Actualize

I think what makes actualize so great is the amount of information and understanding you get in such short time periods. Their emphasis on teaching you how to think like a programmer goes a long way. I came in knowing javascript, but not really knowing how to use it in web development, but after this course I am confident in knowing that I can think like a programmer and use my skills to make web applications.

Cannot begin to describe how worthwhile this whole process has been.

Having just completed the curriculum I feel very confident about jumping into the industry of web development and landing my first job in a field I thought previously I had no shot at. The curriculum is definitley no walk in the park but it was very fun to overcome the challenges and obstacles that you face when you jump headfirst into learning something as complicated as web development. Although you're technically in a class, it doesn't really ever feel like a school and the small size of the cohorts allows you to have a lot of one on one interaction with the instructors and TA's which is very beneficial when you run into small problems, and is one of the reasons I chose Actualize over a bigger bootcamp. Since Jos...

Actualize is a great place to learn a new career in web development. The teachers and staff are there to make sure you succeed.

Actualize was overall a great experience. The instructors and TA's very friendly and personable, and explained things in a clear and enaging way. It was difficult doing it while also working full-time, but also rewarding in the end. After not knowing a thing about coding, in the end I feel confident in writing Ruby, Javascript, HTML, CSS, building a Ruby on Rails application, using Vue.js, and understand a variety of other important concepts in the industry. They also just hired a career counselor for us so I'm excited to begin the job search.

The facility is also very nice with a ping-pong table, rooftop, vending machines, etc.

I came in knowing minimal HTML, and CSS, but came out learning so much. I had a great time, all the teachers and students were great. I honestly didn't expect to learn so much in such a short period of time. Really exceeded my expectations and I'm glad I came here. Another plus was that they help after the main course, they don't just throw you out and say good luck finding a job. We have a job counselor to help us prepare our resumes, go in prepared to our interviews etc. If you're on the line of coming here don't be you'll learn a lot and be able to move forward in your coding journey.

Great instructors 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.

I chose Actualize because:

- They emphasized the fact that the instructors are actual teachers
- I was intrigued by the post-bootcamp apprenticeship with nonprofits
- It was the cheapest, part-time & online
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I was nervous about the logistics of doing the class online (audio/video quality, screensharing, etc) but that worked perfectly for me the whole time. In fact, the ability to view the instructor's screen during the lessons & share my screen during exercises was extra helpful.
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Part-time was a great option for me. I would have burned out in a full-time program because of how intensive each session was.
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The content is not too hard for anyone. It’s the way the content is presented. There were a number of times when I would study, re-review materials, finally grasp ...

This was an intense curriculum that is designed to prepare you into the real world of coding. It was an intense challenging and sometimes brutal experience, but you will learn how to operate as a coder. It does become a skill, just like any other one, but much more precious. After graduating there was a great apprenticeship where the Jay (CEO) is a fundamental part of, helps you prepare for job hacking / interviews that proved extremely valuable to get me the job in the field I wanted. I have friends who have C.S. degrees, who where shocked as to the level of knowledge I was able to acquire in a short period.

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.