Tech You Need for this Unit:

Required:

  • A Computer: 
  • 1.6 GHz Processor
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 120 GB Hard Drive
  • Webcam
  • Microphone
  • Required Downloads, Installations, and Account setups.

Recommended computer specs:

  • 2 GHz Processor
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Hard Drive (preferably solid state)

Recommended operating systems (in descending order):

  • macOS,
  • Windows 10 Pro,
  • Ubuntu
  • Other versions of Windows work but students should anticipate occasional environment issues.

Chromebooks are not supported, as coursework involves installing and running software locally.

Attendance and participation in BloomTech courses are measured in multiple ways, including but not limited to taking attendance in live instruction experiences, verifying module & sprint project attempts, and confirming activity in BloomTech's Learning Management Systems.

While learners may choose to attend live or view recorded sessions, attendance and engagement with the material are critical to success in the program. Learners who do not have activity on the Learning Management Systems for more than seven (7) days will be flagged as inactive, and BloomTech will reach out to verify enrollment.

BloomTech may withdraw inactive learners to protect them from unintentional further vesting of tuition.

Learners who are unable to engage with the curriculum and make satisfactory progress due to extenuating circumstances may need to take a leave of absence.

Live Support Opportunities: 

Live GCA Prep Sessions:

During GCA Prep Sessions, an instructor will guide you through a practical, real-world example of a project, answer questions and present discussion prompts that check for understanding. Attend them as your schedule permits. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.  

Opportunities for Further Support:

Our Help Hub has many exciting options for support to ensure you are able to get your questions answered, and that you are getting the most out of your experience here:

  • First, our BloomTech Knowledge Base contains many articles that can help with both technical and non-technical topics. Use the search function to find what you are looking for.
  • Are you still stuck? Go to 'Contact Us' and fill out the form in the Hub under 'Academic Support.' A Learner Assistant will reply and will help you get unstuck. 
  • Do you need help with non-technical or non-curriculum-related matters? Please reach out to your Learner Assistant.

How to Pass the Career Readiness Sprint:

  • Submit final career artifacts in the Sprint Challenge section
  • Career artifacts will be reviewed and graded by a reviewer
  • Achieve 100% on all career artifacts

How to Pass the Technical Sprints

You must complete the Sprint Challenge Requirement:

  • Achieve a minimum score of 295 on the General Code Assessment (GCA) test
How to Use Canvas

Canvas Getting Started: 

This video will assist you in setting up your Canvas Profile and Notifications:

This video will describe how to use the Modules and Syllabus sections of your courses: 

Additional Tutorials: