Actualize

I am just finishing the course and am very happy with how much I have learned. The instructors and TA's are amazing---somehow they make the hours go quickly. Before beginning this course I expected to be bored while learning the material since the material... Read More is pretty dry. Instead, I was engaged and interested every day and (almost) wished that class was longer. There is a lot to understand about coding and I don't think it is fair to expect a class to take you from 0 to a professional developer, but with this instruction, they taught how to learn on your own to further your knowledge for after the class. This bootcamp experience has been very positive and I would recommend Actualize to others without hesitation.

After finishing Actualize I can say for certain that I highly recommend this course for someone who is interested in learning coding. The professors and TA were fantastic and incredibly helpful. They seem like they actually care and want to succeed. They... Read More also assist in finding your first job. Very good resources are provided. Can't recommend them enough.

Overall I really enjoyed my experience with Actualize. I had next to no coding experience and loved the structure and overall curriculum of the bootcamp. I now feel like I have a great grasp on coding languages and feel confident learning other languages... Read More on my own. My only critique would be that I wish there was a little more time spent on other languages. The instructors were great and very helpful and the career resources are very valuable as well. Highly recommend!

If you are someone who is new to coding and unsure of which way forward is best for you, look no further because Actualize is the BEST COURSE AVAILABLE. I could not more highly recommend this bootcamp as the overall experience was amazing and it has prepared... Read More me thoroughly for my new career as a software developer/engineer. Prior to joining Actualize, I was completely new to coding and slogging through Youtube tutorials and other self-learning materials but didn't feel that my learning trajectory was on the right path. I had actually joined a different bootcamp but had a terrible experience that lasted 3 days before dropping as their material was more advanced than advertised and my teacher there was not welcoming or helpful. Soon after, I found Actualize and the reality could not be more starkly different. Their application process was very straightforward, and Actualize was extremely transparent with their curriculum. The pre-course work with Kevin was vital to creating a great base of coding fundamentals, and the live course with Brian exceeded all of my expectations. Brian organized the class content perfectly and was extremely attentive to each individual student's needs. He took my cohort from writing loops in Ruby to making full-stack web apps, and I truly feel comfortable using Rails and React to create web apps. Don't waste anymore time on your coding journey and join Actualize now!

I decided to give Actualize a chance after my brother took this coding BootCamp. I felt like this was one of the better programs when compared to my other options. Overall it was a great experience. In total, it's about 18 weeks long because they have... Read More you do pre-course work that is all self-paced for about 4-6 weeks prior to your official start date. I think this is amazing because it gets you prepared with the basics of coding. It usually consisted of 3-4 video lectures (5-10min/each) daily with practice problems. The actual course covered backend and frontend development very well. For CST the live zoom sessions were M-F from 11:00 am-4:00pm. I just wish they explained some syntax/logic a bit better on the front end. It also would've been nice if we spent a bit more time learning how to make our web apps more appealing with Bootstrap, CSS, or Tailwind. Of course, these are all things you can teach yourself outside of the course so it's not a deal breaker. For the job assistance, it's pretty average you get resume help, how to find jobs, and interview prep.

I entered Actualize Coding Bootcamp with high expectations, having been referred by two former alumni, and I can confidently say that my experience exceeded every anticipation. The only regret I have is not joining sooner! From the curriculum to the instructors... Read More and career services, Actualize has proven to be a game-changer in my journey towards web development. The curriculum at Actualize is nothing short of superb. The pace at which I learned was astonishing, and the depth of knowledge I gained in such a short time is a testament to the effectiveness of their teaching methods. The instructors played a pivotal role in this accelerated learning journey. Kevin, who guided me through the prework, Amanda as the lead instructor, and the TAs, Kevin and Luke, were nothing short of phenomenal. Their dedication to student success was evident in their willingness to go above and beyond to help with any challenges or roadblocks. What truly sets Actualize apart is the unwavering support system provided by the entire team. In moments of doubt and imposter syndrome, I found solace in voicing my concerns to the instructors, teaching assistants, and career advisor. No matter how many times I reached out, they were not only responsive but also incredibly supportive and encouraging. The genuine care and personalized attention I received helped me put my fears into perspective, fostering an environment where growth and overcoming challenges were not only possible but expected. I am coming out of Actualize with a robust foundational knowledge that goes beyond just web development—it's a skill set I can use to learn new technologies and adapt to the ever-evolving tech landscape. While the journey was not without its challenges, the incredible support system of instructors, teaching assistants, and career advisors made all the difference. I wholeheartedly recommend Actualize to anyone looking to enter a coding bootcamp with a strong and nurturing support system, setting the stage for long-term success in the field of web development. My time at Actualize has been not only educational but also empowering, and I am incredibly thankful for the enriching experience.

I enjoyed my time at Actualize and especially liked my instructors. I switched from the night class to the day class due to a personal scheduling info and both Kat and Amanda were thoughtful teachers who helped guide you toward solving problems on your... Read More own. The curriculum covers both backend and frontend technologies and bounces back and forth between them which really helps build on ideas gradually rather than doing all one followed by the other. While I do feel more confident in my ability to pickup new languages, frameworks, etc., I do wish that the course spent a bit more time teaching some of the other popular coding languages. The career counselors and touching base regularly has been incredibly helpful for preparing a resume and getting ready for job interviews. I look forward to the continued career support and landing a job with my class experience!

I did a lot of boot camp research, and immediately got good vibes from Actualize. Their website was the most transparent, with the cost, curriculum, and ethos displayed openly (whereas many boot camps require your contact info or a phone call to learn... Read More about the tuition rates). Their professed dedication to teaching you how to continue teaching yourself post-graduation was what pushed me further toward Actualize, and they definitely delivered on that promise! Our instructor, Amanda, was engaging, smart, funny, and always went to distance necessary to answer questions and ensure comprehension. I was also surprised to find out that I could finance the cost (through a third party) easily, at a reasonable interest rate, and without even being employed at the time of application. I am now- I got my first engineering job 2 weeks before graduating from the boot camp.

For anybody who's on the fence about this school, i highly recommend it. From the beginning they were very helpful in explaining every detail and help anyone in wanting to make a transition into the coding world. The course itself was so very intense... Read More but also cool, our teacher Amanda was awesome. She was really good at explaining and letting us be hands on and actually code, instead of just theory and reading about it. I could go on and on about all the pluses, but this is definitely the best bootcamp out there and i highly recommend for anyone looking to join one.

Learning at Actualize was a great experience. I started Actualize with zero knowledge of Software Development, and can now build out full-stack apps, with knowledge in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, GitHub, SQL, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. They... Read More gave us many resources and guides which were created by Actualize. There was a lot of team work and collaboration. A big part of Actualize was equipping us with the skills to enable us to keep growing and learning independently after the bootcamp was over. The bootcamp was not just composed of lessons about coding and building apps: there were career advising classes, with a separate teacher who specialized in career coaching. Upon graduating the bootcamp, I felt fully equipped to start the job search and continue on my own. I highly recommend Actualize.