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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
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    May 10, 2019
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    One of a kind

    Once I decided to make a career change, I took my time trying to find a bootcamp that would really teach me how to code. I found Actualize and sat in on a class, Peter's energetic but relaxed and fun style was exactly what I was looking for. I cannot believe that, I, someone who did not know a line of code, was actually able to build an app from scratch. Peter and the Actualize team were absolutely amazing. I am so glad I found them and am looking forward to working as a web developer.

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    May 10, 2019
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    10/10 Would Recommend!

    I am so happy to have found Actualize when I did! It allowed me to have the perfect balance of learning to become a developer while being able to keep my full time job. Coming from having zero experience, this bootcamp definitely understood how to cater to that and helping me feel comfortable learning something so new. The instructors and TAs are amazing and super personable. I would definitely recommend Actulalize to anyone who is interested in becoming a software developer!

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Mar 29, 2019
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    Incredible Experience

    Actualize was an amazing bootcamp to choose. People of all experience levels can join Actualize. Josh, my cohort's instructor, is not only an incredible teacher and extremely knowledgeable, but also has industry experience and is able to give great practical advice when it comes to a software engineering career search. 

    Actualize also has a dedicated "job hacking" program which places emphasis on building habits to land your first coding job. Lisa, the program's head, is a great ...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 21, 2018
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    Great Experience

    I attended the 13 week course, it starts off a little overwhelming but as the weeks go on it became more fun to code and I am glad I  took the chance with Actualize.  

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 21, 2018
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    Account from Zero coding experience

    I went into this course with zero coding experience. I was a Film & Media arts student that was struggling to find a niche in my field, so I decided to try a career change, and I took a delve into Actualize. It was an amazing experience, as an individual with no coding experience I was very nervous about how I would keep up with some of the other students, but the first month was dedicated to prework. The prework caught me up to speed and I felt comfortable being in the cod...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 21, 2018
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    Fall Evening Session - 2018

    What's up fellow Course Reporters!

     

    I am here to tell you about my experience at Actualize. In short, fantastic. Great teacher, assistants, and overall community environment. Would recommend 10/10.

     

    I will mention however, if you are not determined and completely focused on these 12 weeks of your life then it will be a waist. Coming into this program I new that I would be sacrificing a social life, sleep, and many other things get the most out of t...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 21, 2018
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    Fall/Winter Evening 2018

    I graduated from Actualize in Chicago in December 2018. My experience was excellent. The course was structured very thoughtfully and thoroughly. The head instructor was my teacher and he was excellent. He always made the material interesting and interactive. It is a bootcamp. The hours are long and you must put in the work to achieve what you want out of it, but Actualize is totally worth it if you as an individual are willing to put the time in.

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Nov 17, 2018
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    Actualize Review

    I would highly recommend anyone to commit to an Actualize course who has a goal of becoming a full-stack software engineer. After researching several different bootcamps I made the decision to attend the Actualize bootcamp and it was absolutely the right decision for me. The instructors are excellent educators. Their teaching methods, support, and guidance are superior and allow students to be successful throughout the entire course. This course is not only phenomenal for the skills that a...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • Online
    Sep 07, 2018
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    Amazing Experience!

    When I made the decision to pursue a path in coding, I did extensive research on which program would be the best fit for me.  Actualize checked all the boxes in that it was part-time (I couldn't commit to a full-time program) and because the program focuses on teaching first - this was different than any other program I was considering.

    From prework through the intensive 12-weeks of live class, I felt supported by my instructors throughout.  I can't say enough great things about Br...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jul 22, 2018
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    Overall Great Bootcamp

    Great instrutors that are incredibly knowledgeable, a very cool space to work and learn, and job support beyond the instruction. There is not much more I could have wanted out of a bootcamp and believe taking this class was one of the best decisions I've made.

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • Online
    May 18, 2018
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    I can't believe how much I learned!!

    There were some nights I had to keep a bottle of Excedrin within reach due to the bombardment of information, but it was all worth it. It's hard to realize how much you learned until you think back to how long things used to take you, and suddenly you can whip through them without a second thought. Very glad I took this class!

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    May 18, 2018
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    Good fit for me

    Actualize drew me in because of the technologies they were teaching and the hours the course takes place.

    I kept a full time job and attended the online bootcamp during nights and weekends.

    The 'online' portion of the class is well done (everyone jumps in a teleconference meeting with webcams and screen sharing).

     

     

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Actualize costs around $14,900.

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

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