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Bloc

Average Rating4.61
477 Reviews
2 Courses

Bloc is an online coding bootcamp that incorporates 1-on-1 mentorship to prepare each student for a career as a professional software engineer or UX/UI designer. Bloc's apprenticeship approach is tailored specifically to each student's learning needs. In the Web Developer Bootcamp, the curriculum is centered around frontend JavaScript and students can choose whether to learn Ruby on Rails or server-side JavaScript with Node. Bloc’s project-based curriculum is written by expert curriculum developers and vetted by their advisory board comprised of hiring managers. Students work with mentors 1-on-1 to clarify concepts, pair program, and build a portfolio of sites that will demonstrate job readiness as a professional software engineer. Not everyone can quit their job or move to a new city for a bootcamp, so Bloc has designed a comprehensive bootcamp with this in mind. Students can enroll full-time, or complete the program at a part-time pace. Bloc also offers 80 hours per week of real-time access to an experienced developer to answer any questions students may have. 

No prior development experience is required to enroll in Bloc, but a strong desire to learn and take on challenges will be important in each student's success! Bloc has a 100% acceptance rate, but is looking for students who are driven, hard-working, and ready to learn.

Career readiness is important to Bloc- their flagship Track programs include job preparation material and career prep workshops. Mentors will help students put together a portfolio and prepare technical interview questions. When ready, students work with the Career Support team to navigate the job search process with an individualized game plan and exposure to Bloc's Employer Network.

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  • Amy S.
    Amy S.
    Student • Web Developer Track • Online
    Feb 25, 2017
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    Part-Time Web Developer Course

    I am not far along in my part-time web developer course on Bloc, however, I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience so far. Everyone I have worked with at Bloc, including my mentor and my assesment instructor at the end of Module 1, has been extremely helpful and kind. I was completing the Bloc course at the faster pace, however I did end up slowing my program to the 12 hour/week pace. I currently work full-time while I am in this program, and I felt I was not allowing myself the amount of t...

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  • Xavier J Ortiz
    Xavier J Ortiz
    Solutions Engineer • Student • Software Developer Track • Online
    Jan 27, 2017
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    Bloc's pace and curriculum allows me to work and learn.

    Hello All!

    Wanted to share my bloc experience so far, but wanted to give some context as to which other bootcamp types of services I had considered and why.

    There were a couple of other bootcamps I wanted to do. I had recently found myself out of a job, and had to consider what to do next by doing some soul searching. I had been doing Coursera specializations in Java and Python, but they were highly academic, and I didn't have ANY git experience whatsoever. In looking t...

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  • ATK
    ATK
    Student • Web Developer Track • Online
    Jan 09, 2017
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    Loving Bloc so far

    I started the web developer track 8 weeks ago and have really been impressed with the program so far. Before I started, I was nervous about doing an online-only bootcamp. But  Bloc's checkpoint system makes coursework and challenges simple to navigate, and will get you coding in no time.  Having a mentor has been key in helping me through my weak points and also keeping me accountable and on track.  Beyond programming, they make sure to incorporate checkpoints that keep you career-fo...

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  • Vijay
    Vijay
    Student • UX Design • Online
    Jan 06, 2017
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    Bloc is Experience

    So far the designer track has been very informative. Lot of learning and understanding. Having a best mentor to guide you makes it little easier. Glad I have one. Having 10+ years of experience in Visual effects and Animation, UX/UI including scripting languages was a new territory for me to explore. My mentor was on top of my roadblocks which gave me the confidence to move on.

    The most rewarding process is, end of the day you learn new things. It gives a satisfaction when you se...

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  • Alex Garcia
    Alex Garcia
    Student • UX Design • Online
    Jan 04, 2017
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    Wonderful program

     

    I joined Blocs web design program in October. So far, I am absolutely thrilled. The curriculum is up to date and the coursework and resources are current and relevant. My mentor is wonderful and gives me great advice and helps me stay on track. I have learned so much in so little time, I'm really excited to see where the rest of the program will take me. 

    I worked in the legal field for a very long time. I felt I needed a huge change because I was miserable. Thats why...

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  • Noel Worden
    Noel Worden
    Jr Full Stack Engineer • Graduate • Part-Time Web Developer Track • Online
    Dec 28, 2016
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    Happy with experience, got a job before finishing!!

    I wrote a review at the halfway point of my program, but I wanted to write another review now that I have completed it. I took the Full Stack Web Development course while working a full time, 40 hours/week job. Overall I am happy with the curriculum and the mentor that worked with me throughout the program. If you decide to go with Bloc look to see if Ben Neely is available as a mentor, he's great. I ended up finding work on my own before I completed the program, so I cant attest to their ...

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  • David  S.
    David S.
    Graduate • Rails Web Development • Online
    Dec 13, 2016
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    Full Stack Web Developer Track

    I had a terrible time. I was getting frustrated when stuck and felt absolutely hopeless most of the time. Why five-star review then?

    Without Bloc, I would not know as much as I do now. What Bloc prepared me for was this: I am now able to grab any programming book and just keep going on my own! I understand the concepts and it is now super fun for me to build stuff and just keep going and learn more and more new material. I had four mentors during this process and all of them exce...

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  • Dan
    Dan
    Student • Part-Time Web Developer Track • Online
    Nov 08, 2016
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    Wonderful

    I got into programming b/c a few friends were doing it and recommended me to jump on it. So I started w/ Codecademy and Khan Academy. I definitely enjoyed it and wanted to keep learning.

    First I tried a coding bootcamp at a near by campus that I was hearing over and over on Pandora Radio. It was a 12 week course, 8 hour days, on just Front-End Engineering and had good reviews. But after 4 weeks into the course, it wasn't for me because working part time didn't fit in the schedule...

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  • JC Dela Cuesta
    JC Dela Cuesta
    Designer • Student • Design Track • Online
    Nov 07, 2016
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    Designer Track Program

    I'm currently enrolled in the Designer Track at Bloc. Since I'm transitioning from a different industry I did quite a bit of research on the various coding bootcamps (online & in-person) before settling on Bloc. Many other programs such as General Assembly and UCLA's in-person were appealing to me, but I ended up choosing Bloc because of the flexible schedule, one-on-one mentorship, and how the curriculum was set up. My previous background includes photography, digital media, and graph...

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  • Bobby S.
    Bobby S.
    Student • UX Design • Online
    Oct 31, 2016
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    I am a current design student with Bloc.

    I'm about a month and a half in and my experience with Bloc, so far, has been positive. What really sets Bloc apart from the competition is its mentorship program. It's great to have someone to meet with every few days or so in order to keep you accountable and on track, as well as giving you much needed criticism and support. I can't speak for for all of Bloc's mentors, but I can say that my mentor, Terry, is incredibly knowledgeable about design and ge...

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  • Blair L
    Blair L
    Student • Software Engineering Track • Online
    Oct 31, 2016
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    Bloc Software Development Track

    I'm currently enrolled in the Software Engineering Track at Bloc. I just finished the Front-End section where I delved into JavaScript and Angular, and I'm about to start the Back-End section.  I work a full-time job during the day, so I work on the course on nights and weekends. 

    My experience has been nothing short of fantastic so far. You start working on applications within the first couple weeks in the program, and Bloc does a great job of teaching concepts in the context of...

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  • Corey B
    Corey B
    Student • Frontend Web Development • Online
    Oct 31, 2016
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    Bloc with a full-time job

    I'm about half way through the front-end fundamentals track right now and I've had such a great experience so far. My mentor is top-notch! He's been able to speak into my world even beyond the technical coding parts. 

    I'm working full time right now, so I ended up choosing the 15/hrs a week route. With my schedule, it works out really well. My current study schedule is 1-2 hours before work each morning and a few hours on the weekend to hit my goals. I've...

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Bloc Alumni Outcomes

75%
Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
$62,400
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77% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 23% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 40 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field75.0%
Full-time employee52.5%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position22.5%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field25.0%
Could not contact0.0%
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Notes and Caveats
Read the full Bloc CIRR Jobs Report here

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Bloc Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.6
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.3
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FAQs

How much does Bloc cost?

Bloc costs around $9,600. On the lower end, some Bloc courses like Web Developer Track cost $8,500.

What courses does Bloc teach?

Bloc offers courses like Design Track, Web Developer Track.

Where does Bloc have campuses?

Bloc teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Bloc worth it?

The data says yes! In 2019, Bloc reported a 0% graduation rate, a median salary of $62,400, and 75% of Bloc alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2016, Bloc reported a 41% graduation rate, a median salary of $65,411, and 80% of Bloc alumni are employed.

Is Bloc legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 477 Bloc alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Bloc and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.

Does Bloc offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Bloc offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Bloc reviews?

You can read 477 reviews of Bloc on Course Report! Bloc alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Bloc and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.

Is Bloc accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Bloc doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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