Le Wagon

I really enjoyed the overall experience, especially the practical focus of the course and the dedication to applying knowledge. The three weeks of project work were particularly standout for me. Overall, the teachers were excellent. I would recommend... Read More this course to my friends , as I believe it's a great way to enter the world of programming.

it is a very complicated career, but Le Wagon gives you the tools to start your journey. it is safe to say that it helps you identify what your strengths and weaknesses are and it enables you to decide what path you want to take in the web development... Read More area

The Data Science & AI Bootcamp I attended was a transformative experience, blending online and in-person learning seamlessly. The content was remarkably well-curated and up-to-date, offering a comprehensive view of both foundational principles and emerging... Read More trends in the data science and artificial intelligence fields.

The standout feature was the practical application of theory through real-world projects and case studies, providing deep understanding and immediate relevance. While the bootcamp duration was short, the intensity and completeness of the content compensated effectively, resulting in a rich and satisfying educational experience.

In summary, the Data Science & AI Bootcamp proved to be a valuable investment, equipping me with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle challenges in the dynamic realms of data science and artificial intelligence.

The bootcamp was without a doubt one of the hardest things I have ever done, but it was definitely one of the best decisions I made. The structured curriculum along with the daily challenges really helped reinforce my learning. I had so much fun, and... Read More am sad that the bootcamp has come to an end! The community, instructors, and my batchmates made it such a great experience, and they really pushed me to keep going even when things became tough. It really does come down to how much you put into it, but without Le Wagon, I definitely wouldn't have grown so much both as a person, and as a developer! I really loved it, and I would highly recommend it to others!!

Pros:
- Great instructors and TAs who are very supportive
- Was able to use the facility anytime to study before/ after class
- Gives you structure

Cons:
- Might be fast paced but thats for any bootcamp

If you are ever looking to learn development and understand why certain things are done in that way, this is the place to join! I can't recommend enough how great of a place it is for learning, culture and support. I had no experience of coding before... Read More but was always curious as it seemed fun, teachers are very patient and try different approaches so that you can understand, doing their best to fit your learning style. They will not push only 1 way of learning but if you attempt to solve a problem in your style and need help, the teachers will do their best to understand your logic and how they can help and provide extra resources. One of the best parts of the boot camp is that you would work on an actual product that you release as a Team and showcase it to the public, making you test your skillsets and see how everything you learned can be applied to your idea that you bring to life with the support of the teachers. The skillsets you learn and the product you release help a lot when finding a job, freelancing, or even starting a start-up. There are a lot of resources that you can use after graduation, even further learning that you can do on your own time involving a variety of different Tech stacks and support in finding a career as well as connecting you with the right people. If you are thinking twice about joining, I say to go for it and you will have no regrets as you learn many new practical skills!

The kitt platform is very nice, easy to use and with so many helpful tools and resources to us. The bootcamp program is very well structured so I really had the opportunity to learn a lot and acquire very good skills in a short time. The teachers are... Read More very well prepared and they have a great attitude to help. My experience in general was very good because I feel like I learned a lot of things that would have taken me a long time to learn on my own without the bootcamp.

The bootcamp was so motivating and enriching! I not only picked up tons of valuable skills and knowledge that really boosted my abilities, but I also got a big idea of machine learning and deep learning. The concept was so intriguing that I feel confident... Read More diving deeper into it. The vibe there was awesome—everyone was super enthusiastic and supportive, always willing to help out or share their expertise. It was a total game-changer and such a rewarding experience. I'm really grateful to have been part of it. The job support during the bootcamp was awesome too! We had guest speakers sharing their experiences, learned how to improve our LinkedIn profiles and resumes, and got some great tips for the job hunt. It was all really helpful and got us pumped for the real world!

I graduated from the boot camp in March 2024 from the Tokyo chapter, and I LOVED it. The staff, the other students, the environment, I have very little bad to say about the school. I thought Le Wagon's teachers were all excellent, and the curriculum was... Read More very hands-on for maximum experience and learning. A lot of personalized assistance was given every step of the way, and I came out of it with WAAAAY more knowledge and skill than I had going in. There is also a great deal of support given to graduates for job hunting after the boot camp. The atmosphere was very welcoming and open, and I made a lot of friends among my batchmates-- I would totally recommend this school to anyone who needs a boost into the tech industry. A typical day was a 1~2 hour lecture in the morning, followed by 5~6 hours of coding various projects and challenges with a partner to solidify the learning, and then a 1 hour "live-code" session to wrap up the day. The level of the class was fine for me as I have a bit of self-taught coding background. The class helped me solidify some things I already knew, and improve on many methods that I was doing wrong. A handful of students struggled with the pace of the class in the beginning, but Le Wagon accounts for this by doing a "reboot" week, in which they interview each student based on the results of a test, and see if they're good to continue, or if they need a bit longer/more training to understand the core concepts of programming. I though this was a great way to handle the difference in student levels. The more advanced students like me could spend those days learning some new skills that aren't crucial to programming yet come up quite often (like Regex), while the new-to-coding students could review and get a more solid grasp on the concepts that are at the core of any programming language, like arrays, conditionals, data types, etc. The focus is on Ruby and Rails for back end and Javascript, HTML, CSS for frontend, with lots of other "addon tools" thrown in the mix to help get things done quicker, such as Bootstrap and several gems for Ruby. If you want me to cite any negatives to help you decide, I would only say a few minor things: 1. There is a way (for some people) to get the fee for the school subsidized by the Japanese government, however it is hard to find that information among the Le Wagon web sites, and it is sort of glossed over-- I missed out on that. If you are applying for the Tokyo branch, I highly advise looking into Hello Work and ReSkill FAR IN ADVANCE of the boot camp. 2. Towards the end of the boot camp, more and more emphasis is placed on presentation skills and giving "pitches" for your web-apps -- it's not necessarily a bad thing, but it isn't talked about much on their website unless you dive deep. That was more towards the final two weeks though.

I overall enjoyed my experience at Le Wagon in Buenos Aires. The Kitt platform is very helpful and provides you with almost all you need. Then the Teaching asisstants are always here to help you in case you have any question about the challenges. It's... Read More overall a very well-conceived bootcamp and would recommend if you want to change career paths or develop some more technical skills

I love solving problems and I have this belief that technology can help scale good impact. Although I was a business person with almost no code knowledge, I wanted to co-found a tech start-up for a social cause I was passionate about and it took me a... Read More year to dabble on no-code and fumble on my own. I tried looking for tech-co-founders and found strong and potential ones but even after reading multiple articles and watching videos, I realized that I couldn't seem to fully grasp their thinking, jargon, and their motivations, and although I have high respect for tech builders, I wasn't confident about how to work with them. After an initial eye-opening consultation about admissions, I decided to push and enroll. PROS: 1) Worth the time, energy, and money - Packed learning every session and while it felt like I had info overload several times, especially at the beginning, I felt all learnings coming to life during project weeks. - I felt I missed quite a lot during a month-long travel to a different country which was 2 months before project weeks would start. So before the project weeks, I reviewed lessons again, dropped one commitment (work), and had to focus on this study to fully maximize the experience. I don't think people need to drop work and this is extremely possible to balance with Full-time work especially if you don't have other hats too (I'm a mom) 2) Very supportive community (Teachers, Teaching assistants, Large Local and Global Active Alumni network I can tap into.) It is a psychologically safe place to ask for help when learning during and after boot camp 3) Creative energy is strong - Unlike traditional learning environments, the focus is not on "winning" but rather on helping each other while focusing on personal growth. It felt like it was designed that way. - I highly recommend watching a recording or attending a Demo Day. When I watched it in person before, I was impressed and I couldn't imagine myself being able to code a product but after a few months, I could and I did! (Of course, with the help of a team~) 4) Project Week when taken seriously as if building your own MVP is a very strong hands-on experience to coding and working with a tech team - I could have an idea of Product delivery and insights about how to go during stand-up meetings and tech project management, learn about possible pitfalls and what could motivate the team, and a good introduction or foundation of front-end, back-end, design-to-code knowledge. - Pitching was a good experience to refine my idea with Teachers and to know the motivation of tech builders in the future. Possibility of being able to build my own MVP - I could and I am so grateful to my team for their patience and enthusiasm in building it with me. - There is a chance to work together on a first project before the final project! Since I could not be the project manager for that, I could have the chance to learn as a team member fully focused on coding! But I could also observe my feelings, thoughts, and how I work which eventually was super helpful with leading and gluing the team together during the Final Project. 5) There is a career week - I could hear about Startup founders hiring and connect with them too to gather insights. - Although the focus is on Job Hunting, there was a talk about start-ups and freelancing too. For founders, we could book for career consulting time to chat about Entrepreneurship. 6) They offer free courses! I took it a year before just to check. It is a great beginner's experience just to test the waters or see if my brain capacity can handle it. haha. But honestly, the boot camp will be deeper and way more comprehensive. CONS: - Might be difficult to balance time if you have many roles (Parenthood, Work, Business, Study) as you need to watch lectures ahead and are expected to do the challenges together during sessions. However, the buddy system during sessions is extremely helpful. And, basically, balancing all these while learning hard and smart is a good test or practice for grit and persistence. :) - If part-time online, you may feel like you missed out if classmates hang out after class. So, I highly recommend going to campus if you can, especially on project weeks~!! And to fly and be in person on Project Demo Day!