Actualize

I really enjoyed my experience at Actualize. The instructors, TAs, and career advisors all care about your success and provide you with the opportunities and resources to succeed. The class is live and you are able to interact and ask questions on the... Read More spot whenever you are stuck. The curriculum is project based and gives you the opportunities to learn hands-on while building your portfolio and adding your own ideas to each project. I didn't have any coding experience when the class began but I walked away with the confidence and ability to learn new languages/frameworks on my own. The resources provided to you don't just go way after the class, you are provided with resources to keep you motivated and working on projects as well as resources to help you in your job search and interview preparation. I can't recommend Actualize enough!

As I needed to improve and add to my skills, a friend referred me to Actualize having taken the course himself. What I learned here is nothing short of life changing. Not only do you learn some of the more used code languages that are out there, but you're... Read More also learning how to teach yourself new skills or languages long after the course has ended. From the instructors to the career counselors, I have felt supported every step of the way no matter the circumstance. They not only want to see you succeed as a developer, but also as human being in a tumultuous time. I appreciate everything they've done and would not have wanted to go through any other program.

I really enjoyed my time here! Learned a lot about coding and there's a lot of help post graduation to keep you on task to improve your portfolio/skill while applying to jobs. Actualize provides A LOT of resources to help you with coding from mentorship,... Read More to mock technical interviews, mock behavioral interviews. And of course you can keep in contact with your cohort. Class was M-F 9am-2pm, two 15 min breaks, one 30 min lunch. In order to maximize the course though I would suggest coding or studying during your free time. Course does a good job showing you the ropes and how to approach difficult problems.

Actualize is a well-organized boot camp that gives you everything you need to learn coding from zero. Give you demos and let you absorb them and use them in a team project and capstone project. They also teach you how to learn for yourself after the course.... Read More Let you prepare for job searching also. You will not be alone in getting a job.

Instructor was excellent! She is knowledgeable, passionate, and had 0 issues explaining a pretty complicated subject in a very digestible way. Loved the emphasis on community and team building, as well as a lot of emphasis being on post-bootcamp, including... Read More their in-house support for graduates. It feels like a "whole picture" bootcamp rather than one that just leaves you overwhelmed right when you graduate. The "job-hacking" portion felt like it took a little too much time from what could have been used for more practice/instruction, but overall a great experience.

Coming in to Actualize, I was looking for a coding bootcamp with responsive teachers, career support and a strong curriculum. Actualize met all my requirements and more. My instructor was attentive and always willing to help, the schedule gave me plenty... Read More of time to fulfill my daily obligations, and the content was engaging and relevant. After graduation, I'm still getting career support while I search for a job, which is very appreciated. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to transition to a career in tech.

This bootcamp was amazing with everything, whether thats the instructors, the TA's, or the class workflow. If you are looking for a new career in development you should strongly consider Actualize! I was hesitant at first thinking "is this really the... Read More field for me?" but this lecture definitely relieved those hesitant feelings, being one of the best experiences I could of asked for!

This was my second "transition" in my life in terms of a career change, and I was struggling to find a bootcamp that would fit my needs regarding what I wanted to learn, what kind of structure there was, and if I was able to continue working throughout... Read More the process. I wasn't in a position to quit my job and focus solely on the bootcamp, and I was lucky enough to find something that was during free time (the nature of my job is early mornings and afternoons/evenings). The second thing I loved about this bootcamp is that it was live. It wasn't just a "watch this recording and do this assignment" type of course. Being able to ask questions on the spot and interact with the instructor and TA's was helpful, as when you are learning something new and need to reinforce a concept, it is extremely beneficial to have that available. This is especially helpful for individuals who have limited to no prior experience with coding. Lastly, I mainly chose this because of the career services and "job hacking" that is associated with the program. There are plenty of resources available to help guide the process of finding a job in a new industry within the program. We go over many aspects of the application and interview process and how to handle the difficulties that may arise. We are able to schedule 1-on-1's and create a sound plan moving forward post-bootcamp and adjust, as needed. If you are looking to change careers and get a sound structure when it comes to learning how to code, definitely choose Actualize!

From the start Actualize provided an enormous amount of transparency regarding the curriculum, student expectations, and the kinds of support they will provide. Everyone involved, my lead instructor, the TAs, our career advisor, all then exceeded expectations... Read More and made the experience extremely well-rounded. It happened really fast but I learned so much and feel that I not only have had the opportunity to build a strong foundation of knowledge but also learn so much about what my next steps and paths can be.

Pros: -Great teaching practices and pacing. I learned so much from my instructor and TA's. They were encouraging and knowledgable allowing us to ask questions but also teaching us how to research on our own. -Super organized structure - coming from an... Read More education background I was so happy with the way the lessons were planned and executed. I was able to not only learn in class and ask questions, our classes published materials are always available for review if I get stuck while working on a project independently -Amazing career counseling or rather "Job Hacking" curriculum. The career advisors had amazing resources for us and did a great job helping us to organize and plan for life after the bootcamp - with the difficult task of job searching ahead of me I feel confident that I have the support and resources to find a job that is right for me. Cons: -Really heavy on Ruby - would have liked to learn a few more languages. - I would have enjoyed learning more about mobile development during class time