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Actualize

Average Rating4.93
577 Reviews
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Actualize is an online software engineering bootcamp based in Chicago that offers part-time and full-time bootcamp options. Instructors with professional educational experience teach students full stack web development including Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, VueJS, SQL, and Git. The Online Live classes are conducted in real time with video conferencing. Actualize has a deeply integrated “Job Hacking” curriculum focused on the personal branding and networking skills necessa...
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  • Erika Gonzalez
    Erika Gonzalez
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    Great Experience!

    I decided to join Actualize because I wanted to get into the coding world and make a career out of it. With the help of this bootcamp I feel prepared to enter in a junior developer role. During the pre-work they teach you the basics of coding and it is self-paced. After 5 weeks of pre-work you start the live classes. The live classes is 12 weeks and they teach you all about the frontend and backend of making an app. It is Ruby/React based which is a nice easy start when you come in knowi...
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  • Josh Yee
    Josh Yee
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    The Best Path For Beginners

    If you are someone who is new to coding and unsure of which way forward is best for you, look no further because Actualize is the BEST COURSE AVAILABLE. I could not more highly recommend this bootcamp as the overall experience was amazing and it has prepared me thoroughly for my new career as a software developer/engineer. Prior to joining Actualize, I was completely new to coding and slogging through Youtube tutorials and other self-learning materials but didn't feel that my learning tr...
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  • Cristian Bahena
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    Overall An Amazing Experience

    I decided to give Actualize a chance after my brother took this coding BootCamp. I felt like this was one of the better programs when compared to my other options. Overall it was a great experience. In total, it's about 18 weeks long because they have you do pre-course work that is all self-paced for about 4-6 weeks prior to your official start date. I think this is amazing because it gets you prepared with the basics of coding. It usually consisted of 3-4 video lectures (5-10min/each) d...
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  • Kyle Leon Guerrero
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Wish I joined sooner!!!

    I entered Actualize Coding Bootcamp with high expectations, having been referred by two former alumni, and I can confidently say that my experience exceeded every anticipation. The only regret I have is not joining sooner! From the curriculum to the instructors and career services, Actualize has proven to be a game-changer in my journey towards web development.
    The curriculum at Actualize is nothing short of superb. The pace at which I learned was astonishing, and the dept...
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  • Steven U.
    Steven U.
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    A Well-Paced and Focused Program

    I enjoyed my time at Actualize and especially liked my instructors. I switched from the night class to the day class due to a personal scheduling info and both Kat and Amanda were thoughtful teachers who helped guide you toward solving problems on your own. The curriculum covers both backend and frontend technologies and bounces back and forth between them which really helps build on ideas gradually rather than doing all one followed by the other. While I do feel more confident in my abi...
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  • Ann Clawson
    Ann Clawson
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Worth it.

    I did a lot of boot camp research, and immediately got good vibes from Actualize.  Their website was the most transparent, with the cost, curriculum, and ethos displayed openly (whereas many boot camps require your contact info or a phone call to learn about the tuition rates).  Their professed dedication to teaching you how to continue teaching yourself post-graduation was what pushed me further toward Actualize, and they definitely delivered on that promise!  Our instructor, Amanda, wa...
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  • Benjamin Shin
    Benjamin Shin
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Best Way To Get Started

    I have been learning coding prior to joining the bootcamp for almost a year, but I didn't have direction in how to learn the material. With thousands of different tutorials and guides online, I didn't know where to start or go next. Actualize has provided me with a knowledge of what to learn and has taught me different libraries and frameworks(rails, react.js, vue.js, flask). The instructor I had, made the experience fun and easily graspable. The job assistance coach provided a wealth of...
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  • Baila S.
    Baila S.
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    A Fantastic Start to Coding with Actualize Bootcamp!

    I recently finished the coding bootcamp at Actualize, and it was an amazing experience. I had zero coding background, and I was worried about understanding everything, but Actualize turned out to be the perfect fit. The teaching style at Actualize is spot on. They start from the basics and explain everything really clearly. Our instructor was not only knowledgeable but also patient, and the classes were interesting and easy to follow. Even though some of my classmates had more experience...
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  • Mario Alija
    Mario Alija
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    An amazing learning experience!

    For anybody who's on the fence about this school, i highly recommend it. From the beginning they were very helpful in explaining every detail and help anyone in wanting to make a transition into the coding world. The course itself was so very intense but also cool, our teacher Amanda was awesome. She was really good at explaining and letting us be hands on and actually code, instead of just theory and reading about it. I could go on and on about all the pluses, but this is definitely the...
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  • Emily Jorgensen
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    THE REAL DEAL

    I spent over 6 months looking for a full-stack coding bootcamp, and this one is the real deal. It is fully remote in a cohort setting with daytime or nights/weekend options. My instructor was a magical coding fairy, she was competent, funny, and able to keep all 15 of us engaged in our virtual setting. We learned more in 4 months than I could teach myself in 3 years. They have career coaching designed into the curriculum as well. Bootcamps are time-intensive and expensive, but I truly be...
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  • Derek McGee
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Wonderful Learning Experience

    This bootcamp was everything I was hoping it would be. It's my last day at the course today and all I can say is that I am so glad I made this choice. I was worried about whether or not this would give me the information I need to get a job, but now I know that they truly do set you up for success. Also my teacher, Amanda was amazing! She was great at teaching the material, was able to make it fun, and was flexible if I ever ran into problems. My classmates also only made the experience ...
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  • Brandon Snover
    Brandon Snover
    Student • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Glad I chose Actualize

    The best part is the individual attention you get, and the ability to have your questions answered. They are great not just for learning coding but provide amazing support with your job search. 
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Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 08, 2021
Oscar Cisneros was at a job with little opportunity for growth when he was encouraged to learn programming by a tech recruiter. After reading about Anyone Can Learn to Code (now called Actualize) in Chicago, Oscar decided to take the plunge. He's now working as a developer at startup CancerIQ and says "things couldn t have worked out any better." We talk to Oscar about his experience and career change! What were you doing before you started at Anyone Can Learn To Code? I was working ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 01, 2014
Chelsea Dommert moved to Chicago specifically to attend Anyone Can Learn to Code , a part-time, intensive web development bootcamp. The risk paid off- with her new skills, she is starting as a web developer at Pivotal Labs today! We talk to Chelsea about the teaching style at Anyone Can Learn to Code, how her past experience helped inspire her final project, and the importance of attending conferences and staying in touch with the dev community. What you were doing before you started ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 23, 2014
Anyone Can Learn To Code , based in Chicago, launches in June 2014, and can turn you into a web developer in 12 weeks.  The best news?  You don't even have to quit your job.   We talk to founder Jay Wengrow about his background in tech and education, his choice to teach beyond "Vanilla" Rails, and how focused Chicago students can learn to code without leaving their jobs.    What is your background and how did you ...
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Actualize Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.9
Instructors
5.0
Curriculum
4.9
Job Assistance
4.8
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Guarantees Job
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Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
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FAQs

How much does Actualize cost?

Actualize costs around $16,900.

What courses does Actualize teach?

Actualize offers courses like Web Development.

Where does Actualize have campuses?

Actualize has in-person campuses in Chicago. Actualize also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Actualize worth it?

Actualize hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 577 Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Actualize legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 577 Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize and rate their overall experience a 4.93 out of 5.

Does Actualize offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Actualize 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.

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You can read 577 reviews of Actualize on Course Report! Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize and rate their overall experience a 4.93 out of 5.

Is Actualize accredited?

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