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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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  • James
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    Student • Web Development • Online
    Aug 26, 2021
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    Overall a great experience

    I chose Actualize because they offered more live instruction hours compared with other bootcamps where a lot of the work done in your own time or watching recorded videos. I also really liked that they have an emphasis on having instructors that are great programmers but also understand how to teach the material. 
    After going through the program, I can say that my experience was that those assumptions really came out to be true and I had a great experience. Every part of the curriculu...
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  • Andrew
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    Student • Web Development • Online
    Jul 16, 2021
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    recent grad

    I just graduated from the Actualize coding bootcamp and was fortunate to have Dani Zaghian as an instructor. I have a masters degree and have taught for a number of years, and I would say that Dani is the best educator I've seen. She is incredibly thoughtful and organized, she presents an unbelievable amount of information over a short 3 months in a concise and efficient manner. She's tough but fair and was, I believe, a real inspiration for our entire cohort. It's a testament to the ver...
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  • Ashley
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    Student • Web Development • Online
    Jul 16, 2021
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    Exceeded my expectations!

    Dani was my instructor and she was amazing! I chose actualize as it was live on zoom (which held me accountable) and also during the day rather than at nights/weekends as many other bootcamps are. The 12 weeks flew by, and I truly feel like i learned SO much in such a short period. Everyone in my class was awesome, and the TA's (David, Mackenzie, & Winston) were all super helpful and patient. Lisa the Career counselor has been super helpful every step of the way and I am sure will co...
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  • Benjamin Dickson
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    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jul 16, 2021
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    This course is pretty fantastic. The concept of teaching how to learn is rare and valuable. I wish that there was more of a split time between learning backend (ruby), and front end (vuejs). I think there is more of a focus on ruby, and I wish it wouldve been a bit more equal footing from one to another. More time in CSS and HTML would've been nice as well considering we only had one day of lectures dedicated to those languages. Overall though, it was a great course and I would recommend...
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  • Yitzy
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    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    May 07, 2021
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    Great Experience

    I chose Actualize because of their 1. Stress on having real teachers give over the material. 2. Their night classes allowed me to continue on with my full-time job (although I feel one really does need to  practice outside of class). The experience starts off as “pre-work” which are the first five weeks of the course you will be watching prerecorded videos of Jay, the founder and CEO of Actualize teaching the fundamentals of programing. While a bit challenging these...
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  • Tzip
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    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Jan 15, 2021
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    AMAZING!

    I entered Actualize completely new to programming and right from the very start I feel like they made all the information super clear and easy to follow along. They also are super helpful with continuous learning, alway supplying the documents you would need to delve deeper into specific concept. I found the instructors and staff all super accommodating and very helpful and motivating. I truly feel like I'm their top priority!
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  • Eduardo Gutierrez
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    Production Manager • Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Jan 15, 2021
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    Full Stack Web Development

    The whole experience was great! Our instructor Brian Rice was a fantastic teacher and personable individual with exceptional dad jokes. I feel very prepared and ready to learn and take on any technical challenge I set before myself. A couple of criticisms that might help. 1. The 5 week pre-work phase could use a few days of working with an instructor to help with the introduction to theses concepts. I felt very much in doubt of myself and my capacity to learn when it was just me and a te...
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  • Neal Conway
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    Student • Web Development • Chicago
    May 22, 2020
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    A very helpful and informative class. I learned a lot about coding and working as a coder. The instructors were very helpful and friendly.
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  • Pol Subanajouy
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    May 22, 2020
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    Very happy with Actualize

    I'm very happy with Actualize. The instructors and staff were very personable. I am also very pleased with the depth of job support that is integrated into the curriculum and continues on after the 12 week program until a job is secured by the student. Very thorough.
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  • Mr. Stark
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    Keto BHB Canada • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Mar 30, 2020
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  • keela
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    Graduate • Web Development • Online
    Jan 24, 2020
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    Review

    What made Actualize stand out to me from other bootcamps were all the great reviews I read.

    My experience at Actualize was really great. I decided to join a bootcamp because I felt I needed more structure. I definitely learned way more in the few months of this bootcamp, than I learned trying to self-teach myself for over a year. Brian was an awesome instructor and always available to help when I needed it.

    I would recommend Actualize to anyone who is a complete beginne...

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  • Simon
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    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 10, 2019
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    Class content was quality

    Actualize taught quality content, with an excellent (one of the best I've ever had) instructor in Josh. The first month was incredibly basic, and the last month was just working on a project, so considering the price you are really paying for a 2 month course. Just be aware of that.
    I simply can NOT recommend them. I took out a loan through the school which ended up being predatory loan with outrageous rates and an unforgiving payment plan. Considering it was so difficult to find a jo...

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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. 599 Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Actualize legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 599 Actualize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Actualize and rate their overall experience a 4.93 out of 5.

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