Actualize

I enrolled because of how highly my friend Joey, one of the instructors with Actualize, spoke of the class. I feel super grateful for the pre-work portion with Kevin. I felt prepared when the live classes started. The career counseling aspect was extremely... Read More informative and helpful, I was able to get promoted at my current job in tech before the bootcamp ended because of it. Thank you for all your help and insight Lisa! A highlight for me was the learning how to learn aspect. I am going to use this in every aspect of my life. The content was challenging for me and it was satisfying to watch myself grow and progress. My instructor, Peter, worked 1:1 with me to figure out a learning plan that worked best for me. This was a huge weight off my shoulders that I wished I had when I was younger. This course with the instructors who were involved was worth every ounce of time and energy I spent.

This one is the real deal people. I'm so glad this was the bootcamp / cohort I chose. I could tell as soon as the first class started that it was the right place and I was going to actually be picking up usable and marketable skills here. You will learn... Read More a ton here. Hands-on projects, with lots of back-up, resources, and support from the instructor. They make sure to provide you with a realistic and complete view of what to expect. Frameworks, languages, workflows, version control, team-building/team projects, career advisory and job searching. The instructors were all great. The career advisors were all great. I (like a lot of other people), was overwhelmed and unsure about bootcamps, but I can assure people now, that this is one of the good ones.

I first chose Actualize based on good reviews and my initial interview with the advisor. I had zero prior experience with programming and wanted the best learning/challenging experience possible. The way this boot camp was set up with Prework and the... Read More actual course was phenomenal. It is beyond clear everyone here has done their research on best teaching practices and they give their all to the students. The instructors and career advisors care so much about the students and their success. The career advisors will also help as long as needed for the job search after graduation which is amazing. To sum it up, Actualize is overall the best boot camp I could've chosen and I have absolutely zero regrets!

Great program. They really teach how to code not just the languages you teach. Seem to have a great job hunting program after the program is over. Just make sure the languages they focus on cater to what you want to do and your area or work. If that fits... Read More your criteria i highly recommend this course.

Actualize's slogan is "Educators first, developers second." I found this to really be true throughout the whole course, starting from pre-work all the way through building full stack apps. Everything was explained clearly and questions were encouraged... Read More and answered. The pace was perfectly timed, we learned concepts without even realizing it, we were given real life examples of what may happen on a job, the opportunity to work in groups and experience the power and skills necessary to work in a team. It is a skill to learn how to learn and Actualize provides you with those skills. They encourage and believe in you, in addition to being very practical about expectations and growth learning. Actualize takes the whole picture of the person into account. Even though we were in class for many hours a day, it was very manageable. There are breaks and the curriculum is very stimulating. Throughout the course there are office hours where one can meet with a TA which show they really care and want you to succeed. Graduation is just the beginning of what services Actualize has to offer. Actualize sets you up for success to find a job. Throughout the whole course and beyond, a career advisor is there to teach you how to build your resume and make yourself as marketable as possible when applying to jobs.

There are so many great perks to this boot camp starting from just the application process. When researching and applying to Actualize, the Operations Manager will be there to support you, answer questions, and guide you through the process. The course... Read More itself is so great! Students are placed in small-sized cohorts (I had 9 classmates), with one lead instructor and 2 TAs. There is a friendly, low-pressure atmosphere. Each day we learned some new techniques and then worked on a relevant exercises; when stuck during an exercise, there is always someone available for assistance and I never felt lost or uncomfortable to ask questions. Sometimes we split off into breakout rooms and completed exercises in smaller groups which was a fun, interactive way of learning. The capstone is not as daunting as it sounds- everyone makes it through and builds impressive apps! I came in with absolutely no prior coding experience and at the end of the cohort, I felt up to par with even the students that came in with prior coding experience. One of the greatest perks of Actualize is that they will walk you through the job search from A to Z. When you complete the live Zoom classes, you will find that you are still very much a part of Actualize! There is a tech mentorship program, an alumni network, and career advisors who will still be on your case.

I recently completed an inconceivable adventure with Actualize, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share my overwhelmingly positive experience. From the moment I walked through their doors, I knew I was in for something special. The program at Actualize... Read More is nothing short of stupendous. I started this journey with the goal of learning some programming languages and tools, and I was not disappointed. I learned Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, and Git. The depth and breadth of the program were truly impressive and sometimes overwhelming. One of the aspects that truly sets Actualize apart is their exceptional instructors. They possess an incredible depth of knowledge but also have a natural skill to express complex concepts in easy-to-understand manner. And if I did not understand they took the time to help with that.. The support and mentorship I received were invaluable and made the learning process smooth and enjoyable. The hands-on approach at Actualize is another highlight. Real-world projects allowed me to apply what I learned in a practical context, strengthening my understanding and furthering my confidence as a developer. Collaboration is also a cornerstone of the Actualize experience. Working alongside fellow students on group projects not only improved my coding skills but also fostered a sense of teamwork and camaraderie. The career services provided by Actualize are extremely valuable. From resume building to pseudo interviews and networking opportunities. I cannot overemphasize the positive impact Actualize has had on myself. I've not only acquired invaluable technical skills but also a newfound passion for coding. The support, the knowledge, and the sense of community I gained throughout this program have been life-changing. If you are looking for a coding boot camp that offers a program curriculum, superb instructors, hands-on experience, and an unbeatable support system, look nowhere else than Actualize. I totally recommend it to anyone who wants to learn coding.

Actualize is a well-thought-out curriculum with fantastic instructors who help you get a firm grasp on programming. I decided to choose this bootcamp because a friend who went here in the past recommended it to me, and vouched for their great instruction.... Read More After completing the bootcamp I can confidently say that not only is the instruction first-rate, but I also gained the skills necessary to feel confident in applying for software developer jobs and starting my own projects. One key concept that is reiterated in the bootcamp is the idea of "learning how to learn". Actualize does a phenomenal job of expressing this and making sure you know how to learn effectively so you don't feel lost once the bootcamp is complete. Another important aspect I loved about the bootcamp was the constant exercises to reinforce our learning. If I ever felt stuck or lost I could easily ask for help and get immediate feedback. This is super important because when you are learning how to code the more you actually practice writing code the quicker you will pick up on the concepts. Overall my experience with Actualize was superb, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has been considering joining a bootcamp.

During the time I was enrolled in Actualize I learned coding fundamentals along with new technologies. The curriculum and instructors were great! I enjoyed the time I was in the bootcamp and met a lot of great people. By the time I finished this course... Read More I felt ready for the job market.

I had tried a bootcamp that was not in Zoom meetings and used reading material instead. I can definitely say that having someone demonstrate the code in first, then trying it myself helped a lot. I would run into errors that the reading material hadn't... Read More covered, so I was left to Google it myself, but I didn't always know the specifics of the problem. Having someone there, that could look at my code in real time, and give me feedback on how to get it to work made the learning experience so much better. They even gave us advice on Googling our problems so we could find a solution, which has come in handy many times. I could not recommend Actualize more, whether you're a total novice at computers or have some basic knowledge. It has been a great learning process and definitely worth the time and money!