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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- Ayumi WilliamsApparel designer • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design course
I started back in April 6 months ago and I finally completed my course.
I had full-time job as apparel designer for the day 9-5 and helping my daughter's home school so I had already my plate full and I am so proud of myself finishing this UX design course now !!
I have learned so many new exciting skills and they really help you to build great portfolio.
so I am already getting many calls for interviews already !! My mentor was very detail oriented and very helpful for me to l...I started back in April 6 months ago and I finally completed my course.
I had full-time job as apparel designer for the day 9-5 and helping my daughter's home school so I had already my plate full and I am so proud of myself finishing this UX design course now !!
I have learned so many new exciting skills and they really help you to build great portfolio.
so I am already getting many calls for interviews already !! My mentor was very detail oriented and very helpful for me to learn step by step !! I will recommend to anyone who is interested to learn UX in your own pace with fully remote classes.
- Jason LorFinancial Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics
Honestly, I don't see any cons with Springboard. Staff is great and mentors are fantastic. When they say that the mentors are experts in the field, they mean it. The pros that I felt are note worthy are flexibility, mentors are VERY knowledgably and helpful, Springboard site is very easy to navigate, and Springboard does a great job at keeping track of your progress. Many bootcamps have great offers but not the flexibility. I was not ready to drop my job to go back to school. Springboard...Honestly, I don't see any cons with Springboard. Staff is great and mentors are fantastic. When they say that the mentors are experts in the field, they mean it. The pros that I felt are note worthy are flexibility, mentors are VERY knowledgably and helpful, Springboard site is very easy to navigate, and Springboard does a great job at keeping track of your progress. Many bootcamps have great offers but not the flexibility. I was not ready to drop my job to go back to school. Springboard allowed me to take the courses at my own pace. Although that may not be most people's cup of tea, if you're motivated to succeed, you'll graduate in less than 6 months. 
Gavin EldridgeSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubOct 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceExcellent Course Overall
I am a recent Springboard grad with 2 years of experience studying Computer Science in college prior. I decided that I'd prefer to learn in a safer and more secure format with Springboard's job guarantee than potentially not get hired post college and be drowning in student loans -- even though tech is definitely a field in which most will do absurdly well financially. When everything is already online, you really don't miss out on much in comparison to university. College really only ha...I am a recent Springboard grad with 2 years of experience studying Computer Science in college prior. I decided that I'd prefer to learn in a safer and more secure format with Springboard's job guarantee than potentially not get hired post college and be drowning in student loans -- even though tech is definitely a field in which most will do absurdly well financially. When everything is already online, you really don't miss out on much in comparison to university. College really only has one big advantage still and that's the experience of being around other students of different disciplines, belief structures, etc.
I'm happy to say that for me, it was an excellent decision. No one thought it was though -- my family, friends, and even some of my CS student peers thought it was a poor decision, some probably still do. That said, I started the program in late Oct. of 2020 and finished in early Oct. 2021, almost a full year, which honestly I did not expect as I have a bit more background in CS and figured that'd make it go quicker. Here's why it took me a bit longer, in April, I got hired as a software engineer! I worked part time to pay for my living expenses throughout the rest of the course and am now transitioning to a fulltime role. My advice, don't listen to others even when they may have your best interest in mind. They hardly know what they're doing with their own lives, forge your own path. If you want it and are ready/willing to put in the work, you will more than likely find success.
I recommend this bootcamp heavily. I think it's an excellent choice for those who are confident that they want to be software engineers. The mentors, career advisors, and other resources are definitely excellent, but at the end of the day, all the best programmers are mostly self-taught.
It's important to be sure you are ready for this though. While I do believe that anyone can be an excellent software engineer, the profession/industry is not always for everyone. Learn some basic programming first and make sure you really do enjoy the process of debugging, googling, and sitting for hours day after day, that is exactly what you're signing up for. If you're okay with that, then sign up, you won't be disappointed!- Matthew McCaneApplicant • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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I did Hack Reactors prep, and I also did Springboards prep! Springboard did a better job of explaining the concepts and gave me better understanding of all the programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Hack Reactor did not review HTML nor CSS, and they also did not have a 1-on-1 mentor to help with any questions. I was lead here from a guy who attended and graduated from both schools, and he told me to go with Springboard over Hack Reactor! I think Colt Steele is really good at teac...I did Hack Reactors prep, and I also did Springboards prep! Springboard did a better job of explaining the concepts and gave me better understanding of all the programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Hack Reactor did not review HTML nor CSS, and they also did not have a 1-on-1 mentor to help with any questions. I was lead here from a guy who attended and graduated from both schools, and he told me to go with Springboard over Hack Reactor! I think Colt Steele is really good at teaching Software Engineering! I plan to continue to learn from him. I also was able to move at my pace which really helped me remove the pressure of getting done in a certain timeframe! - John GlenStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Bootcamp
A quality bootcamp that could use a few tweaks. - MykeData Scientist • Applicant • Data Science Career Track Prep • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 10, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Enjoyed prep course
I enjoyed the prep course. However, I think there were some aspects of the course that can definitely be approved. I often times felt like my questions weren't answered when it came to the actual skills test being taken. I was just told to try again. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the course. Overall it was organized very well. - Rossini ThadalSoftware Engineer • Student • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubOct 07, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Software Engineer
Pros:
Allowed to take breaks
School-Work--Life Balance for doing online
Very affordable
Cons:
Limited Office Hours
Curriculum needs be Windows friendly, I got confused with Colts IOS short-keys. - Sunisa SaiseubbyatGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great place to learn all the skills I need!
Springboard is a mentor lead Bootcamp that helps people make the transition into the tech world. I love that I get to talk to my mentor every week and got a chance to work with the real clients at the end of the cohort. It was a great experience and exposure! Throughout the course, I can schedule calls with mentors or career coaches at any time to get more support for my projects and job search. - Ryan DevlinUX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great school with an excellent mentorship program
I just finished the Springboard UX Career Track and have begun my Job Search as of today.
I first heard about Springboard when I was looking at changing my career path, and my friend suggested I look into UX and the course Springboard offered (they had never gone to Springboard, only heard of it). From my research, UX ended up being a field that intrigued and excited me but finding an online course that would work for me was the hinge-point - specifically because I've had poor exp...I just finished the Springboard UX Career Track and have begun my Job Search as of today.
I first heard about Springboard when I was looking at changing my career path, and my friend suggested I look into UX and the course Springboard offered (they had never gone to Springboard, only heard of it). From my research, UX ended up being a field that intrigued and excited me but finding an online course that would work for me was the hinge-point - specifically because I've had poor experiences with work alone and remotely. Springboard's mentorship program and Job Guarantee (which I was eligible for) were the two factors that led me to choose them over other schools. Initially, the admission counselors told me that the course would be completely achievable within 6 months while continuing to work, which cemented my decision.
The course is laid out in way that really grounds you in the concepts of UX and leads you through step-by-step. You learn the processes of research, interviews, affinity mapping, user personas, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and more, all on your capstone project. When that's completed, you take all the skills you've learned and create a new project with a week in a modified Google Ventures design sprint. And lastly, you dip your toes into the real world as you're partnered with a real company to meet their UX needs over the course of a couple weeks. All this is laid out in an easy-to-follow curriculum that shows you exactly where you are and what's coming next.
To me, the most effective and helpful part of Springboard is the plentiful mentorship they provide you and the Slack community of other students. Not only are you partnered with a great mentor who has spent years in the field (shout-out Noemi), but you have access to all of the other mentors at Springboard to pick their brains and talk to them about the industry and field. Not only are there mentors for the curriculum, but for your career search too. And the Slack community allowed me to connect with plenty of other students where we could examine each other's work, commiserate about our projects, and give us a better sense that we're not doing this alone.
For me, the negative of the course was the time estimate for how long the course would take. To be fair, I may be an 'over-worker' and putting more time and effort into some projects than was necessary, but I finished the course nowhere near the 6-month mark that was originally pitched. I was working on the course while working a remote job at the same time, and I finished the course nearly 4 months after my original end date. To Springboard's credit, they do have safety nets for those in my position. Because I could show I was actively working and had the support of my mentor, they had some extensions available for people in my situation. Thankfully, I was able to complete the entire course within the extensions that were available without having to pay for extensions or losing my job guarantee.
Ultimately, I feel that the course has given me the tools and the mindset to enter into this new career and actually get a job. The mentorship program was essential for me to do my best and stay on track, and I don't think I would have had nearly the same experience without it. Their time estimates are extremely optimistic (unless maybe you're doing the course full-time) but they do support the students who need it. If you are looking for a UX course, I would highly suggest Springboard. - Flower YangApplicant • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics Career Track
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Strong Career Coaching
There is a lot of material online that teaches data science concepts such as machine learning and deep learning. Anyone capable of completing an online boot camp could probably successfully learn on their own. Springboard gives benefits beyond the actual curriculum. There are no concerns about the curriculum - they curate online sources so that you don't have to worry about assessing quality. While there were occasionally problems with dead links, these always seemed to be fixed relative...There is a lot of material online that teaches data science concepts such as machine learning and deep learning. Anyone capable of completing an online boot camp could probably successfully learn on their own. Springboard gives benefits beyond the actual curriculum. There are no concerns about the curriculum - they curate online sources so that you don't have to worry about assessing quality. While there were occasionally problems with dead links, these always seemed to be fixed relatively quickly. Springboard was the strongest in career coaching. I'm confident in my technical skills, but have always felt uneasy while networking. Springboard's coaches offered plenty of assistance in that regard. I have no regrets about taking this course. - Erin CorcoranNew Business Analyst • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics Career Track
Springboard's data analytics bootcamp came along at a perfect time for me. I had just finished my MBA but then the pandemic hit and I found that I was missing the data skillsets that are de rigeur in the Bay Area. I highly recommend this bootcamp for upskilling and broadening and deepening your data and business understanding. Also know that a bootcamp isn't a one-and-done. A bootcamp serves to build your foundation of skills on which you continue to build your practice. Outside of a tra...Springboard's data analytics bootcamp came along at a perfect time for me. I had just finished my MBA but then the pandemic hit and I found that I was missing the data skillsets that are de rigeur in the Bay Area. I highly recommend this bootcamp for upskilling and broadening and deepening your data and business understanding. Also know that a bootcamp isn't a one-and-done. A bootcamp serves to build your foundation of skills on which you continue to build your practice. Outside of a traditional college program or the rare company that is heavily invested in training, this is the best curated experience to help job changers. You have to do a lot of work but you have tremendous support, too, which is everything.
I highly recommend Springboard because the curriculum is extremely comprehensive and you learn a ton (and then there will always be a ton more to learn after that, and then after that).
For my program, there are 18 units that cover everything from strategic thinking to technical interviewing for a data analyst.
This is a valuable curriculum because you learn so much about how to use the tools, use cases, best practices, design principles, and are exposed to numerous resources to build your data practice.
Tools and curriculum- You learn strategic thinking, framing business problems, problem statements, issue drivers etc.
- Excel - you learn most useful features in Excel
- SQL - you learn basic SQL to get going on using Tableau and learning about relational databases
- Tableau (Which is underpinned by SQL) - you learn how to build nice visualizations and much of your portfolio will be in Tableau (or Power BI but I only used Tableau).
- Python - There's a ton to know with Python but it is really exciting to be able to get help to debug and talk through your code as your understanding deepens or have questions. The Mentor on Demand feature is one of the greatest aspects of this program and the staff are very kind and patient.
Tying it back to your career - You learn how to reposition yourself in the job market with all the help you need!- Career coaching - figuring out the kind of roles and companies you are interested and then how to position yourself to move in that direction.
- You get guided help to transform your resume
- Linkedin Profile
- Cover Letter
- Networking
- Building and managing your portfolio
Bootcamps really help get the skills you need on the map but there is no magic work around for the time it takes to practice and really learn how and why tools work. Springboard also helps you to understand the kind of work you will continue to do to build your practice once you've finished. Finishing the bootcamp is actually only the beginning but you get so much help and support on the way to beat back the feeling of imposter syndrome. I cannot recommend this enough. I was able to pitch being in this bootcamp as a reason to hire me for the role I am currently in (I was able to successfully reposition myself).
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4.6
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4.7
Curriculum
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. 1,722 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.
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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.