Actualize

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, and 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 understa...

I was standing to code on my own a lot, but it didn't really work for me. At some point, I decided to join a coding Bootcamp. I had a full-time job so my only option was a part-time school. At the time (and probably still is) Actualize was the only school that allowed you to study after 5pm.

Long story short. I liked it. Our teach was super experienced and explained complicated stuff very clear. Always willing to help before or after the class.

Highly recommend it to anyone who looking to learn how to code, especially for those who have a full-time job.

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!

I chose Actualize because of the ability to take the course online and be taught how to become a computer programmer. It's a very intensive program that took up most of my time which I was warned about before taking the class. I think it teaches the fundamentals of programming using Ruby and Vue JS. I learned a lot in a short period of time. The teacher Brian Rice is great. He explains things and demonstrated the exercise in a way that can be followed. The TA's Mitch, Michael, and Jaime all were very helpful in working on my Capstone project. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to get started in computer programming. Just know you won't have much of a life until the course is over.

Super good compared to another BC I did a min-BC for. All bc of the teaching

I chose to go to Actualize because I wanted to get a job as a programmer. My instructor (Peter Jang) was super knowledgable and actually has a background in teaching! I went from knowing nothing about code to being able to build my own working app from scratch! Everything taught during the course is highly applicable and is taught in a way that is easy to digest. It was also part-time, so I was able to keep working full-time to support myself. I would definitely recommend Actualize to anyone interested in trying to become a programmer. I really believe that programming is the future and this is a great way to break into the field.

After finishing my undergraduate degree and moving to the Chicago area, I had a strong desire to get into the tech field. I began researching coding bootcamps in the area and even visited a few, including Actualize. When I came to Actualize for the first time, it was clear that they were very interested in applicants that actually wanted to find/switch their career as a developer following the bootcamp. Actualize worked well with my schedule and was in-person, which was important to me. The experience was good and I learned the fundamentals of web development, but overall I learned how to code and the skills needed to dive deeper or learn more languages moving forward. I would recommend Actualize to someone who is looking to get their foot into the tech field and has a strong inter...

I started looking at bootcamps after deciding to make a career transition, and picked Actualize because the evening schedule would allow me to keep my current job. I had been working with tutorials in a handful of languages for some time, but the instruction at Actualize outpaced everything I had picked up within a couple of weeks. In addition to the tech itself, the focus on problem-solving, project management, and working with a team have had immediately noticeable effects on my professional life. I'm looking forward to continuing into the apprenticeship program!

Actualize sets itself apart by not only teaching you valuable coding skills but they show you job hacking techniques, ways to optimize your social profiles, and most importantly you learn how to learn. Through the 15 week process I've learned what I need to hone my skills on to be a better job candidate.

Started Actualize knowing nothing about coding and very reluctant to go into it. I was a fraid that I wont be able to learn as fast as the others, but our instructor Peter pulled me right through it. He was always there to help me out even if it was even because i missed a div and would always explain everything to me in full detail.
After 12 weeks i am very confident with my skills as a programer.

I have been working in accounting and finance for 6 years and always wanted to learn how to code. I reviewed all of the many options online for both part and full-time courses, and came down to 2, one full time, and Actualize, which is part time. The fact that this program is part time, and as immersive as it is, is crazy. The amount of skills and concepts I learned within the first month alone were worth the price of admission, but the entire course has given me a very measurable value that I can bring new skills with me to my current role, and now I have the ability to expand outside of what I currently do. Peter Jang is a genius, if you are lucky enough to have him as your instructor, you will gain not only an incredible knowledge base in code, but you will learn from one of the best...

Coming to Actualize with very little experience program, I never expected to learn so much in such a short amount of time. I highly recommend Actualize to anyone interested in learning to code.

I had an awesome experience at Actualize. I had a very little experience coming into the Bootcamp. I had a very helpful instructor and help me through the Bootcamp and helped me become a very skilled developer.

I decided on Actualize because I didn't have the money to stop working and I struggled to learn on my own. I think it's one of the only bootcamps that checks off a lot of boxes for people.
-More Affordable then most
-Night Class time
-Live instruction
-Career Support
I enjoyed the instruction and Actualize has given me a great launch pad into my career in web development.
If I had to knock on anything, realize it's not a full-time camp. You meet for around 25 hours a week which is still a lot but at a full immersive you'll be doing 40+. I couldn't afford to do that so this worked well for me. With less time to teach us compared to a fulltime camp, I still think they did a great job on getting us the skills we needed.

Overall this was a great challenge and I learned a lot. Than...

If you want a learn-to-code experience that massively challenges you while being supportive in just the way you need, then look seriously into Actualize's part-time coding program. I made the decision to enroll in Actualize's intensive 12-week coding bootcamp and couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially as a rookie coder. Josh was my instructor for the entirety of the 12-week class, and he made the challenging work of learning how to code fun and entertaining. He is definitely one of the few people I've met in my life whose passion for his work is crystal clear in his words and actions. And his ability to explain the often puzzling world of code to someone with absolutely no coding experience is impressive. I found this to be true of all of my interactions with the o...

I tried online classes, both free and paid, but found that format was not a right fit for me in learning an entirely new skill. They tend to show you how to do something but not explain why you're doing it. This led to confusion and getting stuck over and over. So I started looking at bootcamps, for that in-person experience.

There are bunch out there, and it's no small commitment, both in terms of time and money. But after a bunch of research (this site included!) I picked Actualize, and couldn't be happier. The number one thing that drew me to them was their Teach first mentality when it comes to the instructors and course layout. Lots of back and forth with the instructors and classmates, not just repetitive assignments with little instruction.

The apprenticeship is anot...

My experience at Actualize was overall fantastic. The staff is super friendly. The instructors and TAs are super knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. I will say it is hard to manage with a full time job - so if you are going into this bootcamp with a fulltime job be ready for a challenge and to really be ready to put in work and be exhausted. On the other side, i can say I do not regret my decision and even with a full time job, i learned a ton and do not regret it.

I am proof that this school is awesome. I came in with close to no previous coding experience, and I built a full stack web application from scratch that I am extremely proud of. This course is tough, and fast, and it will kick you in the pants, but it works. The teachers, teaching assistants and the CEO of Actualize have heart. They care about their students, and are invested in their success. In addition to a curated curriculum, this is what sets them apart. Thank you!

l am happy to be part of Actualize It is the best decision in my life. Great TAs and professors

I looked at a few different bootcamps before choosing Actualize. Ultimately, I chose it because it allowed me to keep my current job while doing this class. Even though it was a lot of work to keep my job and go to bootcamp, I was still able to learn a ton and it was very rewarding.