FAQ.

The bootcamp educational model is built very differently from the ones you experienced in high school and/or university. Lighthouse Labs practices a flipped, immersive model of education that puts the emphasis on the development of practical skills through building real-world applications using an incremental and cumulative collection of tools and best practices.

Lectures take up a maximum of two and a half hours in any given day, with another eight to ten hours being spent each day working in a lab setting. You can expect to introduce yourself to new concepts through readings and exercises, getting your knowledge bolstered and backfilled with lectures throughout the week. You can learn more about the bootcamp experience our blog post: So You Want To Take A Bootcamp

It is our core belief that 80% of the learning should be done on the job and we’ve tailored every part of our program around it. Our curriculum is constantly interrupted by a community of passionate developers based off feedback from employers, students, alumni and industry trends. We won’t teach you everything about software development (that takes years of practice), but we will give you the foundation so you can continue learning in your new career as a developer as quickly as possible.

For more details, read about our Education Philosophies or explore our Student Outcomes Report.

Lighthouse Labs is accredited by British Columbia PTIB #03874, Alberta PCC #304840 and Ontario PCC #272306, and certified by Canada department of ESDC #7009 and with Revenue QC #20-09-4126, EQA (Education Quality Assurance), and with Educanada. You're here to learn, let us worry about the paperwork.

While our philosophy is based around mastery and not credentials, we do provide our Bootcamp graduates with diplomas upon graduation.

Think about it this way, the Intro to Web Development course covers the breadth of Web Development including both front-end and back-end, while the Intro to Front-End with JavaScript course deals solely in front-end development in greater depth. If you want to get a good understanding of how teams web technologies work and gain a better way to communicate with developers, then take the Intro to Web Development Course. However, if you want to learn more front-end skills like learning how to style websites and gain a more practical skillset, then the Intro to Front-End with JavaScript course should be your pick.

There is no right or wrong choice but they provide different outcomes based on what you are looking to gain out of the course.

Ask yourself: "Do I want to work as a professional developer?"

If the answer is 'yes', then there is no question that the full-time development bootcamp is the program you need.

The goal of our bootcamp is to transform you into a professional full-stack developer. You’ll come to understand coding logic, and learn how to think like a dev by building software from the ground up using industry-relevant technologies. Our program will provide you with mentorship, data-driven curriculum and a top notch learning environment that will launch you into your first junior developer role.

If the answer is 'not sure', taking our part-time course might be the best option.

Our Intro to Web Development and Front End Fundamentals with JavaScript courses are excellent for:

• People interested in learning how to code
• People interested in learning how to communicate with a development team
• People looking to gain career skills to help in a hybrid role
• People interested in learning if they enjoy development before taking our Bootcamp

You can read more on the subject in our blog post: Full-time vs. Part-time: Which Program Is For Me?

Absolutely! Many of our students come from technical backgrounds, including people with Computer Science and Engineering degrees, and even people who currently work as developers. Our curriculum is designed with stretch goals to challenge students of all levels. You will also be surrounded by lots of seasoned developers who will be pushing you out of your comfort zone, so trust us that there will plenty of challenge – our unofficial motto is “get comfortable being uncomfortable”.

While the program is geared towards people of all coding levels, it takes dedication, grit and perseverance to handle a program of this pace and intensity. Our goal is to push everyone to their maximum learning experience in an 10 week period, and advanced students who have come to Lighthouse Labs have grown exponentially in the small, intense time frame.

You can read more about some of our students who came to Lighthouse with strong technical backgrounds, like Andre Soesilo who came to Lighthouse with 3 years experience as a Software Developer + a degree in Computer Engineering, or Katie Peterson a former Engineer turned iOS Developer.

Yes, you can come to Lighthouse Labs as an international student! There is no additional tuition cost or restrictions for people applying from outside of Canada. We have had many students come to Canada for our Bootcamp on a visitors visa, however you are entirely responsible for making any legal arrangements for staying in the country.

Lighthouse Labs is not able to assist in securing working permits, and your eligibility to work in Canada will entirely depend on you securing the proper documents. If you are able to obtain a working permit, you'll be able to take full advantage of our Career Services opportunities!

For more information on coming to Lighthouse Labs as an international student, check out the Newcomer's Neighbourhood Guide.

Yes! Many organizations have sent their employees to us to upgrade their technical skills.

Our Intro to Web Development courses are fantastic for people looking to gain a technical knowledge of development that can help when communicating with a dev team, managing development projects, understanding technical limitations, or transitioning into a hybrid development role.

Our Web Development Bootcamps can train someone with zero coding experience, into an agile developer in 12 weeks. This is a great option if you love your company but are looking for a career change, if you are currently a developer but need to learn new technologies, or if you're a founder looking to have more control over your the development of your product.

We can also build custom curriculum for your organization. If you need niche technical or development training for your team, please get in touch via hello@lighthouselabs.ca.

Our curriculum was created to simulate a real developer’s job environment. You'll be exposed to industry-relevant technologies, and then immediately reinforce that knowledge by building applications & completing daily programming projects.

• Pair programming when appropriate
• Problem solving and Debugging-debugging-debugging! This is probably the most important skill to acquire and practice as a developer
• Project management within a realistic small-team setting

Before registering into the program of your interest you must verify if you meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.

• Duolingo English Test 110 or higher
• TOEFL iBT score of 90 or higher (TOEFL Paper score – 575 or higher)
• IELTS Academic score 6.5 or higher
• Cambridge exam equivalency: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

We have many tech professionals who have worked in Canada’s tech community for many years. We also have many mentors on board that also have years of experience working and mentoring in the industry. We also have a senior educator who supervises all our curriculum to guarantee a smooth learning curve.

Absolutely! Many of our students come from technical backgrounds, including people with Computer Science and Engineering degrees, and even people who currently work as developers. Our curriculum is designed with stretch goals to challenge students of all levels. You will also be surrounded by lots of seasoned developers and data scientists who will be pushing you out of your comfort zone, so trust us that there will be plenty of challenges – our unofficial motto is “get comfortable being uncomfortable”.

While the program is geared towards people of all levels, it takes dedication, grit and perseverance to handle a program of this pace and intensity. Our goal is to push everyone to their maximum learning experience in a 30 week period, and advanced students who have come to Lighthouse Labs have grown exponentially in the intense time frame.

Our Web Developer Work Study Bootcamp is designed to work with international students busy schedules of school, part-time work and living in a new city - all over 30 weeks. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of web dev concepts and techniques like Javascript, HTML and CSS, HTTP, Ruby on Rails, and more. This program will prepare you to work as a Front-end Developer and in any general web developer position.

No formal education is required to being admitted to Lighthouse Labs! While having some coding knowledge always helps, your background does not matter as much as a genuine interest in code or data science and a raw determination to succeed in this challenging environment.

If you’re interested in our bootcamp but brand new to code or data, our intro courses are a perfect way to figure out if you're ready for a career as a developer or data analyst.

The prep work is there to help you do the groundwork and prepare for success before Day One of Bootcamp. Each student is required to complete a 70-hr prep module at least one week before starting Bootcamp. The program is really 14 weeks long, as we consider the prep modules to be two weeks of full-time work on top of the 12 weeks of bootcamp. However, you can jump into the Prep Modules as soon as you are confirmed into the program, so we recommend that you use all the extra time to make sure you get through all the prep with plenty of time to spare.

Our Admissions Criteria is determined by the province where you attend Bootcamp from:

Ontario * Minimum age 18+ years or proof of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent * completed an Ontario Superintendent approved qualifying test

Alberta * Standard Admission: * Proof of Alberta high school graduation (verified by transcript) or equivalent or * Successful completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) * Mature Admission: * Minimum age 18+ years and successful completion of Logic Test

Quebec * Minimum age 18+ years or proof of high school graduation or equivalent

British Columbia and all remaining provinces * Minimum age 19+ years or proof of high school graduation

There are many ways Lighthouse Labs is unique. Our niche is delivering digital skills training that's accelerated, personalized, and outcomes-oriented. Everything we do is geared towards finding the best ways to connect students with better careers.

• We have a rigorous admissions process, and will only admit potential students who we believe are able to thrive in an intensive learning environment.
• Our curriculums are built by industry professionals to teach industry relevant technologies, and are constantly iterated to stay on top of development trends. We <3 data-driven education.
• You'll spend 2 hours in lecture a day, and then spend the remainder of your 12+ hour day with hands on keyboard, practicing the skills and concepts you'll need to land a job as a dev or data analyst.
• We are strong believers in the power of mentorship. At Lighthouse, you'll be supported by a huge community of industry professionals. We keep a 1:8 student to teacher ratio, and our mentors are full-time developers or data analysts who are available in-person throughout the day and on weekends to support your progress through bootcamp.
• We also do regular testing, and collect daily feedback from our students and communities to constantly improve our student experience. Our community consists of over 500 alumni, mentors, and community partners that help our students stay on the pulse of innovation in the tech ecosphere.
• We have an experienced Career Services team that is entirely dedicated to connecting with employers and finding our alumni careers, which is how we've been able to achieve over an 93% employment rate for our job-seeking graduates.

To learn more about our graduate employment rates and how our career services sets us apart, check out our Student Outcomes Report.

For our Bootcamps, we recommend you apply 6-10 weeks before your desired start date as our cohorts start on a rolling basis. The more time you have to complete your Prep Modules and stretch goals, the better! For our intro part-time courses, we recommend you register and pay your deposit as early as possible to secure your spot - classes are often full a few weeks before the start date.

There is a 70-hour prep work module you are required to complete before attending bootcamp, and we always recommend you go above and beyond the prep work to prepare yourself as much as possible! The more coding practice you have before attending the program, the happier you will be.

Aside from practicing your coding, there are two things you can do which will set you up for success in the program. The first is to make sure you are comfortable with getting yourself into a productive, focused mindset. The ability to do this is a differentiating factor when it comes to success in the program. Students who are able to put themselves into a mindset that is productive and focused have an easier time adapting to the schedule and also are better at absorbing new material. Some people work best with headphones, some need quiet, some can just throw a mental switch. Find what works for you and get in the routine of doing it.

You can also work on learning how to logically break down tech problems. When you are using the web or your smartphone on a day to day basis, look at the apps and services you are using. Ask yourself the question, “What is the logic behind this? What would I have to do to solve this problem manually?”. This analysis gets you into the habit of looking at problems logically. You don’t need programming experience to talk through the steps you would have to do to play sudoku or solitaire. Just ask yourself how would you explain the steps to someone who doesn’t know the game.

At Lighthouse Labs, we want to make sure we're setting our students up for success. When choosing students to take on, we look for people who are seeking growth and who want to work towards it, who are able to do well in an intense learning environment, and who are passionate and curious about coding or data.

Those are the only requirements: our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life. Neuroscientists, accountants, teachers, and musicians have all passed through our programs.

You can learn more about our admissions process on our admissions page.

If you are waitlisted for one of our programs, the admissions team will contact you ASAP when a new spot becomes available. If no spots open up, and the class is still full on the course start date, we will be in touch to either transfer you to our next available cohort or refund your deposit (whichever you prefer!).

Our bootcamps run year round, on a rolling basis. Our part-time courses run every 6-12 weeks.

You can see all upcoming start dates when submitting your application!

Our goal is to get you job ready and employed as quickly as possible. By accelerating your learning into 12 weeks, you can start your new career ASAP. We strongly believe that your first year after bootcamp will be where you do the most learning - so while we could cram more coding knowledge into your brain, we don't want you to twiddle your thumbs when you could be tapping on keys, making $$ and gaining real experience as a developer or data analyst.

12 weeks has proven to be the ideal balance to absorb the material, practice your skills and get employed, all while being able to maintain the pace, intensity and immersive nature of bootcamp.

The 30 week, Web Developer Flex Work Study Bootcamp will run 25 hours a week with you spending another 5 to 10hrs working on team and personal projects. We will provide the guidance needed for you to make the most of the 30 weeks and make sure that is time well spent.

Immigration requirements change regularly, so please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website at www.cic.gc.ca for the most up-to-date information.

As the program is 30 weeks in length, all international students will need to apply for a study permit.

A students can work off campus (up to 20 hours) and full-time (40 hours per week) during scheduled academic breaks without a Work Permit as long as they meet all of these requirements:

• They are a full-time student at a designated learning institution (DLI)
• They are enrolled in an academic, vocational or professional training program or their study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
• There Study Permit says you can work off campus
• They have already started studying
• They have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)

If they have registered for a program that includes a co-op, it is suggested that they should be applying for a Co-op Work Permit at the time of filling out your Study Permit application.

*DLI: Designated Learning Institution

Please be aware that international students who graduate from diploma programs at Private Career Colleges (including Lighthouse Labs) are not currently eligible to receive a Post-Graduate Work Permit. While we are hoping that this policy may change in the future, if you are seeking a Post Graduate Work Permit, we recommend you research and consider a publicly funded college. We have many international students that study with us for various other reasons outside of receiving a PGWP.

That’s FANTASTIC news!! We are looking forward to working with you. So far you have:

• Completed your application and interview and you have been approved by the LHL admissions team.
• You have signed the Lighthouse Labs student contract, and paid your deposit. We will require a minimum of $4,000 deposit to secure your place.

Nest steps:

• Once these two steps are completed, LIghthouse Labs will issue you with a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
• Once you have received your LOA, you will then need to apply for a study permit. For the latest information on how to do this please follow this link.

There are many ways Lighthouse Labs is unique. Our niche is web and data, and everything we do is geared towards finding the best ways to deliver web and data related education.

• We have a rigorous admissions process, and will only admit potential students who we believe are able to thrive in an intensive learning environment like our web development flex work study bootcamp.
• Our curriculum is built by developers to teach industry relevant technologies, and is constantly iterated to stay on top of development trends. We <3 data-driven education.
• We are strong believers in the power of mentorship. At Lighthouse, you'll be supported by a community of over 80 industry experts. We keep a 1:8 student to mentor ratio, and our mentors are full-time developers or data scientists who are available in-person throughout the day and on weekends to support your progress in bootcamp.
• We also do regular testing, and collect daily feedback from our students to constantly improve our student experience. Our community consists of over 1000 alumni, mentors, and community partners that help our students stay on the pulse of innovation in the tech community.

Typically international students register at least six months prior to a start date. This gives them time to plan, save, apply for a visa, receive an approved visa and prepare for moving to a new country. Some countries have faster visa approval timelines and you can see estimated timelines for your country here.

There is a 70-hour prep work module you are required to complete before attending bootcamp, and we always recommend you go above and beyond the prep work to prepare yourself as much as possible! The more practice you have before attending the program, the happier you will be.

Aside from practicing with the prep course, there are two things you can do which will set you up for success in the program. The first is to make sure you are comfortable with getting yourself into a productive, focused mindset. The ability to do this is a differentiating factor when it comes to success in the program. Students who are able to put themselves into a mindset that is productive and focused have an easier time adapting to the schedule and also are better at absorbing new material. Some people work best with headphones, some need quiet, some can just throw a mental switch. Find what works for you and get in the routine of doing it.

You can also work on learning how to logically break down tech problems. For example, when you are using the web or your smartphone on a day to day basis, look at the apps and services you are using. Ask yourself the question, “What is the logic behind this? What would I have to do to solve this problem manually?”. This analysis gets you into the habit of looking at problems logically. You don’t need programming experience to talk through the steps you would have to do to play sudoku or solitaire. Just ask yourself how would you explain the steps to someone who doesn’t know the game.

Due to the content covered in our programs, we would require students to meet our language requirements before applying to enroll in our web courses.

GREAT question! We like you already. At Lighthouse Labs we are looking for a rare breed: someone who is seeking an opportunity for extraordinary growth, is ready to thrive in an intense learning environment, and LOVES code (Web).

Our students come from all backgrounds and walks of life. They’re weird, they’re quirky, and they stick out in a crowd. Neuroscientists, accountants, teachers, and musicians have all come through our doors. Above all, we look for: passion, aptitude for coding, grit and culture fit.

Our students put their trust in us, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards to ensure that everyone coming into our program is set up for success.

The application process takes 4 steps:

Apply online: Complete our online application, where you'll introduce yourself and give us an overview of your background. This includes your education, coding experience, plus your superpower (you know, the important details that will help us get to know you). You will also be asked to submit proof of your language proficiency and a short essay to get to know you better.

Group Interview: Our admissions team will get in touch after reviewing your application, and will invite you for a group video interview. At that time, you can chat with our team, ask whatever questions you have about the program, and decide if Lighthouse Labs is the right fit for you. We also encourage you to check out our demo days held monthly so you can see the current cohort in action! This is also your opportunity to ask us anything.

Logic & Technical Assessment: After the last stage, successful candidates are sent over study material that will prepare them for the assessments. Coding experience isn't necessary to perform well here. You'll complete them on your own time within 2 weeks.

Enroll & Prep for bootcamp: Once you're accepted into a cohort, you'll need to submit a deposit by credit card to reserve your spot. The rest of your tuition, which can be paid by wire transfer, is due 2 weeks before your start date.

Before starting, you'll spend 70 hours completing prep modules. These will introduce you to the basic technologies you'll use throughout bootcamp. You will need to complete these at least 1 week before your first day of bootcamp.

The prep work is there to help you do the groundwork and prepare for success before Day One of on-site Web Developer Work Study Bootcamp. Each student is required to complete a 70-hr prep module at least one week before starting Bootcamp.

Yes, we are a fully Designated Learning Institution under the BC Ministry of Advanced Education. Our DLI Number is O110684673337* (*note the first digital is the letter “O), not a zero)

Upon acceptance, we will provide you with a Letter Of Acceptance (LOA), a required part of the Study Permit process. But we aren’t legally able to provide visa support services.

For our programs, we require that students be a Minimum age 19+ years and proof of high school graduation is required to be admitted to Lighthouse Labs! While having some coding or previous knowledge always helps, your background does not matter as much as a genuine interest in development, and a raw determination to succeed in this challenging environment.

We offer mentorship on weekdays following morning lecture from noon to 9pm. There is limited mentorship available during the weekend and no mentorship available on Friday nights. Please keep in mind that mentor availability are dependent on both the time of the day and the day of the week, so you can count on having mentors when you most need them, particularly in the early afternoon and on heavier days.

We <3 our alumni! Lighthouse grads are always welcome (and highly encouraged) to come back to work in our space, attend workshops + Demo Days, mentor current students, or just say hello (some even come back to bake us cookies ^_^).

Alumni have the entire Lighthouse Labs community at their disposal, including dedicated Slack channels, first dibs on event tickets, ongoing career support and mentorship with no expiry date.

You can learn more in our blog post: The One Year (and Beyond) Bootcamp.

Congrats! There is a 70-hour prep work module you are required to complete before attending bootcamp, and we always recommend you go above and beyond the prep work to prepare yourself as much as possible. The more coding practice you have before attending the program, the happier you will be.

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Not directly, but we can connect you with housing options and offer advice. Check out our Newcomer's Neighbourhood Guide for some suggestions!

Sometimes, a single schedule doesn't work for everyone. Web Flex leverages versatility to improve accessibility. Students can balance their education with whatever else is going on in their lives by choosing between two lecture schedules: afternoons, evenings 3pm to 8pm, or weekday mornings 9am to 2pm. Planning for the hustle and bustle of pandemic era study-from-home routine, we recommend that students set aside at least 25 hours a week. This will make time for unplanned interruptions and the mental transitions between studying and your other responsibilities.

The core of your work will be completed between 9am and 2pm Monday to Thursday, this will include lectures, social learning time, instructor hours and opportunities to interact with your cohort socially. Mentors will also be available to you throughout the week, including weekends, to ensure you have the support needed to complete the course work. We recommend setting aside at least 25 hours each week (including those hours above) to work through the required material which allows student to balance their education with whatever else is going on in their lives.

At Lighthouse Labs our guiding belief is that over 80% of training will be learned on the job, and the first year of working as a developer or data analyst can be seen as paid high-intensity training. Our dedicated Career Services team is here to connect our students with their new roles. They work with all students to identify their career goals, and help them jump from classroom into the real world ASAP to continue honing their skills.

You can learn more by reading our blog post: Getting Hired After Bootcamp.

Your employability in Canada is completely dependent on you being able to independently obtain a work visa or find an employer who is willing to sponsor you. Unfortunately, we are legally unable to help you obtain a work visa. Obtaining a work visa independently is completely dependent on your unique situation, including your educational or professional background, the type of job you want, as well as the country you are coming from.

We encourage you to become an expert in your own immigration by contacting Canadian Citizenship and Immigration or an immigration lawyer as early as possible.

Our Career Services team will speak to you about your individual situation and come up with a plan on how we can best support your job hunt, be it in Canada or elsewhere. If you are unable to work in Canada, we are not able to directly connect you with employers, but we are still happy to support you through resume workshops, technical interviewing coaching, and networking tips.

For more info on coming to Canada for bootcamp, check out this handy Newcomer's Neighbourhood Guide that we've put together!

Absolutely! Our Career Services team will work with you to find the perfect fit your organization's needs. Our grads are sought-after, challenge hungry developers and data analysts. A combination of our rigorous admissions process, tests and mentorship, guarantees our graduates are setup for success and are eager to contribute to your team from day one.

100% of our focus is on producing high quality junior devs and data analysts who can continously learn. Visit our Employers Page or get in touch for more information!

More than 1,200 organizations have hired our grads! You can learn more about our hiring partners on our employers page.

None. Nada. We're proud to introduce our grads to our hiring partners and provide employers with a pool of top talent. If you are looking for a developer or data analyst to join your team, check out our employers page.

Within the major Canadian cities of Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Victoria and Ottawa, our Career Services team is able to support both an in-person and remote job search. If you are located outside of those areas and are not open to working remotely, our Career Services team will not be able to support your job search post-bootcamp.

No, non-job seeking students will not be able to add Career Services.

Workshops:

• Resume Writing Workshop
• Interview Workshop in
• Intro to Careers
• Participate in EODD day with resumes sent out to employers in attendance
• Access to LHL Alumni job resource site for life*
• 1:1 Resume editing
• 1:1 Career Consultation

Post Bootcamp

• Employer outreach on student behalf
• Employer-matching service
• Networking on students behalf
• Post-bootcamp workshops
• Post-bootcamp mentor hours
• Post-bootcamp group projects
• Lifetime Career services support

While Career Services isn’t mandatory, it’s recommended for most students. If you are a non-job seeker, you will receive a discount on your tuition for opting out of Career Services.

You may opt-out of Career Services if you are a non-job seeker who:

• is ineligible to work full-time in Canada
• is returning to the same employer after graduation
• wants to work as freelancers or entrepeneurs
• wants to continue their education after graduation

If you opt-out, you’ll still have access to:

• Demo Day

As a non-job seeker, you’ll be forfeiting access to:

• 1:1 Resume editing
• 1:1 Career Consultation
• Employer Outreach on your behalf
• Lifetime career support

Yes, students may choose the Career Services Boost option or the non-job seekers option upon registering.

You may be eligible to work in Canada while studying, if your study permit includes a condition that says you can work on or off campus. You must also meet all the other requirements, such as only starting to work in Canada when your studies begin. For the most up to date information please visit Immigarion and Citizenship website here.

After your studies, your employability in Canada is completely dependent on you being able to independently obtain a work visa or find an employer who is willing to sponsor you. Unfortunately, we are legally unable to help you obtain a work visa and in our experience, it can be very challenging for employers to successfully sponsor students right out of bootcamp. Obtaining a work visa is completely dependent on your unique situation, including your educational or professional background, the type of job you want, and the country you are coming from.

We encourage you to become an expert in your own immigration by contacting Canadian Citizenship and Immigration or an immigration lawyer as early as possible.

If you are unable to work in Canada, we are not able to directly connect you with employers, but we are still happy to support you through resume workshops, technical interviewing coaching, and networking tips.

Your employment prospects are excellent however the law prevents us from making guarantees to students of employment after the Bootcamp. Lighthouse Labs operates within the law and mandatory standards set out by the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Private Training Institution Branch.

Our Career Services team is here to assist students in their career prep during the bootcamp and support alumni on their job hunt post-bootcamp. If you haven’t worked in the industry before, don’t have contacts in the field you are studying in or would like support as you transition from another career - that is what our Career Services team is here for!

So you can always come back to us when you’re looking to make the next step in your career or if you ever find yourself unemployed.

Yes! Our Career Services team can support your job search in any of the major cities which we operated a physical campus in prior to COVID. We can also assist with your job search to find a remote role from anywhere within Canada.

Yes! With the huge shift to remote work since the start of COVID, our Career Services team has been seeing more and more remote opportunities. For students located outside of major Canadian cities, the focus of your job search will be on remote work.

If you already have a job lined-up for after bootcamp, then we recommend you opt-out of Career Services. For those who will be actively jobseeking post-bootcamp, we recommend you stick with Career Services, unless you’ve already got strong connections within the tech ecosystem that you’re confident will result in a job offer.

97% of our graduates find employment after graduating. Find our more by downloading our Student Outcomes Report.

Bootcamp

Once you are accepted into a cohort, your place in the program will only be reserved once we have received your deposit. Deposits can be paid by credit card, and we are able to accept cheques, wire transfers, or bank drafts for the remainder of your tuition. Your tuition is due 2 weeks before the start of the bootcamp.

Part-Time Classes

Deposits can be paid by credit card, and we are able to accept cheques, wire transfers, or bank drafts for the remainder of your tuition. You can also E-transfer the fund to bookkeeper@lighthouselabs.ca and your tuition is due 1 week before the start of the class.

You are required to pay your deposit to secure your spot in the program, and your tuition is due 2 weeks before the start of your on-site, in-class bootcamp.

Visit our Scholarships page to see what options are available.

If you are in BC, Ontario, or Alberta, you can withdraw RESPs and RRSPs to pay for your tuition. FYI, if you plan to withdraw RESP or RRSP funds you will need a confirmation of enrolment document from Lighthouse Labs first - so please keep that in mind. If you have other questions about withdrawing your RESPS or RRSPs, please get in touch.

Windmill Microlending is a national charity that offers low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to skilled newcomers to help pay for the credentials, licensing, retraining or professional development needed to achieve career success in Canada. For more information, please visit https://windmillmicrolending.org/lighthouselabs/

Yes! We'll issue a T2202A for you to claim your tuition for any full-time program or part-time program on your tax return.

Lighthouse Labs is a privately registered educational institution in four Canadian provinces. To comply with the unique regulations of each province, we have four distinct refund policies:

Bootcamp Refund Policy - Alberta
Bootcamp Refund Policy - British Columbia
Bootcamp Refund Policy - Ontario
Bootcamp Refund Policy - Quebec
Part-time Programs Refund Policy

Yes! Our Web Development Bootcamp is approved for Student Aid in Vancouver and Calgary. If you’re a resident of British Columbia or Alberta, you may be eligible for financial assistance. For more information or to apply online, you can visit the StudentAid website for British Columbia or Alberta.

The primary NOC for Web Development is NOC 2175. The primary NOC for Data Science is NOC 2172.

These are Skill Level A NOCs, but keep in mind that the NOC code for your program is related to your job duties and the work you will do. Employers often hire our bootcamp grads into Skill Level B-blended roles as NOC 2283 (info systems testing tech), NOC 2282 (user support), and NOC 2281 (network technicians), that include skills from NOC 2175 (web designer and developer) and NOC 2172 (database analyst and administrator). Depending upon your career aspirations and your background, you may pick whatever Skill Level A or Skill Level B NOC code that best matches your goals. Click here to find your NOC.

The Web Flex Development Program qualifies for StudentAid BC (SABC). Provincial aid eligibility for other provinces will soon be announced; please stay tuned.

Scholarships will be available as long as we still have great candidates and unallocated money from our $1m commitment.

The deadline for scholarship is one month prior to the start date of your Bootcamp.We recommend that you apply at least 2-3 weeks before this deadline to ensure you have time to complete the necessary steps to qualify.

In order to qualify, students must also have completed the criteria below before the one month deadline:

• Completed the admissions process and been accepted to the program (Can take up to 2-3 weeks)
• Submitted your scholarship essay responses

Qualified scholarship submissions will be reviewed by the scholarship committee.Applicants will be notified of whether they were scholarship recipients 1-2 weeks after they are accepted to the program and have submitted their application.

For this scholarship, we require one essay between 500 and 750 words.

• Tell us about how your experience with COVID-19 has affected your life.

• How do you think the skills you'll learn in this program will better prepare you for the job market ahead?

These scholarships are open for both full time bootcamp and part time courses, with up to $3,000 being offered for full time, and up to $750 being offered for part time.

Consult the specific program page for an overview of these details!

At Lighthouse Labs, we believe that programming is a craft and therefore we focus on those who endeavour to be a master of their field.

Our other guiding belief is that 80% of your training will be learned on the job, and your first year working as a developer or data analyst can be seen as paid high-intensity training. With that in mind, we believe that training students is about providing the right skills so you jump into their new careers. Our program isn’t designed to teach everything you need to know to become an expert — that takes years of practice. It’s designed to teach you just enough to successfully start a profession and continue learning throughout your career.

Learn more about this in our Education Philosophies blog post.

JavaScript, Express.js, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, SQL, Sqlite, Postgres, Node.JS, HTML, CSS, Git, Front-end, Back-end, MongoDB, Sinatra, jQuery, AJAX, Product Management, UX, UI, Websockets, OOP, RSpec, TDD, BDD, APIs, REST, MVC, ES2015, Responsive Web Apps, Heroku

We will continue to process applications with staff working remotely and continue to respond to emails and live chat messages. For more information please contact hello@lighthouselabs.ca or our Admissions Coordinator.

In general, the admission process takes these 3 steps:

1. Apply online: Complete our online application, where you'll introduce yourself and give us an overview of your background. This includes your education, coding experience, plus your superpower (you know, the important details that will help us get to know you).

2. Interview: Once we receive your application, we’ll look over your experience, education, and work background. Our team will get in touch (quickly!) and will invite you for an online tech interview.

3. Prep Modules: The 70 hours you’ll spend on the Prep Modules will introduce the basic technologies you’ll use throughout bootcamp. You’re required to complete the Prep Modules in the weeks leading up to your first day of the program.

You can explore our financing options here: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/blog/financing-your-bootcamp-journey

It is important to mention that you can also apply for a scholarship even if you receive financing through other means like grants and/or loans. Submit an online application to our program, and you'll receive an email to fill out the necessary information for our scholarship program.

The fee for the bootcamp can be paid in two parts, both of which are due before the program begins. To reserve a spot in the program, a deposit is required. This step occurs once you go through the admissions process 6-10 weeks ahead of the start of the listed date of bootcamp, and pending approval into the program. Then, two weeks before the bootcamp begins, the remaining balance of the tuition is due.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending that travellers avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada. To limit the spread of COVID-19, many countries have put in place travel or border restrictions and other measures such as movement restrictions and quarantines. Additionally, Canada has temporarily closed its borders to non-citizens because of the coronavirus pandemic. Please visit Government of Canada - Travel Advice and Advisories for more information.

If you are still considering travelling or are already outside of Canada:

• Check your destination’s Safety and security, Entry/exit requirements and Health sections.
• Get the Government of Canada’s latest updates on COVID-19.
• Check the Pandemic COVID-19 travel health notice.
• Find out what commercial options are still available to return to Canada. Consider returning to Canada earlier than planned if these options are becoming more limited.
• Ensure that you have sufficient finances and necessities, including medication, in case your travels are disrupted.
• Check with your travel insurance provider to know more about their policies related to COVID-19. Find out if you are covered for medical treatment if you become infected with COVID-19 as well as for extended stays outside of Canada.

Upon return to Canada:

• Self-isolate for 14 days after your return from travel outside of Canada. Some provinces and territories may have specific recommendations for certain groups such as health care workers.
• Monitor your health for fever, cough or difficulty breathing.
• Wash your hands often for 20 seconds and cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing or sneezing.

If you develop a fever, cough or difficulty breathing within 14 days:

• Continue to isolate yourself from others
• Immediately call a health care professional or public health authority and:
  • describe your symptoms and travel history
  • follow their instructions carefully

All events, including Demo Days and Info Sessions, now take place online. Follow our Events page for the latest information.