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 ma...
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 tuition-back guarantee allows students a six-month runway to land a job.
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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Bryant MacMahonFull Stack Developer • StudentVerified by GitHubMar 03, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceIncredible Experience
Before choosing Springboard I researched probably over 40 bootcamps. I ended up choosing them because they offered a job guarantee, taught a well rounded, modern full stack developer course, and because they did not offer income share agreements but instead a flat tuition fee. I went at a slightly slower pace than recommended and ended up using some free extension but completed the course nonetheless and received 2 job offers 6 weeks after finishing. The program was adjusted while I was ...Before choosing Springboard I researched probably over 40 bootcamps. I ended up choosing them because they offered a job guarantee, taught a well rounded, modern full stack developer course, and because they did not offer income share agreements but instead a flat tuition fee. I went at a slightly slower pace than recommended and ended up using some free extension but completed the course nonetheless and received 2 job offers 6 weeks after finishing. The program was adjusted while I was in it to evolve to the most modern standards of technology. I was matched with a mentor that spent extra time with me every week to ensure I was understanding the concepts and staying on track to be successful. The support team was extremely prompt at replying and fixed any issue that arose very quickly. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone trying to make the switch into tech!- Ross SchwartzGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing online learning experience
Springboard’s UI/UX Design curriculum was jam-packed with helpful articles, videos, and exercises to teach me the ins and outs of UI design at my own pace. I was able balance my full-time job in finance with learning what I need to in order to make my transition to the field of UI/UX design. Even more helpful and exciting were the four major projects that I completed over the course of 9 months which put my design skills to work after honing them through tutorials and mini-projects. I wa...Springboard’s UI/UX Design curriculum was jam-packed with helpful articles, videos, and exercises to teach me the ins and outs of UI design at my own pace. I was able balance my full-time job in finance with learning what I need to in order to make my transition to the field of UI/UX design. Even more helpful and exciting were the four major projects that I completed over the course of 9 months which put my design skills to work after honing them through tutorials and mini-projects. I was able to go through the full-circle process of creating mock mobile apps and work with a client with a team of fellow Springboard students. This was the perfect way to prepare me for “the real world” as a designer. I came out with 4 great pieces to start building my design portfolio.
The most beneficial part of the program was having weekly calls with my mentor (an experienced designer) who I developed a great relationship with. I looked forward to them every week, getting great feedback about my projects plus advice and insight about the industry. Career coach calls throughout the program definitely help you prepare for the job search, even if you have a good resume and LinkedIn from the start like I did.
Springboard really solidified that a UI designer is 100% the career that I want to transition to. The job search is always daunting, but I feel confident that I’ll land a job in the near future and finally transition from finance to UI design, getting back into a creative field where I truly enjoy what I do day-to-day. Thank you Springboard!! - Mark EsseryData Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Best Learning Experience
SpringBoard is the best schooling experience I have ever had. I learned more in the last 6-8 months than I did over 4 years of university. The curriculum is extensive and thorough, the mentors are extremely helpful (I cannot recommend Ben or DJ highly enough), and they provide so many opportunities for additional learning. In addition, it was refreshing to be a part of a learning environment that was so accommodating and tailored to suit every students' learning styles. Rather than havi...SpringBoard is the best schooling experience I have ever had. I learned more in the last 6-8 months than I did over 4 years of university. The curriculum is extensive and thorough, the mentors are extremely helpful (I cannot recommend Ben or DJ highly enough), and they provide so many opportunities for additional learning. In addition, it was refreshing to be a part of a learning environment that was so accommodating and tailored to suit every students' learning styles. Rather than having students memorizing a bunch of facts then regurgitating it all on a test like traditional schools, SpringBoard takes a hands-on project-based learning approach where a student's success is measured by the quality of their work rather than grades. This program doesn't just help you develop the technical tools , but it also prepares you for all things career-related. Overall, this is the most comprehensive educational platform I have ever found and is guaranteed to put you on track for a successful career. - Samuel PrinceData Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analyst
Absolutely wonderful experience! Best mentors in the industry and unlimited technical mentor call help when needed (Python, SQL, Tableau, Excel). I have grown to actually become very good at working with data. This was hands down the best learning experience of my life! - RaneGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 03, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track
I am really satisfied with my Springboard experience. Access to on demand mentors every day if need be, while still working 1-on-1 with a Data Science professional once a week for assistance on capstone projects that help build up your resume. A lot of content, a lot of resources, career assistance, and a very welcoming community online willing to help each other out. While it may not be the cheapest bootcamp, I feel that I have been set up for success in the future. I would recommend t...I am really satisfied with my Springboard experience. Access to on demand mentors every day if need be, while still working 1-on-1 with a Data Science professional once a week for assistance on capstone projects that help build up your resume. A lot of content, a lot of resources, career assistance, and a very welcoming community online willing to help each other out. While it may not be the cheapest bootcamp, I feel that I have been set up for success in the future. I would recommend this course to anyone who is trying to break into the Data Science industry, or anyone who wants to increase their knowledge and build up their portfolio. - VacharaUI Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A nice course
Nothing to say much, but Springboard had prepared a good set of knowledge and they teach step by step with the help of a mentor, the course proceeds very smoothly. The Extra-mentor that you can book once a week is very helpful when you want a different perspective apart from your mentor. - Candice HuangGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Career Track
I joined the UI/UX Program at Springboard last summer. I went in with very little knowledge in UI/UX but was very interested in the topic. This course curriculum was very well structured and filled with useful learning materials. The best part about this curriculum is having a mentor to talk to every week. My mentor provided full support for giving me helpful feedbacks on my project and any technical questions I had. I also thought being able to talk to a career coach on different career...I joined the UI/UX Program at Springboard last summer. I went in with very little knowledge in UI/UX but was very interested in the topic. This course curriculum was very well structured and filled with useful learning materials. The best part about this curriculum is having a mentor to talk to every week. My mentor provided full support for giving me helpful feedbacks on my project and any technical questions I had. I also thought being able to talk to a career coach on different career topics was especially helpful. After completing this program, I feel more confident in my skills and experience in UI/UX Design. Overall, this was a great program and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. - Steven D'AddarioGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 20, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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Can't recommend this bootcamp enough. The curriculum is fantastic. The topics covered and the technologies learned are all real-world relevant. The lectures are easy to understand. And the projects are a lot of fun. There is a lot of material to cover, but it all comes together to give you a solid understanding of web development and software engineering. The weekly mentor sessions are helpful if you ever get stuck, and you have access to a good slack server where you can see other stud...Can't recommend this bootcamp enough. The curriculum is fantastic. The topics covered and the technologies learned are all real-world relevant. The lectures are easy to understand. And the projects are a lot of fun. There is a lot of material to cover, but it all comes together to give you a solid understanding of web development and software engineering. The weekly mentor sessions are helpful if you ever get stuck, and you have access to a good slack server where you can see other student's questions for each unit as well as pose your own etc. There are also a lot career development units and projects which are super helpful, and combined with the excellent career coach sessions, leave you quite confident about what comes next.
- Miguel Cacho SoblecheroStudent • Machine Learning Engineering Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 18, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Machine Learning Engineer Bootcamp - Excellent curriculum, outstanding career support
SpringBoard Machine Learning Engineering programme is a self-paced 6-months course that takes you from the basics of ML to state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms. The curriculum is created from resources already available online, curated and distilled for you.
The main benefits are:
- Excellent curriculum, taking you from basic ML to Deep Learning
- Great career support, helping you from creating your CV to salary negotiation
Some drawbacks:
- This course requir...SpringBoard Machine Learning Engineering programme is a self-paced 6-months course that takes you from the basics of ML to state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms. The curriculum is created from resources already available online, curated and distilled for you.
The main benefits are:
- Excellent curriculum, taking you from basic ML to Deep Learning
- Great career support, helping you from creating your CV to salary negotiation
Some drawbacks:
- This course requires previous knowledge of Python, and background knowledge in many maths concepts.
- Weekly mentor experience really varies, depending on your mentor and your relationship with him
- Slack community is quite static among your cohort - Richard SiriFinancial Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 14, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard: Challenging and Rewarding Data Analytics Bootcamp
The Springboard Data Analytics was challenging, rewarding, and very helpful to me. It challenged me with exercises ranging from Excel, Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau and PowerBI). They also provided an incredible mentor to me, Sean Lucas, for when the challenges were too hard. It was rewarding because throughout the course I was able to improve my resume and LinkedIn profile. I also used some of the projects that I did as examples of the work that I have done to show ...The Springboard Data Analytics was challenging, rewarding, and very helpful to me. It challenged me with exercises ranging from Excel, Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau and PowerBI). They also provided an incredible mentor to me, Sean Lucas, for when the challenges were too hard. It was rewarding because throughout the course I was able to improve my resume and LinkedIn profile. I also used some of the projects that I did as examples of the work that I have done to show to employers. Last but not least, I am an entry level data analyst and didn't have a firm grasp on SQL or Python. This course enhanced my abilities to use those languages and it improved my performance at my job. 100% enjoyed my time as a student, my mentor, my career coaches, and the Springboard staff themselves who helped me extend/modify my time/curriculum due to life being crazy. Thank you! - Jonathan HazeleySenior Product Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A deliberate investment in your career.
Prior to springboard I have been getting tons of interviews with a wide range of companies for data science roles such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Hubspot but was unable to make it past the technical interview stage. Knowing that if I did things the same I could only expect the same result. I took the plunge and signed up for Springboard in order to quickly learn and develop the skills I needed to be a data scientist. I ended up securing a job 80% through the course and along the way had ...Prior to springboard I have been getting tons of interviews with a wide range of companies for data science roles such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Hubspot but was unable to make it past the technical interview stage. Knowing that if I did things the same I could only expect the same result. I took the plunge and signed up for Springboard in order to quickly learn and develop the skills I needed to be a data scientist. I ended up securing a job 80% through the course and along the way had turned down dozens of interviews. - Alisha MoledinaGraduate • Cybersecurity Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 12, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I recommend the cybersecurity bootcamp!
I chose this cybersecurity bootcamp over others for a couple of reasons:
- You can finish assignments based on your schedule, as long as you finish a certain percentage every week.
- It's not as expensive as other bootcamps
- They have a 6 month money back job guarantee as long as you follow all the rules and finish on time
- Weekly mentor calls
You do have to self-teach a lot of the material and it is a lot of independent studying but they give you all the resources...I chose this cybersecurity bootcamp over others for a couple of reasons:
- You can finish assignments based on your schedule, as long as you finish a certain percentage every week.
- It's not as expensive as other bootcamps
- They have a 6 month money back job guarantee as long as you follow all the rules and finish on time
- Weekly mentor calls
You do have to self-teach a lot of the material and it is a lot of independent studying but they give you all the resources you need to succeed. The mentors are all very professional and have a lot of experience in the field.
Pros:
- Quick responses from Springboard Support
- Create your own schedule
- Helpful Infosec labs that give you hands-on experience
- Graded mock interviews from professionals in the industry
- Helpful community on Slack
- Office Hours
Some cons:
- It's not a live weekly class, so you don't have an instructor teaching you this material. It's a lot of LinkedIn Learning videos
- You lose the job guarantee if you don't finish in time
- Email support can take time to reach back out sometimes
Overall, I recommend the bootcamp for anyone who likes to study and needs some structure or guidance on where to start in cybersecurity.
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- UX Career Track (Online)
- UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
- Data Analytics Career Track (Online)
- Data Science Career Track (Online)
- Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
- Tech Sales Career Track (Online)
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Updated March 30, 2023
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Updated March 22, 2023
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Updated March 15, 2023
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Springboard costs around $11,900. On the lower end, some Springboard courses like Introduction to Data Analytics cost $349.
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Springboard offers courses like Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Science Career Track Prep and 7 more.
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Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
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