Actualize

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. 

I chose Actualize based on word of mouth, and it turned out to be the best choice for me. The people who work there genuinely care about you and your feedback, and they create a supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable. The curriculum is well-organized and covers all the necessary basics, with an easy-to-follow structure.However, I did find the front-end section of the curriculum to be quite challenging. There are so many details to keep track of that it can be difficult to follow everything, but the instructors did their best to help us succeed.

I should also mention that Actualize offers excellent job-hacking support. They have a constant push on their site to help students succeed, and I found this to be very helpful. Even after the bootcamp ended, I continued to receive support through their 1-on-1 mentorship program, which is a recent feature they implemented.



Overall, I feel that my time at Actualize was well-spent. I came away from the experience feeling rewarded, supported, and encouraged to continue down the path I've chosen. I have no regrets about choosing Actualize, and  If you're interested in learning how to code and want to do it in a supportive environment, I would highly recommend Actualize.