Springboard
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.
1,722 Springboard Reviews
Damola AkinrinmadeLink Builder • Student • Digital Marketing Career Track • OnlineJul 24, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGot a job after 3 months of enrolling!
I recently transitioned to digital marketing after a 10 year stint in the oil and gas industry (Story for another day!). After thorough research, I got my first job after 3 months of enrolling at Springboard's Digital Marketing Careers boot-camp . Prior to that time, I'd bought several MOOCs on Digital Marketing , which lacked a structured curriculum. Truth is, there is so much stuff out there on DM, you can easily get overwhelmed.
Springboard offered an intense and structured c...
I recently transitioned to digital marketing after a 10 year stint in the oil and gas industry (Story for another day!). After thorough research, I got my first job after 3 months of enrolling at Springboard's Digital Marketing Careers boot-camp . Prior to that time, I'd bought several MOOCs on Digital Marketing , which lacked a structured curriculum. Truth is, there is so much stuff out there on DM, you can easily get overwhelmed.
Springboard offered an intense and structured curriculum covering all topics from traditional marketing to more advanced content on digital strategies and tools. Speaking of tools, they grant you access to paid tools which you'll use throughout the entire course. You will develop REAL content (landing pages, blog content etc.)and launch REAL campaigns (PPC and Social). You'll run REAL A/B tests for web optimization. The SEO curriculum played a HUGE role in securing my current job. The course also comes with a one-on-one mentorship involving weekly Skype sessions with a subject matter expert in Digital Marketing who tracks your progress. A major attraction for me was their Google non-profit partnership which enables you work with a REAL non-profit to manage a $10,000 Google ad grant! These and several other projects you'll work on will form your portfolio at the end of the program.
The online community was also very interactive. Catherine Leipold was such an angel! Awesome student relations and always quick to respond to queries. Calvin Nisbet was my career coach, another great guy who gave me tips which proved quite useful in my job search.
Will I recommend Springboard?? Hell yeah!
Lastly, I'll add that the success of a bootcamp is a function of your commitment. The course is self-paced, and would require lots of discipline to meet up with weekly deliverables.
Best of luck to whoever reads this! Quit procrastinating and make that move!
- AshishAspiring UX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJul 24, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Project based learning. Awesome support.
Springboard UX course is a good place to start if you are looking for a new career or even just to expand your skill set. The support from Advisors is just awesome, you are taken care of every step of the course. It is flexible and the course is well desined. I think Springboard is trustworthy and cares about the students.
Enroll now and Learn something new.
- Yiyi ZhangStudent • OnlineJul 20, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX designer
I loved the Springboard Course! The mentors and the people I interacted with were lovely.
- Sara PetersStudent • Student • Introduction to Data Science • OnlineJul 19, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Intro to Data Science
I just finished the Intro to Data Science course through Springboard. It was well structured and I really liked working with my mentor and being able to show what I learned through a Capstone Project. I'd have to say the two downsides are that the coding language is in R and Springboard uses Python for the Career Track course - so I don't feel as prepared as I should. Also, the time estimates they put on the assignments were way off for me.
- Marl David BinamiraUX Researcher • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJul 19, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience!
I wasn’t entirely sure if I wanted to go for a career transition and take an online course. But after reading up on Springboard and talking to their team members, I decided to take the plunge and go for it.
I noticed that curriculum is mostly made up of content that you could find on the web. I found that iffy at the start but then I appreciated how it was presented and how it helps you better digest what’s being taught.
The Springboard team is really amazing! Their res...
I wasn’t entirely sure if I wanted to go for a career transition and take an online course. But after reading up on Springboard and talking to their team members, I decided to take the plunge and go for it.
I noticed that curriculum is mostly made up of content that you could find on the web. I found that iffy at the start but then I appreciated how it was presented and how it helps you better digest what’s being taught.
The Springboard team is really amazing! Their responses were quick, professional, and reassuring. How they handled issues with the projects and people involved was done very well.
The mentor system is what I appreciate the most from this course. Not only did his experience and guidance help me transition into this new career path, but his life advice helped shape me to be a better person.
Easily, I would recommend Springboard for anyone interested in trying or learning more in UX Design.
- JesseCaseworker • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJul 10, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard Data Science Career Track
Overall it was a good experience - you will learn to think analytically as well as learn how to write effective and efficient code in Python, SQL, and spark for data science. In addition to the core data science curriculum, you will also learn how to network, ask for and ace interviews, and negotiate salary. Anyone can take free courses online to learn how to code in python, but having everything arranged in a structed environment with a completion deadline really helped motivate me to do ...
Overall it was a good experience - you will learn to think analytically as well as learn how to write effective and efficient code in Python, SQL, and spark for data science. In addition to the core data science curriculum, you will also learn how to network, ask for and ace interviews, and negotiate salary. Anyone can take free courses online to learn how to code in python, but having everything arranged in a structed environment with a completion deadline really helped motivate me to do the work.
Personally, my biggest takeaway from this course was how to network and get jobs - as well as getting feedback from my mentor and career coaches. Networking was something I have always struggled with, so having access to the career coaches and seeing all of the ways to network really helped solidify my strategy.
- Diana SanchezStudent • UX Design • OnlineJul 03, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX course
I would recommend the UX course from Springboard if you are looking to understand how the UX design process works.
It has an interesting and basic curriculum with lots of different resources to get you started. However, it's up to you to make the best out of it and to keep researching on your own. I have a background in design but I think if you have no experience at all, it might require that you look for your own resources to learn the very basics.
Springboard's effec...
I would recommend the UX course from Springboard if you are looking to understand how the UX design process works.
It has an interesting and basic curriculum with lots of different resources to get you started. However, it's up to you to make the best out of it and to keep researching on your own. I have a background in design but I think if you have no experience at all, it might require that you look for your own resources to learn the very basics.
Springboard's effective customer service and kind staff were always willing to offer a helping hand, as well as my great mentor Ajay, who kept me motivated and grounded throughout the whole course.
The self-paced online study is something you might struggle with if you have a full-time job.
- GrahamStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJul 03, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard Data Science Bootcamp
A terrific, motivating course that gives you all of the tools to succeed. I loved my mentor, speaking with him weekly was a crucial element in my education. He brought thoughtful analysis to my coursework, gave good advise in the job search setting, and was overall very fun to talk to. The course was extremely indepth and productive!
- Bibek MishraManager, Information Delivery • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJun 29, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Loved the Springboard Experience
I was enrolled in the data science career track of Springboard. I found the entire Springboard community (Mentors, TAs, Career Coaches, Student Advisor and Communities) very supportive and loved the wholistic data science learning experience. I recommend the springboard data science ceritication for anyone who is serious about enhancing their daat science career.
- Ed FrankeStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJun 27, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Data Science program to help you springboard into a DataScience job succesfully!
I just completed the SpringBoard Data Science Career Track program.
The purpose of the program is to give you the research skills to work in the Data Science world. It helps you prepare for the job search and the basic skills to be successful in the position.
PROs
1:1 weekly mentor call.
Office hours.
Career prep (university courses are theoretical, not real world focusing on the job.)CONs
Time consuming (another part of your life w...I just completed the SpringBoard Data Science Career Track program.
The purpose of the program is to give you the research skills to work in the Data Science world. It helps you prepare for the job search and the basic skills to be successful in the position.
PROs
1:1 weekly mentor call.
Office hours.
Career prep (university courses are theoretical, not real world focusing on the job.)CONs
Time consuming (another part of your life will be sacrificed for awhile).
Should give more attention on business side. Data Science is great but needs to keep the company's mission as the most important thing.Conclusion:
Do it! - Amber HicksGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJun 27, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard UX Career Track
Springboard is the perfect place for taking courses, especially if you're needing a course that you can succeed in while working full-time. The flexibility that Springboard offers can be difficult to find in other courses. I was able to work full-time and work on Springboard projects and lessons in the afternoons. The Springboard staff and my course-provided mentor were there for me along every step of the way. Access to a community of fellow classmates provided me with quick feedback, encour...Springboard is the perfect place for taking courses, especially if you're needing a course that you can succeed in while working full-time. The flexibility that Springboard offers can be difficult to find in other courses. I was able to work full-time and work on Springboard projects and lessons in the afternoons. The Springboard staff and my course-provided mentor were there for me along every step of the way. Access to a community of fellow classmates provided me with quick feedback, encouragement, and people to share the learning journey with. The curriculum offers differentiated lesson styles with rigorous projects to apply your knowledge. If you're looking for an affordable and flexible choice in your learning path, Springboard is the perfect choice! - Sarah AldalawiGraphic designer • Student • UX Design • OnlineJun 26, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A good way to start
I just finished my UX design course. The UX program was good. The curriculum was a bit dated when I started but now it has been changed. Now it is smart and set up to allow for quick finishes if you're in a hurry or for a methodical immersive learning experience. The students, faculty, and mentors all helped make it a good experience. I would recommend it to anyone looking to change fields or add to their knowledge in this discipline.
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- Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
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- UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
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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. 1,722 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,722 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.
Can I read Springboard reviews?
You can read 1,722 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.