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For those of you who want to learn how to code in a structured, challenging, and fun(!) program that doesn't require you to quit your full-time job to attend, look no further than ACLTC. Jay (the head instructor) dedicates himself entirely to YOUR potential... Read More and future success.

Two things set Anyone Can Learn to Code apart from other bootcamps: the time commitment and instruction. ACLTC is the only programming bootcamp I found that allowed me to keep my job while attending. That was huge. I couldn't have afforded it otherwise.... Read More And whereas most bootcamps throw you straight into the deep end of dev, providing an environment where you can teach yourself how to code with little directed instruction, ACLTC gives direct, in-class lessons alongside practical exercises to help guide you through the beginning dev world. There is so much to learn that you can easily get overwhelmed, but Jay makes sure that doesn't happen, guiding you through the technologies and tools you need, building a solid dev foundation that will take you from start to finish on any project.

Prior to ACLTC, I spent six months trying to teach myself to code. I ran through Codecademy lessons, purchased Udemy courses, and muddled my way through Michael Hartl's Rails Tutorial. I learned a little, but I lacked a clear workflow, an understanding of what even basic apps needed, and a road map to learn more. When you're just starting to learn programming, it can feel like each new tool you learn leads to five more new things to learn, and without a guiding hand you can quickly get lost. That's where I was, feeling foolish and frustrated, when I found Jay through a meetup. In three oh-so-short months, I learned far more than I had in the previous six. Now I'm humming with app ideas and the skills to build them. Where once I was proud of a single file JS calculator, now I have fully dynamic Rails web applications, my own gems and APIs, and robust Angular front-ends.

I cannot recommend ACLTC highly enough. It changed my life, taking my dev career dreams from some-day-maybe to right now, introducing me to Chicago-based dev recruiters with a portfolio of apps I am proud of. If you have any interest in starting a dev career, apply to ACLTC. You will not regret it.

I have recently finished classes at ACLTC and must say, this was a rewarding experience! Jay Wengrow is a true teacher at heart. He is more than willing to spend the extra time and effort to make sure you succeed. Being someone who has never had any experience... Read More coding at all, I believe I truly picked the right place to be in ACLTC! I have heard other boot-camps expect you to pretty much learn on your own with their help. Jay teaches step by step with examples and exercises. This gives you the ability to see how things work as well as practice for yourself too. I am truly confident I will land my first development job from the new skills I have learned from ACLTC! I would truly recommend you research ACLTC if you are considering a career in software development.

I attended the Anyone Can Learn To Code Web Development Bootcamp (Sept. 2014-Dec.2014) and I must say it was a rewarding experience that has paid off dividends already. ACLTC provided me with the skill set and confidence necessary to become a future developer.... Read More Jay Wengrow was an extremely knowledgeable and patient teacher that converted complicated concepts into plain english. Even before finishing the cohert, I've had several interviews with several companies looking for developers with the skills I learned at ACLTC. To anyone looking for a bootcamp with the flexibilty to keep their job while training to become a web developer on a part-time basis, ACLTC is the option to choose.

I am an entrepreneur, mother of 2, have an MBA from a top ranked school and went to college when email was "new" (hint about my age). This bootcamp was incredibly challenging but Jay, the teacher is truly a gem. He not only has extensive experience as... Read More a senior developer but he has a talent for teaching complex concepts and gearing his teaching methodologies to each student. This is rare. His curriculum is thoughtful, comprehensive, relevant and useful. Jay has a laser a focus on everything you would need to know how to do, as a successful developer. The class structure of in-person teaching, learning by doing, reinforcing key concepts and using those new skills on your "capstone" project is truly excellent. Jay is committed to the success of every single student. In ACLTC, you will learn how to code but also develop a core skill you will undoubtedly need to possess . . . problem solving for when your app inevitably blows up or that last feature you built just won't work. Jay's standards are high but he is such a fabulous teacher that he will be your advocate and push you to your best potential. I would highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone who wants to become a very effective developer or wants to lead a team of developers in his/her own start-up.

I was looking for a bootcamp that was instructor based and that would allow me to continue to work. I was at last able to understand complex concepts I couldn't understand on my own. During the bootcamp I built my own soccer application and feel so empowered... Read More to build anything I set my mind to. I recently landed an software development internship and have officially launched my new career!