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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Evan NussbaumData Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineNov 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSpringboard Review
I came from a sales background with little to know experience and I could not be happier with the experience I had with Springboard! The mentors and the career coaches were super helpful in making sure I paced myself throughout the course. The best part about it is that there was always someone that I could reach out to if I needed help. This includes alumni, mentors, or coaches.- Anne WarrenStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineNov 23, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hired as a Data Scientist while taking the Springboard Data Science Career Track
I wanted to change career and industry for several years and I chose Springboard's Data Science Career Track to do so while I had just been laid off “thanks to” the Covid-19 and oil crises. Great timing for a career change, I know...
I studied the Data Science curriculum, the Career curriculum, followed the great advice given by my Springboard Career Coach and my Springboard Mentor. I did everything Springboard told me to do to become a successfull, skill...I wanted to change career and industry for several years and I chose Springboard's Data Science Career Track to do so while I had just been laid off “thanks to” the Covid-19 and oil crises. Great timing for a career change, I know...
I studied the Data Science curriculum, the Career curriculum, followed the great advice given by my Springboard Career Coach and my Springboard Mentor. I did everything Springboard told me to do to become a successfull, skilled Data Scientist with a great professional network and high visibility. The results of all of that is I was hired as a Data Scientist on week 13 of the program in a certified "Great Place To Work!" international company, which leads its industry in the US.
Pros:
- 100% online curriculum with great resources and lectures from Harvard, Stanford...etc... All interactions with advisors, mentors, coaches are online and on a flexible schedule.
- You'll get enrolled in DataCamp and have access to extra practice/project work to master your skills (Python, SQL, Pyspark, Github...). I love DataCamp and will remain a member.
- You'll have access to LinkedIn learning, Medium, Towards Data Science.
- Weekly presentations (career sessions, business hour Q&A, guest presentation).
- Weekly meetings with your assigned mentor. You can schedule additional sessions if needed.
- You can select your own career coach from a long list of Springboard career coaches (their background and skills are diverse which makes the coaching experience invaluable). I personally chose one career coach and followed up with him throughout the program.
- You'll get to work on a lot of projects (40ish), 3 capstone projects to apply what you've learned and your work will be reviewed by TAs who have a great sense of humor.
- Springboard conference (Rise!) and seminars (wellness, career...) during which you can interact with fellow students, alumni, employers... etc...
- Because the program is online and always accessible you can do it in 6 months as planned or in 4 to 5 months. I am now on week 16 with 84% completed. It is really up to you.
The program is worth more than you pay for. There is a steep learning curve but it remains fun all the way and it works! If you are afraid of not 'being good enough', start with the Data Science Career Preparation which will give you a taste of the level of statistics and Python coding you need. It is only 4 week-long, about $500 which will be credited towards your Data Science Career Track tuition upon successfull completion.
- Samuel EdwardsStudent • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineNov 21, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best bootcamp available
During my time at Springboard, I was very impressed with the comprehensiveness of the curriculum and the amount of information that is covered. But by far the best part of this bootcamp was the support. The mentors, career coaches, teacher assistants, and slack community made all the difference. I spent a lot of time looking through all the software engineering bootcamps, and this one is definitely the best one I found for the price. - JaredGraduate • Data Science Career Track Prep • OnlineNov 15, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track Prep
This was a great prep course for a beginner with an intro level of prior experience. The material is vast but specific to the career track. It focuses more on practical application of skills within the business environment. - Melanie DuongGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineNov 14, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Design Career Track
Pros:
I think they’ve done a great job of creating a support system to help you learn and grow as a designer. You have the mentors, your own mentor that you meet with weekly, as well as unlimited mentors that you can book a call with (although availability can be scarce) once a day. You have a handful of career coaches to help you with anything career-related. Then lastly, they’ve built an active Slack community where students support each other with testing/feedback and so on.
<...Pros:
I think they’ve done a great job of creating a support system to help you learn and grow as a designer. You have the mentors, your own mentor that you meet with weekly, as well as unlimited mentors that you can book a call with (although availability can be scarce) once a day. You have a handful of career coaches to help you with anything career-related. Then lastly, they’ve built an active Slack community where students support each other with testing/feedback and so on.
Improvements:
What I think can be improved and what I did like about General Assembly’s program is that the students in the design and engineering tracks collaborate on a project together. I think it’s actually pretty important for designers to get that exposure because during the course the students are designing in a vacuum and that’s almost never the case.
If anyone wants to chat about the experience in detail, as I know it can be a hefty investment, please feel free to reach out and email me at mel.c.duong@gmail.com.
- Elshaday MulugetaGraduate • OnlineNov 14, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Designer
I completed the UI/UX career track, and I will say Springboard really exceeded my expectations. They made sure to set us up for the real world by providing career help. I would say the thing that helped me complete this course successfully was the mentor calls. - Minerva SwensenStudent • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineNov 13, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics
I did the course full-time, as I was unemployed, and finished in 7 months. I easily could have finished earlier but took some time off due to illness.
I took the Data Analytics career track. The course was challenging but I really enjoyed it. The 1:1 mentorship was awesome and I felt supported throughout the program.
The career services were excellent, throughout the course and I look forward to continuing that part until I find a job (6 months of career services are included ...I did the course full-time, as I was unemployed, and finished in 7 months. I easily could have finished earlier but took some time off due to illness.
I took the Data Analytics career track. The course was challenging but I really enjoyed it. The 1:1 mentorship was awesome and I felt supported throughout the program.
The career services were excellent, throughout the course and I look forward to continuing that part until I find a job (6 months of career services are included after the end of the curriculum). I So overall it was well worth it and I would highly recommend it. - AustinStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineNov 12, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Design Review
Great material and learning modules that help to solidify the information. If you know much about marketing there is some overlap of concepts that will be very useful to your knowledge base. Very helpful and educated mentors that are responsive and share their expertise with you. If you are interested to save $750 off your course, here is my referral code: https://www.springboard.com/invite/BFV78 - Anshul VyasStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineNov 10, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard || Best Professional Data Science Bootcamp
I was looking for a professional course on Data Science to make my career transition and I found Springboard. I must say this Bootcamp is one of the best things that happened to me in this pandemic.
The whole curriculum is designed very systematically. Though Data Science is a very vast domain but this course covers almost all topics, right start from basic python, statistics, machine learning model, SQL, Pyspark etc. There were many exercises given after every topic so that one ca...I was looking for a professional course on Data Science to make my career transition and I found Springboard. I must say this Bootcamp is one of the best things that happened to me in this pandemic.
The whole curriculum is designed very systematically. Though Data Science is a very vast domain but this course covers almost all topics, right start from basic python, statistics, machine learning model, SQL, Pyspark etc. There were many exercises given after every topic so that one can practically implement those concepts. Additionally, more than 30 mini projects and two capstone projects imprint every data science concept in your mind.
Career coaches helped me in all possible way to improve my visibility to recruiters. There were four Mock interviews at the end of the course which helped me to prepare for the actual interviews.
Springboard Community channel and Weekly office hours were very informative.
Last but not the least, MENTOR! He was the backbone of this course. I was lucky that I got a great mentor. He was there with me at each and every stage of this course whether it was about exercises, mini-projects, final project or any other difficulties in the curriculum. He always helped and motivated me to do the best in the course.
Even after writing this much about the course, I am sure that I have missed many things.
So in my opinion, if your looking for a good professional Data science course you must consider the Springboard. - Hannah RabalaisUX/UI Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineNov 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Career Track
I really was impressed by the curation of the curriculum. My mentor was pivotal to my progression throughout the lessons and really helped me grow. I also got a lot out of the career counselors! - Marija PetrovicBusiness Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineNov 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great way to learn new skill
It took me 8 months to finish my course, and could have even taken longer since my last project took almost a month to complete. Overall I am happy with the course, it was a great learning experience and very convinient way to learn new skill. The best part about this program was having a mentor, a wokring profesional and exepert in the field, who helped me overcome any challenges that I ran into during my curriculum. Job support was nothing special, it is a 30min meeting with a career c...It took me 8 months to finish my course, and could have even taken longer since my last project took almost a month to complete. Overall I am happy with the course, it was a great learning experience and very convinient way to learn new skill. The best part about this program was having a mentor, a wokring profesional and exepert in the field, who helped me overcome any challenges that I ran into during my curriculum. Job support was nothing special, it is a 30min meeting with a career coach who talks about your resume and trys to give you tips when it comes to job search, something that hasn't proved useful in my case, and as much as their "advices" were adequate, they were not impresive or life changing. My career coach sesions didn't help me find a job or make any progress in that area, it was my persistancy and detemination, and strong personality that got me a job. All in all I recomend this course, but I would recommend Springboard to work on career service suport as well as student advising suport, since it is imposiible to get a hold of student advisors. - jackNo job • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineOct 31, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Coach Support
If you are not at the last month of the job search, everything is going well. At the last month, if you still apply and follow instructions of the career coach, and his/her strategies do not work out. They will try to find any reason to kick you out of the eligibility of job guarantee. I had frequently call with career coach every 2 weeks, as required, then the support team from Springboard reach out and said I'm not show up and do not meet their requirement. I had to show the email/proo...If you are not at the last month of the job search, everything is going well. At the last month, if you still apply and follow instructions of the career coach, and his/her strategies do not work out. They will try to find any reason to kick you out of the eligibility of job guarantee. I had frequently call with career coach every 2 weeks, as required, then the support team from Springboard reach out and said I'm not show up and do not meet their requirement. I had to show the email/proof that I had a call with the coach. The second time, after that 2 weeks, the team tried to kick me out again, say Hey, you had no-show call for coaching sessions 3 times, you will be kicked out of the job guarantee program. Again, I had to dig my Skype history of calls and show the proof with the calls for every 30 mins I had with the coaches.
The third time, (this is when I have some weeks left on the gurantee program, while they have to refund me money if they cannot help me to have a job). I had a data analyst position with average income >10$/hour, which is mostly manual administration job, that is not apropriate to qualifying jobs that Springboards teach you, like SQL, coding, Python. I told them that and explain, but they said I don't know about that is qualify or not (so who knows?) because you already got a full time job, you have to report all the jobs that you have, event working as a cashier at mart (It's super weird, not listed on the policy). And the person that I reach out to explain, try to quarrel with me, not shout up, but interrupted and do not let me talk. Super weird again, If they want the program good and reach out to many people, they should have a better support team, listen to customers/students and give the solutions not by saying I don't know, that is my responsiblity, that's the other team decide. It shows to me the irresponsibility of the career support team, and make me so upset with the quality of their service, although I like the cirriculum and my technical coach a lot.
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FAQs
How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard costs around $11,900. 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 7 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. 1,657 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,657 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.
Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, 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 1,657 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.62 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.