Springboard

The curriculum is brilliant and focuses on the industry. It contains great practical tasks and projects. My mentor and career mentor was great and built my confidence in data science. It is a bootcamp that is intensive and you would need to work everyday especially if you want to finish it within 6 months. You are offered a lot of support and guidance throughout the course.  Read less

Springboard focuses on the application of the tools required for a career in Data Science and Machine Learning. This was best exemplified by two capstones developed independently by myself with the guidance of an experienced mentor. While the coding skill development could be more challenging, Springboard gives its students the ability to supplement their skills by providing a variety of resources.  Read less

I was seeking an online course that would lead to an IT job. Someone recommended me to Springboard. I did some online research and found out that Springboard is offering a job guarantee upon completion. So I decided to pursue Springboard – Data Analytics Career Track. It is a well programmed course with ample of resources, in depth industry knowledge, greatly supported by weekly mentor calls, career coaches, student advisors and cross examined by external reviewers. Where I never felt alone. Course’s fee structure is also amazingly designed that it is affordable to everyone. While pursuing the course I was working full time, but since the course is self paced I was able to complete it during my free time.  Read less

The Springboard UI UX Bootcamp is a great introduction to the field of UI UX Design. I feel I learned enough to excel in the industry, and received step by step learning along the way. It is quite challenging - and I think if you work during the course it is quite challenging to finish in the 9 month timeline, but the student advisors and mentors were very helpful in making sure I received the support I needed to complete the course.  Read less

Springboard provides an excellent opportunity to grow my career at my own pace.Springboard is a great option to expedite growth in all areas of data science education and job search. The mentorship and career coaching is perfect for getting one-on-one help throughout the course and meeting specific needs. The case studies are informative and the capstone projects allow working in an area that is of personal interest. Keep in mind, this course is fully online and is work at your own pace; be prepared and determined to set and stick to your schedule. Read less

I would definitely recommend Springboard to my friends and anyone who is trying to find the right BootCamp. The mentors, advisors, and career coaches are all phenomenal and try their hardest to help you get to where you want to be. You will be amazed with what you can learn by the end of the course. It is an intense course, especially if you do not have coding background, but if you are dedicated, you can be a complete beginner and do well. Only thing I wish was better was the TA system. The TAs can be inconsistent in their desire to assist you. It seems like some of them do not want to be there because there were many times when instead of assisting and helping me or pointing me in the right direction, they seemed to try and avoid the question and not really show any initiative in trying to answer it. Other than that, the course as a whole was awesome and Colt does a great job at breaking down the topics of software engineering.  Read less

I was looking for a career change and the springboard curriculum helped me become a confident UX Designer. They have 3 projects as well as an Industry Design project which gives you real-life experience. I used these projects to build a portfolio that represents me, and have never felt so proud of myself. In addition, my mentor was very helpful. She gave honest feedback and insights as someone who is currently in the field. We worked together to improve my designs.

The only thing I would say is that the courses (videos, articles, etc.) can be general, so I didn't take too much away from it. Best things I did to improve my work was being honest with my mentor and do research on things that are more relevant to my own project. Read less

Springboard’s student support system looks to set you up for success from very early on – you receive feedback and advice from industry mentors, career coaches, student peers, and incredibly responsive Advising and Support staff members. The curriculum is broken down and organized to help you understand topics while challenging you with hands on case studies. I especially enjoyed ramping up my previous skills in Python and Excel while learning to use SQL and Tableau in different business contexts and both capstone projects. I am extremely grateful for all the resources and connections that Springboard has provided me with, and overall I felt I had a well-rounded experience. I would recommend them if you’re looking to break into tech!  Read less

At the end of the day, your bootcamp experience is what you make of it. This is NOT a quick pass to a 6-figure job and requires a ton of work and commitment to the process. The resources and support that Springboard provides really are unmatched and their commitment to your success extends far past course completion. 

Due to personal circumstances, it took me 2 years to complete the 9-month program. Springboard was flexible, kind, and always willing to work with me to ensure I would succeed. Read less

I am so glad I choose Springboard as my bootcamp to change my career. The curriculum is easy to understand and master. You can also do in-depth projects with the help of industry expert mentors. You can always get help during the study if you get stuck. You can get help from your mentor, the community managers or your peers. Never hesitate to ask questions if you want to learn more. You are never alone. I like the career service the best. The career coach are very professional and give you all the advice that are essential for searching and landing a job. Overall, I am very satisfied with Springboard bootcamp. Read less

Its a good school to go to if your looking to learn being a data analyst. Curriculums are in order from financial views, to economies to statistics and then using tools like advanced excel, power bi, tableau, sql and python.  To make it easier there's weekly mentor call to help with curriculum and practices and capstone. Also you can email the support system if any questions and they reply back with your queries asap. Read less

I did a lot of research on UX Design bootcamps prior to choosing Springboard. I narrowed it down to either Springboard, General Assembly or Career Foundry in the end, but Springboard won out due to the flexible self-paced learning model, industry client project and the mentorship program. The job guarantee and career coaching was just an added bonus. My mentor experience ended up being top-notch and incredibly helpful. I feel like we were well-matched by personality and teaching/learning style, which really helped me while learning. The self-paced model is article-based course material and assignments/projects that you work through on your own and by your own schedule, depending on how quickly you want to finish the program. It's important to note that there is a max time limit on the program however, so you do have to put in a decent amount of time per week. I put in roughly 20-40 hours a week myself, sometimes more. While it's possible to complete the program in 6-9 months, I feel that 9-12 months is honestly more realistic. I felt that I could complete the program in under 9 months, so I went the monthly payment option and I regret that choice. It took me 1 year, which meant that I ended up paying more for the program than if I had pay up front. However, I will also say that I feel more prepared and confident by having taken longer with my projects and with a stronger portfolio to show for it. The industry client project was also a great experience for me. They work hard to match you well to your client and the experience was very enlightening for me. The only con for me on the industry project is that I didn't feel well prepared for when I needed to apply for it. They start every two weeks and you have to give them a good two weeks heads up that you are ready (since the program is self-paced), but if you miss your window it can really cause you to scramble with your program end date. Not a big deal if you pay upfront for the whole program though, instead of going month-to-month like I did. Overall, the Springboard UX/UI Career Track program is really top-notch, with a few drawbacks here and there depending on what you are looking for.  Read less

Springboard has all the materials needed but it really comes down to the student to manage their time wisely and really to try and understand the material. There are mentors available but it can be tough to schedule times for meetings, especially with Career coaches. Read less

I already had a job as a Data Scientist so I did not concern myself with the job guarantee. My motivation was to learn Python (I’m an R user) and get guidance from a mentor (I mostly work alone) to become an overall better data scientist
I understand you can find/learn the material on your own, but Springboard has it all organized and laid out cleanly here. I always knew I could learn Python but I couldn’t figure out the best way to do it. The combination of the guided capstones and the Datacamp exercises gave me the framework to fly on my own. I also love how the course is more than just building models. It goes over the entire data science process, career help, and mentorship. I feel that I am much more well-rounded as a data scientist.
My only issue was with the mentorship. I actually did the preliminary data science course and had a great mentor I really connected with on a personal level. Someone I would get a drink with. Though my mentor this course was knowledgeable and helped me enough, the relationship felt minimal and transactional. I regret not being more adamant in changing mentors because apparently it’s an easy process. 
The last thing I’ll mention is that this course is an investment. Both in terms of money and time. It cost a lot and I had spent most of my personal time working on it (I definitely rushed it a bit). I would suggest it unless you are VERY serious about becoming a data scientist or improving as one. It’s a premium product that for me at least was worth it. Read less

I’m so glad I chose Springboard. Overall, the curriculum provided is easily accessible and manageable. The mentorship experience was exceptional. You will get all the support you need throughout the course. I have gained valuable  learning experience from the capstones and the industry project. It was indeed a smooth learning experience for me.  Read less

I completed the UX/UI design career track BootCamp with Springboard. I had an excellent experience. My mentor was knowledgeable and supportive, the projects you work on go towards your portfolio, and the career services help you position yourself as a stand-out candidate. I feel like the program prepared me to enter the workforce as a designer and I thoroughly enjoyed the curriculum.  Read less

This program is self paced, has a great curriculum, and a fantastic support system! The mentors, career coaches, and instructors (in the videos) are very knowledgeable and explain things well! The only “con” I have is that the timeline given is a bit aggressive, but totally doable if you put your kind to it! They have options to pause the course and take breaks also, so that helps. Would recommend Springboard to anyone looking to break into tech! Read less