Hey folks! We’re back with another exciting addition to the Ollie ecosystem — the Ollie Block Dev Academy. It’s the most comprehensive WordPress custom block development course available, and it’s completely free for everyone.

Why we launched this

After the incredible response to the Ollie Theme Academy, we knew we needed to dive deeper into the development side of modern WordPress. Custom blocks are the building blocks of everything we do in WordPress today, and mastering them is essential for any serious WordPress developer.

Custom blocks are the future

Let’s be honest: if you want to build truly powerful WordPress websites and themes, you need to understand custom block development. Every piece of content, every design element, every interactive feature — it all comes down to blocks.

Whether you’re building specialized content blocks, dynamic components, or complex interactive elements, custom block development gives you the power to create exactly what your projects need. And that’s what this video course aims to help you master.

What you’ll learn

The Ollie Block Academy is designed to take you from zero to advanced custom block developer:

• Block Plugin Development: Build complete block plugins from scratch with proper build tools, file structure, and registration systems.
• Development Foundations: Master the essential development environment, debugging techniques, and modern JavaScript patterns needed for professional block development.
• Block Types: Understand the fundamental differences between static and dynamic blocks and when to use each approach.
• Editing Experience: Create intuitive and powerful block editing interfaces that content creators will love using.
• Customization Options: Add flexible customization controls that give users the power to make blocks their own.
• Dynamic Functionality: Build dynamic blocks that generate content server-side and integrate seamlessly with WordPress data.

These skills are essential for anyone serious about WordPress development in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re looking to build your first custom block or want to create advanced interactive components, this course will give you the foundation you need.

Ready to build the next generation of WordPress blocks? We’ll see you in class!