I don't have any technical background, can I join the course?

Web Development courseYou don t need any technical background to join our web development bootcamp. We expect 3 things from our students: be (extremely) motivated, be curious, be social. If this sounds like you, then we ll be more than happy to have you on board if you pass all the selection process.Data Science courseThe Data Science course requires some basic knowledge of programming and mathematics.How much programming do I need to know? Well, you must be comfortable with data types & variables, conditions, loops, functions and data structures like arrays and dictionaries (also called hashes in some programming languages). If you know those topics in other languages than Python (like Ruby, JavaScript, C++, etc.), you have the right programming prerequisites!How much mathematics do I need to know? In order to join our Data Science course, you also need a minimum level in Mathematics and to be familiar with concepts covered in high school s scientific section. We need you to be comfortable with functions, their derivatives & systems of linear equations. To get up to speed, some additional preparation work will be given to you before the bootcamp start to get a refresh of all these concepts as well as more advanced knowledge on linear algebra and statistics.

How can I apply to a course?

To apply, simply complete the application form on our website by selecting:The course (Web Development, Data Science)The format (9-week full-time, 24-week part-time)The city you re interested inAn introduction of why you want to join us and information about your personal project (if you have one!)This is a quick process which only takes a few minutes. We will then contact you to schedule an interview (either in-person or online) to understand your motivations in more detail and answer any questions you have about our bootcamps.

Web development course in Lyon

Overview

Become a Web
Developer in weeks

Learn to build software applications from scratch and get access to endless opportunities as a Software Engineer, Product Manager, UX Designer and more.

Build solid foundations in software development & databases
Master front-end technologies to create interactive apps
Leverage AI and adopt best-in-class workflows
Develop a strong portfolio of real-world projects

You will master these programming languages and tech tools:

JavaScript

SQL

Figma

GitHub

Ruby

HTML

Copilot

React

Vue.js

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Next date

Jan 15, 2024

Availability

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curriculum

What you’ll learn in this web development bootcamp

In just 2 to 6 months, you’ll master the technical and project-management skills needed for a successful career in tech, learning how to develop great products in teams using modern workflows.

40h

Get ready to start the bootcamp

Our web development course is very intense. To be prepared and make the most out of the bootcamp, you must complete 40 hours of preparation work to give you basic tech foundations and culture.

What you will do in practice:

40 hours of online tutorials
Online quiz to validate basic tech knowledge

Software and languages you will learn:

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Git

56h

Code your first programs

Master all the developer tools such as command line, text editor, and Git. Write your first programs manipulating variables, functions, data structures and more. Detect patterns in texts and extract data from any file, any website or by using APIs.

What you will build in practice:

Scripts detecting valid emails and phone numbers
Web scrapers collecting information from e-commerce websites
Lots of games based on your command line

Software and languages you will learn:

Ruby

Terminal

Git

40h

Build your first applications

Structure your software following object-oriented principles. Learn one of the most used design patterns, the Model-View-Controller (MVC) and master it by coding several MVC apps from scratch.

What you will build in practice:

MVC software from scratch
Food delivery app on your terminal

Software and languages you will learn:

Ruby

Terminal

Git

24h

Store and extract data

Create relational databases and build queries with SQL. From simple CRUD queries (Create, Read, Update, Delete) to advanced JOIN queries, become an SQL expert! Connect your database to your software with an ORM (Object Relational Mapping).

What you will build in practice:

Simple blogging app with a database
Scripts to extract data from a music database

Software and languages you will learn:

Ruby

SQL

80h

Design dynamic websites

Master web technologies and code responsive websites with HTML, CSS and Bootstrap 5.0. Add dynamic behaviors to your website with JavaScript. Practice modern JavaScript and use key frameworks, including Vue.js, React and Stimulus.js.

What you will build in practice:

Dynamic chats or todo apps with JavaScript
Reproductions of famous websites
A library of UI components in CSS
Responsive layouts and card grids

Software and languages you will learn:

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Vue.js

React

80h

Put everything together

Develop web applications from scratch following the workflows of successful startups. Design your app on Figma, collaborate on GitHub and code your app using Ruby on Rails. Finally, deploy it to production on a real domain and learn to cover your code with tests.

What you will build in practice:

Your own marketplace in teams
A recommendation website
3 different apps with Rails

Software and languages you will learn:

JavaScript

Figma

GitHub

Ruby on Rails

Heroku

HTML

CSS

80h

Build your own web app from scratch

The project phase is the ultimate experience of the bootcamp: invent, design, code, deploy and pitch an original project in teams of 3 or 4 during the final two weeks. Go through the entire process—from the idea to the live app in production on a real domain name.

What you will build in practice:

SaaS applications
Real-time games
Any app on music, travel, food, etc.

Start your career in tech!

Receive guidance to kickstart your professional journey. Get help from our teams and experts to enhance your job-seeking skills, such as resume building and interview preparation. Network with industry experts and potential employers, positioning yourself for a successful transition into the workforce.

What you will do in practice:

1 week of career-building activities
1:1 coaching sessions
Q&A with our Alumni
Technical interview preparation

Certified

Get certified with the RNCP 6 web developer title, level Bac +3/4

After the program, you will receive a certificate with the title ”Web Application Developer by Le Wagon” (RNCP certificate level 6, equivalent to BAC +3/4) that you will be able to showcase to recruiters.

Learning Schedule

Choose the learning schedule that suits you

Whether you prefer an intensive full-time option for 2 months or a flexible part-time format spanning 6 months, our courses are tailored to you.

Full-time

Ready to dive into tech? Join our intensive course. Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

Graduate in 2 months
All day peer-to-peer learning
40 hours of study in total, per week

Part-time

Have commitments? Learn in your free time when it’s most convenient for you.

Graduate in 6 months
Learn collaboratively with peers online
16 hours of study in total, per week

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our method

Boost your skills learning from passionate software experts

With skilled and helpful teachers, you'll rapidly learn hands-on skills and build a strong foundation to start your tech career.

Practice on real-life tech projects
Join a group of like-minded peers to support you
Get career coaching to land your dream job

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1,279 student reviews

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2,698 student reviews

Meet our course creators and software experts

The top tech recruiters choose Le Wagon graduates

Most of our developers and product managers come from Le Wagon! Le Wagon has become a key strategic partner helping Skello to hire great tech talent.

Quitterie Mathelin-Moreaux

CEO - Skello
We have recruited some amazing Le Wagon alumni in various tech roles: data, product, ops and engineering. It's a great bootcamp for preparing well-rounded top tech talent.

Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve

Co-founder & CEO - Alan
What we like about the profiles that come out of the Wagon is that they are able to be sure of many different subjects. We have strong recruitment challenges and the Wagon events are the perfect opportunity to discover very interesting profiles.

Virginie Coville

Lead Operations Manager - Luko
What we like is that the profiles are really full-stack and able to project themselves quickly on the operational side. The opinion of the community is really positive about the people who come out of Le Wagon, which is also a good point.

Quentin Lallemand

Head of Growth - Libeo (Ex-Swile)

Most of our developers and product managers come from Le Wagon! Le Wagon has become a key strategic partner helping Skello to hire great tech talent.

Quitterie Mathelin-Moreaux

CEO - Skello
We have recruited some amazing Le Wagon alumni in various tech roles: data, product, ops and engineering. It's a great bootcamp for preparing well-rounded top tech talent.

Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve

Co-founder & CEO - Alan
What we like about the profiles that come out of the Wagon is that they are able to be sure of many different subjects. We have strong recruitment challenges and the Wagon events are the perfect opportunity to discover very interesting profiles.

Virginie Coville

Lead Operations Manager - Luko
What we like is that the profiles are really full-stack and able to project themselves quickly on the operational side. The opinion of the community is really positive about the people who come out of Le Wagon, which is also a good point.

Quentin Lallemand

Head of Growth - Libeo (Ex-Swile)

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job-ready portfolio

Build a solid portfolio to showcase your skills to tech recruiters

Create various web apps, culminating in a live demo to a real audience. Enhance your profile with a portfolio ready for interviews.

Student project

loc8te: all the ride sharing services in one app

Web development students
June 2023
Student project

A tracking app for humanitarian aid trucks

Web development students
June 2022

loc8te: all the ride sharing services in one app

Student project

loc8te: all the ride sharing services in one app

Web development students

June 2023

A tracking app for humanitarian aid trucks

Student project

A tracking app for humanitarian aid trucks

Web development students

June 2022

Career services

Land your dream job
with our career team

Benefit from personalized coaching, attend job fairs, get prepared for interviews and connect with recruiters.

Discover our career services

Le Wagon career services

1000+

hiring partners

90%

of graduates
find a job

100+

countries with alumni presence

What career paths open up to you after this web development bootcamp?

After the course, you will be able to apply for different roles in software development, as an employee or a freelancer:

Software development jobs: Software Engineer, Software Developer, Back-end Developer, Front-end Developer, Full-stack Developer, Solutions Engineer...
Tech-related jobs: Product Manager, Ops Specialist, Customer Success Manager, Technical Project Manager, Tech Consultant...

What’s the average web development salary in Lyon?

Salaries in Web development can vary depending on your seniority, location or the sector in which you work. Learn more about the factors that can influence your earnings in our Lyon web development salary guide.

See what our Lyon web development graduates do now

Anne-Charlotte Morizot

Développeuse back-end
Anne-Rita de Livonnière

Product Owner
Nathan Berthier

Développeur back-end

Here’s why people like you choose Le Wagon

"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 Getaround
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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 IBM
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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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Admission

How to apply to our web development bootcamp

Our admission process is beginner-friendly and will give you a taste of our course. Start now!

No prerequisites

The web development course is beginner-friendly, with no prerequisites required. What counts for us is that you’re motivated to start your new tech journey.

Book an interview with our enrolment advisor

When you apply, we’ll get back to you to schedule a 30-minute video interview. We'll talk about your professional background and your motivation.

Pass our technical quiz

You will take a technical quiz to assess your coding knowledge and your ability to learn.

Payment options & prepwork

The last step will consist of finding the most suitable financing option for you. Then, you'll jump into the prepwork which consists of 40h of training.

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Once the bootcamps ends, you will benefit from our career services.

Our local team will help you prepare for tech interviews, meet the best local recruiters and connect with relevant alumni. You will also have access to a complete guide to kick-start your tech career after the course: boost your portfolio, prepare for technical interviews, leverage on our 10,000 alumni community, but also to lots of useful Slack channels to find jobs or freelance opportunities.

Our local team will introduce you to the right people depending on your goal and you will meet with inspiring alumni who will come back to share their post-bootcamp experiences, like how they found a job, started their own company or freelancing career.

These are some career services we will provide:

Networking events, job fairs, career workshops and office hours with alumni or tech recruiters
Coaching sessions with our Talent Manager or local alumni
Resources our Career Playbook
Introductions to our network of hiring partners through our Hiring Newsletter
Career week with practical workshops (from building a portfolio to inspiring talks)

Some cities offer specific funding options with local financial partners, like deferred tuition plans, student loans with interesting conditions or Income Share Agreements (ISA). Again, you will find more details about these options on the page of each city on Le Wagon’s website. Also feel free to reach out to the local admission manager to have more details about their local funding options.

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.

Web Development course

You don't need any technical background to join our web development bootcamp. We expect 3 things from our students: be (extremely) motivated, be curious, be social. If this sounds like you, then we'll be more than happy to have you on board if you pass all the selection process.

Data Science course

The Data Science course requires some basic knowledge of programming and mathematics.

How much programming do I need to know? Well, you must be comfortable with data types & variables, conditions, loops, functions and data structures like arrays and dictionaries (also called hashes in some programming languages). If you know those topics in other languages than Python (like Ruby, JavaScript, C++, etc.), you have the right programming prerequisites!
How much mathematics do I need to know? In order to join our Data Science course, you also need a minimum level in Mathematics and to be familiar with concepts covered in high school's scientific section. We need you to be comfortable with functions, their derivatives & systems of linear equations. To get up to speed, some additional preparation work will be given to you before the bootcamp start to get a refresh of all these concepts as well as more advanced knowledge on linear algebra and statistics.

In most cities, the bootcamp is taught in English.

In French cities, the program is in French. You will have a 1h30 lecture in the morning in French, and a 1h30 live-code in the evening in French as well. So, if you don't understand French correctly, you won't be able to attend the bootcamp in France.

In some other cities (São Paulo, Shanghai, Chengdu, Tokyo) specific sessions are organised in other languages (Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese). You can check the language of the next batch on the "Apply" page.

Extra info: all the challenges' instructions and written documentation are in English, so all students must have a good level and understanding or written English, even in cities where lectures are given in another language.

To apply, simply complete the application form on our website by selecting:

The course (Web Development, Data Science)
The format (9-week full-time, 24-week part-time)
The city you're interested in
An introduction of why you want to join us and information about your personal project (if you have one!)

This is a quick process which only takes a few minutes. We will then contact you to schedule an interview (either in-person or online) to understand your motivations in more detail and answer any questions you have about our bootcamps.