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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Isaac KaneStudent • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • OnlineJun 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/ALoved it!
Finishing up the Software Engineering Career Track Prep and loved it! Videos were good, loved the layout of the site, and most importantly the mentor conversations. Makes all the difference!- Sidharth RamananStudent • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJun 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Springboard Data Science Career Track - an excellent decision!
There's so much to be said about how Springboard does an amazing job with the Data Science Career Track!
1)The curriculum is so thoughtfully and expertly designed.
It manages to cover a wide range of topics, but in a manner that flows naturally both in terms of progressive difficulty and logical continuity. This to me, is so important for sustaining motivation to complete the program.
2)It is highly hands-on and project oriented.
This is a good thing, always a good...There's so much to be said about how Springboard does an amazing job with the Data Science Career Track!
1)The curriculum is so thoughtfully and expertly designed.
It manages to cover a wide range of topics, but in a manner that flows naturally both in terms of progressive difficulty and logical continuity. This to me, is so important for sustaining motivation to complete the program.
2)It is highly hands-on and project oriented.
This is a good thing, always a good thing, and Springboard recognizes that. Almost every unit has at least one mini-project to explore the content covered in that unit within an implementation context. You also need to complete two Capstone projects of your choice in any areas of your interest as part of the curriculum, and these projects are great for your Github or your resume. Clearly, Springboard appreciates that project-oriented learning is essential to drive certain concepts home and again, sustain motivation by seeing the fruits of your labor.
3)The quality of the resources.
Data Science experts on the Springboard Team have put in efforts to create high quality resources - both technical and career-oriented. These are usually well-drafted informational documents or videos. They also handpick a good selection of public articles/videos (and even one wonderful book) to supplement your learning, and their partnership with DataCamp (shoutout!) gives you access to a rich library of also high quality content.
4)Flexibility
Look, Springboard gets that life happens, and they've got your back. There is an option to take a 2-3 week pause from the course ANYTIME to perhaps catch up on other responsibilities or to maybe just *recharge*. Also, they offer a free 2 month extension to finish the program if you don't finish within the original 6 months, which can also turn out to be quite a blessing. I'm a full-time CS student at UCLA, so when I ran into a difficult quarter, I could still manage because of their flexible options.
5)Community
You're assigned a Student Advisor and Mentor as part of the program, and in my experience, they were both wonderful. The Student Advisor regularly checks in on you if you need help making goals, being productive, planning a schedule, tackling burnout, and more! They really help keep you afloat during your journey. You meet with your mentor on a weekly basis so they can guide you with projects and difficult material, or tell you more about the industry and their type of work, which is always interesting to hear! My mentor was super helpful with his feedback on my projects and helped me shape them into something I was proud of.
I should also mention that support on their Slack is pretty good too for Q/A related things, their customer support team is extremely friendly and helpful, and their cohort of career coaches are also excellent, so be sure to make regular appointments with them because they give extremely valuable and insightful advice about the industry and building the professional profile you want for yourself.
All-in-all, a great program designed by a talented team of industry professionals. The amount of knowledge and learning you get out of the program is priceless (and you get lifetime access to the curriculum!). If you've got the time and you want to, as they call it, "future-proof" your career, I highly recommend their program :) - Lucy Tootilllucytootill@gmail.com • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJun 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
So happy I did this
I recently completed the UI/UX Design program at Springboard and accepted a job as a UX Researcher shortly before graduating. The number one pro is the mentorship aspect. I got so much out the one-on-one instruction time with my mentor. He was so great at tailoring the projects and my portfolio to have more of a focus on UX Research which put me in a much better position when I started job seeking. The career coaches and mock interviews were also great. I was able to take advantage of th...I recently completed the UI/UX Design program at Springboard and accepted a job as a UX Researcher shortly before graduating. The number one pro is the mentorship aspect. I got so much out the one-on-one instruction time with my mentor. He was so great at tailoring the projects and my portfolio to have more of a focus on UX Research which put me in a much better position when I started job seeking. The career coaches and mock interviews were also great. I was able to take advantage of the unlimited mentor calls to prepare for job interviews as well which helped so much. The only downside for me was the lack of group or classroom learning. This is a program that requires a kind of hustle and internal motivation which I sometimes struggle with. Some of the students put together an online study group which is helpful but mostly you have to be accountable to yourself. If you're good at making your own structure and working independently, this program is for you. - Brooke ChehebarGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJun 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life-Changing
I honestly can't say enough great things about my experience with Springboard! The curriculum is thorough and in depth, my advisor was extremely helpful and understanding, the career coaches know their stuff and by far the most valuable aspect was my amazing, encouraging mentor who helped me develop as a designer throughout the course. I was so nervous to tackle a career change in my late 20s, and I was insecure about my design skills at first, but I can confidently say that I can see fr...I honestly can't say enough great things about my experience with Springboard! The curriculum is thorough and in depth, my advisor was extremely helpful and understanding, the career coaches know their stuff and by far the most valuable aspect was my amazing, encouraging mentor who helped me develop as a designer throughout the course. I was so nervous to tackle a career change in my late 20s, and I was insecure about my design skills at first, but I can confidently say that I can see from where I started to now how much I have grown and improved. I have to say, it is challenging and rigorous, so if you're looking for something easy breezy this might not be for you, but if you're willing to put in the time and effort, this course will set you up for success in UI / UX design! - Joy YangGraduate • OnlineJun 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Design Career Track
The cost of this bootcamp definitely deterred me in the beginning. And while I was in the middle of my bootcamp during quarantine, Google came out with a free UX course. But I thought about it and I realized there are a lot of free resources online to learn UI/UX skills. However, I think the 1:1 mentor calls, career coaching, projects that you get to put in your portfolio are worth it. And it's not easy to figure out what you don't know. Springboard hires mentors and teaches you things y...The cost of this bootcamp definitely deterred me in the beginning. And while I was in the middle of my bootcamp during quarantine, Google came out with a free UX course. But I thought about it and I realized there are a lot of free resources online to learn UI/UX skills. However, I think the 1:1 mentor calls, career coaching, projects that you get to put in your portfolio are worth it. And it's not easy to figure out what you don't know. Springboard hires mentors and teaches you things you couldn't learn in a class or on your own. You have people with real world experience to give you an edge over the plethora of people graduating with design majors.
Pros
-teaches you all the latest skills you need
-gives you access to resources during the bootcamp that you normally couldn't get
-1:1 mentoring
-Career coaching
-mock interviews
-works with your situation
-Peer reviews, Mentor review, and hiring manager review for all of your work
-mentor is genuinely there to help you
-Job guarantee
Cons
-cost
-more intense than your average bootcamp - Amanda CavanaughGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJun 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics Career Track
This program stands out because it offers an mentor who is an industry expert to help guide you through the course. It also does a good job at teaching you how to “think” like a data analyst while still providing a strong foundation in all the technical skills - GabyGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJun 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard was a wonderful experience, and it gave me a solid foundation in UX Design.
Springboard was a wonderful experience, and it gave me a solid foundation in UX Design. My mentor and the Industry Design Project at the end definitely were the best parts of the course. I do think that there is still a lot to learn in the field after completing the course, but it gave me a solid foundation to build upon. I also like the continued career coaching after the course was completed. - Vildan ErturkData Analyst Student Fellow • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJun 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good experience
I recommend this course if you like being self paced and self learning. - Phil LoftonUX Career Track • OnlineJun 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
While career services could use improvement, the curriculum, mentors, and internship portions are stellar.
Springboard was a fun, enjoyable experience that improved my skills in measurable ways. The mentorship, internship, and curriculum aspects of the program were wonderful, and I've truly enjoyed my experience. The job assistance/career coaching elements are the weak link. New college grads who don't have a lot of experience on the job market may need to advocate for coaches' energies, as there's a mix of stellar, adequate, and absentee career coaches on the roster. For me though, this is n...Springboard was a fun, enjoyable experience that improved my skills in measurable ways. The mentorship, internship, and curriculum aspects of the program were wonderful, and I've truly enjoyed my experience. The job assistance/career coaching elements are the weak link. New college grads who don't have a lot of experience on the job market may need to advocate for coaches' energies, as there's a mix of stellar, adequate, and absentee career coaches on the roster. For me though, this is not a deal breaker. Learning the right skills is the biggest reason to pursue a bootcamp, and Springboard excels in that.
TL;DR - While career services could use improvement, the curriculum, mentors, and internship portions are stellar. - Jeff NguyenGraduate • Data Science Career Track Prep • OnlineJun 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Online Experience!
I'm a new grad exploring possible opportunities in tech. I initially wanted to learn data science because coding has always been something I wanted to learn. It's a lot like trying to solve a rubix cube, but I could just never understand the cube. I approached Springboard like any other bootcamp. This is my 3rd program in learning data science in python. First off, I love how timely everything was, organized, from the outreach and communication. Wonderful. The course was very easy to nav...I'm a new grad exploring possible opportunities in tech. I initially wanted to learn data science because coding has always been something I wanted to learn. It's a lot like trying to solve a rubix cube, but I could just never understand the cube. I approached Springboard like any other bootcamp. This is my 3rd program in learning data science in python. First off, I love how timely everything was, organized, from the outreach and communication. Wonderful. The course was very easy to navigate. You'll find no issues here because almost everything is there for you. Just commit! Be ready to challenge your mind! Have fun with coding! Sure wish we weren't in a pandemic, would've loved to visit the office and meet the other cohort members. - Tyree WorthyContent Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJun 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thorough camp, worth the time invested
I feel like I learned everything under the sun as far as basic UX Design. The course touches on a bunch, but the projects go deep into it all. The downfall of working at your own pace/alone is having to do all of the stuff yourself. You can get help form your mentor or connect with other people in your class/the bootcamp via Slack, so you're not totally alone.
You also get access to career coaches, student advisors, and office hours, so the support system is good. You just have to...I feel like I learned everything under the sun as far as basic UX Design. The course touches on a bunch, but the projects go deep into it all. The downfall of working at your own pace/alone is having to do all of the stuff yourself. You can get help form your mentor or connect with other people in your class/the bootcamp via Slack, so you're not totally alone.
You also get access to career coaches, student advisors, and office hours, so the support system is good. You just have to have the time and motivation to commit to the work and push through the walls you might hit. Definitely worth the money and the time commitment, especially with the job guarantee - RobertGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJun 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Track
I enrolled in Springboard's Data Science track with the intention of making a career transition from Growth Marketing to DS. Going in I had some prior experience with statistics, experimental design and a tiny bit of coding. Being such an enormously broad field, I had struggled trying to learn on my own before. Springboard is structured in a way that builds on concepts overtime, mostly in a logical progression, which really helped me see how everything 'clicked' together. On top of the c...I enrolled in Springboard's Data Science track with the intention of making a career transition from Growth Marketing to DS. Going in I had some prior experience with statistics, experimental design and a tiny bit of coding. Being such an enormously broad field, I had struggled trying to learn on my own before. Springboard is structured in a way that builds on concepts overtime, mostly in a logical progression, which really helped me see how everything 'clicked' together. On top of the course structure, the mentor calls were wonderful! My mentor was always able to answer any questions that I had and provided me with tips and more real-world scenarios to practice for future career prep. While I'm only a month out from graduating, my experience was extremely positive. I was a bit unsure being taught 100% online, however, I never felt left 'out in the cold.' There was always someone available to provide help any time I needed. On top of the curriculum, the career support / advice has been a tremendous help.
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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. 1,681 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,681 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?
Yes, Course Report readers can take $1500 off Springboard tuition with an exclusive scholarship! Be sure to enter CR1500SB in the Promo Code field of your application so Springboard can extend the discount to you upon acceptance.
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You can read 1,681 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.