Le Wagon

Le Wagon is not about learning code, is about learning how to learn code. The environment embraces all challenges that we face while learning to code. They encourage you, support you, make you feel strong, and help you to always go ahead. The methodology... Read More is great because makes people learn to code in two months, it's not magic but an amazing educational approach. They have excellent teachers, and I bet one of them will be like that remarkable teacher you had in school. Less than one month after Le Wagon I got my first job as a full stack developer and not because I am good at coding, but because I face the challenge of coding always being resilient and never giving up like Le Wagon taught me.

I attended Le Wagon Oslo in 2020. Before joining I had minimal experience, only a few paid & free courses online in Python. I have a bachelors in psychology, and was recently out of work. My last job was in tourism... The bootcamp itself was a 9 week... Read More deep dive into the world of coding, and it was worth every minute. I knew I wanted to switch to web development, but I didn't really know how or if it was even possible. I had considered taking a 2nd bachelors in computer science, and had floated the idea of a bootcamp for about 5 years before I finally decided to just go for it.

Now, maybe this career path isn't for everyone, so obviously you have to take that into consideration. Highly recommend trying a few courses for yourself online (even free) to make sure it suits your way of thinking, and most importantly, that you enjoy working with it.

As for Le Wagon Oslo specifically, it was everything I could ask for. Small batches of students means a lot of hands on time with the teachers. We had a teacher to every 5 students, so someone was always available to help. The buddy system works because even though you're paired, you're doing the programming yourself every day. It is intense. It is a lot of hard work. You will dream about coding. These are long days. And yeah, it's expensive too. But also, I made lifelong friends from the experience. There are many (corona times excluded..) social opportunities. You really feel like you're all in it together, in this big messy logical struggle. If you're into coding, you'll love it.

I made a final project that I didn't know was even possible when I started. In just a team of two we built a functioning app to encourage and crowdsource plastic & glass recycling. With that app, built in just two weeks, I was able to pitch myself & the app to many different companies/employers. It was because of the Oslo boot camp, and specifically the app I built, that I'm now employed at a start up here in Oslo as a junior full stack developer.

Prior to the Le Wagon bootcamp, I was working as a mechanical engineer for my entire career. I wanted to make a career change into tech and after doing research and talking with friends already in the tech career I choose Le Wagon to help get into this... Read More new world. What I liked the most during the bootcamp was the feeling of accomplishment after a long day of code challenges, the never-ending bug solution researches and the friendly environment. These 9 weeks are intense but filled by rich knowledge that will help people of any background have a first solid step into the tech industry. Le Wagon is also filled of capable teachers and alumni all with different specialties, always ready to give you a hand guide you through difficult bugs. I highly recommend Le Wagon bootcamp for anyone who is looking for a fascinating career or want to learn more about software development.

I was extremely pleased to join Le Wagon Istanbul because it allowed me to save a lot of time and avoid the hassle of learning to code by myself. Furthermore, it was an optimal solution in my case because on top of gaining knowledge about web development... Read More I also wanted to travel and make new friends, and Istanbul bootcamp had it all. The 9-week program was just perfect for me. During the program what really struck me the most was the mindset that you have while you code, particularly how you solve problems digitally, which is completely different from anything that you've probably done in your life. The best thing is that Le Wagon teaches you how to get the right mindset for programming step by step, which is very helpful. Also, during “Projects Weeks”, where you are supposed to build a completely new startup, I really improved my team-working and project-management skills that I think will be beneficial for anyone who is planning to lead or be part of own/company projects and work in a team environment. On a separate note, Le Wagon Istanbul was extremely welcoming and it really made me feel part of the family. That’s something I really appreciated and related to, because it’s also part of my culture. Again, for me it wasn’t just about coding, it was also about communication, meeting new people, and being in a diverse environment with people coming from different backgrounds. By the way, the very first breakfast that I had at Istanbul's campus was just amazing! That Turkish coffee and delight though!

The LeWagon course is more than just a coding bootcamp, It's one of the best things I've done and I would recommend it to anyone considering a career in tech! It was a friendly, fun, and supportive environment and during my time there I felt that the... Read More trainers and everyone involved in running the course wanted the students to do well. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience: the wonderful trainers; the team of students; the course content; the structure of the course (love the alternating project and theory weeks as it helps you solidify the concepts and build up a great portfolio); the small class size; and the great place you get to study. Overall I really enjoyed everything I learnt and made some friends; and even though I attended having barely written any code before and from a totally different career path it prepared me for my first developer job.

Honestly, I only wish I had decided to do this sooner. I absolutely loved my experience at Le Wagon Montreal. This program is really to give you the tools to think like a developer and introduce you into the tech community. The curriculum had a huge focus... Read More on rest, which I found lacked in the other bootcamps I had applied to, which helped a lot in lowering the stress level and helping the students absorb the huge amount of information coming at us. I also really enjoyed the hybrid format as it was much easier to focus on a Zoom call than in a classroom where there are tons of distractions.

Overall, I could not recommend Le Wagon more!

The Data Science Bootcamp at Le Wagon was extremely interesting, well beyond my expectations regarding the topics covered and absolutely pushed my career!
Even if you just know a little about Python and Statistics, do not be afraid of applying for this... Read More Bootcamp.
Le Wagon starts from scratch to make sure everyone is on the same page. However, the learning rate is exponentially ;-) The speed of new topics is high, but all of them are very relevant business-related topcis that you can use from the first week on in your daily (business) life! I was really surprised about myself what I am able to code after just one week bootcamp!
The investment of time and money was worth it and I would do it again with Le Wagon. The lecturer and the teaching assistants were great supporters and motivators and above all very smart ;-) You can ask tons of questions during the day and every question will be answered. On top, you can pitch for your own final project and get assistance for it.
Also, Girls, go and apply! It will enrich your skills and will make you stand out from the crowd!
In conclusion: Demanding, very valuable bootcamp. Big support and huge network of great people to exploit :-)

I'd advise to any prospective students to make sure you have a passion for coding. Personally, I wasnt sure whether I liked it or not, but decided to "trust the process". Currently, the market is very bad for Junior Developers, so your gonna be up against... Read More computer science grads, and people who eat and sleep coding. If your on the fence, then my advice is do something else. Otherwise you'll find yourself working for peanuts (or nothing). Le Wagon is quite impressive and organised. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. However, as a company, they also are experts in the dark arts of marketing/sales. Be very careful.

Intensive Bootcamp
Incredible team and teachers,
Help and push you all the way HIGHLY recommend for anyone wanting to get out of their comfort zone and have a life changing experience.
Code is applicable in many areas and help a lot with logical thinking... Read More skills!

Before Le Wagon, I was working with customer experience and digital marketing in a startup and started to create a deeper interest in technology. I was seeing in it the opportunity to challenge myself, develop my own projects and live a more meaningful... Read More life. After a lot of research and conversations with the tech team from the company, I found Le Wagon Rio and fell in love immediately. From the first time I saw the website, I knew I wanted to study there!

At first, I thought I wasn't going to be able to do it until 2021, but they released a new opportunity of student loan that was exatcly what I needed. Thankfully, everything worked in my interview with Milene Cardoso, the bootcamp manager, and Pedro Meyer, co-founder of the bootcamp in Latin America, and I made my dream come true!

The bootcamp experience was wonderful and I'm really happy about the choice I made! All Le Wagon Rio's staff is amazing and super kind - people I want to take with me for life. Meeting people from other countries, being introduced in a worldwide community and receiving support and motivation makes everything so worth it.

Now I'm focusing on my career as a freelancer and looking for opportunities, knowing I have the necessary support to give my best on this new journey!