Springboard
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Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for the tech industry’s most in-demand careers with comprehensive, mentor-led online programs in software engineering, data science, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, tech sales, and more. All Springboard courses are 100% online, remote, and self-paced throughout an average of 6-9 months. Springboard acts as a support system, coach, and cheerleader for working professionals who are ready to level-up or make a major career shift. Students have access to a unique community of industry mentors, thought leaders, and alumni, who are on hand to offer insights, networking opportunities, and support throughout the program and well past graduation. Every Springboard student is matched with a personal student advisor and industry mentor who guides them throughout the program through regular video calls.
To apply, applicants fill out an online form, take an aptitude test, then talk with a school representative about their background and motivations. For the data science career track a background in statistics and/or programming is required. For the UX career track, students should have academic or professional background in user design or development-oriented fields.
Before graduation, Springboard’s career services team supports students in their job search, helping prepare them for interviews and networking, and facilitates their transition into the tech industry. Springboard's programs are backed with a job guarantee.
Springboard’s support does not end when students graduate. All graduates benefit from an extensive support network encompassing career services, 1:1 career coaching, networking tips, resume assistance, interview prep, and salary negotiation. Since Springboard was founded in 2013, 94% of eligible graduates secured a job within one year, earning an average salary increase of $26,000.
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Natalie TeradaGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineOct 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGreat experience!
A big reason I chose Springboard was for the mentorship they offer. My mentor (who is an experienced UX designer) was nothing but supportive and encouraging throughout. I have heard of other students with mentors that they didn’t have a great experience with. However, Springboard has a VERY responsive support team, and I’m sure they’d be quick to act on that if it’s ever brought up. They are very friendly and accommodating. Mentor meetings occur once a week, and my mentor gave me feedbac...A big reason I chose Springboard was for the mentorship they offer. My mentor (who is an experienced UX designer) was nothing but supportive and encouraging throughout. I have heard of other students with mentors that they didn’t have a great experience with. However, Springboard has a VERY responsive support team, and I’m sure they’d be quick to act on that if it’s ever brought up. They are very friendly and accommodating. Mentor meetings occur once a week, and my mentor gave me feedback on my four projects, job advice, my portfolio, and more. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without a mentor.
In addition, we had career coach calls with recruiters in the tech industry that were really educational as well. I feel more of these could have been beneficial for us, but I also haven’t experienced any of the post-completion coach calls, which are every two weeks to report how the job search and networking is going, and to get tips/feedback. It seems like the program genuinely cares about us even post-certification, rather than just sending us off in the discouraging-at-times job search. I haven’t experienced the job guarantee “rules” yet, but there are a few parameters (which seem reasonable to me) to follow in order for the job guarantee to apply. I also really benefitted from the mock interviews. I feel I got a good general idea of what to expect. They were realistic and I genuinely can’t imagine finishing a UX bootcamp without knowing how the interviews run (including whiteboard challenges).
Finding a program that was self-paced was important to me for two reasons: the first being that I was in a different timezone, so online live classes to attend was not realistic for me. Second, I found other bootcamps that were just 4 months. While that may be advantageous for those who are rushing to get a job, I didn’t want to rush my projects and portfolio creation. Since this was my first time learning about UX, I wanted to soak all the learning in without rushing too much. And I’m so glad I did. It’s a lot harder than people think to discipline yourself to complete the course with a goal in mind (eg: I wanted to finish in 6 months, as I didn’t have a full-time job and could devote all my time to the course, but instead it took +/- 12 months!)
Another plus was that articles we had to read were mostly written by professionals in the field AND written with personality, vs a textbook reading. It made learning much more enjoyable and kept us in the current trends of design. Again, I can’t speak on how my post-completion experience as I’m just beginning, but I can’t imagine it being really negative thanks to Springboard’s support.- Lyndsay GangStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineOct 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great mentorship & coaching
The best part of Springboard is the mentorship. My mentor provided me with weekly feedback & was a sounding board for my concerns. She was excellent, and I know I wouldn't have gotten a great experience without her. I also really enjoyed the industry design project- where I got placed with a real company and got to practice my new skills in a real world environment. - Yan LinGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineOct 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Every step of the way, I felt supported!
I was considering a career transition, a friend of mine recommended me to Springboard Data Analytics career track. I just graduated after 6 months of intense learning. I felt so supported throughout the way, the amount of mentors available to help and motivate is unparalleled. There were also a slack community where students could ask for help. In moments of challenges, I'd go to slack and see how other students were also struggling and seeking help and then overcoming the curriculum. Th...I was considering a career transition, a friend of mine recommended me to Springboard Data Analytics career track. I just graduated after 6 months of intense learning. I felt so supported throughout the way, the amount of mentors available to help and motivate is unparalleled. There were also a slack community where students could ask for help. In moments of challenges, I'd go to slack and see how other students were also struggling and seeking help and then overcoming the curriculum. That really gave me a sense of hope. Thank you Springboard. I'm going into my job guarantee phase soon and would hope to get the same amount of support and inspiration! - Jackson SheffieldGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineOct 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Bootcamp set up for you to succeed!
I wasn't sure which bootcamp to go with before starting UX Design, but I decided on Springboard based on reviews and my own schedule. I am so glad I did! It is completely online and done at your own pace, which worked perfectly with my weird work schedule. The mentors and career coaches are overall very helpful and seem to have your goals and success in mind. At times calls were canceled last minute, but other than that I had virtually no problems. Definitely recommend Springboard! - Ethan ReynoldsGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • OnlineOct 05, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
High Quality Prep Course
This is a review of the software engineering career track prep course, so not the full boot camp. However, because of the prep course I am way more prepared to dive into the full 9 month program. It was the perfect introduction to the video learnings, practice problems, mentor calls, student Slack community, and more that is part of the full boot camp. Colt Steele's teaching style is very clear and understandable, even for beginners. The practices were also very insightful. Overall, I ha...This is a review of the software engineering career track prep course, so not the full boot camp. However, because of the prep course I am way more prepared to dive into the full 9 month program. It was the perfect introduction to the video learnings, practice problems, mentor calls, student Slack community, and more that is part of the full boot camp. Colt Steele's teaching style is very clear and understandable, even for beginners. The practices were also very insightful. Overall, I had a very positive experience going through the prep course!
- Kendall BishopGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineOct 05, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Pleasantly pleased Graduate
I recently finished the UX UI career track certification after a little over a year of full - time studying. After researching numerous bootcamps, I was so hesitant about the price but felt SB had the most to offer. I can say it was worth every penny. I will recommend to complete the course slowly in order to soak in the material and capitalize on all the resources the course offers.
I wasn't sure how'd I'd feel after graduation, but I can say I feel confident and prepared going ...I recently finished the UX UI career track certification after a little over a year of full - time studying. After researching numerous bootcamps, I was so hesitant about the price but felt SB had the most to offer. I can say it was worth every penny. I will recommend to complete the course slowly in order to soak in the material and capitalize on all the resources the course offers.
I wasn't sure how'd I'd feel after graduation, but I can say I feel confident and prepared going into applying for jobs. The career coaches and mentors are really unmatched, they have such a passion for helping students break into the industry and are so knowledgable with many aspects of the career transition.
The best part of the course was the industry design project where you are placed on a real company to complete a project. I'm so thankful for SB because now I am officially interning with the startup company that I was placed on.
If you are in between choosing a bootcamp - go with Springboard. Transitioning into a new career can be overwhelming, but SB has made me feel supported all the way through.
- Promise MorkaSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineOct 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing
I had an amazing time at Springboard! The learning curriculum is up-to-date, the instructor is a fantastic teacher, mentors are highly knowledgeable and students are given a lot of time - if they need it - to practice what they are being taught. Students are not being played false with the job guarantee and they are given all the information required to study and pass their 4 mock interviews to secure the job guarantee! - Michael WardSenior Risk Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineOct 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great curriculum and support
I chose the Springboard Data Science Career Track because it had great reviews, a job offer guarantee, and it had the most in-depth training program with over 500 hours of training material and 14 projects including 3 capstone projects to share with potential employers. They also provide significant career coaching which really helps with finding great jobs and getting interviews. In my opinion, the most valuable part is the mentorship. Springboard assigns a mentor that you meet with on ...I chose the Springboard Data Science Career Track because it had great reviews, a job offer guarantee, and it had the most in-depth training program with over 500 hours of training material and 14 projects including 3 capstone projects to share with potential employers. They also provide significant career coaching which really helps with finding great jobs and getting interviews. In my opinion, the most valuable part is the mentorship. Springboard assigns a mentor that you meet with on a weekly basis. My mentor is fantastic and helped me to get a job with his company. The training is self-paced and all remote, so I was able to complete most of it while traveling the country in my RV. The program is a bit expensive compared to some others, but all the benefits are definitely worth the cost especially considering that they will give you your money back if you don't get a job offer in the Data Science field. - Julia SchwartzGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineSep 30, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard helped me transition into a new career!
I'm grateful for my Springboard experience and the opportunity to learn by doing! My mentor's support was by far what moved the needle for me in terms of my learning. Thank you, Springboard! - Job Joshua LlorenteGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineSep 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Design
I really enjoyed the program!
A few key factors on why I chose Springboard was because of the mentorship and portfolio help that they offered.
The mentorship was really helpful, we would meet once a week and their mentors are really educated and experienced within the field, they would always provide good insights, feedback, and help you develop your next course of actions.
The projects that you work on within the program all have different objectives so it doesn't feel l...I really enjoyed the program!
A few key factors on why I chose Springboard was because of the mentorship and portfolio help that they offered.
The mentorship was really helpful, we would meet once a week and their mentors are really educated and experienced within the field, they would always provide good insights, feedback, and help you develop your next course of actions.
The projects that you work on within the program all have different objectives so it doesn't feel like you're just working on the same project.
Springboard also provides extra resources such as job coaches, servers with other students and other help sources. Overall, I really liked the experience Springboard offered, I think there were just so many perks that even until today I haven't used some of them. Highly Recommend! - Ryan CutshallBusiness operations analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineSep 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Business Operations Analyst
This course offered an amazingly comprehensive overview of everything analytics. From structured foundations in your thought process to personalized assistance in understanding LinkedIn profiles and best resumes practices. On top of this, a deep dive into multiple real word technical applications that I now use in my day to day work tasks. Not to mention a one on one mentor to help you through the program from the first day to your last. This course touches on all aspects needed to becom...This course offered an amazingly comprehensive overview of everything analytics. From structured foundations in your thought process to personalized assistance in understanding LinkedIn profiles and best resumes practices. On top of this, a deep dive into multiple real word technical applications that I now use in my day to day work tasks. Not to mention a one on one mentor to help you through the program from the first day to your last. This course touches on all aspects needed to become a real world analyst and already has paid for itself with the increase in salary I received from my first position out of the course. - Jack WolfgrammGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineSep 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science
IMPORTANT NOTE: Springboard will give me a $10 amazon card for this review, but these are my honest feelings.
This is a review for the Springboard Data Science Track. I started this track shortly before finishing my Master's in Physics. I was looking at various job prospects and found that data science would be the best track for me in light of my interests and skills. I think the program does prepare you well, at least from the perspective that you feel...IMPORTANT NOTE: Springboard will give me a $10 amazon card for this review, but these are my honest feelings.
This is a review for the Springboard Data Science Track. I started this track shortly before finishing my Master's in Physics. I was looking at various job prospects and found that data science would be the best track for me in light of my interests and skills. I think the program does prepare you well, at least from the perspective that you feel like you have some grounding in data science before you start your first job/start the job application process.
The bootcamp is more of a content aggregator, i.e. much of the content is pulled online or obtained for free. There are a few things that might possibly make it worth the money.
1. They have a high-level understanding of what the necessary skills are, and how well versed you need to be in them. If you are like me, you find a lot of the advice online unhelpful: starting your job search by slogging through a 500-page book on the statistical theory behind machine learning models is probably not going to be that helpful. Therefore, having a guided hand through the learning process can be very valuable.
2. They set you up with a mentor. I initially had mentor problems, but eventually I was set up with a mentor who worked great with me. The mentor can both give you encouragement and direction. Talking with them will help you "speak the language" so that you can communicate well during interviews. Finally, they know what projects will help you stand out/be helpful for your learning.
3. They push you to setup a LinkedIn and push the job application process strongly in general. For someone who only ever did research in university, the prospect of making a LinkedIn, making a resume to send to companies, and showing up to interviews was an intimidating and opaque process (silly in retrospect, I know). Springboard will push you to get it all done.
Obviously, the program is not perfect. The program is expensive, and results will vary by typical factors like motivation, talent, and plain old luck. My analysis of the community is that there is a group of people who struggle with the material, and, much more importantly, struggle to get the first job (I have no stats on this population, but they are very visible). This also contributes to the general atmosphere of uncertainty and desperation that, as you might imagine, plagues your cohort as they are scrambling to find jobs. Please take keep in mind that the program will not work by magic (finishing the program is not enough) and examine critically whether you fit the "target" of a new data scientist.
That being said, I did land an amazing job shortly before finishing the program, well beyond my expectations! Given that, I can only criticize the program so harshly, as I see the final result of the program as being extremely good! Overall, Springboard worked extremely well for me, so I would give it a hearty (but cautious) recommendation.
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FAQs
How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard costs around $11,900. On the lower end, some Springboard courses like Introduction to Design cost $349.
What courses does Springboard teach?
Springboard offers courses like Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Science Career Track Prep and 7 more.
Where does Springboard have campuses?
Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Springboard worth it?
Springboard hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 1,683 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,683 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.
Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 1,683 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.
Is Springboard accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Springboard doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.