Springboard

Springboard is unique bootcamp for those who would like to change their careers like me and even for those who wants to gain more skills in their own related field. Learning from springboard would definitely help you to gain more skills and learn new languages. Having mentor throughout the process will help a lot. The Curriculum of springboard is the unique and interesting in its own way. 

I graduated from the Data Anlaytics Program from Springboard in 2021. I learned an increasing amount of knowledge and skills on not just the programming/coding side but also the analytical and story telling. The course keeps you apart and unique from other job applicants/employees because you work on projects that showcases your knowledge and experience you gain in the program. They also help you build your resume professionally and do mock interviews that significantly helps you! 

I enrolled in the Springboard Data Science Career track in May 2022 and achieved my certificate in Dec 2022. It was a great journey to realize my goal of becoming a data scientist. Intensive courses, numerous hands-on exercises, and mini-projects, along with two personal capstone projects, assist me in mastering skills of Python, Statistics, SQL, Machine Learning and the full life cycle of data science projects. 
During my study, I work with an industry mentor with practical data experience who supports my learning tremendously. We met regularly and emailed once I had a question. 
My career coach is also helpful in cheering me up, setting goals, and teaching me to interview and resume tips. I always learned new things from her each time we met.
Last but not least, I grow my network gradually during my study. I had informational interviews and enthusiastic support from current students and alumni. I believe I am on the right track to landing a dream job. 

I chose the UI/UX career track at  Springboard largely because it let me set my own pace while still giving me access to mentors and other help if I needed it. I enjoyed the course material and the way it was separated into to small buildable chunks that provided easy spots to stop. I feel confident that I have learned the tools I need to be successful in the UI/UX field. I also appreciate that the projects provide you with case studies to create a portfolio website. Overall I enjoyed my course. 

I enjoyed this program. I had a great mentor and enjoyed my career coach and the career curriculum. Good overall curriculum and projects. The curriculum is based on some curated materials by Springboard and then materials from all around the web, Lynda, Linkedin, ...etc.

I will recommend Springboard.com's Software Engineering Career Track to anyone interested in doing an SE bootcamp.  It is a fully remote experience, and you pick the times you want to complete your coursework (which was GREAT for someone like me who worked from home full-time while pursuing this career change).  That said, the support from the Student Advisors, Career Team, my personal 1-on-1 mentor, and the Slack channel with my fellow students was unparalleled.  I never felt 'alone' or that I was stuck and struggling with a concept with no help or direction.  The topics were relevant to today's Software Engineering, and I feel like I absolutely got my money's worth (and then some).  I am looking forward to the post-graduation job search support as I finally transition from my previous career into Software Engineering.

I recently completed the Springboard Bootcamp UX Designer class, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best educational experiences of my life. The curriculum is extremely well-crafted, with a perfect balance between theory and practice. The coursework is challenging, but the instructors are always available to provide guidance and support when needed.


One of the things that sets Springboard apart from other bootcamps is the mentorship program. My mentor was amazing – he was knowledgeable, supportive, and always had helpful feedback. He helped me to grow not only as a designer, but as a professional. The mock interviews and portfolio reviews were also incredibly helpful in preparing me for the job search.


The community aspect of the program was also a highlight. I was able to connect with other students in the program, and we formed study groups and supported each other throughout the course. The online platform is also user-friendly, with easy access to resources, assignments, and feedback.


Overall, I highly recommend the Springboard Bootcamp UX Designer class. If you're looking to transition into the field of UX design, or to upskill and take your career to the next level, this program is definitely worth considering. The curriculum is comprehensive, the instructors and mentors are top-notch, and the community is welcoming and supportive. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to take this course, and I'm confident that it has prepared me well for my future as a UX designer.

Pros:
-Self progression course
-1:1 mentor support
-Huge student pool to work with and collaborate
-Quick response from student advisor and other support staff
-Career coaching staff are really helpful and 1:1 sessions are really rewarding

Cons:
-Self progression course
-Can feel isolated due to remote learning

Curriculum was very informative, good pace of coursework, really enjoyed my capstone work and mentor experience. Timing was usually inaccurate and it took me longer to complete the course than planned, but the job guarantee was very helpful and I am now happily working in a job that combines my previous design experience and these new skills I learned, and earning way more! I would really recommend checking out UX to anyone who is not really enjoying their work and looking for a way to incorporate more problem-solving skills, organizational systems, and is a more visual person. Springboard was an efficient and flexible way to get started in this field and they helped make the process easier.

Reasons I chose Springboard over other bootcamps is due to the structured curriculum, community, and the mentorship. It really prepared me for a lot of hands on projects and there was a lot of accountability involved. The career coach calls were extremely beneficial, but I believe the mentorship is the star of the show because it's hard finding that outside of the course or overall career transition.

I unfortunately had a very negative experience with Springboard . I signed up for the Boot Camp because I thought that the curriculum was very comprehensive in a way that some of the more expensive boot camps were not. Also, I was extremely excited by Springboard's industry, design project, or IDP. This is advertised as a final project where students work in groups and are matched up with a company to complete real world UX design/research work. First of all to touch up on the curriculum, for course that is for the most part built upon articles from the Internet, the fact that there are still lingering resources from 2015 and even earlier is appalling. The field of UX is evolving every single day so the fact that this is an oversight in the curriculum is appalling. Also, the course provided no resources to learn Figma, which is hilarious in 2022, they only provided resources to learn Sketch, and XD. It is not even an argument at this point that Figma is the industry standard. I learned Figma on my own through a Udemy course. I did not like either of the mentors that I was matched with in the program. They provided extremely inadequate support and took forever to grade my assignments, which arguably pushed up my graduation date. The industry design project was a complete bust, I was matched up with what can only be described as a marketing consultant in Canada, that was looking to add a small feature to her website and would not entertain any more fixes, even though her website was a disaster from a UX perspective. NOT a company or organization....When I asked to be rematched, I was discouraged from doing so. Eventually, I just dropped out and didn't finish my IDP which was allowed since I was not eligible for the job guarantee, knowing that I had done enough freelance work outside of Springboard to make up for this. Bottom line - there are myriad other bootcamps and resources out there - do not go with this one.

This programs is a lot of information, and it tells you that. It's really video focused which I liked and didn't like just because I get bored quickly. The videos and assignments do go over a really broad range of topics and they definitely check for understanding through the use of mentors. Overall I really liked this program, I think I got my money's work in experience and education. At the end of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp I earned my Security+ and soon I'm hoping a new job. 

A 350+ hour online UX design course that covers the end-to-end UX process including design
thinking, user research, ideation, wireframing, user interface design, prototyping, usability
testing, psychology principles, communication, and special topics. 

The biggest advantages of this course for me when I was selecting a bootcamp to enroll in was the fact that it's self-paced and you're also able to complete it remotely. With a course and topic that is so dense with information, the ability to work on it on my own time allowed me to better retain information at my own pace along with not burning me out. In my case, I was a full-time student so I typically studied at least 25-30 hours per week so that I could complete the course as soon as possible to allow me a good chunk of time to study data structures and algorithms to prepare for job interviews. Another positive of this course is that Colt Steele is the instructor and his style of teaching is very easy to follow and understand. A con of this course is that because it's a remote bootcamp that is self paced, you're not really in touch with your cohort unless you're constantly interacting in the Slack. This is something that is a bit lacking as relationships within the course are up to you to build and you could really end up working through the whole course with just conversing with your assigned mentor. 

This program was great. It was easy to access the resources. The self-pace was perfect for a working wife and mom of two. The community was so supportive. 
The only issue I had was a couple of the trainings were done by presenters with thick accents, and the subtitles weren't always accurate, which got a little confusing. All in all, I'm so glad I took the leap, and especially glad I chose Springboard. I can't wait to get into a new job, and I know I'm ready thanks to the Springboard team. 

Springboard stood out to me over all the other bootcamps since there are 4 in-depth portfolio projects, and one of them has you work with a real client. You are guided into creating your portfolio which is the most valuable tangible thing that I got out of Springboard. My mentor was great, and Springboard took care of any problems I had. You also have access to a lot of resources through their community.

After finishing the course I can say with confidence it was 100% worth it. I went in very new to the software engineering field but I’m coming at with so much knowledge. I know this program is a little longer than most… Which is exactly why I picked this one. I want to learn the most and best stuff possible not rush through a 2 month course! Very worth the investment.

If you are considering a bootcamp as your path into UX here is what I would take into consideration. What is your learning style? What sort of support do you need? How much time can you realistically commit to your course? Why do you want to transition into UX? How does your previous job (or school) experience relate to UX? 
As far as learning style goes you need to be able to self teach and pace. The curriculum is set up where you work independently for a week on reading articles watching videos and acquring knowledge that way and then applying it to the best of your ability in the form of a deliverable or project. You have access to their student community and their network of hiring professionals and most importantly you have a 30 minute meeting with a mentor once a week. For me meeting with my mentor was the most important factor. My mentor was absolutely amazing, he pushed me to be the best that I could be in this course and I am so appreciative of that. It is important that you have a mentor that suits you. Do not be afraid to request a different mentor if you are not getting what you need. That being said the sooner you do this the better.
As far as support my mentor was really all I felt I needed but there are plenty of ways to get more support and in my experience any of the career coaches and hiring professionals and even senior level UX designers that you have access to throughout the course are very helpful and responsive.
TIME... How much time can you realistically spend on this course is a big question you should ask yourself upfront. If your job or outside school work is very demanding this also requires a significant amount of time attention and care. You cannot expect to skip and BS your way through this program. I recommend putting time on your calendar that you intend to dedicate to the course. This could help you stay focused and finish on time.
If you only want to transition into UX for the money this course will likely be quite difficult or cumbersome to you. UX is a very empathetic creative and thoughtful field. You will need the passion behind your why to really push you through when you are having a hard time or feeling unsure. Also there is no magic besides hard work that will get you a 6 figure job at the end of it. So you will get out of this exactly the work you put into it. If you want a 6 figure job work like a 6 figure worker at this.
Start thinking now about how your current experience and background relates to UX. Did you work in sales or customer service? A background in Psychology? The skills you have gained in your previous experience are not for nothing using them to your advantage and being trying to leverage what you already know. Eventually, you will have a story that is your resume and your elevator pitch and many other ways to express to someone why it is you are transitioning or moving into UX and what you can bring to the table.

I chose Springboard for its dedicated career support, industry portfolio projects, and mentorship guidance. So far, it's been a great choice in allowing me to learn all the tools in the UX process and put it into practice on a passion project. On call mentors and weekly check-ins with mentor are really helpful, though their advice can vary (so it's good to get different perspectives). Would echo another review that says it's really what you make it -- quality of your work and portfolio can vary depending on what other tools/skills you decide to practice/learn. I highly recommend this course if you're looking to switch into UX and need a guided /supportive path to get there!

I attended the Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track in 2022. They have a very comprehensive curriculum. You learn some valuable knowledge about web development and software engineering mindset in a relatively short time period. I recommend it for everyone who wants to become a software engineer. They also offer job-guarantee which I didn’t have to use bc I got an offer even before finishing the course!