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Actualize

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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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  • Terrance
    Terrance
    Instructional Designer • Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Feb 11, 2018
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    Actualize Online-Live Bootcamp

    The Actualize Online-Live Bootcamp has been one of the best decisions I've made in a professional career. This bootcamp provided me the foundational skill and ability to code, de-bug and question with confidence.

    If you're considering a career change or simply looking to develop an in-demand and marketable skill, Actualize is for you!

     

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  • Cheryl Dillard
    Cheryl Dillard
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jan 28, 2018
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    Very Challenging but Highly Rewarding!

    After deciding I wanted to learn to code and reviewing the options of coding bootcamps in Chicago, I am so happy that Actualize Coding Bootcamp had everything to offer that would fit my life.  I loved the availability of a part-time bootcamp held during evening hours.  I don't know of any other bootcamp that has this schedule. Even though it's part-time, the option is there to come in early and spend more time working if needed. 

    I also loved the fact that the instructors are ski...

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  • Rob
    Rob
    Developer Apprentice • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jan 28, 2018
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    "Actualize is awesome! "

    I really enjoyed my time at Actualize bootcamp! It was perfect because the classes were at nights on weekdays and all day Sunday. In this bootcamp compared to others, there was deep instruction before learning a new topic, and then we could work on the exercises. All of the teachers are fantastic, especially the professor I had named Peter Jang. He was always there for us and was so knowledgable, he could de bug our code in a matter of seconds if we got stuck while also explaining ho...

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  • Andrew Stein
    Andrew Stein
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jan 10, 2018
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    Wow!

    From 0 to hero! I knew nothing about coding going into this place and I was definitely nervous. I can guarantee you that you will succeed and achieve more than you ever thought you could have if you put in the time and effort to make it happen. There is a lot of information to be learned and with their friendly and easy going environment, you can learn all of it and more if you do your part. Highly Recommend!!

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  • spencer
    spencer
    Software Engineer in Test • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 12, 2017
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    Excellent Experience

    Great Instructors, well-rounded currculum, and solid job assistance. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Actualize. With any bootcamp the more you effort you put in, the more you'll get out of it. That being said, the instructors at Actualize are very helpful and supportive and have a wealth of resouces to share. It took me several months after graduation to land my first coding job but I ultimately ended up getting a job that their in-house recruiter sent my way. 

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  • Ari
    Ari
    Jr. Mobile Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 11, 2017
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    More than a class

    A number of my fellow students commented that in all of their previous years of schooling, nothing was taught as well as this course. We had a great balance of instruction and exercises to immediately implement what we learned.  As we worked alone or pair-programmed, two very dedicated TA’s were walking around, not to spoonfeed, but to help us figure out where we were getting stuck and why. I also took them up on their offer to shoot questions at them outside of class time. The...

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  • Emily
    Emily
    Software Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 04, 2017
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    Great Program!

    Actualize was a positive experience for me! I had been coding on my own for a few years but needed the accountability of a formal classroom commitment to get become a marketable developer. Actualize helped me develop skills for the job market and also gave advice about how to job search. I really enjoyed the instruction and found the advice helpful.

    Word to the wise: taking the course is not enough in and of itself, even though the material is sound. You must be networking and co...

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  • Natale
    Natale
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Nov 30, 2017
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    Great Experience

    I truly enjoyed my experience going through the Actualize boot camp in Chicago.  The instructors really do want everyone to succeed and are willing to work with students outside of class time to get everyone up to speed.  Its a lot of material in a short time span, but it is presented clearly and broken down in a way that is easy to digest! I would definitely recommend the course to someone who is interested in changing fields but doesn't have the flexibility to quit their current job yet....

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  • Jasmine Liu
    Jasmine Liu
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Oct 22, 2017
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    Actualize Online: best online coding experience you're ever gonna find.

    Before any of this coding business happened in my life, I was not a tech-savvy person, much less a coder. I graduated from college with a degree in Business Management and had a huge passion for interior design. I was the least expected person out of my circle of friends to become a programmer because let's face it - it's a skillset I never touched upon and rumor has it if you didn't come out of college with a degree in computer science, you'll never be good enough to compete.

    Th...

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  • Rena
    Rena
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 19, 2017
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    Best Educational Experience EVER

    Actualize is an incredible, fast-paced 12 week bootcamp. I have never experienced such an elite educational experience. 

    From the pre-work throughout the in-person classes in Chicago, the instructores supported and guided us and were always available to come early or stay late to answer questions. Actualize has a unique education model that teaches, demoes, gives us the chance to try our hand at an exercise, and then goes over it again to ensure we are doing it correctly.

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  • Eric Davis
    Eric Davis
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 17, 2017
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    GREAT SCHOOL!!!!!

    I learned so much at Actualize. The bootcamp changed my life forever. They dont just teach you how to code but how to learn way beyond there school. They teach you the correct way to learn!!!  With great instructors and a grerat environment, It was a awsome experience. If you're thinking about it, please give it a shot. Great school!!!

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  • Jennifer
    Jennifer
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jul 23, 2017
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    A great option if you want to keep a full-time job

    I spent most of 2016 debating whether or not I should quit my job to pursue a bootcamp. My interest in changing careers was strong, but the financial commitment and the extended loss of full-time income I would have had to undertake held me back for a long time. I was excited to learn about Actualize in summer 2016 because it allows applicants to keep a M-F day job, since classes are all day Sundays and 6-9:30 M-Th. This schedule allowed me to keep working and pursue development. I started...

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Actualize Alumni Reviews Summary

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5.0
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4.9
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4.8
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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?

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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.

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