Springboard

I'll try to not repeat what everyone else has said but here is my take   INDUSTRY PROVEN my 2 previous coworkers at Meta took this course and recommended it to me, so it is not a scam.   PRO - good curriculum (public sources) covering all the important details of UX - good program QA, a lot of the assignments are reviewed and checked so it is not a pay to pass course - good community and students, very positive experience working mentors and students - real Industry project - you will learn how to work with fellow students and an actual live client. I would temper your experiences and expect an up and down experience just like freelance. The point is to gain knowledge and you may not come out with the perfect project you wanted - professional resources, they will shape your LinkedIn and resumes to be top notch, confirmed - 6 months post graduate job support, you are on a strict schedule but it is to ensure you are being serious about applying and finding a UX job - great mentors from actual US companies, you will find actual professionals who will tell you what it is really like and what to do. This is the best part of the program - great customer service , they do get back to you and try to address your concerns. I had to re-match mentors and Industry projects and Springboard did a great job crediting me and ensuring a smooth transition   CONS - cost, it is high so if you are self driven conceivably you could do maybe 50%+ yourself and freelance to cover the rest. Your milage may vary - matchups be a mix and match, you may not get the right mentor or industry project, so be prepared for some frustration or ask to re-match and this time will be compensated from your billing. It doesn't mean your mentor or industry cleint is "bad" - it just might not be your fit. Everyone here is professional and very qualified from my experience interacting with them. - imperfections, this course isn't perfect and this is student work so I wouldn't expect these to be amazing unique portfolio pieces unless you spend time to elevate the UI production or nail a perfect interview script - how much you put into it matches how much you get out of it. Springboard is merely the mechanism to help you get there   Is it for you? I can't answer that but you do get what you pay for, mostly. The rest you'll have to learn on your own or nudge Springboard a bit if you feel you're not getting what you promised in terms of support. I think it was worth the experience regardless of imperfections I encountered along the way.

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The Springboard UX career Bootcamp was a memorable experience for me. I enrolled in the career track in November and got certification about 2 weeks ago.
 I had a blast on this journey. My mentor was super supportive and always there when I needed her when I needed help. I found that the 1:1 session with Weekly was so helpful and even though she was off her schedule, she was answering my questions via email and Slack. 
 Like an internship, Springboard provides industry projects after I finish my capstone project. It was such an amazing experience and one that I will never forget. 
 This experience gave me a sense of what I will be doing when I become a real UX designer in the near future. I am so pleased with my springboard experience. I would say that my investment was so successful and I can't wait until I am matched with my perfect job. Read less

I started out studying python on my own for 3-4 months before joining springboard. I was looking for structure and focused/relevant curriculum and I found those things in the program. Getting the best out of the mentor meetings were a bit difficult because I would have to have questions ready, and it is hard to have good questions when you dont know what you dont know. The projects and the skills learned were very relevant for my eventual interview process and offer. I wasn't able to use much of the career services and career coach meetings, but the little that I got was a bit useful here and there. Overall, the program was effective in getting me a really good offer for a job in the relevant field.  Read less

The Springboard boot camp was quite the experience, but well worth the effort. The staff was very knowledgable about the field of study (in my case UI / UX Design.) I was quite satisfied with the school and learned much. My mentor was also incredibly helpful as well as my coaches. I highly reccomend this boot camp.  Read less

My experience at Springboard during the UI/UX Design Career Track was very positive. The support staff at Springboard were incredibly helpful and they always responded in a timely manner any time I had a questions or needed help. My mentor was passionate, knowledgeable, and an active part of the UI/UX community. Throughout my entire journey, my mentor was supportive, warm, and kind. The career coaches were wonderful as well, offering up a ton of wonderful advice on how to better prepare you for your job searches and interviews. The curriculum's learning material was sourced from many knowledge sources and for the most part was created by someone outside  of Springboard, which might be a turnoff for some and could certainly be found on your own, however the way the material was presented and utilized insured students came away with knowledge. The capstones and IDP were wonderful for learning and were great additions to my portfolio.  

Overall I'd highly recommend Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track. My advice is stay on top of your course work, learn and try new things, and connect with other students, alumni, mentors, and coaches. Use the resources Springboard provides you in order to take full advantage of the course. If you find something isn't working properly or you're having an issue with anything, reach out to the support staff and they'll assist you.

Pros:
Amazing mentors
Many career coaches to choose from
Industry design project provides real world experience
Plentiful resources at your disposal
Finish the course feeling prepared

Cons: 
Price a bit high when compared to similar courses
Course relies heavily on information from other websites and creators
IDP could use more structuring

If you want to know more, or want to discuss UI/UX feel free to reach out to me, Joseph Calloway on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-calloway/

If you'd to complete the course yourself here's $750 off your course: https://www.springboard.com/invite/GT3VC  Read less

I've gone through this Bootcamp (Springboard). If you would like to skip all reading and know the final verdict then -> it's a waste of money/time/effort. They will promise you everything in the beginning and hide the most important information. Then, will give you magical statistic numbers of their success during many years, but in the reality, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. If you failed to get the job before, there is a 99.999% chance you will fail after. 
Please do careful research before the final decision to join them. Look at their alumni and how much time they spend to land that first job. Do not listen to what they say. It is just marketing to get people like us (desperate for hope) to get on board and get our money. 
For those who want more information. Going a little dipper. The curriculum is outdated. A lot of mistakes/bugs. No one is willing to fix them even if you will spend your time reporting. 
Mentorship is a joke. Still, there is a smaaaaaall chance you could get a good one, but probably I was the unluckiest one. It was always not enough time to ask all relevant questions and get the answers. 
At the end of the Bootcamp, you are on your own to get that first job. People, please be aware that YOU CAN NOT GET THE JOB not because you do not have the right knowledge/skills but WORK-FIELD EXPERIENCE. Most companies do not give a sh... about your skills/certificates and other things as long as you could prove that you worked and applied that knowledge on a daily basis. Work experience is a key to your success. This Bootcamp IS NOT considered to be work experience. Do not be confused with that. Companies will be looking at you as a lier if you will put this resume as work experience (my own experience). So, be realistic to yourselves, and find a way to get a job. Otherwise, most likely you will be like me after, writing a similar review about your life mistakes with this Bootcamp.
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I just finished the bootcamp, and will begin the job search through the program in a few days! It has been a difficult but worthwhile experience. For those with basic knowledge of coding (or none at all), I cannot recommend this program enough. Springboard provides an abundance of support and a well-devised curriculum. It's nerve racking deciding on the right bootcamp for you, but for those who need lots of support throughout the process, this one is for you. Read less

The curriculum was organized and made it easy to stay on track. All of the articles and videos were very helpful in order to understand each piece of designing. I loved that they include working on your resume, LinkedIn, interviewing, and other things to set you up for getting a job. Also, you have a lot of support and other resources to help you throughout your entire experience.  Read less

This program (or these types of programs) really is about the support.  Weekly calls, on-demand help, Slack community, career coaching.  The curriculum is well-curated, but is essentially just access to a bunch of 3rd party educational resources like LinkedIn Learning and DataCamp.  All on-demand video learning.  I would've liked to see a weekly live class or some more real-time teaching from the instructors, but I understand that's what you pay for with the $15-20k bootcamps.  If you've got a great mentor you'll have a good experience as long as you're motivated and disciplined.   Read less

I never had any experience with programming before, and the Data Analytics Career Track program at Springboard was a great stepping stone to become a future Data Analyst/Data Scientist. I think the program is great for beginners like me, and my mentor was amazing throughout the program. I highly recommend Springboard's program to beginners, especially for its large community, great courses, and mentorship. Read less

Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track was an incredibly in-depth program that left me feeling well prepared for my new career. With extensive course material, a well-thought curriculum, and 1-on-1 mentorship, I gained the knowledge and experience I could not have from another BootCamp. I have also thoroughly enjoyed the Career Coaching after completion, I get to work with an industry expert on my job search and get guidance that I have not found elsewhere. If you are on the fence about whether you want to take the dive with Springboard or not, I seriously encourage you to take that leap and start your new journey with the best knowledge base you can access! Read less

Springboard DAC program immensely helped me gain the skills and knowledge I need to pivot into a new career path as Data Analyst. The DAC curriculum is well structured and the project based assignments helped me gain confidence. The weekly mentor call was a huge plus for me! Learning from an industry expert 'the structured way of thinking' as a data analyst was my greatest learning. The Springboard's careers team is an amazing resource to help with preparing for interviews. Although the course is self-paced, the weekly mentor calls and career coach calls helps with accountability and motivation. The mock call interviews towards the end really boost the confidence. Springboard's student advisor and the customer support were very accommodative to my situations and prompt with providing assistance from time to time! Also the Slack platform to interact with fellow students is an added advantage. I just completed my coursework and I feel more prepared and confident to make this shift in my career. I am glad I chose Springboard over the other program while I was exploring. Read less

Springboard’s Data Analytics Career Track has helped me accomplish many achievements toward my career. When I first started, I was transitioning from a career as a Customer Service Representative. As I was taking the course, I got promoted internally to an Accounts Receivable Clerk, which I was very pleased with. I directly used the skills I learned from Springboard to leverage myself for a new role within my company. The core strengths and key takeaways I gained from this course was a new approach to structured thinking, a deeper understanding of the importance of networking, and the confidence to become a constant self-learner. Before this course, I had no idea where to begin as a budding data analyst. I had no clue what skills I needed to learn or what those technical skills even did. But, after finishing this course, I now have a clear understanding of what a data analyst does, what the tools of a data analyst are, and what the tools do. Also, now I know how to approach networking with people. Through this course, I gained the confidence I needed to reach out to people for networking, for jobs, for advice, and for help/mentorship. Lastly, Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track program excels due to it's large community of support. Through others in your cohort or through Springboard's large panel of career coaches and mentors, they provide a great source of mental, emotional, and technical support you may need to help you successfully transition into a career as a data analyst. I am definitely glad I chose Springboard! Read less

Each topic is explained well, and very structured and the assignments are helpful to practice skills. TAs are really helpful when I have issues. They got back to me fast all the time. I also enjoyed the mentor calls which learned lots of industry things. And my career coach is very patient and gives useful suggestions. Read less

I started my bootcamp back in June 2021 with minimal tech experience. Exactly 1 year later, I have a job in hand at an exceptional company. I was working a full time job while attending this bootcamp and the 70+ hour work weeks were very tough. My wife and family supported me to complete the task I had set out for.
Springboard is a highly professional bootcamp. The lead instruct is Colt Steele. Signup for a short Udemy course from him and see if you like his teaching style. I thought it was spectacular. My mentor lead me through the process the entire way. He is an industry professional with lots of experience. The asynchronous option was really a must. I could take a week of vacation and then double up in working the following week. The technologies I learned in the bootcamp are exactly what my employers was looking for. 
I highly recommend the bootcamp for anyone looking to break into the tech industry.
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