Bloc is now Thinkful

As of 2/4/21, Bloc is now Thinkful; the curriculum and community will not change.

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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 ...
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  • Destinee V
    Destinee V
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    Jan 06, 2022
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    UX/UI Program

    I joined the bloc.io UI/UX path in 2020. Personally, I would not recommend this specific program. I would highly suggest you try your best to learn on your own if you can. Spoiler Alert: I did NOT complete the program. During my time in the program, they apparently were making a lot of changes and updates due to recent feedback. Apparently I got stuck in a block that had to deal with all of the errors that eventually (hopefully) were getting addressed in the next group. I feel like I was...
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  • Greg J.
    Jr. Software Developer • Graduate • Web Developer Track • Online
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    Aug 03, 2021
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    Web Development

    Overall, this is a great course. My only criticism was that there were a few times that I had issues with projects that the Thinkful chat team could not help me resolve. 
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  • Brittany Heng
    Brittany Heng
    Product Design Intern • Graduate • UX / UI • Online
    Jun 27, 2021
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    UX/UI Design Track

    I took the UX/UI Design program offered by Bloc (Thinkful) and had an amazing experience learning the skills I needed to transition into the field of UX Design. I previously earned my Bachelor's in Psychology and realized I wanted to pursue a career with a more creative outlet. I learned all the skills needed in order to become a successful UX Designer as well as had projects I could showcase on my online portfolio! 
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  • Shokoh Hashemizad
    Shokoh Hashemizad
    User Interface Designer at Hilton • Graduate • UX/UI • Online
    May 21, 2021
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    UX/UI Design Track

    The program was very rich and well planned out. I specially enjoyed the links to extra resources for further information. I was able to create an awesome portfolio with the assignments I completed throughout the program. I received so many compliments from recruiters and hiring managers regarding the case studies in my portfolio. I had an amazing mentor who was available and flexible to answer my questions and help out with my course work and assignments. The only comment I have to impro...
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  • Eni
    Eni
    Graduate • Design Track • Online
    Apr 15, 2021
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    Ui designer

    Bloc was a great experience. I came In with not understanding of ui/ux & left with all the tools i needed To enter the design scene ! 
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  • Gavin
    Front-End Developer • Graduate • Web Developer Track • Online
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    Feb 19, 2021
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    Bloc/Thinkful Full Stack Web Developer Track

    When I was looking for a web development program, I needed the schedule to be flexible and this program provided that. If you don't need a strict schedule to stay on track, this is a great program for you. If you need the structure of classes at a regular time, the flex program won't give you what you need. The instructors were great and you have a mentor that provides weekly guidance as you work your way through the modules. The content of the curriculum is detailed and provides you wit...
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  • Athena
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    Student • Online
    Jan 21, 2021
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    UX UI Program

    I would give this program 3/5 stars. There's A LOT of reading, and they're super informative, and I learned a lot, but I wish there were more "experience" in the field. For example, work with clients or maybe have more fake clients so that students can practice real-life situations. I feel like I still have much more to learn. I had 30 minutes mentor sessions once a week, and I felt like that wasn't enough. I was really on my own most of the time, and I did A LOT of self-learning. I've b...
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  • Adam L
    Adam L
    Student • Web Developer Track • Online
    Nov 24, 2020
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    Would recommend to anybody.

    My experience with Bloc's Web Developer Track was outstanding. The curriculum focused on learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node, Express, and more. 

    On top of that, the support is what I believe really makes this program shine. From day one I was assigned a mentor that I had weekly meetings with. If needed I could reach out to my mentor between our weekly meetings as well. Mentor meetings were one on one and the discussion was always led by me and what I wanted to discuss. In...
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  • Recently Withdrawn
    Recently Withdrawn
    Student • Software Developer Track • Online
    Nov 12, 2020
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    Buyer Beware!

    In my opinion, this program is an absolute scam. I withdrew after 2 1/2 weeks. Their curriculum is terrible, and there is absolutely no student support. There are free, or nearly free, resources available that are 100 times better for helping one learn to become a developer. 
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  • Hannah L.
    Product Designer • Student • Design Track • Online
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    Nov 07, 2020
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    Pricy, but worth it

    Bloc was overall a great experience. I received a job offer upon graduating, but it took a lot of work especially during the pandemic. I think the most valuable aspect of Bloc were my weekly mentor sessions. My mentor helped me understand industry standards, articulate my design decisions to stakeholders, and job search more strategically. Without my mentor, I don't think Bloc would have been worth it. I also think Bloc is great for anyone who wants to switch into UX design, but can't af...
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  • Erin
    Erin
    N/A • Graduate • Design Track • Online
    Oct 21, 2020
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    Designer Track

    My overall experience at Bloc was good! I really enjoyed my mentor and thought she was super helpful as I navigated through the course. The only complaint I had throughout my time was the grading system. I often got inconsistent feedback from the graders in my projects. But again, my mentor was a great help in figuring out which pieces of feedback I should take, and which were not necessarily accurate. I thought the curriculum was easy to understand and keep up with. I also enjoyed that ...
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  • Reese A.
    Reese A.
    Student • Web Developer Track • Online
    Oct 15, 2020
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    Overall a Solid Option

    Bottom line: I picked Bloc because I needed a flexible program that I could do on my own time that didn’t require ALL of my time. This ended up being a great option for me. The program pushed me to learn a lot more than I would have if I were just learning things on my own using free or cheaper resources, and the support is great. They have chat-based technical coaches who are available most of the day in mainland US timezones, they have video-based Q&A sessions scheduled at various ...
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Bloc Alumni Outcomes

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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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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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