I want to change career
Depending on your previous experience, you can become a data scientist, data analyst or machine learning expert. Le Wagon’s world class career services have helped our graduates land the job of their dreams.
For who
Who is this bootcamp for?
Le Wagon’s Data Science & AI course is designed for those who are already familiar with programming and maths, and wants to specialise in data science, machine learning and AI. For complete beginners, we recommend joining our Data Analytics Bootcamp instead.
I’m an AI enthusiast
If you’ve always been interested in the world of AI and want to deepen your curiosity, or simply stay ahead of the ever-evolving tech landscape — Le Wagon’s Data Science course is perfect for you.
I want to realise a specific data-driven project
Do you have a machine learning or research project in mind that would benefit from a deep expertise of data science? Le Wagon’s Data Science & AI course can bring it to life.
I want to be better at my job
Our course is ideal if you are already working with data, and you want to take your skills to the next level, go for a promotion or work better with data teams.
curriculum
What you’ll learn in Le Wagon’s Data Science & AI bootcamp
Our unique hands-on method teaches you advanced technologies and an innovative approach that will lead to success in any data-driven role — empowering you to work with even the most complex of datasets.
30h
Preparation work
Once you’ve been accepted, you'll receive about 30 hours of online learning resources, carefully curated by Le Wagon to be intuitive and interactive. This prepwork will ensure you have the necessary foundations in programming and maths before the bootcamp starts.
What you will do in practice:
- 30 hours of online tutorials
- Utilize curated resources from Le Wagon to gain solid foundations
Software and languages you will learn:
40h
Understand the fundamentals of Data Science
It’s highly recommended that you join our online pre-bootcamp Python & SQL introduction. During this time, collaboratively engage with your instructors in a live online setting to understand the fundamentals. A significant portion of the material covered this week will not be covered at this level of detail during the bootcamp, as the expectation is that participants are already familiar with this material. Familiarize yourself with technical terminology, key concepts and the right learning mindset before your first day of the bootcamp.
What you will learn:
- Understand the fundamentals of Python.
- Learn core programming concepts like functions, loops, and conditional statements.
- Learn the basics of SQL.
- Practice with real coding challenges to build your confidence.
Software and languages you will learn:
56h
Learn Python for data science
Extract data from relational databases, manipulate big data matrix and build visualizations. Understand key maths concepts for data analysis like statistics & linear algebra.
What you will build in practice:
- A database built by scraping data from online bookstores
- Advanced analysis of ecommerce data in SQL
- Visual dashboard connected to stock-market APIs
Software and languages you will learn:
32h
Put yourself in the shoes of a Data Consultant
Learn how to survive the data preparation phase of a vast dataset. Extract insights by interpreting statistical results based on multivariate regression models, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.
What you will do in practice:
- 1 week long data consulting challenge based on real data from a marketplace
- Interactive dashboard to communicate your findings effectively
- Individual presentations of your key findings directly to your client
Software and languages you will learn:
88h
Implement the Machine Learning workflow
Implement the Machine Learning workflow with Scikit-Learn (data preparation, feature engineering, model selection, evaluation, and fine-tuning) and understand maths intuitions and numerical implementations of ML models.
What you will build in practice:
- Machine Learning models perfectly fine-tuned to your tasks
- Pipelines combining data processing and model predictions
- Image compression model by color clustering
- Spam detection algorithms
- Prediction model for house prices
Software and languages you will learn:
64h
Dive into Deep Learning
Become proficient in neural network architectures and parameters, constructing networks for image, sequence, and text analysis. Dive into AI by coding a transformer from scratch and developing GenAI applications. Gain practical skills with pre-trained "big models" from cutting-edge open-source research.
What you will build in practice:
- Dense neural network for fraud transaction detection
- Transfer learning for image classification
- Recurrent networks for weather forecasting
- Recoding a transformer from 0 to perfectly understand all the architecture
- Fine-tuning your own LLM for your need
Software and languages you will learn:
40h
Train your model
Turn your best handcrafted models into a replicable Python package that can be trained on big data in the cloud, using virtual machines and online databases. Monitor your model performance as new data comes in, retrain it when needed, and expose its predictions to the world via APIs or websites.
What you will build in practice:
- ML model for predicting taxi fares, trained on big data on the cloud
- Visual web dashboard showing live predictions (on charts, maps, etc.)
- Trained models in production capable of self-healing
Software and languages you will learn:
Explore additional learning
Alongside your final project, develop core Agile project management skills to structure and deliver technical work effectively. You'll also explore key topics like AI ethics, explainability, and deployment to ensure your solutions are production-ready.
You'll gain practical experience in:
- Managing technical projects using Agile methodologies
- Understanding the ethical challenges of working with AI
- Discovering techniques for making complex models interpretable
- Gaining hands-on knowledge of Continuous Integration and Deployment in machine learning
80h
Build you own data science project
The project phase is the ultimate experience of the course. Collaborate efficiently in teams of 3 or 4 on a real data science project. Use either open-data repositories (government initiatives, Kaggle, Paper with Code, etc...) or bring your own private dataset. With full-time mentoring from expert teachers, let your wildest dream come true!
What you will build in practice
- Make an app with a live demo of model predictions
- Create an in-depth analysis of a business dataset
- Replicate latest AI research papers with Big Models!
Start your career in data science!
From the moment you embark on your tech journey, our dedicated career services team is there to provide you with tailored guidance throughout and beyond your training. Connect with our vast network of 1000+ hiring partners, benefit from 1:1 coaching and much more!
- Elevate your personal branding & get technical interview training
- Benefit from 1:1 coaching & key alumni Q&A sessions
- Connect with an extensive network of 1000+ hiring partners
- Get a lifetime access to Le Wagon content
Financing options
Find the right financing options for you
Our advisors help you every step of the way to obtain financing and public funding, with the possibility to get up to 100% of your tuition financed.
Upcoming sessions
Find your bootcamp session
Learn Data Science & AI online, on one of our 28+ campuses worldwide, or part-time.
Data Science & AI info session
Join the next info session
Dive deeper into Data Science & AI with out expert-led info session. Get insights, ask questions, and see how our course can transform your career.
Why Le Wagon?
What makes Le Wagon unique?
We’re the #1 rated bootcamp for a reason. Here are some of them:
Graduate with a portfolio of projects to prove your skills — ready for job interviews or to launch your next business.
Explore student projects
Get lifetime access to our team of career advisors and a network of hiring companies, on-hand to help you get your dream job.Get lifetime access to our team of career advisors and a network of hiring companies, on-hand to help you get your dream job.
Explore our career services
It’s the community that counts. Connect with alumni all over the world for continued support, career opportunities & networking — for life.
Read our alumni stories
Prefer to learn online, full-time, part-time or in person? Le Wagon is the only bootcamp that offers all of these options.
Discover Le Wagon's learning formats
Graduate with a portfolio of projects to prove your skills — ready for job interviews or to launch your next business.
Get lifetime access to our team of career advisors and a network of hiring companies, on-hand to help you get your dream job.Get lifetime access to our team of career advisors and a network of hiring companies, on-hand to help you get your dream job.
It’s the community that counts. Connect with alumni all over the world for continued support, career opportunities & networking — for life.
Prefer to learn online, full-time, part-time or in person? Le Wagon is the only bootcamp that offers all of these options.
A word from our alumni & authors
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"The bootcamp was an amazing two-month intensive experience. Working in pairs and practicing all day allowed me to immerse myself completely in the role of a Data Analyst, from data ingestion to exploration and analysis."
Romane Clerc
Data Analyst Blablacar
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"The bootcamp allowed me to acquire a solid foundation in Data Science, to practice on real world problems, to join a lively and close-knit international community and to land the job of my dreams as a Data Analyst! I 100% recommend Le Wagon!"
Capucine Dehaut
Data Scientist Sonder
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"If you are looking for a bootcamp that offers a comprehensive curriculum, a great learning environment and incredible post-bootcamp career support then Le Wagon is for you!"
Joseph Gulay
Data Analyst Ernst & Young
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"It is stunning how much you learn in only 9 weeks, not only web development but also how to challenge yourself and grow as a person!"
Carolina Cota
Backend Developer N26
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"I loved my experience at Le Wagon, especially the last 2 weeks of teamwork: Developing an idea, visualising it in mock-ups, breaking it down into development tasks, and pitching the final product. This is the essence of product culture!"
Adrien Moison
Head of Product Back Market
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"Le Wagon changed my life. I went from designing ads to building an app that eventually got Google’s attention. Now me and my co-founders (who I also met at Le Wagon) all work at Google living our best lives."
Allan Holmes
Interaction Designer Google
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"The bootcamp gave me the opportunity to learn about the full process of building a product and to confirm I particularly love the design and frontend side of things."
Caroline Bixner
Senior Service Designer Deloitte Digital
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"Only two months after finishing the Bootcamp, I landed my first job as a Junior Software Engineer. That would not have been possible without the amazing career support from Le Wagon’s staff."
Mathieu Longé
Software Engineer 99designs
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"I expected a lot from Le Wagon for my Data Science formation and the global experience was even better: the content of the formation and the custom learning platform were really well structured and all the people at Le Wagon very helpful."
Josselin Grouas
Data/IA Manager Consultant Niji
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"I warmly recommend Le Wagon to anyone who wants to sky rocket their career in our increasingly digital world. Le Wagon is more than just a coding school it’s a proper experience and a human melting pot."
Christophe Arendt
Data Engineer Capgemini
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"I am grateful for the valuable knowledge and experience that this program provided me with. I would encourage anyone who wants to change to a career in tech to join this excellent program."
Asma Laaribi
Developer Shopify
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"Le Wagon has a huge emphasis on culture and community. The energy is incredibly positive & the Teachers/Teacher Assistants are always happy to help and answer questions."
Thomas Temple
Software Engineer Hall & Wilcox
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"Le Wagon is a great way to get into tech and learn a new skill with good teachers to support your journey and definitely don’t be shy to ask 100 questions like I did."
Ștefania-Ella Centea
Junior Product Manager ASDA
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"After 3 years working in Investment Banking, I decided to update my skill-set with some tools that I could use for whatever my next professional challenge would be."
Ayelen Klas
Sr. Growth & Operations Manager Razor Group
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"Le Wagon truly changed my life with coding. Coming from a sales background, it enabled me to acquire the technical knowledges to start a developer career."
Isabelle Ferrier
Web Developer amlconsult GmbH
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"“In a matter of weeks, I gained a high-level understanding of data engineering challenges and the technical capabilities needed to take on those opportunities. Since completing the course, I have been much more confident and efficient in my work.”"
Raphael Hidalgo
Data Scientist Junior Finfrog
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"An insane experience! The feeling of being really more comfortable technically, of being able to take part in many other projects. And above all, the feeling of truly being part of a passionate and caring community!"
Adeline Cortijos
Growth Marketing Manager Aktio
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