Springboard
Average Rating4.6
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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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Pei WangGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJan 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGreat curriculum for career pivot
Looking to switch gears into UX design, I joined SB after intensive research on UX boot camps. I loved how comprehensive the curriculum was, as I didn't come from a design background. The support from my mentor and career coaches gave me a lot of confidence in a new career. I would definitely recommend SB to people who want to kickstart a new career in UX design,- Grace LeeGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJan 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Career Track Program
I completed Springboard's UX/UI Career Track program and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking into a UX boot camp. I initially struggled between choosing the best boot camp for me and felt overwhelmed with the number of options out there. I recommend reaching out to someone on the Springboard team to get more information and talk about if this is the best option for you. Springboard's curriculum has equipped me well and given me the experience I need to begin my job search in th...I completed Springboard's UX/UI Career Track program and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking into a UX boot camp. I initially struggled between choosing the best boot camp for me and felt overwhelmed with the number of options out there. I recommend reaching out to someone on the Springboard team to get more information and talk about if this is the best option for you. Springboard's curriculum has equipped me well and given me the experience I need to begin my job search in this industry. Springboard also pairs you up with a real-life client as part of your last project and I believe that to be super valuable. Not only was I able to apply the design skills that I've learned throughout the course, but I was able to get real-life work experience and have a valuable project to add to my personal portfolio. The mentorship program is also great and another highlight of the program. I would recommend the boot camp to anyone who is serious about learning UX/UI design! - Alex ZeigherGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJan 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Design Career Track
Springboard is a well run organization that offers ample support and expertise in each field. Students have access to mentors at many convenient times and a community that readily shares experiences and offers feedback. The program is a great way to gain the foundational skills needed to enter a desired job market. - Amanda ChangStudent • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJan 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great mentorship program!
Overall, I think the course is well-structured to help students with different backgrounds to learn new skills in data analytics. Even though it's designed to be a 6-month program, for students with relevant experience, they can speed up their learning and complete the course within 3-4 months as it's self-paced. I was able to complete the course in 3 months, as the mentors and student advisors were very responsive whenever you have questions (they have many mentors available besides the...Overall, I think the course is well-structured to help students with different backgrounds to learn new skills in data analytics. Even though it's designed to be a 6-month program, for students with relevant experience, they can speed up their learning and complete the course within 3-4 months as it's self-paced. I was able to complete the course in 3 months, as the mentors and student advisors were very responsive whenever you have questions (they have many mentors available besides the 1:1 mentor assigned to you). The career service from Springboard is overall very effective as well since most of the career coaches are professional technical recruiters and have been in the field for many years - I've worked with 3 career coaches, they are all very strategic in terms of resume writing and interview preparation. I was able to receive 2-3 times more interview invitations since I joined the program. The 1:1 mentorship is definitely the primary value of the program. My mentor was very supportive and knowledgeable - provide me lots of actionable feedback and advice. He really guided me down a career path that led me to an offer. I am overall very satisfied with this investment. - Anastazja DavisProduct Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJan 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thorough
Springboard is an excellent choice for students who want a thorough UX education that prepares you for real-world work with guided mentorship - both for the course material and career-wise. I found the curriculum to be extensive, thorough and challenging. I was initially worried because the first part felt "easy" because I had already taken a few shorter UX courses, but once we got into the middle-part of the course, my abilities were pushed and stretched, and I learned a great deal. The...Springboard is an excellent choice for students who want a thorough UX education that prepares you for real-world work with guided mentorship - both for the course material and career-wise. I found the curriculum to be extensive, thorough and challenging. I was initially worried because the first part felt "easy" because I had already taken a few shorter UX courses, but once we got into the middle-part of the course, my abilities were pushed and stretched, and I learned a great deal. The evidence of my progress can be found in my designs and solutions pre-Springboard and now. I am a far better UX designer as a result of the course, and am already employed full-time. I would not be in this position without Springboard. - Nicholas PasiekaStudent • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJan 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics Career Track
I loved everything about this course. It gave me the flexibility to finish it around my schedule while working & enabled me to learn a new skill set for future career opportunities. I did not know anything about Data Analytics before enrolling in the course, but after completing the course I feel extremely confident that I will find an opportunity to use my new skills in this industry. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in Data Analytics. - Julian WahlGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJan 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/X Bootcamp
I was reluctant to join a bootcamp from the beginning. Would an online experience truly provide me with the skills that I needed to become and industry professional. After completing the course I can confidently say that you get out of the course what you put in. For prospective students, the value of this course is not in the certificate you receive at the end, but the portfolio you build out. Many of the learning materials could be found for free online, however the community, mentorsh...I was reluctant to join a bootcamp from the beginning. Would an online experience truly provide me with the skills that I needed to become and industry professional. After completing the course I can confidently say that you get out of the course what you put in. For prospective students, the value of this course is not in the certificate you receive at the end, but the portfolio you build out. Many of the learning materials could be found for free online, however the community, mentorship and portfolio guidance are where Springboard excels. - Shakita Dennis-ChainData Analytics Certification Candidate • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJan 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Mentorship and Curriculum. More Real World Practice and Repetition Required.
Springboard provides a high-level overview of data analytics. It is self-paced and convenient for those who are trying to learn with other time constraints. The statistics methodology is sound and concise. It was the perfect complement and review to my Quantative Analysis MBA class and Linear Optimization class. Springboard teaches the fundamentals, but students must take the initiative after the course to continually practice and learn to handle exceptions that were not covered in the c...Springboard provides a high-level overview of data analytics. It is self-paced and convenient for those who are trying to learn with other time constraints. The statistics methodology is sound and concise. It was the perfect complement and review to my Quantative Analysis MBA class and Linear Optimization class. Springboard teaches the fundamentals, but students must take the initiative after the course to continually practice and learn to handle exceptions that were not covered in the course. The course focuses on analyzing data once it is cleaned, but data cleaning techniques are necessary to be successful in the industry if you're not given a clean dataset by a data scientist or a data engineer. I became more confident and learned more after internships with data that required mining and cleaning than simply by focusing on concepts in class. If Springboard incorporates an internship, then it would be excellent!
The mentors come from the industry and have worked at major companies like Hewlett Packard. Career coaches have worked in a variety of industries as recruiters. So, their advice can be helpful. Everyone wants you to succeed. So, it was a positive experience.
My review of Springboard will be complete when I am employed. If I gain employment, then it was worth the effort. If not, then perhaps the program needs adjustments. - Will TrailData Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJan 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard Data Analytics Career Track
Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track curriculum covers a multitude of topics, both technical and non-technical. While most students are focused on learning software and other technical aspects, Springboard also has a heavy focus on career development and the 'soft' skills necessary to build a network to help you find a role and build upon in the future.
The career guidance is supported by your personal mentor, the Springboard staff and a library of helpful reference document...Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track curriculum covers a multitude of topics, both technical and non-technical. While most students are focused on learning software and other technical aspects, Springboard also has a heavy focus on career development and the 'soft' skills necessary to build a network to help you find a role and build upon in the future.
The career guidance is supported by your personal mentor, the Springboard staff and a library of helpful reference documents. Whether you need help with a piece of software, job guidance or stuck on a certain question, help is easy to get.
The curriculum is well thought out in it's layout and builds an early foundation that is utilized in later units.
I definitely recommend this certification and its ability to set you up for future success. Use this link for a course discount https://www.springboard.com/invite/5SC3U - Kaitlin ConoverGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJan 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
If you're looking to switch careers..
Springboard provided me with the tools needed to jumpstart my career in UI/UX Design. I highly recommend enrolling in this course if you are interested in making a career change or pivot from your current role. They thoroughly explain every detail/process of UI/UX design and are constantly updating the curriculum to stay as relevant as possible. However, I whole-heartedly believe you get what you put into it. My advice would be to take advantage of your mentor's time and go the extra mil...Springboard provided me with the tools needed to jumpstart my career in UI/UX Design. I highly recommend enrolling in this course if you are interested in making a career change or pivot from your current role. They thoroughly explain every detail/process of UI/UX design and are constantly updating the curriculum to stay as relevant as possible. However, I whole-heartedly believe you get what you put into it. My advice would be to take advantage of your mentor's time and go the extra mile in your projects, you won't regret it! - Hannah-Lee GrothausData Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJan 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worth It
If you're considering a career in Data Analytics but don't know where to start - Springboard is for you. They give you all the tools you need to get started and provide support every step of the way. Is it challenging? YES! And that's GREAT because they really prepare you for what you can expect in real situations. Is the curriculum perfect? No, occasionally the directions would be contradictory or confusing. BUT there are many mentors, students, and advisors ready to help or fix such th...If you're considering a career in Data Analytics but don't know where to start - Springboard is for you. They give you all the tools you need to get started and provide support every step of the way. Is it challenging? YES! And that's GREAT because they really prepare you for what you can expect in real situations. Is the curriculum perfect? No, occasionally the directions would be contradictory or confusing. BUT there are many mentors, students, and advisors ready to help or fix such things as you come across them.
I researched many courses before deciding on Springboard. I don't think you'll find a better price for the support and education you get from them. I am actually confident I will get a job as a data analyst because of Springboard. I came from an arts background, with no analytics experience, and 8 months later am being interviewed for data analyst positions. I got SO much out of this course and am happily writing this review because I truly believe others can too. - Chieh-Ying LuStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineDec 30, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great UI/UX curriculum
I am so glad I chose Springboard to help me in transitioning my career path. Springboard not only provides a structural curriculum that helps students to gain necessary knowledge and skills, the program also provides the best mentors and career coaches to help students succeed.
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Qualifying Courses
- Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
- Data Science Career Track (Online)
- Data Analytics Career Track (Online)
- UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
- UX Career Track (Online)
- Software Engineering Career Track (Online)
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4.6
Instructors
4.7
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4.5
Job Assistance
4.4
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FAQs
How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard costs around $10,900. 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 6 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. 1,738 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,738 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.
Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, For a limited time, 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 1,738 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 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.