamp.

Above all, it is an intellectually stimulating human adventure. Every day we have new notions to assimilate and challenges that bring out the best in us. We are always welcomed and well-surrounded. It also teaches us to have the mental capacity to never... Read More give up, the self-confidence to perform, and how to carry out a project alone or in a team. It is a complete training that gives access to many professional opportunities, to a serene personal development and to a rich network of caring alumni. I was following a common career path: prep school, business school and permanent contract in a big company. I was looking for the X factor. Something was definitely missing. I realized that I was attracted to the tech scene. Coding is a huge asset on the labour market today. I needed a fresh start which made sense. The Wagon arrived at the railway station and I got on board. Trust the method, it works 💪 Now, I am thrilled. It feels like so many new doors have been opened ! I am contemplating the future with a positive and a confident mindset knowing the Wagon family will always be there ! Definitely feel free to do the same, such a refreshing experience !

Le Wagon boot-camp gave me a lot of satisfaction. Group work, whether during challenges or during project weeks, creates good work dynamics. The teaching team and the training organization ensure that you never get bored or lost. It should be noted that... Read More some days are really intense and busy. When looking for a job, I realized that Le Wagon is known and reputed by most recruiters.

I completed Le Wagon's Web Development bootcamp in Lisbon, Portugal this year, and I must say that I am beyond satisfied with the program! Before I began, I was having burnout after working in Public Health in a busy hospital. Le Wagon took me under their... Read More wing and prepared me for the web development world in more ways than one. They encouraged us to be bold, be involved and ask questions, and no question was too silly to ask. I also appreciated that the instructors taught us best practices used in the industry. The program was really intense and challenging but so fruitful, especially towards the end when we're expected to produce projects and present them in Le Wagon's Demo Day. Our team built a marketplace app and another project that featured a live auction! Le Wagon's staff was there to help us with any issues every step of the way! I learned so much! I graduated feeling empowered and prepared to take on the web development field. If you are debating on whether to attend or not, trust my review and the reviews of others. You will not be disappointed!