Actualize

I first chose Actualize based on good reviews and my initial interview with the advisor. I had zero prior experience with programming and wanted the best learning/challenging experience possible. The way this boot camp was set up with Prework and the actual course was phenomenal. It is beyond clear everyone here has done their research on best teaching practices and they give their all to the students. The instructors and career advisors care so much about the students and their success. The career advisors will also help as long as needed for the job search after graduation which is amazing. 
To sum it up, Actualize is overall the best boot camp I could've chosen and I have absolutely zero regrets!

Actualize's slogan is "Educators first, developers second." I found this to really be true throughout the whole course, starting from pre-work all the way through building full stack apps. Everything was explained clearly and questions were encouraged and answered. The pace was perfectly timed, we learned concepts without even realizing it, we were given real life examples of what may happen on a job, the opportunity to work in groups and experience the power and skills necessary to work in a team.
It is a skill to learn how to learn and Actualize provides you with those skills. They encourage and believe in you, in addition to being very practical about expectations and growth learning.Actualize takes the whole picture of the person into account.
Even though we were in class for many hours a day, it was very manageable. There are breaks and the curriculum is very stimulating. Throughout the course there are office hours where one can meet with a TA which show they really care and want you to succeed.
Graduation is just the beginning of what services Actualize has to offer. Actualize sets you up for success to find a job. Throughout the whole course and beyond, a career advisor is there to teach you how to build your resume and make yourself as marketable as possible when applying to jobs. 

Choosing Actualize was the best decision I ever made for my career growth. From the moment I enrolled in the program, I knew I was in for something special. The experience was nothing short of transformative, pushing me beyond my limits and unlocking skills I never knew I had. I had been very secluded and personally kept to myself, prior to the camp. Actualize really helped me push myself both professionally and socially!

The instructor I was provided at Actualize was exceptional, providing comprehensive and hands-on guidance throughout the entire learning process. The curriculum was well-structured, and the projects were challenging yet incredibly rewarding. I always felt supported and encouraged to ask questions, making the learning environment both extremely informative, and laid-back.

The camaraderie and collaboration among fellow students was remarkable, fostering a strong sense of community and making the journey all the more enjoyable. I would describe it as not only being a part of a class, but being a part of a team. I acquired invaluable technical skills, and also reinforced soft skills like problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

I wholeheartedly recommend Actualize to anyone looking to make a career switch into the tech industry or level up their existing skills. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior experience, Actualize will guide you on your path to success! The program truly equips you with the knowledge and resources to thrive in the highly competitive field of technology.

By sharing my experience, I hope to help others discover this program and embark on a life-changing journey, just like I did. Thank you, Actualize, along with my instructor, Joey Harbert, and my peers, for providing such an amazing opportunity for not only professional growth, but personal growth as well.

This course has not only taught the fundamental skills to be a developer, but also how to manage a good mental headspace. Not to mention supreme job hacking guidance.  I strongly suggest this course for anyone looking to switch careers. As they say, anyone can learn to code! I wouldn't have thought it possible if I didn't take the leap into this and I'm glad I did! I went from being a dog groomer and knowing nothing about coding to being able to build full-stack apps. Thank you to all at Actualize! This was a most valuable experience. 

I didn't want to spend any more time working odd hours away from my family, so I did something. I decide that now was the time to change gears and change my mindset. Love the focus on the fundamentals of coding and the best practices to ensure you get a job.  The resources they organize and provide are fantastic and their instructors are great. Enrolling in this course was one of the more difficult decisions I made in terms of my career. However, it is one that I believe will end up being my most rewarding.  Thank You Katherine Evans!

Last year, I spent a good amount of time on this website researching bootcamps. The reviews for Actualize influenced my decision to attend, as I read all of the encouraging testimonials of former students. Now that I completed the bootcamp, I wanted to add my voice to the chorus of positive reviews. 


While the program was definitely challenging, the payoff was more than worth it. As someone with no prior experience in the field, I went into the bootcamp feeling a bit overwhelmed. However, my instructor Peter did a great job of not only breaking down the material, but also making sure that my cohort didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture by getting bogged down by the frustrations that come with the learning a new topic. He genuinely cared about our growth and was always available to answer our questions.


Actualize’s career support is also amazing. Lisa and Sarah are fantastic and are there to help you every step of the way, even after the bootcamp ends.  


Overall, my experience with Actualize was wonderful. They don’t just teach you how to code-they teach you how to think critically and approach learning a new programming language or framework with a problem-solving mindset. 


If you are reading this right now, as I was a year ago, sitting on the fence about a few different bootcamps, not sure which one to choose…know that there are a lot of us on the other side, grateful for our decision to attend Actualize.