The network community built for engineers, architects, and real-world problem solvers

Modern networks are complex, BlockHeadz exists to help you master them. Whether you’re a networking pro, learning the ropes, or just looking to connect with others in the field.

BlockHeadz is your space to:

Solve problems together: Get insights from some of the UK’s top networking minds.
Stay ahead of the curve: Learn from real-world builds, quizzes, polls, and curated technical content.
Connect with your crew: Join study clubs, attend live events, and get involved in the community.
Level up your skills: From SDA builds to ThousandEyes deep-dives, we turn ideas into action.

BlockHeadz is free to join and engineer-first. (That means it’s a sales-free space.)

Join BlockHeadz

Why join?

Meet with other people that do your job, in your sector, and know exactly how to solve your challenges. When you become a BlockHead, you’ll get access to:

A private community for network engineers and architects.

Quizzes and Q&As to test your knowledge on all things networking.

Lab sessions to simulate your ideas in a safe set-up.

Friday live sessions with demos and discussion.

Access to CCNA study groups to support with certifications.

Invites to free virtual and in-person learning meet-ups.

Rewards and recognition for getting involved in the community.

A forum for troubleshooting complex issues and fixing glitches.

Labs with BlockHeadz: Your virtual playground

Sometimes training can feel too theoretical. We’re trying to change that. From building CLI templates in Catalyst Center to deploying via API, we get hands-on and share how it’s done.

BlockHeadz gives members free access to lab environments where you can explore technologies without touching your live production systems.

Here, you’ll be able to test ideas, work through configurations, and build confidence in a safe setup.

In our lab right now:

Cisco SD-Access and SD-WAN
Firepower Threat Defence
Routing and switching
Network automation and AI tools
More security tech coming soon…

You can use our lab in your own time or join the Friday sessions at 3pm where we demo the tech and open up for questions.

“The material and discussions are usually very relevant. The Friday sessions run are of real value because unlike YouTube videos, you can ask questions to the person presenting.”

Stuart Patton, Network Architect at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Discord: Where BlockHeadz meet

BlockHeadz runs a private Discord channel for members. Once accepted, you’ll be able to:

Join weekly network sessions
Take CCNA-focused quizzes
Run lab simulations
Access tech demos
Discuss tools and configs with other engineers

Join BlockHeadz

“NetOps teams have to keep developing. We created the BlockHeadz community so you don’t have to do this alone, by giving network professionals a free place to learn from each other, test new concepts, and grow together.”

Adam Husband, Networks Architect at Block