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Lighthouse Labs

Average Rating4.38
100 Reviews
8 Courses

Lighthouse Labs is a Canadian tech education leader that offers immersive, full-time and flexible, part-time programs in web development, cyber security, data science, and data analytics in a remote learning environment. These up-to-date, relevant programs empower individuals with practical knowledge and in-demand skills for today's job market. Lighthouse Labs’ comprehensive student experience includes personalized, hands-on learning, and academic and personal support. With its robust industry network, it facilitates connections between job-seekers and potential employers, providing comprehensive career services for every stage of one's professional journey. Lighthouse Labs plays a pivotal role in transforming and launching tech careers, offering many opportunities for growth. Since 2013, Lighthouse Labs has introduced over 40,000 Canadians to tech and launched over 4,500 individuals into tech careers.

Beginners are welcome to apply for Lighthouse Labs. No previous coding education or experience is required to enroll. 

Lighthouse Labs prides itself on Career Success. From 1:1 and group coaching to personalized job recommendations, sharpening interview skills, tuning up LinkedIn profiles and resumes, and having access to live, online classes and workshops, their expert team supports students in their job search. Students also gain access to the Lighthouse Labs network of over 4,000 hiring partners.

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    Anonymous
    Mobile Developer • Graduate • iOS Development Bootcamp • Toronto
    May 30, 2017
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    Great environment that is not for everyone

    It really comes down to how hard you are willing to work and how fast you can pick up new concepts. If you cannot meet these two requirements you are going to have a hard very time here.

    Lighthouse Labs teaches both Objective C and Swift. They teach Objective C first which has a bigger learning curve but once you grasp the core concepts everything falls into place and it really makes you appreciate Swift.

    I’ve seen multiple students drop out throughout the course. If yo...

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  • Connor
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Dec 14, 2016
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    Great at some things, Good at others, Bad at some.

     

    Having attended the Web Development Bootcamp, I wanted to write a review to expand a little on some of the other reviews' points of argument. Everyone who works at Lighthouse is extremely helpful and passionate about coding, which makes it easy to absorb that sort of attitude. However with some instructors there's a certain level of expectance of knowledge, despite them advertising there isn't actually any knowledge required to begin.

    Because it's a 2 month program it...

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  • Alumni
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Vancouver
    Nov 17, 2016
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    Sexual Harassment

    Having attended Lighthouse in its first year I can attest that this is not a good school for women. If you want to be the brunt of sexual jokes or told you belong in design, this is the spot.

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    Sylvia Walker-Wavell of Lighthouse Labs

    General Manager

    Dec 01, 2016

    Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Speaking for the administration at Lighthouse, as the General Manager here in Vancouver, I take such claims very seriously. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, and our code of conduct for staff & students reflects this. I am following up on this with our alumni and current students, as well as our mentors and staff.

    I would urge anyone who experienced anything like harassment—or indeed anything that caused them discomfort—by a student, staff, or teacher, to reach out to me at sylvia@lighthouselabs.ca. You could create an anonymous gmail account, if you don’t feel comfortable sharing your identity.

    We will investigate any information that comes our way, and I will update this thread once we’ve done that.
  • Mike Conlin
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Aug 11, 2016
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    Web Development Bootcamp

    High intensity, fast-paced learning in a great environment. Lots of intelligent teachers and mentors to help with your problems, lots of autonomy when it came to group projects. Well structured curriculum

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Lighthouse Labs Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
53,280
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Lighthouse Labs, 91% graduated. 75% of graduates were job-seeking and N/A of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $53,280. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 345 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field EmployeeN/A
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract positionN/A
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
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* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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Liz Eggleston
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Updated April 10, 2025
Three months after the announcement that Uvaro acquired Lighthouse Labs in January 2025, many prospective students are wondering what this merger means for them. How will the integration of these two, well-known Canadian tech training providers impact course offerings, career services, and the overall student experience? To get the inside scoop, we sat down with Jeremy Shaki, CEO of Lighthous...
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Updated December 03, 2024
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Updated October 15, 2024
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Updated August 27, 2024
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Updated July 22, 2024
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Updated July 01, 2024
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Updated June 26, 2024
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Lighthouse Labs Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 90+ Lighthouse Labs alumni reviews on Course Report, alumni appreciate the bootcamps for their in-depth coverage of web development and data science, emphasizing practical skills and small class sizes with personalized mentorship. One student noted that "The curriculum is great, covering modern frameworks and providing a strong industry knowledge base." However, some reviews suggest room for improvement in career services, noting a need for more proactive job placement assistance.
Overall Experience
4.4
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4.4
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4.3
Job Assistance
3.9
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Lighthouse Labs is accredited and in full compliance with PTIB, EQA and is registered as a Private Career College.
FAQs

How much does Lighthouse Labs cost?

Lighthouse Labs costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some Lighthouse Labs courses like Intro to Web Development cost $1,750.

What courses does Lighthouse Labs teach?

Lighthouse Labs offers courses like Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Data Analytics Bootcamp, Data Science Bootcamp, Intro to Data Analytics and 4 more.

Where does Lighthouse Labs have campuses?

Lighthouse Labs teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Lighthouse Labs worth it?

The data says yes! In 2019, Lighthouse Labs reported a 91% graduation rate, a median salary of $53,280, and N/A of Lighthouse Labs alumni are employed.

Is Lighthouse Labs legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 100 Lighthouse Labs alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Lighthouse Labs and rate their overall experience a 4.38 out of 5.

Does Lighthouse Labs offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Lighthouse Labs offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Lighthouse Labs reviews?

You can read 100 reviews of Lighthouse Labs on Course Report! Lighthouse Labs alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Lighthouse Labs and rate their overall experience a 4.38 out of 5.

Is Lighthouse Labs accredited?

Lighthouse Labs is accredited and in full compliance with PTIB, EQA and is registered as a Private Career College.

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