Bloc

I have been enrolled in Bloc's Web Development course since January, and I must say, I'm loving it. Is paying for an online program necessary to learn web development? Absolutely not. But for me, it was without a doubt the right decision. The biggest value I get from Bloc is that it keeps me on track, and it gives me a clear path of what I should be learning, and at what pace. My self-study would probably take twice as long if it wasn't for the curriculum constantly moving me forward. Plus, it introduces me to concepts that I wouldn't necessarily think to learn about on my own. Aside from that, the feedback I get from the grading coaches is great, it really helps me see what I am doing right and wrong. I also look forward to my weekly calls with my mentor. I learn a lot about the practi...

I'm finally at the end of my time with Bloc, and despite life happening unexpectedly, I feel as though the mentors/success team Bloc stood by me and truly wished to help me accomplish my goals. I've had nothing but a positive experience with Bloc and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I am mad at myself for not finding this place faster. i love the style and the speed as well as the work load! the mentors are FANTASTIC and everyone is there to help you. you don't have to know what you are doing to start...it will help, but not needed. Bloc is with you and will help you whenever you need the help. Be that through Slack or mentors! overall love this bootcamp and would recommend it to anyone interested !

Bloc has an amazing methodology to ramp up students into the world of UX/UI design. The quality of content and instructors is wonderful to help you move forward when you get stuck. Bloc offers a tuition reimbursement guarantee because they know that once you graduate from their program, you will find a job for sure! In my opinion, with the high quality of content and instructors, it would be unfair to ask Bloc for my money back because I've learned more than I thought I could learn in this short period of time.

PROS:
The learning process is project based, meaning you learn through creating real-world projects (ie. a Reddit Clone, a Wiki site) that will not only give you a great learning experience but will give you a basis of work for your portfolio when it comes time to apply for jobs.

The Slack channel runs 24/7 with tech agents that are there to help you work through any bugs or confusion you are having. They don't give you the answers, they teach you how to debug and solve it yourself so you can learn how to get unstuck in the future.

You have a mentor meeting once a week to get one on one help from Bloc alums who are actively working in the field.

Bloc forces you to learn to network and then to put it into practice. You will have to attend in person events, do some cold outrea...

Bloc was my first experience with an online bootcamp but I have to say I doubt it gets much better than this. I was very careful with my selection and reviewed many programs before I made my choice because it is a pretty significant time and money investment. I have been really impressed with the thoughtfulness and relevance of the curriculum and depth of knowledge you can obtain if you put in the time. That said, it is definitely not a course for people not willing or able to put in the time. If you work full-time it's challenging to keep up but it's definitely worthwhile. The mentors are knowledgeable and great to work with and I've definitely learned a lot.

I am about halfway through Bloc's Web Developer track and I've had a great experience so far. The curriculum is up to date and is constantly being updated to the tech industry standards. You will learn programming essentials like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Not to mention computer science fundamentals and the server side portion of the course, where you will learn the fundamentals of Node.js. Once you begin looking for a career as a web developer, you will find that most job listings are searching for individuals with this exact skill set! Bloc is determined to set you up for success and prepare you for your new career.

If you are concerned about taking a fully online course, don't be. Bloc's mentors and Slack community full of industry experts will be there to help you through...

Bloc was my choice for a bootcamp for web development. The course itself was very organized and the curriculum covered a lot of material. I chose Bloc since unlike some other bootcamps, there was a mentorship system where I was able to dive into web developer fundamentals with senior level engineers. The mentors provided guidance and essentially led me through the curriculum and were easy to communicate with through Slack.

Post grad job assistance was helpful, but it mainly was on you as the grad to make your own progress, it's not like the Bloc team is going to find a job for you, they'll be there to help you out with resume questions, cover letters, as well as interviews. The Bloc team is easy to reach out to and they get back to you pretty quickly if you have any urgent questions...

I had another career and really didn't enjoy what I was doing but didn't want to go back to school for another 4-8 years to switch careers. I looked into software design programs and realized this is something I really wanted to do but when I found Bloc, I was blown away at how hands-on the program was and how it truly prepared you for real-world experience. It also is continually being updated changes it's curriculum based on what's currently going on in the tech world. My mentor has supported me along the way and I'm so excited to get a job once I finish. Bloc place has changed my life!

I finished the program 4 months early. I started looking for jobs right after I finished my 2nd project and got an offer a month later. I've met so many passionate instructors and students along the way. Bloc not only helps me break into the industry, but also gain confidence in the knowledge I gained, friends, and connections during the program. The career team is also super supportive and helpful. There's always someone to reach out to. It's quite clear that everyone at Bloc is all passionate individuals who try to steer you to find a workplace you're happy with rather than the amount of money you make after the course.

I would say you will need a lot of self-motivation. You get what you put in. The more proactive you are, the better the result. Use all of the resources you get, p...

I have a lot of previous design experience but I wanted to learn UX design inside and out. I'm still in the beginning but I feel like I made a great decision choosing Bloc. It's a great fit for me and it's been very flexible which is exactly what I needed as I juggle other responsibilities. The curriculum isn't easy but the instructors are great and they give you plenty of help when you get stuck.

Bloc has been an amazing experience for me. All throughout the program, I've received nothing but help when I needed it and great course material. The program material is easy to read and very easy to follow along with and it pushes you to dig a little deeper on your own to fully grasp what it's saying.

The technical support team is fast and they work with you throughout the problem or the question you have. I've never had a negative experience or one where the code coaches couldn't relay the information or help to me in a way I couldn't understand. The mentor meetings help tremendously and the one on one weekly meetings help solidify areas where I may feel a little wobbly on.

I recommend Bloc 100% for the go-to code school. The fact that it's online and not very pricey is the che...

I have so enjoyed my experience at Bloc. They really put their money where their mouth is and support people who don't usually find a place in this male-dominated industry. My mentors have helped me find my niche and allowed me to tailor the program to best suit my needs. The program is mastery-based, so you don't simply get pushed and passed through. Very impressed and glad I went with this option.

I'd been working as a frontend developer for a couple years and was hoping to learn some new UX/UI design skills by taking the Bloc course. Bloc made it seem like this was a good option for people, like myself, who had some industry experience already.

Enrolling and completing this course was a mistake. I feel that I have wasted time and money in doing so. I was hoping I would gain valuable knowledge by enrolling but I did not. As someone with prior experience, I have learned more about UX/UI design as a front-end developer in the industry. Not with Bloc.

My mentor was kind though he was constantly running late and then our meetings would be rushed. He would also forget about feedback he would give me in previous weeks and contradict his own design critiques. When I tried to swi...

After going through the first half of the web development bootcamp at Bloc, I must say that the experience was lacking. I regret spending my money on this program and hope this review will dissuade others from making the same mistake. Firstly, the curriculum felt shallow. It seems designed to make you just competent enough to say the right things in an interview but not much beyond that. The assignments and assessments did not test for competency, but rather for the ability to regurgitate buzz words. On top of that, the people working as assessors repeatedly made mistakes grading my projects. There were many times when my projects were rejected incorrectly because my assessor did not seem to understand the subject being assessed. Bloc claims that their apprenticeship aspect is what set...

January 30, 2019

I started the program back in May, 2018 and i'm currently enrolled in the course. This is a self paced online course that has great accountability and mentorship. My background is in Human Resources so this is a career change for me into the world of UX Design. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to get into this field. The curriculum is very thorough and up to date with their content. There are assessments along the way to make sure you are fully grasping the concepts of the design process. They have also included frontend modules to teach HTML, CSS and Javascript, which I understand is a plus for a UX Designer to have.

This course is definitely not for the undisciplined, it's an online course and no one is going to press you if you...

I am nearing the completion of my Bloc program (only one week left!) Bloc has been a great experience for me all around. When you sign up for the program, they say that you will be able to keep your current job and complete the program at the same time. For me personally, I kept my 9-5 current job for the first 2 months with the plans of quitting after that. When I did that, I temped/freelanced (I was a photographer before my 9-5) which worked perfectly with the program since I was able to choose how much I wanted to work.

Once you get past the first module, I am not sure if it is realistic to keep up the 40-50 hour pace of a full time job on top of the 25-30 hour a week dedication time of the program, although I am sure some people do it! For me, it was better to work part time and ...

My experience at Bloc has been positive and negative. I was enrolled for just under 8 weeks in the Designer Track and went through all of the checkpoints in the 1st module, Design Fundamentals. Bloc’s curriculum is not for everyone. I would say to do your own research on the program before you sign up and understand the emphasis they put on the Frontend portion of the curriculum. Overall, this just wasn’t the program for me in how I want to develop as a designer.

Likes
- Mentor session weekly

Dislikes
- Frontend heavy teaching javascript libraries, deployment where this time could be dedicated more to the UX/UI process
- Frontend needed for all projects from the end of the 1st module, Fundamentals, through the last project for your portfolio
- Multiple people grading the same ...

The main thing I like about Bloc is the support structure they have in place. You never really feel like you have to go through this alone. The assignment grading is very helpful and so is the staff. The path makes sense and I learn something new with every assignment.

My favorite aspect of Bloc is the apprenticeship-style structure to learning. I have tried other tutorials/online courses in the past and it never really clicked with me. With Bloc's curriculum and having a mentor to talk every week, I have been able to retain the concepts and actually understand them. Bloc has really helped me advance in my career as a web developer and I was even able to take on a React project for a client just a couple of weeks after finishing the front-end frameworks section of my curriculum. If you want hands-on experience working with everything you need to become a professional web developer, I'd highly recommend Bloc.