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Le Wagon welcomes students from different walks of life and helps them transition into a role in tech. Get inspired and forge your own path today.
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We’ve had students over 50 in the past and they’ve succeeded in learning Web Development or Data and starting new careers like anyone else. Age doesn’t make any difference in the recruitment process to get onboard, the only thing we consider is your commitment and your motivation.
You need to be 18 to enroll for the course. However, you can apply if you are 17 as long as you turn 18 before the start of the bootcamp.
Our students all have very different profiles. They are between 18 and 55, and they all share the same curiosity and enthusiasm for coding and data. They all come from various backgrounds: marketers, engineers, sales, lawyers, journalists, architects, musicians... Thus, spending weeks at Le Wagon is not only an incredible human experience, but it also helps you build an astonishing network for your after-bootcamp life to keep learning and find amazing job or freelance opportunities!
Here’s what you need to know about technical prerequisites for each bootcamp:
- Web Development: No technical background is required. We look for motivated, curious, and social students. If this describes you, you’re ready to apply and complete the selection process.
- Data Science & AI: Requires basic programming and math knowledge:
- Programming: Familiarity with data types, conditions, loops, functions, and data structures (arrays and dictionaries) in any language like Python, Ruby, or JavaScript.
- Mathematics: Comfort with high school-level functions, derivatives, and linear equations. We provide pre-bootcamp resources to help you brush up on linear algebra and statistics.
- Data Analytics: Beginner-friendly, with no prerequisites beyond motivation to start your tech journey.
- Data Engineering: Beneficial to have foundational skills in programming, databases, and data infrastructure. Successful data engineers often blend these technical skills with strong soft skills to solve complex data challenges. This bootcamp provides hands-on training to help you build or deepen these skills, whether you’re starting fresh or seeking advanced expertise.
Each student must have a laptop. You’ll need Mac OS X, Linux or Windows.
⚠️ A Microsoft Surface or Apple iPad won't do. Those are not real computers. If you need a piece of advice on what to buy, please contact the staff.
The bootcamp is primarily taught in English in most cities. In French cities, the program is conducted in French, with morning lectures and evening live-coding sessions in French, so fluency is necessary to attend in France. In some locations like São Paulo, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Tokyo, sessions are available in local languages (Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese). You can verify the language of upcoming batches on the "Apply" page. Regardless of the teaching language, all challenge instructions and documentation are provided in English, so a minimum B2 level in written English is essential for all students.
Don't worry about it! Students with a project are invited to pitch their idea during the bootcamp while people without one are welcome to team up with them.