Springboard Reviews
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Laurel Cahoon
Mentors and coaches made the experience
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I recently completed the UI/UX Design Career course with Springboard and it was generally a positive experience. The course itself is mostly made up of links to articles and websites, and while those were helpful, it made for some confusing moments when it came time to complete assignments as the information given and the assignment requirements didn't line up. The most valuable aspect of the course was the direct feedback from mentors, and my weekly 1-on-1 mentor calls in which mine would talk about his experiences in the industry and give advice. I will say the course is overpriced for what it is- but they are in the middle of a rebrand and making changes to the course, so maybe it's more up-to-date information now and worth the higher price tag? I'm looking forward to the career coaching and support that comes now that I've completed the course, I'm hoping it will help me get my foot in the door in an industry that was hit hard by recent layoffs. -
Hannah Davison
I highly recommend!
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When I started the program, I was concerned it wouldn't be immersive enough to prepare for an actual career in the field. However, after receiving my certification, I am confident I am ready for my first UX job! The coursework is challenging but doable since your mentor is with you every step of the way. The large projects are broken up nicely into smaller sections, making it seem less daunting. Overall, I had a great experience with my weekly mentor meetings, the curriculum, the projects, and the career coaching. I also loved that I got a month of real-world experience at their end, through the IDP (industry design project). I also appreciate that there is a job search guarantee, meaning they will refund your tuition after 6 months without landing a job (providing you meet the monthly job search requirements.) Definitely a good value for the tuition cost, too! Overall, I strongly recommend Springboard if you are looking for UX/UI boot camp! -
Gavin Dowling
Springboards cybersecurity bootcamp/career track
I attended Springboards cybersecurity boot camp while working 30 hours a week at my job. Springboards program is self paced and is possible to complete while working. My assigned mentor was also very informative and helpful throughout. I would highly recommend the class. -
AUBHISHEK ZAMAN
Springboard was great
Sringboard coursework is pretty good. It is geered heavily towards individual projects and in my opinion that's the best way to learn. I also do believe it is helpful for improving job-worthiness. -
Sierra Sims
Great Experience, Would Recommend
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I completed the UX/UI Design Career track and overall I had a great experience. It gave me the tools and foundation to transition into UX/UI design. The pros: one on one mentorship via weekly calls, student community to bounce ideas off of and seek additional help, peer support,
and access to virtual workshops. There is also the IDP which gives you the opportunity to work on a real life scenario for a company and allows you to gain real life experience. There is also a career curriculum that it is pretty thorough in terms of getting you ready for the job market. If I had to choose a con it would be that I would have liked a little more hand holding while learning Figma. -
Minesh Patel
Excellent bootcamp for beginer
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This is the first time I took an online course. I did not have any background in programming with zero knowledge of SQL and Python. I was expecting a lot of difficulties; however, it is easy to follow and understand. The structure of the program is impressive and provides plenty of resources and frames their learning curriculum in a way where the knowledge stacks and is applicable for the next phase. The course is designed for self-paced learning, and it offers an easy-to-understand teaching approach. The team at Springboard is always there to assist you. In addition to the Slack Channel and weekly office hours, the other important aspects of this bootcamp are personal mentors, career coaches, and technical interview coaches. Overall, I had a great time during the bootcamp and enjoyed the Data Analytics Career Track program. I would recommend Springboard's program to others looking for a new career/updating the skills.
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Ernesto Abueg III
crawling, to baby steps, to walking, to running!
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Wow what a course. I've never taken an online course before but the curriculum is set up in a modern way to where you consume the information via blogs and videos. Most of the content was made by regular people so it's easy to follow and understand. The course is also intertwined with network training in between the curriculum to keep things new and interesting. Pairing with a mentor and meeting up every week was what sold me. Asking unlimited questions and going through my work by someone who is senior and active in the industry was worth it by itself. Then meeting with career coaches to go over elevator pitches, resumes, portfolio interviews, etc...to go through real life scenarios and give tips and tricks to prepare what to expect in the real world was a plus. Springboard went overboard when pairing with a career coach post graduation and checking up and strategizing every week to see how the job hunting is going. 5 stars! -
Irene Zeng
Overall, I had a great experience.
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The curriculum was well-structured and covered all the necessary topics to become a UX/UI designer. I appreciated the 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, which allowed me to get personalized feedback on my work and progress.
What I liked most about the program was the student community. It was great to be able to connect with other students and learn from their experiences. The industry project that Springboard provided gave me a chance to apply what I had learned to a real-world project and build my portfolio.
Overall, I would recommend Springboard UX/UI Career Track Bootcamp to anyone looking to start a career in UX/UI design or improve their skills in this field. The program is well worth the investment and the support provided by the Springboard team is exceptional. -
Ankit Panchani
Very good experience with Springboard
I had great experience with Springboard bootcamp. i did my Cyber Security course from there. I had no IT background but the way Curriculum is structured it gets easy very to understand.
Great support from mentor to when you have questions.
After completion great help from your Career Coach. -
Juliana Choi
Springboard
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Throughout my time at Springboard, I was able to learn in detail about UX/UI design by creating my own capstone project from beginning to end, having the opportunity to participate in an Industry Design Project, and completing a design sprint. The reason I enrolled for Springboard was to learn more about the user experience end of UX/UI design, where you research the users before handling the user interface. And Springboard was able to do just that. Before prototyping, I've picked up on UX research skills, such as creating personas, journey mapping and everything handled during a discovery phase of a user-centered design. I think what truly made my experience here at Springboard memorable though was my mentor! Throughout the bootcamp, you meet with your mentor on a weekly basis to discuss goals, objectives, questions, etc. to make sure you're on the right track! Since Springboard is a self-paced course and isn't class based, your mentor adds great value while you're enrolled. I definitely wouldn't have been able to complete the course without the help of my mentor. Overall, Springboard was a great experience-- would recommend if you're highly interested in UX design! :) -
Regina Bauernschmidt
Flexible and Helpful Program!
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Pros:
-self paced, fits to nearly any schedule
-mentor guidance inspired and pushed me with my projects
-career coach gave helpful advice for resume, linked in, networking
-job guarantee- gives peace of mind
-project based; I am proud of the projects I produced and the assignments we worked on in the course
-1 extra "on demand" mentor call per week for when you need extra help ASAP.
Overall I enjoyed my experience at Springboard, I learned a lot, and it was flexible to my schedule. I'm very proud of the work I did and am excited for a new career! -
Neha Bhargava
springboard
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I made a career transition from accounting to product design. Initially, I was unsure about my decision, but the one-month trial program provided me with the opportunity to dip my toes in the water and experience the mentorship facilities. After that trial period, I felt confident enough to enroll in the UI/UX career track course. The program was fast-paced, but having access to on-demand mentors available 24/7 was a significant advantage for me. Throughout my journey, I received wonderful help and support from the mentors. My assigned mentor was extremely knowledgeable, and the actionable feedback and suggestions I received during the course demonstrated their expertise. Overall, I highly recommend Springboard and their courses to anyone looking to pursue a career in this field -
M Tariq Aziz
Data Science Career Track
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Springboard has been an enriching learning experience, with strong mentorship and a project-focused curriculum. Addressing the suggested improvements would make the program even more effective in preparing learners for successful careers in data science. The mentorship provided during my program was exceptional. My mentor was knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to offer valuable guidance and feedback on my projects. Springboard's learning platform was user-friendly and interactive. The well-structured curriculum, assignments, and hands-on exercises made it easy to grasp complex concepts. I appreciated the emphasis on hands-on projects, especially 2-detailed capstone projects, as it allowed me to apply the concepts I learned to real-world scenarios. This practical experience was invaluable in strengthening my skills. The community aspect of Springboard was beneficial. Interacting with fellow learners and exchanging ideas in forums enhanced my understanding and provided a supportive learning environment.
Overall, Springboard's Data Science career track program exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a career change or to enhance their skill set and to make a career in the field of data science. -
Annette G Abrantes
UX Career Course - Annette Abrantes
Great experience. Loved the community I formed at springboard. My mentor was amazing and truly the highlight of the course. Having that 1 on 1 support was incredible. Would recommend to anyone looking to start in the UX field. -
Ozgenur Catal
Good communication and good mentor
I started Springboard's prep course to pass the Software Engineer Career Track TSS. I had a problem with my first mentor and they immediately helped me to change and I met with Calvin. He was super helpful and patient. He was working overtime to help me to understand the JS problems. Now I will start my Software Engineer Career Track next month! -
Sarah Flora
Good information and learning platform.
The bootcamp was definitely thorough and well planned out. The externship is a great way to get hands on experience. It took longer to complete than anticipated. It was difficult to find a mentor that was both knowledgeable and encouraging. However, student services were always helpful and supportive. -
Amanda Thompson
Great bootcamp to attend
I attended Springboard's UI/UX Career Track, and it has been a great experience. I have always had a passion for design and psychology, and this program brought it all together for me. They provided great support and a mentor that I would work with once a week, more if needed, who was wonderful. I am excited for this career change and feel confident that I will find a great position soon. -
Lourdes Diez
Challenging but doable
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I found the boot camp to be challenging but very doable. They offer several time extensions for those that feel they need it or if you want to take a break. The projects really pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me develop skills that I need to find a job. I wish the boot camp included more help on the UI, and in learning to use other design tools beside figma or XD. A lot of designers also use illustrator but if you don’t come form a design field you won’t know how to use these. Also, the time requirement for each project could be more accurate. I work 10 hour days and had no previous UI experience, so completing high fidelity designs took me a bit longer. -
Jose Rodriguez
No good at all
I was student and withdraw from the program all program class are index of videos from mentor’s YouTube channel.
Don’t invest that amount of your money with this school. If you want learn skills go to Pluralsight or Udemy is way less money and better. -
Garrett Hass
Job & Technical Mentorship
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I recently completed the Data Science Career Track at Springboard, and it was an incredible experience. Throughout the course, I gained a vast amount of knowledge and practical skills in the field of data science. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering various essential topics and techniques.
One aspect that stood out was the opportunity to work on two capstone projects. These projects were invaluable as they allowed me to apply my newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios. The guidance and feedback provided by the mentors during the project development were instrumental in my success.
I greatly appreciated the extensive support offered by Springboard. Not only did they provide mentorship for the technical aspects of data science, but they also had a dedicated mentor for my job search. This personalized guidance helped me navigate the job market and prepare for interviews, giving me a competitive edge.
The mentors at Springboard were exceptional, offering expertise, guidance, and encouragement throughout the course. They were readily available to address any questions or concerns, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overall, the Data Science Career Track at Springboard exceeded my expectations. I acquired valuable skills, completed meaningful projects, and received outstanding support from mentors. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to embark on a successful journey in the field of data science. -
elizabeth grotton chang
Springboard Experience!
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Springboard! The curriculum content was well-structured, allowing for a gradual progression from foundational concepts to more advanced topics. The inclusion of case studies and technical projects significantly reinforced my learning experience. Additionally students gain real world experience making job placement a smoother process. The expertise of the curriculum and career mentors at Springboard was exceptional. Their deep knowledge in the field and dedication to student success shone through in their provision of timely and insightful feedback on projects. Their guidance was instrumental in overcoming challenges encountered throughout the course. Moreover, the availability of mentors round-the-clock ensured that I never remained stuck for long, as help was readily accessible. My time at Springboard has been incredibly educational, equipping me with an abundance of knowledge in UX/UI. I now feel confidently prepared to enter the real-world job market in this field. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Springboard to anyone seeking a top-notch learning experience in UX/UI design. -
Tuan Huynh
Helpful for Career Next Step
Springboard Program helped me familiar with the industry and improve my knowledge for better opportunity in the field. The program consist of lectures from different sources, practice labs and project assignments to exercise the obtained knowledge. -
Bedalinda Martínez Peguero
Holistic experience
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Springboard's UX course offers a balanced, holistic learning experience with practical applications, mentorship, and a strong community. Unmatched career support prepares you for a UX job, bridging the learning-to-employment gap effectively.
Springboard provides a supportive network of mentors who maintain continuous communication throughout the course and give you access to career coaches focused on professional development, an invaluable resource for anyone preparing for a job in the UX field. This level of career support is unmatched and bridges the gap between learning and employment effectively.
You won't just be taking a course, but embarking on a transformative journey that may well exceed your expectations, as it did mine. -
Gabrielle Oler
Changed my life!
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I am so pleased with the Springboard Cybersecurity Career Track program. I began in January and was able to complete the coursework by mid April. I love how the program is designed and allows you to do it at your own pace. I also appreciate the support system and the ways I could connect with other students in my program via Slack. I had a really awesome mentor & I got a job in the field before I officially finished the program! Overall 10/10 experience. -
Mark Hansen
Challenging But Fulfilling
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Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track armed me with the skills I needed to confidently seek out jobs for my programming career. The workload was more dense than I had expected, being a 700+ hour course, but I had kept at it. There were others to assist me, such as my mentor and coaches, who helped me get through a good chunk of my roadblocks. The workload can get rough, but it's great for those looking to change their career. -
Alexis Muller
My bootcamp experience
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The mixture of assignments, including hands-on exercises and projects, made the learning experience enjoyable. It served as an excellent introduction to design sprints and the design thinking process. Through this bootcamp, I gained valuable insights into my design preferences and long-term aspirations. The support I received from my experienced mentor was invaluable. Despite being a beginner, his patience and encouragement helped me tremendously. I highly recommend this bootcamp to individuals seeking additional assistance and guidance, rather than attempting to learn these concepts independently. -
Ramy Ouda
From Zero to Hero
I went into the course without any prior programming experience, and without a degree. Thanks to the help of my mentor and the encouragement of other students, I learned a lot and managed to land an internship while only half-way through the course! I would say that having an amazing mentor was the highlight of my time in thise course. -
Abdullah Sahin
Worst bootcamp ever
I have seen a lot of bootcamp programs but springboard is the worst I have ever seen. They literally outsourced everything while making a lot money. They don't give enough support during the bootcamp and after completion.Brittany of Springboard
Digital Marketing Manager
May 22, 2023
Hi Abdullah,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that our program did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and would like to understand more about your specific concerns.If you are open to discussing this with us, please reach out to advising@springboard.com and we will schedule a call. We value your input and would like to make things right if possible.
Thank you. -
Maya Jackson
Thorough, Supportive, Complete
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I enrolled in Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track after spending a year debating which Bootcamp to attend and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I ultimately decided to attend Springboard because of their mentorship program, which pairs students with a one on one mentor who has worked in-field for at least three years. The combination of mentor support and the asynchronous curriculum worked really well for me. It allowed me to complete the curriculum on my own schedule while still having the structure and support of a professional, and having the personal mentor relationship helped so much when it came to insight into MY personal learning process.
I was really impressed by the career curriculum. I had been a little weary about the career focused aspect of a bootcamp, but the material and career coaching was very in-depth and genuinely reflected the tech industry. I highly recommend Springboard both for absolute beginners and folks who have a little bit more experience coming in. -
Christina Johnson
No regrets about Springboard
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I just completed my UI/UX Design Career Track cert. Set to complete in 9 months but I finished in 11 months. Taking on this course is a lot of work but it is worth it if you are seriously looking to make a meaningful career change. The curriculum is in-depth and aligns with what most designers talk about online. I can confidently say I understand the process of designing a solution and the research that goes into it. The mentorship is what really stands out about this boot camp as opposed to others. I also have a job guarantee that I hope will help put me in a wonderful role. -
Hunter David Hudson
Informative, Innovative, Rigorous
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Overall, I had a good experience at Springboard. The curriculum is very straightforward in the way programming concepts are explained. This combined with Colt Steel's personality, charm, and sense of humor also make the videos worth watching (even the long ones). However, there are some areas in which they can improve.
First of all, the videos are understandable, but not very beginner-friendly. I didn't have a hard time understanding them because I came into the course with programming experience already, but the videos are confusing if you don't already know what you're doing. As well, the videos do not adequately prepare you for the projects and tests. Sure, they help a lot, but it's frankly inadequate in terms of actual preparation as the projects/tests often prompt the students to create something almost totally unrelated to their supposedly corresponding units.
Furthermore, students are supposedly allowed to seek help with problems related to the coursework through the help of Teachers Assistants (TAs). While many of them are very helpful and friendly, a lot of them are too vague and do not answer the question in the first place (especially when seeking help via email).
Lastly, if you have a mental health condition such as depression or similar, this program is not for you. In my opinion/experience, Springboard does not offer adequate support, understanding, or accommodation for people who sometimes need to take a pause from the course due to a legitimate health issue. Their response is to seemingly try to rush students through the course instead of showing more of an empathetic approach to people who may need more time due to a medically valid reason.
Overall, it's a good program for those who want to "Springboard" (see what I did there?) your way into a computer science career in an oversaturated as well as a ridiculously competitive industry despite its flaws. -
Emma Maytham Thrash
UX/UI Design Bootcamp - Career Track
Overall, the course was great and left me feeling prepared for a career in UX/UI design. What I really liked about the course was the mentorship, the student support, the internship project (IDP) and the career services. The course was expensive but the job guarantee has made me confident that it was well worth the price. -
Matt Featherstone
Overall Strong
Overall a good course.
The curriculum is excellent with some great reads and projects to do along the way.
But in my experience the mentor support and case study reviewers can be very hit or miss. Some weeks great and others not showing up. -
Brandi Cole
Supportive, Interesting, Fast
Springboard was an enjoyable experience for me. It had good/fun assignments. The curriculum needs to undergo some updating, but the mentors are great and keep you in the know. The career services is pretty nice too. Only negative for me really is that they need to do more in depth background checks on the companies they partner with for the Industry Design Project. -
Daniel Kim
Satisfied
Overall, it was a good experience, especially, while having a full-time job. The best resource Springboard provided was my mentor. Mentors can explain concepts and processes more in-depth. However, learning UI and Figma is almost nonexistent. You will have to rely on Youtube for that and commit to doing your own research outside of the curriculum. -
Steven Rahn
Great experience with UX course
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As someone going through a career transition, I was very satisfied with my experience in this program because of its well-designed curriculum and weekly mentor meetings. What distinguished this program from other bootcamps I researched was the month-long internship at the end of the course, where you complete a project for a client in a real-world setting. On top of the one-on-one mentorship for completing assignments and projects, you are also given a ton of support from career coaches that help you practice everything from resume writing to job interviews. The career coaching even remains available to you for six months after you complete the course! Overall, I'm extremely glad I took this course because of how many resources were made available to me. -
Nahin Khan
Springboard was great !
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I decided to join Springboard in order to facilitate my career transition into cyber security. I came in without much technical knowledge and left with the foundational knowledge, skills and confidence needed to grow and thrive in the field of cyber security. Springboard strategically put together a diverse curriculum that exposes students to the many different facets of cyber security.
The curriculum contains videos, labs and projects and students are paired with a mentor which they meet with once per week. The mentors, career coaches , administrative and support staff are all amazing and pleasant to deal with. Students meet with career coaches periodically throughout the program and also have access to them for 6 months after graduation. All the career coaches I have met with were amazing.
The job guarantee support is good from what I hear, however I did not sign up for the guarantee option so I can only speak so much on it. I will say, that as a non job guarantee student , the job support and career resources have been fantastic. Keep in mind that the employment prospects will vary for students depending on many factors such as previous experience, state of the job market and background, so every students experience will be different here. I just recently graduated and am currently looking for work. This program is entirely online, offering students flexibility if they have other obligations in their personal and professional lives. If you are looking for an in person experience, you may have to consider something else.
What you get out of this program is what you put in so try to get the most out of all the resources and the community Springboard makes available to its students. Some things that helped me were taking good notes and asking the mentors and career coaches lots of questions. Springboard also hosts weekly office hours giving you another opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Before you sign up for a bootcamp, I always recommend doing thorough research into the field you are interested in. Bootcamps can be challenging , so if you aren't sure about the field , you may find it hard to keep your motivation up. Overall I had a pleasure attending SpringBoards bootcamp for cyber security and highly recommend this program ! -
Tyler Howarth
Excellent Overall Experience with Springboard Data Analytics Career Track
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I literally got a Data Analytics job halfway through the course because of the fantastic career coaching. The course material can be challenging but you have a ton of resources to succeed (you get your own personal mentor, career coach, Slack channel with teachers/students/etc.). The material touches almost everything you would need to start your career as a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Operations Analyst, Operations Analyst, etc. Overall I had an amazing experience! -
Anita Durg
My Experience with Data Science Career Track was very good
The entire Springboard team is very supportive with great mentors. Their teaching material is very nice. Learned a lot. The curriculum is well structured. The guided capstones give a very solid foundation which enables us to do the independent capstones confidently. -
Nathan Ealy
Springboard was a solid program
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All in all, I feel like I gained a good foundation in Data Analytics by the end of the program. It was very nice to have a professional mentor to meet with every week. It was good accountability to stay on track, and it also helped me to comprehend how the material I'm learning is applicable in the workforce. I wish I would have acquired a stronger foundation in the technical skills, namely SQL and Python, however, those skills are not focal points in this program. You get out what you put in, so my advice would be to come up with questions and content to discuss during the mentor calls so that time is not wasted.