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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Christien NgGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 26, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceA flexible and supportive program
I recently completed Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track and it was a fantastic experience. What I loved most about it was the flexibility it offered. I could work on the coursework on my own time. The program provided a lot of resources, like videos and exercises, to help me learn new technologies. I also had weekly coaching calls with an experienced engineer, who gave me valuable guidance and support. The four portfolio projects were a unique feature and helped me create a ...I recently completed Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track and it was a fantastic experience. What I loved most about it was the flexibility it offered. I could work on the coursework on my own time. The program provided a lot of resources, like videos and exercises, to help me learn new technologies. I also had weekly coaching calls with an experienced engineer, who gave me valuable guidance and support. The four portfolio projects were a unique feature and helped me create a tangible portfolio that I could show to potential employers. One downside was that the program is fully remote, so building relationships with classmates was up to me. However, the support from the Student Advisors and Career Team was exceptional, and I never felt alone or lost when I needed help. I highly recommend Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track to anyone looking to pursue a career in software engineering. It's well-structured, flexible, and provides ample resources and support to ensure your success.- Guillermo Alberto Govea AnayaGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Perfect balance between theory and practice
The curriculum: They have a solid program and excellent resources with which you can code and try your own models on real datasets. Moreover, In Springboard they know that you need to have some practical experience apart from the theoretical background you gain through different readings, videos, and books. The practical training you receive is invaluable: The projects and case studies make you see that Data Science is not only about coding and creating models to analyze data. Yoy have t...The curriculum: They have a solid program and excellent resources with which you can code and try your own models on real datasets. Moreover, In Springboard they know that you need to have some practical experience apart from the theoretical background you gain through different readings, videos, and books. The practical training you receive is invaluable: The projects and case studies make you see that Data Science is not only about coding and creating models to analyze data. Yoy have to understand the stakeholders needs and the true company's problems. In Springboard you are also trained to analyze a company's situation in order to offer the best solution.
Networking coaching: The Data Science Track is not all about Data Science, networking will also allow you to know people that will enrich your career. Coaches in Springboard will help you, and give you the best tips for you to take advantage of everything the Data Science Community has to offer.
Academic Excellence and the instructors: When it comes to Data Science, I believe you can learn whatever you want from Springboard's instructors. They experience and knowledge is an invaluable resource. It is important not to miss the chance to listen about their experiences and the jobs they have had in the field. - Yifan XuStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard UX/UI experience
The Springboard UX/UI boot camp is an excellent program for students who are looking for a structured and supportive learning experience. From start to finish, the program provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in the field of UX/UI design. Throughout the entire program, I felt that I was well taken care of. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and they were always available to answer my questions and provide guidance when needed. The curricu...The Springboard UX/UI boot camp is an excellent program for students who are looking for a structured and supportive learning experience. From start to finish, the program provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in the field of UX/UI design. Throughout the entire program, I felt that I was well taken care of. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and they were always available to answer my questions and provide guidance when needed. The curriculum was well-organized and provided a balance between theory and hands-on practice.
One of the things that I appreciated the most about the program was the level of support that was provided. From weekly check-ins with my mentor to access to a community of like-minded learners, I never felt like I was going through the program alone. Overall, I highly recommend the Springboard UX/UI boot camp to anyone who is serious about pursuing a career in UX/UI design and don't have the time to look up all their resources. The program provides a comprehensive and supportive learning experience that prepares students for success in this exciting field. - Paige DotsonStudent • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Extremely helpful and fun
The Springboard Data Analytics program was amazing! I believe that I was exposed to a variety of different topics, and I feel very confident that I can apply the skills I learned. I appreciated the mentor and career coach support, which made Springboard stand out to me in the first place. - Virginia LuuProduct Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I successfully changed my career, and so can you.
I want to start off by saying that Springboard helped me make what was a dream into a reality. I previously worked in a completely different industry (aviation), but I knew I wanted to do something more creative and make more money. So after extensive research, I decided to go with Springboard for various reasons:- They offer mentorship with a designer in the field, and you will meet with them weekly.
- They offer a job guarantee depending on where you live.
- ...
I want to start off by saying that Springboard helped me make what was a dream into a reality. I previously worked in a completely different industry (aviation), but I knew I wanted to do something more creative and make more money. So after extensive research, I decided to go with Springboard for various reasons:- They offer mentorship with a designer in the field, and you will meet with them weekly.
- They offer a job guarantee depending on where you live.
- They offer an "internship" as your last project, where you can gain real-world experience with an actual company they pair you up with.
Of course, nothing is perfect. There are things I wish Springboard could have offered. For example, I wished I could work with people other than designers, like engineers. Another thing I wanted Springboard to provide in their program was more visual design training/ lessons. I felt like I needed some prior visual design skills to begin this course.
Overall, Springboard is a great place to kick-start your UX/UI design career change. I highly recommend their program if this is something you see yourself pursuing. - Hafsa RazzaqProduct Designer at General Motors • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Effective and Informative
I had a really good experience with Springboard. I spent about 9 months in the UX/UI Design program and learned an array of topics from foundations to working on a capstone project for an overseas client. The staff was super friendly and cooperative. My mentor was probably the best part of the bootcamp. I really connected with her and learned a lot from her processes. I also want to mention this bootcamp offers a career coach after graduation, and I was so glad to come across an amazing ...I had a really good experience with Springboard. I spent about 9 months in the UX/UI Design program and learned an array of topics from foundations to working on a capstone project for an overseas client. The staff was super friendly and cooperative. My mentor was probably the best part of the bootcamp. I really connected with her and learned a lot from her processes. I also want to mention this bootcamp offers a career coach after graduation, and I was so glad to come across an amazing career coach as well. She helped me with grasping rejections as well as focusing on the process, rather than the end result. - James PorterLead Product Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
You determine the value
The course structure is good and gives a holistic view of what is included in UX/UI work, for those willing to dedicate the time there is good value here. The most valuable aspects, in my opinion, depends heavily upon the mentor and career coaches you are assigned.
You can do all of the work and learn many of the steps of the UX/UI design process, but in the end you (like myself) are probably considering enrollment to land an actual paying role in the field. You will most likely come...The course structure is good and gives a holistic view of what is included in UX/UI work, for those willing to dedicate the time there is good value here. The most valuable aspects, in my opinion, depends heavily upon the mentor and career coaches you are assigned.
You can do all of the work and learn many of the steps of the UX/UI design process, but in the end you (like myself) are probably considering enrollment to land an actual paying role in the field. You will most likely come away with a usable portfolio (depending upon the time YOU put in), however the projects are relatively easy to identify as academic projects. Not to short-change the value of the curriculum, it is quite valuable and methodic (in a good way).
For this reason, the insights, feedback and guidance you receive from your mentor and career coach can be invaluable and really help before and during the job search. I was incredibly fortunate to have an amazing mentor who was both brutally honest and encouraging. This allowed me to make great progress in my knowledge of UX/UI design, as well as how to identify and frame my past experience as an asset in future roles. Without this and his early encouragement for me to reach-out and create relationships with those in roles I aspired to fill, I think it would have taken me much longer to break into the Product Deign world.
Additionally, my career coach was an amazing source of support, feedback and encouragement, while I was navigating this challenging carer pivot.
Unfortunately, speaking to fellow alumni this was not the experience of many of my piers.
In the end, I think an individual can benefit greatly from Springboard's UX-UI design program if they dedicate the appropriate time and maintain a growth mindset. But the learning curve and job search can be greatly accelerated with the right mentor and career coach. - Gargi MishraGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science curriculum review
I did this course and had amazing mentors. They encouraged me so much. It felt like I was made for data science while doing the course and projects. The curriculum is amazing too. It has assisted and guided exercises and independent projects. You never know when you have started doing real data science while learning. good starting point. I recommend it. - Christine WangUX Design • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Really great bootcamp for those breaking into Tech
Springboard really helped me excel in my career in UX Design. As someone who self-taught UX, I thought this bootcamp really helped me prep for interviews and helped me prep my portfolio. The most essential part of any UX Bootcamp is the mentorship which I received excellent mentorship and advice throughout my journey at Springboard. I received helpful feedback and constant support. - Christian JungmannGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Excellent experience and real-life projects
Springboard's Data Analytics career track was a great experience for me. I only had small knowledge about working with data and knew some stuff about MS excel. Now I feel confident to apply for jobs that require more technical skills and business knowledge. The subjects are organized in a way that you feel like everything you learn is building on top of what you already learned in the previous unit so you don't stop practicing, and the many case studies and Capstone projects are essentia...Springboard's Data Analytics career track was a great experience for me. I only had small knowledge about working with data and knew some stuff about MS excel. Now I feel confident to apply for jobs that require more technical skills and business knowledge. The subjects are organized in a way that you feel like everything you learn is building on top of what you already learned in the previous unit so you don't stop practicing, and the many case studies and Capstone projects are essential, especially for someone who learns by doing, like me.
Having a mentor to meet with several times a month was very helpful. My mentor would help me when I was stuck on some assignment or project, but would also show me real-life examples of what he does as a Data Analyst, which was great for me to understand the day a day and the industry even more.
The slack community also helps a lot when you want to solve an issue and don't know how to proceed. Most of the time students help each other, but there are also dedicated community managers who are very attentive.
The only 'con' I saw during the Bootcamp was that since it is a self-paced course, it gets hard to create a feeling of 'community' with the cohort you start with, becoming irrelevant in just a few weeks. - Shrirup DwivediGraduate • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intense but rewarding
After finishing my Masters in Aerospace Engineering degree from the University of Toronto, I wanted to transition to data engineering knowing that data engineering demand will continue to grow. I searched online for the proper data engineering BootCamp but many of the BootCamp was too expensive for my budget. Then I discovered Springboard's data engineering career track which provided me with an intense and enlightening learning experience with a dedicated mentor and career services.After finishing my Masters in Aerospace Engineering degree from the University of Toronto, I wanted to transition to data engineering knowing that data engineering demand will continue to grow. I searched online for the proper data engineering BootCamp but many of the BootCamp was too expensive for my budget. Then I discovered Springboard's data engineering career track which provided me with an intense and enlightening learning experience with a dedicated mentor and career services.
The course curriculum was more than enough for me to get ahead in this field and secure a high-paying role in the industry.
However, a word of caution. If you are planning to take up this track, be prepared to work very hard as it will demand a lot of your time and energy. In the end, it will be your own focused efforts which will open the doors for you as this course can get overwhelming sometimes. With relentless commitment, you will arrive at your goal! - Parth PateStudent • Cyber Security Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Motivating, helpful, and dedicated
Springboard provided me a chance to switch careers from medicine to cybersecurity. Having an amazing mentor on my side really helped me push through the bootcamp and successfully pass my CompTIA Security+ and receive a job offer.
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- Tech Sales Career Track (Online)
Recent Springboard News
Jess Feldman
Updated August 07, 2023
Springboard knows that bootcamp tuition can be expensive, so they offer a variety of payment options to meet the needs of their incoming students. We spoke with Nicole Crescenzi, the Dean of Admissions at Springboard to learn more about their monthly payment plans, financing options, and their four, need-based scholarships. Find out why Springboard offers Deferred Tuition instead of an Income Share Agreement, and the kinds of salaries graduating Springboard students ...
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Updated August 02, 2023
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Updated July 27, 2023
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Updated June 05, 2023
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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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How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard costs around $11,900. On the lower end, some Springboard courses like Introduction to Data Analytics 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. 1,479 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,479 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.63 out of 5.
Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Springboard scholarship for $1000 off tuition! Be sure to enter CR1000SPRINGBOARD 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 1,479 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.63 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.