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Bloom Institute of Technology

Average Rating4.28
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Bloom Institute of Technology is an online coding bootcamp that trains people to become software engineers, data scientists, or back end developers at no up-front cost. The computer science academy offers full-time, 6-month programs for Web Development and Data Science, and a 9-month program for Backend Development, which is jointly developed by BloomTech and Amazon. Throughout the rigorous programs, students will demonstrate mastery of core front end and back end technologies as well as computer science fundamentals. Remote classes are live and interactive, and include one-on-one help, professional mentorship, opportunities to build real products, and frequent code reviews. The school also helps students find employment by providing interview preparation, portfolio review, effective resume writing tips, and salary negotiation practice. Students graduate with 900+ hours of hands-on technical experience for Web Development and Data Science, and with over 1,400 hours of hands-on coding experience for Backend Development. 

BloomTech's mission is to "remove every possible barrier to a world-class education and become the best place in the world to launch a new career." To fulfill this mission, they offer a deferred tuition model, so students only pay a percentage of income after they accept a job, and only if they're making at least $50k per year. Other tuition options include tuition installments and discounted upfront tuition.

During the application process, prospective students must complete the precourse work or entrance tests as well as provide a high school diploma, GED certificate, or college transcript.

Bloom Institute of Technology was formerly known as Lambda School.  

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  • Shr
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    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development (Full-Time) • Online
    Jun 15, 2021
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    Most helpful if you are a junior developer

    I was a front-end developer when I joined Lambda school hoping to learn some back-end development technologies and to find a better and higher paying job. Now I am a frontend developer (with a possibility to move to full stack) at a big tech company with a salary of over $100,000.
    I am for the most part happy and satisfied with the curriculum, the materials and the teachers. The school gives students free and easy access to lots of premium tools which I really liked. The teachers and ...
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  • Cesare
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    Mar 29, 2021
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    They don't even review your code

    They're trying to automate the grading system after they ended the team leads program. Team Leads were other students above your unit that were forced to work for them for minimum wage that were supposedly going to help you move along, answer questions and review your submitted code. Now as long as you submit your work with the right file type before deadline you've passed. No one is looking at your code. The problem is really bad: I was told by one of my classmates she's sure she'll rep...
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  • Emily Low
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    Student • Full-Stack Web Development (Part-Time) • Online
    Oct 01, 2020
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    Lambda is Untrustworthy

    Lambda has made massive changes to its curriculum halfway through my experience. 

    While some of the changes might be for the better,  many of them change fundamental facts about Lambda that would have made me reconsider signing away part of my soul to the tune of 17% of my income for five years. 

    Also, some of the changes have necessary bad side effects that Lambda is unwilling to acknowledge. They no longer have "team leads" individuals with coding experience who would loo...
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  • Anthony
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    Feb 21, 2020
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    CEO is deceitful

    Careful of the dream being sold. The CEO is very loose with the truth.
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  • A
    Anonymous
    Applicant • Full-Stack Web Development (Full-Time) • Online
    Feb 26, 2019
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    Look elsewhere

    I couldn't even get through the admissions process. I suppose no reply within 4 business days means I didn't make the cut. It's been 2 weeks and no word from Karen. I sent her a screenshot of my Web Dev application which lists my email address, but I guess she still couldn't find it. She didn't know the email address that I listed on my application was a short domain email address despite the fact that she was still able to email me and I was replying. I also hadn't entered my full name th...

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  • Devon
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    Web Developer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development (Full-Time) • Online
    Jan 28, 2019
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    Overall Fantastic Experience

    I would highly recommend Lambda School to anyone who is looking to further their education and personal skills while also getting a job in the field of software development. I graduated in mid-2018 and the curriculum was still in flux. Some bits were a little rough but overall it was a fantastic experience. They are very keen to adapt to student needs and trends in the industry. I even saw a few critical pivots happen within a week after my cohort voiced their concerns. Most of the i...
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  • Nicky
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    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development (Full-Time) • Online
    Dec 22, 2018
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    Perfect Experience!

    I started Lambda School in April of 2018 after much deliberation about whether an online school provided the same quality education as one in person. On the surface, it seemed like Lambda School was too good to be true: free until you get a job, world class instructors, ability to get in touch with your instructors at any time. I just graduated a few days ago, and Lambda has delivered on every part of what I signed up with. The instructors were amazing; if I ever had a question about somet...

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  • Anonymous
    acertainherbalist@gmail.com • Student • Full-Stack Web Development (Full-Time) • Online
    Oct 05, 2018
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    Drink the kool-aid

    I joined Lambda School with Project Manager Experience and a professional background of working with developers for a number of years. I am a millenial with a college degree who was looking to bridge over to programming and development.

     I find that lambda school's Full stack web program started off very cheery and promising but quickly fell short as soon as the first month was over. It immediately became apparent that they only cared about getting you job ready for maybe a very ri...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Full Stack Web Development • Online
    Sep 09, 2018
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    Love Lambda!

    I went to Lambda School something like 7 months after they launched (They were only live for 7 months!!!).

    Of course, I experienced a lot of the growing pains that come with being an early user of a brand new startup (hence the 4 stars I gave for the curriculum, I had to keep it honest). Some parts weren't very organized, some material wasn't well explained, etc... etc...

    But the transformation from month 1 to month 7 was m-i-n-d-b-l-o-w-i-n-g. Night and day.

    And he...

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Bloom Institute of Technology Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 120+ Bloom Institute of Technology alumni reviews on Course Report, reviewers especially enjoyed the Full Stack Web Development and Data Science courses. Key strengths highlighted are the in-depth curriculum, strong job assistance, and flexible learning options. One reviewer stated, "I was really happy with the instructors, curriculum, and support team." A contrasting point, however, is that some students found the program demanding and challenging, especially for those without prior tech background.
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How much does Bloom Institute of Technology cost?

Bloom Institute of Technology costs around $21,950.

What courses does Bloom Institute of Technology teach?

Bloom Institute of Technology offers courses like Backend Development, Data Science, Full Stack Web Development .

Where does Bloom Institute of Technology have campuses?

Bloom Institute of Technology teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

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