Le Wagon

Le Wagon truly delivered a course that is life changing – quite literally giving you a skillset that can change your life.

I joined Bali Batch #217 having extremely little tech experience. I have been working as a professional chef since the age of 16, using my mac just for photo editing, menu planning and some movie editing for the last 15 years.
I started coding after being introduced to it by an engineer I worked with, who had a similar logical problem solving approach as I do.

After completing the prep work, I joined my classmates in our classroom looking over the beautiful balinese coastline.
I had no illusions as to how fast-paced and tough it would be, but before the end of the first week, I was ready to throw the towel in.
Guido and the team quickly resolved the issues, investing faith into the program, the teachers and the T.A’s.

I completed the course showcasing a complex web app, knowing how to pitch products, code to a high level and ready to be an asset to my next employer.

The biggest compliment I can give to the bootcamp is it works.
Behind the door, Guido and Dirk made everything flow seamlessly. The teachers and T.A’s are at the top of their game (with amazing skills that make me insanely jealous) but beyond all of that they are on your side – having all been in your shoes and spurring you on to grow, bringing the best out in every student.

Invest in yourself and join the bootcamp – you won’t regret it!

I was working as a banker for a couple of years already, but all my life I've been struggling with finding my real career path. That answer has never been easy to me, and with time I started feeling interested in programming. I did some research in Google in order to find where I could get deep into the field and there it was Le Wagon with its intensive programme, which hooked me right away. I digged a little further so I could consider other options, but after seeing lots of excellent reviews, its positioning in specialized magazines bootcamp's rankings, and talking with former students, the decision was very clear and so I chose Le Wagon for this new career path. I was looking to change careers and couldn't expect spending too much time in the process. I wanted to learn, fast, and be able to start working with it as soon as possible. I had the motivation, so their high promises in terms of skills-to-gain, fast-paced learning curve, and product-oriented programme was a perfect match for me.

During my time, there were lots of things to remark. But if I would have to choose a few, I would say that actually having the feeling of wanting to wake up early every time to go the course it's something that never happened to me before, which I welcomed gratefully. Moreover, the atmosphere was just amazing, all the group was completely focused an helping each other, as everyone came with the same goal, which motivated and encouraged me to keep working and do better every time. Furthermore, the teachers were completely capable and the agile methodology was also a very solid point of the bootcamp: Lectures lasted long enough (not more than 2hs) and the rest of the time was spent in solving challenges, which made it easier and clearer to learn, but mainly WAY MORE FUN. Last but no least, leaving the bootcamp with an actual product in your hands, building it from scratch, it's a more than useful experience and advantage for future job opportunities.

Being based in Barcelona was just the perfect plus for me. The weather is great, the city is beautiful, you are close to the beach and the mountains, you can find people from all over the world, and there is a huge variety of options for either day and night life.

So to sum up (and I guess if you read this far you already know this), I would definitely recommend Le Wagon and Barcelona! I have to admit that making this investment was not an easy decision, but I do not regret it at all, it was definitely one of my best experiences ever. For you guys, if you are certain about your interest in programming, then this is the bootcamp to choose. My advice for you is to be really commited to work hard those weeks, specially in the first ones when eveything starts getting a little confusing; but do not despair! In the end things will workout and wou will feel rewarded, with lots of new skills, and a new fresh product to feel proud of.

I used to work as a logistics supervisor, for me was a pretty boring job that I truly didn’t like, it felt like I was wasting my life and my potential to do something really exciting. I always liked the tech industry so I started to learn to code on my own, but it was way too difficult, I decided to join Le Wagon for many reasons, but the community they had build over the years is just amazing, feels like a family always willing to help me out. Management, teachers and TAs are great people going the extra mile to make sure I understood and overcome all the difficulties I had during the bootcamp. By the end of it I was surprised with all the skills I had acquired and what I was able to build. To anyone reading this, dont think about it too much, join Le Wagon and I promise you wont regret it.

If you are looking for a career change or just to learn a new skill, sign up for Le Wagon now! I had zero coding experience when I enrolled and by the end of the course, I was able to build a website from scratch. This course is worth way more than it costs. It has given me the opportunity to change my life and pursue a career where my skills are in high demand. The course itself is done extremely well and the staff are incredible. I took the course in Milan and cannot speak highly enough about the staff (and the food). The instructors are extremely knowledgable and always there to help, even outside of the classroom. You can get so much out of the bootcamp if you are willing to put in the work. After the course, Le Wagon does a great job of preparing you for what's next and assisting you as you start the search for a job. I am extremely thankful for my nine weeks at Le Wagon and the things that I learned, the friends that I made and the opportunity to do something new.

After finishing university a semester early, I wanted to develop some technical skills to supplement my business major. I had first heard of Le Wagon through a few different friends who had done the boot camp before, and I knew that it was something I had to check out. I did my research, and I found that Le Wagon was priced way more reasonably than other boot camps, while still able to teach me the skills I needed to become a web developer. I interviewed, completed a prep course, got into the program, and started in January. The boot camp was life-changing. By the end of it, I was able to build an application that I wanted to (the back end, the front end, all of it). On top of that, there was an amazing community/cohort feeling, and you could tell that everyone wanted the best for everyone else. Not only were the teachers more than willing to stay long hours to help you, but the other students were also supportive and helpful. I would say that the two most valuable things I got from this course are: 1) HOW TO LEARN on my own and continue to develop my coding skills even after the boot camp, and 2) the alumni network (I'm not currently looking for a developer job, but based off the job opportunities that are constantly shared, it seems like there are many opportunities from other alumni as well as from firms that know about Le Wagon). Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this boot camp, especially to students like me who are interested in both coding and living abroad (they have campuses all over)!

Learning to code has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Out of all other bootcamps, I choose Le Wagon London because they were rated the number one bootcamp in London and had the highest number of positive reviews. My experience at Le Wagon London has been extremely positive.  

It has been a tough 9 weeks, but I loved every moment of it. I got to meet fellow students from all different nationalities and professional backgrounds. 
Le wagon staff has been very supporting since day one and all teachers and Teaching assistance have done the bootcamp and because of this they understood the syllabus very well and knew how to support us specially during tough weeks. 

I came from no coding background and after completing the bootcamp, I am able to successfully build awesome web applications and have the skills to continue learning other technologies/languages out there on my own.

I not only learn how to code, but I also made greats friends thanks to Le Wagon London.

Graduating from a business school, I was looking out for a new direction to expand my skillset, and, in particular, a way to combine my past experience and knowledge to create tangible value.  Web-development answered all my needs and I thoroughly researched all my options before I decided to trust Le Wagon.

The school felt like THE right place from the moment I got in touch with the admissions team, who make you feel as welcome as you are at your own home.
The 9 weeks I spent with Le Wagon in Barcelona allowed me to fully immerse myself into one of the most motivating, productive and intensive environments I have ever experienced, all while being surrounded by the some of the most collaborative, positive and outgoing people I could ever meet.

The course syllabus and the web-based teaching resource platform, available to you for life, are incredible in the way they allow you to learn at your own pace, while diving into just the precise amount of detail, thoroughly vetting all the information you need, providing you with the opportunity to continuously expand your skillset forever, collaborate with the amazing ever-expanding community of Le Wagon, or just to freshen up your knowledge.

However, the true highlight of the campus were the teaching staff who never seized to inspire and undoubtedly provided me with all the best guidance and support I needed to embark on my coding journey. Bolstered by the entrepreneurial focus of the camp and the final project weeks, I now feel confident that I can successfully join and contribute to the tech ventures of tomorrow.

Regardless of your previous experiences, and your reasons for doing this course is a experience you won't regret!

I became interested in coding through essentially through big data analytics. Before Le Wagon I worked in genetics, which generated a lot of data and could only be analysed through tools and methods. I decided to do a short course in Python as it was only a weekly course, however I didn't find it engaging enough. I needed a more immersive way to learn, found Le Wagon and quickly realized it had the best reviews.

The first few weeks of the course were challenging but enjoyable. On hindsight I should have prepared better for this part of the course, but nevertheless I learnt a immense amount in a short period (make sure you do the prep-work and flashcards!). The teachers and TA's are incredibly friendly, patient, open to questions and are always ready to help. I wouldn't have gotten through without them!

Final 2 weeks gave a valuable insight into how it would be like to develop and code in a team, this was the best part of the experience for me. The atmosphere changes and everyone really starts to buckle down to meet the demo day deadline. Here's the app we created https://gorillaboxco.herokuapp.com/

Finally when you sign up you're not only joining a course, but a whole community, with help only a type away.

I decided through many reasons to do the Wagon bootcamp one year ago and it revealed to be the best academic and human experience I ever had. They succeed to make coding sexy, rigorous and useful. They mixed hard work and fun which I think is the perfect combo !

For the anecdote, this is where i met my associate with whom i launched my own company, Weekendr ! Finally, Le wagon is a big family more than welcoming, you will always find a cold beer to share with interesting people every friday night ;) 

After working 4 years in software sales, I decided it was time to learn how to code to cement my career in software and make me stand out from my peers. I’d done some basic front-end programming but I could only produce something very basic. I started to look for full-time courses and came across Le Wagon. Their course covered a variety of topics in depth and their price was very reasonable.

What you will learn in 9 weeks will amaze you. Everyone will go from knowing nothing to producing apps that look and feel amazing. Feel free to check out my team’s app, www.excuse-engine.com for a better idea of what you’ll be putting on the internet!

The quality of the teaching is outstanding. The teachers and TA’s are of the highest quality and also breed patience and friendliness that gives you the confidence to come back each day, even when things aren’t clicking. The atmosphere the staff create is fostered into fellow students where everyone supports each other.  It’s an amazing place to turn up to each morning.

The thing that stands out to me the most (other than the points mentioned above) is what you get even when the batch is over. You’ll make 40 new friends and you’ll get continuous support from the LeWagon community as you’re let out into the wild when the 9 weeks comes to a close.

I’ve been trying to learn how to code properly since I was a teenager but couldn’t really find nor the proper motivation, nor the right way to do so. Le Wagon has been on my radar for years, and this year I finally decided to jump in. It was definitely the right decision and I should even have done it before!
The 9 weeks are absolutely fabulous, the learning rythme is intense because there is so much to learn during the curriculum. But everyone is there to learn and super motivated. I was very impressed by the pedagogy of the bootcamp and the mutual assistance atmosphere between students it creates.
After the bootcamp, we all feel like proper developers, we all worked in teams to create two web applications from scratch that are accessible on their dedicated www addresses. I now feel fully autonomous to create my own dynamic sites alone if needed.
A huge thank you to Le Wagon and the people that have created it and work to improve it on a daily basis. Thanks to Le Wagon, I now have so many professional options, I can either decide to become a tech entrepreneur, a freelance developper or apply for proper developper jobs in the best tech companies or startups. To be honest I still don’t know which way I’ll follow.

If you are reading this review and deliberating whether to join Le Wagon, let me save you the time. Do it!     I joined Le Wagon London Batch 222 (#batch222forlife) at the start of 2019 and from the first day till the last, I had an overwhelmingly positive experience in every aspect of the course.    If you are like me, I had zero coding experience before Le Wagon. I was a freelance film director and spent most of my adult life avoiding anything that wasn’t story telling or dealing with pretty moving images. However, a year previous to joining Le Wagon, I had an idea for a mobile app that started to build with a developer and a couple of friends. After 9 months of the process, I soon realised that in order to manage the project to the best of my abilities, I needed far more knowledge in the world coding, app technologies and building tech businesses. So very impulsive I decided to find a coding school for a 101 crash course and that is when I found Le Wagon.     At first, my initial reaction was being slightly anxious at the idea of paying 100% upfront for the course, without having been in or spoke to anyone that had attended. However within the first day of arriving I instantly released that I had made the right choice.    In the 9 weeks I learnt such a huge amount about coding, app design and the best way to go about building and working with developers. The course helped instantly in evolving my thought processes about how to manage a technology project. I will not lie - it’s hard! Well it was for me. I felt every day someone had turned the temperature up inside my skull.    But it’s fair to say that I was never going to be or intended on becoming a developer, sadly my brain is too routed in the world of imagination and fairy tales, its not built for solving complex coding problems, however that said, I really enjoyed the learning process and tackling the exercises. Slowly by surely it started to click.   The most important thing for me was by the end of the course I knew what code is! I can read it, understand what is happening, know what good code is compared to bad code. I communicate with developers from a project management point of view, I know what good design is for web applications, how long it takes to build web applications etc.    And regardless of the difficulty of the actual coding exercises that you do everyday, the course was a huge amount of fun as well!   What most people fail to share is the social side of things at Le Wagon. By the end of week 1 myself and my course mates were heading to the pub regularly, challenging the teaching staff at Friday’s night beer pong, honing my karaoke abilities and forming a formidable pub quiz team.    The staff my the atmosphere so relaxed and friendly, there is no hierarchy or tradition teaching environment. This really made it a joy coming in everyday.    Since leaving the Le Wagon, I am now building and designing my app full time with a fellow student I met on my course, as the lead developer. We hope to have a working prototype ready to share with the world 6 weeks after gradating! And this has massively by the fact that we are taking full advantage of the co-working space here at Le Wagon which is great place to work and really affordable for London.     In conclusion, my experiences I can’t recommend Le Wagon London highly enough if you are thinking about a coding course. It really has been a life changing experience.