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Actualize

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Actualize is an online software engineering bootcamp based in Chicago that offers part-time and full-time bootcamp options. Instructors with professional educational experience teach students full stack web development including Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, VueJS, SQL, and Git. The Online Live classes are conducted in real time with video conferencing. Actualize has a deeply integrated “Job Hacking” curriculum focused on the personal branding and networking skills necessary to land a new job, which Actualize feels is just as important as learning to code.

To apply, students can submit an application via the website, then go through a series of two interviews with an admissions advisor. There are no coding challenges, but students must complete 4 weeks of prework before the program starts.

After the program, students have the option to join its unique Career Support program, which contains additional training for Job Hacking, a job accountability group, and team projects to add to one’s portfolio.

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  • Jeffery Michalski
    Jeffery Michalski
    Cybersecurity • Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Sep 20, 2024
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    Actualize wildstrings

    I had the absolute pleasure of being in this bootcamp. We had a wonderful instructor Peter Jang with patience that most saints could not muster. He was informative and fun to learn from and I came in with little to no knowledge of coding and was able to follow along and learn the basics of coding. He made sure to spark the wonder for research and figuring out the problems not just giving up and saying I don't know. He offered time and expertise in so many ways to all of my classmates we ...
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  • Rexly Penaflorida II
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    May 16, 2024
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    Comprehensive course with great support

    I was part of a January 2024 cohort (Sundays and weeknights) and I found the course to be engaging and fulfilling. A big factor in that was the small cohort size. With only 7 other people in the class, we all got to know each other well and spend plenty of time working together to solve problems and help each other out every day. In fact, I've become friends with 2 others in the class, and we plan to hold each other accountable in our job search and continuous learning.

    A special ...
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  • Ricardo Trevino
    Student • Web Development • Chicago
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    May 16, 2024
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    A good experience overall

    So, I'll start this off by saying this bootcamp was basically my only choice after having called at multiple different bootcamps. They were very professional at the start of me contacting them as opposed to another bootcamp that i wont mention, and slowly pushed me towards choosing them. They were very helpful and understanding of my situation and gave me options on which course to pick (they got morning and evening cohorts as of this writing) and even offered for me to take a sit in on ...
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  • KB
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    May 16, 2024
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    You Won't Feel Ready...

    ...and that's ok. I'm a graduate, so I'm still applying to things. Ask me in 6 months how I feel about my Actualize experience. But at least, right now fresh out of it I can say: I don't feel ready. But I know I *am* ready, and that's really all that counts. If you go with Actualize, there are a few things I can guarantee: (1) you'll get a teacher who cares, and is good at teaching. (2) it'll be 100% about what YOU put into it. You'll get out what you put in. Be ready to apply yourself. ...
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  • Valarie L
    Valarie L
    Student • Web Development • Online
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    May 16, 2024
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    I had an awesome experience and highly recommend Actualize

    The program was great! I knew absolutely NOTHING about coding before Actualize. My instructor Peter did an amazing job at breaking things down and explaining. He was patient, encouraging and helpful. I never thought I'd be able to learn so much in such a short period of time.
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  • David Zhou
    David Zhou
    Student • Web Development • Online
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    May 16, 2024
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    Excellent Bootcamp!

    Excellent bootcamp! The instructor was very knowledgable about coding and take the time to help you if you have any questions. They teach you different aspects that are useful for job searching and help you build a resume. The lessons were very easy to follow along to and they teach you practical methods of coding that are common practices in the actual working industry.
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  • Erika Gonzalez
    Erika Gonzalez
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    Great Experience!

    I decided to join Actualize because I wanted to get into the coding world and make a career out of it. With the help of this bootcamp I feel prepared to enter in a junior developer role. During the pre-work they teach you the basics of coding and it is self-paced. After 5 weeks of pre-work you start the live classes. The live classes is 12 weeks and they teach you all about the frontend and backend of making an app. It is Ruby/React based which is a nice easy start when you come in knowi...
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  • Josh Yee
    Josh Yee
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    The Best Path For Beginners

    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 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 tr...
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  • Cristian Bahena
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    Overall An Amazing Experience

    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 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) d...
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  • Kyle Leon Guerrero
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Wish I joined sooner!!!

    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 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 dept...
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  • Steven U.
    Steven U.
    Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    A Well-Paced and Focused Program

    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 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 abi...
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  • Ann Clawson
    Ann Clawson
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Online
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    Jan 05, 2024
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    Worth it.

    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 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, wa...
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Actualize Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.9
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5.0
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4.9
Job Assistance
4.8
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FAQs

How much does Actualize cost?

Actualize costs around $16,900.

What courses does Actualize teach?

Actualize offers courses like Web Development.

Where does Actualize have campuses?

Actualize has in-person campuses in Chicago. Actualize also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Actualize worth it?

Actualize hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 594 Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Actualize legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 594 Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize and rate their overall experience a 4.93 out of 5.

Does Actualize offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

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You can read 594 reviews of Actualize on Course Report! Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize and rate their overall experience a 4.93 out of 5.

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