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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 necessary to land a new job, which Actualize feels is just as important as learning to code.
To apply, students can submit an application via the website, then go through a series of two interviews with an admissions advisor. There are no coding challenges, but students must complete 4 weeks of prework before the program starts.
After the program, students have the option to join its unique Career Support program, which contains additional training for Job Hacking, a job accountability group, and team projects to add to one’s portfolio.
I am a UX designer with a background in front-end development and design, and I have always wanted to learn to program. I chose Actualize after researching a lot of bootcamps, adn talked to graduates. An acquaintance of mine went to Actualize a few years ago, and had an incredibly positive experience.
Excellent pedagogy to me is the make-or-break of a learning experience. Peter Jang and Jay Wengrow have somehow managed to put together the all-star package: a rigorous, exhaustive c...
I am a UX designer with a background in front-end development and design, and I have always wanted to learn to program. I chose Actualize after researching a lot of bootcamps, adn talked to graduates. An acquaintance of mine went to Actualize a few years ago, and had an incredibly positive experience.
Excellent pedagogy to me is the make-or-break of a learning experience. Peter Jang and Jay Wengrow have somehow managed to put together the all-star package: a rigorous, exhaustive curriculum that actually teaches students the fundamentals of programming, while also giving them a complete grounding in the latest technologies. I struggled to learn C++ and Java in high school, and nothing stuck. By the end of this program, I can read code in multiple high-use languages and really understand what is going on, and pick up the syntax. I haven't just learned Ruby, or a Javascript framework. I have learned how to think like a programmer.
Most importantly, Peter and Jay model for the students something truly profound: a relaxed, curious, diligent and humble approach to programming and learning that will impact each and every one of us in our professional careers in a positive way. Tech has a lot of challenges facing its role in our world today, and I feel more positive about my ability to be a positive force in shaping how we use these tools. I know for a fact this is not the sort of pedagogical modeling other programs can offer.
For people working full-time: this program is a challenge. I work 40-60 hours weeks at times as a consultant, and there were weeks where I felt concerned about my ability to keep up. But something Peter said has really stuck with me: "You can't always tell what you're getting used to, what's actually sticking." I stuck with it - even if I couldn't always finish all the exercises, and kept studying and working whenever I could. I am surprised at everything I was able to learn and apply in my capstone project, and am very excited by the growth I've witnessed in my cohort as a whole.
I am looking forward to the apprenticeship and working more closely with Jay after 4 months of Peter's excellent instruction. This experience has been life-changing and given me new sources of confidence and a sense of workability.
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.
Can I read Actualize reviews?
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?
No
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