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Actualize

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Actualize is a 12-week software development bootcamp in Chicago and online throughout the US, offering both part-time and full-time options. Instructors with professional educational experience teach students full stack web development including Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, VueJS, SQL, and Git. Both the in-person and online programs use the same immersive, instruction-driven curriculum, with the Online Live classes conducted in real time with video conferencing. Actual...

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  • Anonymous
    Keto BHB Canada • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Mar 30, 2020
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Jan 24, 2020
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    What made Actualize stand out to me from other bootcamps were all the great reviews I read.

    My experience at Actualize was really great. I decided to join a bootcamp because I felt I needed more structure. I definitely learned way more in the few months of this bootcamp, than I learned trying to self-teach myself for over a year. Brian was an awesome instructor and always available to help when I needed it.

    I would recommend Actualize to anyone who is a complete beginne...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 10, 2019
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    Class content was quality

    Actualize taught quality content, with an excellent (one of the best I've ever had) instructor in Josh. The first month was incredibly basic, and the last month was just working on a project, so considering the price you are really paying for a 2 month course. Just be aware of that.
    I simply can NOT recommend them. I took out a loan through the school which ended up being predatory loan with outrageous rates and an unforgiving payment plan. Considering it was so difficult to find a jo...

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  • Anonymous
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    Nov 20, 2019
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    The essential first step to keeping up with the changing job market.

    I came to Actualize with a background that had nothing to do with tech. In college two years ago I was taught Fortran as a necessary computer science course. While I am sure there are many great CS degrees out there I wasn't about to go back to college for another four years so wanting to be a part of the tech industry, I found Actualize. 
    I had done some basic coding walkthroughs before taking the course for almost a year and while that helped in my understanding of the course I wish...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Nov 15, 2019
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    Very pleased with my experience

    First and foremost, I'd like to commend the teaching, job support, ad administrative staff on their dedication to making sure students succeed. They are all genuinely invested in making Actualize a successful platform for turning individuals with minimal or no coding experience into developers with the skillset to succeed in an entry-level developer position. In terms of content, the curriculum is predominantly focused on back-end technologies, particularly Rails. Please be advised of this...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Great Learning Experience

    The structure of this bootcamp is not your typical class. The curriculum is fast-paced and dense. Always follow the two-week rule to review concepts you learn each day. I had no coding experience coming into this bootcamp. I feel solidly prepared to tackle new coding languages and technologies now that I've been trained to Think Like an Engineer. Take a leap of faith and join this bootcamp if you want explore a growing and challenging, but rewarding industry.

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  • Anonymous
    Stolaf Student • Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Great Experience

     

    It was easy to stay motivated because we were all in a video conference meaning we all saw each others faces. The instructor was amazing and had one on one sessions with each member of the cohort. He even stayed after class on a daily basis to help people out. 

     

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  • Anonymous
    QA Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Full stack class

    Brian is great, Overall class went really well. lot's of support and  easy to apply all the technologies they are teaching to work. All tools are in trend and commonly used in tech market. 

    At first I joined by recommendation but I stayed and happily gratuated because of Brian only, I am not able to find the right words to talk about his patience, knowledge, help and being available for us all the time. 

     

    TA's Cory and Josh did the best too, they are great he...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Great Experience

    Actualize was an incredible experience. I was interested in switching careers and recalled Actualize from several years ago. The instruction is clear without too much hand holding. From week 1, we were writing code and learning more than we even realized at the time. The program definitely packs a lot into a short time period but I would highly recommend it to someone either looking to complement their current skill set or switch careers. Grads stick around and both the TAs and instructors...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • Online
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Actualize Review - 2019

    Actualize was a great experience and Brian was a phenomenal instructor. I loved it so much that I wish it went longer. 

     

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Coding Bootcamp Experience

    I chose Actualize because it was the only bootcamp that offered an "online live" class. I was able to do the class at home or wherever I was and it was a real class with people and a teacher who actually knows how to teach. The experience overall was great. The teacher and the TAs were so helpful in breaking down concepts and Actualize has a month of prework to teach you the basics of development before you jump in and start learning frameworks. I'd recommend Actualize to anyone who wants ...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • Online
    Sep 06, 2019
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    Actualize

    The above bootcamp is an excellent coding bootcamp where you get the chance to learn and execute with the basic fundamentals of coding (software) and web (software) development. Its very intellectually based; be ready to work hard and schedule days around coding Rails and JS.

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Actualize costs around $14,900.

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