Do you have what it takes?

FAQ

• What’s your admissions process?

  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).

  Interview and Logic Assessment: You can book your interview during the application process or you can wait to do so until we email you with a booking link. We want to meet you, get to know you better and answer all your questions about bootcamp. Another important element of these interviews is the Logic Assessment: this portion of the interview takes 15 minutes to complete and is part of the application process.

  Technical Assessment: After their interviews, successful candidates will be sent some material to study so they can prepare for our technical assessment. You do not need to have prior experience in coding or data science to perform well on these tests, and we will provide you with all the resources you need to successfully complete them! These are both multiple choice and done online on your own time within a 2-week period of your group interview. Once these assessments are complete, students can be accepted into the program.

  Prep Modules: The time 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 bootcamp. Ask Admissions for more information.

• Do I need any specific experience to take a Lighthouse Labs Bootcamp?

  No formal education is required to being admitted to Lighthouse Labs! While having some coding knowledge or technical experience always helps, your background does not matter as much as a genuine interest in code, data science, or cyber security and a raw determination to succeed in this challenging environment. A passion for tech and a little bit of grit can be all that's needed to succeed!

• Tell me more about these prep modules.

  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 the prep modules 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.

  *Please note that for Alberta residents the program extends to 16 weeks long with 4 weeks of prep modules

• What is the difference between Lighthouse Labs and other digital skills schools?

  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 pass the logic and tech tests during the application process.
  • Our curriculums are built by industry professionals to teach industry relevant technologies, and are constantly updated to stay on top of development trends.
  • You’ll spend a few hours in live lectures during the day (this varies between programs and delivery formats). Afterwards, you’ll work on related projects, practising what you’ve learned, and getting feedback and support from mentors, instructors, and fellow classmates.
  • Speaking of, we are strong believers in the power of mentorship. At Lighthouse, you’ll be supported by a huge community of industry professionals. Our mentors are full-time developers, data analysts, or cyber security professionals who are available 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 5000 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 obsessed with connecting students to the right employers and helping alumni boost their careers long after they’ve graduated. They’ve also achieved an 85% employment rate for our job-seeking graduates, with 82% finding employment within 180 days post-program. To learn more about our graduate employment rates and how our career services sets us apart, check out our Student Outcomes Report.

• What are the admissions criteria?

  Standard Admissions Process:
  - Complete interview (group or individual)
  - Pass the Logic Test and Tech Test. For further information on the admissions requirements for your program please email admissions@lighthouselabs.com

  In addition to the Standard Admissions Process, the following provinces have the further requirements as outlined below:

  Ontario:
  - Minimum age 18+ years or proof of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  - Ontario Superintendent approved qualifying test - Domestic Applicants pass the Logic 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

  In British Columbia and all areas outside of Ontario, Alberta and Quebec:
  - Minimum age 19+ years or proof of high school graduation