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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Anthony RichittGraduate • Cyber Security Career Track • OnlineJan 30, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AA very fluid schooling experience
My greatest experience with Springboard was the support I got from them. There were many circumstances during my studies where my schedule was incredible unpredictable. No matter what, they always were willing to work with me through it. I can absolutely see myself doing another course with them in the future.- Eden KimStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJan 25, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
You can get a lot of practice!
Springboard provides a lot of insight and guides on how to successfully learn UI/UX Design. You have the opportunity to get a lot of practice by going through 3 different case studies and they help you with setting up your portfolio. However, I feel like Springboard provided a lot of online articles as their study material instead of inside sources. For the money I am paying for this course, I wish I could've gotten more material directly from Springboard and not online materials you can...Springboard provides a lot of insight and guides on how to successfully learn UI/UX Design. You have the opportunity to get a lot of practice by going through 3 different case studies and they help you with setting up your portfolio. However, I feel like Springboard provided a lot of online articles as their study material instead of inside sources. For the money I am paying for this course, I wish I could've gotten more material directly from Springboard and not online materials you can easily find. - Vivian LinGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJan 23, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Bootcamp To Learn A New Skill or Make a Career Change
I came into Springboard with no prior experience but wanted to enroll in a bootcamp to have a structured course and mentorship. The best thing about this course was that I was able to work on 3 different projects that I could add to my portfolio, with one being real-world experience working with a client and team. The weekly mentor calls helped a lot and my mentor provided me with a lot of good feedback and takeaways that I wouldn't have gotten if I didn't take a bootcamp. Also, the Spri...I came into Springboard with no prior experience but wanted to enroll in a bootcamp to have a structured course and mentorship. The best thing about this course was that I was able to work on 3 different projects that I could add to my portfolio, with one being real-world experience working with a client and team. The weekly mentor calls helped a lot and my mentor provided me with a lot of good feedback and takeaways that I wouldn't have gotten if I didn't take a bootcamp. Also, the Springboard community on Slack is great for networking and learning about other students' experiences as they go through the course. My only con would be that most of the study materials are articles and videos that can be found online for free (some of the links are outdated and don't work). However, if you struggle with self-learning, this is nice as everything is organized into different units for you. - Cody DillSoftware Developer • Student • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineJan 22, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A blessing!
Springboard offers an exceptional curriculum meticulously crafted to facilitate career transitions. Beginning with fundamental concepts, the program effectively builds upon these foundations, ensuring comprehensive understanding through quality instruction and practical application. A standout feature is the personalized one-on-one mentorship, providing tailored guidance and enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the support system is outstanding; I consistently received prompt...Springboard offers an exceptional curriculum meticulously crafted to facilitate career transitions. Beginning with fundamental concepts, the program effectively builds upon these foundations, ensuring comprehensive understanding through quality instruction and practical application. A standout feature is the personalized one-on-one mentorship, providing tailored guidance and enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the support system is outstanding; I consistently received prompt and helpful responses to my inquiries. My journey with Springboard was not only informative but also transformative, culminating in a job offer within just five months of starting the course. This experience has been genuinely life-changing. - Ayana Perez-BrownGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJan 21, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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I greatly enjoyed my experience at Springboard. I felt supported and was given all the assistance I needed to complete the course on the timeline that fit with my life. I loved the guidance and the mentorship. I have developed a strong bond with the mentor, and was given the opportunity to find the right mentor for me. I also enjoyed the career aspect of the program, and it has been very helpful thus far. The course work has prepared me for the job I am seeking, and I am confident in my ...I greatly enjoyed my experience at Springboard. I felt supported and was given all the assistance I needed to complete the course on the timeline that fit with my life. I loved the guidance and the mentorship. I have developed a strong bond with the mentor, and was given the opportunity to find the right mentor for me. I also enjoyed the career aspect of the program, and it has been very helpful thus far. The course work has prepared me for the job I am seeking, and I am confident in my newly acquired and honed on skills. I would recommend to anyone. - John EmmetGraduate • Cyber Security Career Track • OnlineJan 19, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Learn at your own pace!
If you're looking for a way to learn a new and very necessary skill set on your own timeline with multiple means of support, Springboard is strongly worth considering. Even with the few setbacks I encountered, not only do they provide a separate career coach, mentor, advisor and platform to study with other students, but if you need a pause, they can set that up too. I graduated yesterday, and have access to the curriculum forever, reinforcing Springboard's commitment to alumni. - Matthew ShinderData Scientist • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJan 18, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Bootcamp Beneficial
Very helpful. Curriculum goes heavily through all details that one might see when working in a Data Science role. The resources available are very vast especially being able to contact a technical mentor or a career coach at a rate of once every 1-2 weeks minimum. - Sandra Tin Kin WangStudent • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineDec 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Informational and eye opening!
I've been in the program for the last 6 months and it's been a good learning experience so far. The program is well designed to get you from a non-data person to a Junior data analyst level, ready to enter the data job market. You'll learn useful skills (coding, advanced Excel and visualization) and you're well supported by a network of helpful mentors, career coaches and an online community on Slack where you can interact directly with other students and TAs. I've enjoyed my experience ...I've been in the program for the last 6 months and it's been a good learning experience so far. The program is well designed to get you from a non-data person to a Junior data analyst level, ready to enter the data job market. You'll learn useful skills (coding, advanced Excel and visualization) and you're well supported by a network of helpful mentors, career coaches and an online community on Slack where you can interact directly with other students and TAs. I've enjoyed my experience so far and think it's good money invested well. Below are some pros and cons:
Pros:
1) Learnings on really relevant topics
2) Capstones and exercises to make you practice what you learn and these are reviewed by experts who are more than willing to give oyu honest feedbacks
3) Support from mentors and career coaches as you navigate the world of data analytics
4) Job guarantee (given you pass all the requirements)
Cons:
1) Just like any online course, the learning can sometime feel isolating. It's you and your computer most of the time, but I believe you make your own learning experience as you desire. I connected with 2-3 people in my cohort and we decided to meet weekly to "study" together on a Zoom call
2) The learning is self-paced and you have to be disciplined to get to the end of the courses so that you don't get too behind and end up having to extend the courses for a fee
- Alexis HaynesData Analytics • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineDec 26, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics
They were absolutely amazing! The support system is amazing as well and very supportive. I enjoyed the course and I would definitely recommend this to anyone! There was help when you need it as well and class review sessions with help live as well as recordings available. - Mansi BhattUX Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineDec 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience!
I recently finished my UI/UX career track program with Springboard Bootcamp. My 1-year journey was exemplary. I transitioned from Microbiology to UX design. The program offers a comprehensive well-structured curriculum, mentor guidance, career coach services, and a community to connect with fellow students. The course is self-paced and because of this, I was able to study along with taking care of my kids. This journey not only enhanced my design skills but also solidified my understandi...I recently finished my UI/UX career track program with Springboard Bootcamp. My 1-year journey was exemplary. I transitioned from Microbiology to UX design. The program offers a comprehensive well-structured curriculum, mentor guidance, career coach services, and a community to connect with fellow students. The course is self-paced and because of this, I was able to study along with taking care of my kids. This journey not only enhanced my design skills but also solidified my understanding of user behavior and needs. Overall, it was a great experience. Highly recommend this course. - Joshua ChapmanStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineDec 21, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Transformative, Supportive, Engaging.
My journey with Springboard was truly transformative, as the program offered a uniquely tailored experience that seamlessly blended personalized mentorship, hands-on project immersion, and a tightly-knit and supportive community. The mentorship aspect was a game-changer, providing invaluable guidance and insights that addressed my specific learning needs, allowing me to grasp complex concepts with clarity and depth. The hands-on projects were not only intellectually stimulating but also ...My journey with Springboard was truly transformative, as the program offered a uniquely tailored experience that seamlessly blended personalized mentorship, hands-on project immersion, and a tightly-knit and supportive community. The mentorship aspect was a game-changer, providing invaluable guidance and insights that addressed my specific learning needs, allowing me to grasp complex concepts with clarity and depth. The hands-on projects were not only intellectually stimulating but also instrumental in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, solidifying my understanding and building a robust skill set. The sense of community fostered a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives converged, creating an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and shared success. This supportive network not only enhanced the learning experience but also facilitated lasting connections with fellow learners and mentors. In essence, Springboard surpassed my expectations, not just as a bootcamp but as a holistic learning ecosystem that propelled my personal and professional growth in ways I hadn't imagined. - Kevin NicholsGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineDec 20, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A challenging and thorough Software Engineering bootcamp.
Compared to other bootcamps that I have seen and experienced through friends, Springboard is much better paced and supported. The ability to be flexible with the course was very attractive. The mentor system is very helpful and uplifting when you are having a hard time. The subjects covered are much more complete than other bootcamp I looked into and the instructor videos by Colt Steele are top notch. The curriculum covers most popular topics in the world of front and backend development...Compared to other bootcamps that I have seen and experienced through friends, Springboard is much better paced and supported. The ability to be flexible with the course was very attractive. The mentor system is very helpful and uplifting when you are having a hard time. The subjects covered are much more complete than other bootcamp I looked into and the instructor videos by Colt Steele are top notch. The curriculum covers most popular topics in the world of front and backend development.
I would say that only a few topics are out of date, since the versions of coding libraries are always being updated. This can cause some confusion on the students part to figure out what to do and how to get the same result on the newest revisions. I will also say that personally, I could have used a bit more repetition on core concepts. I found that doing something once and the moving on to learn a whole new concept to be difficult to remember. I know that this is something I can do on my own, but the reason you enter a bootcamp is to have the course work laid out for you. Otherwise you would just take Udemy courses and learn on your own.
Overall I found the experience to be worthwhile and I went from knowing only a little HTML and CSS, to being able to write fully fledged code in Js and Python. Not to mention all the libraries used and SQL databasing. It was tough at times, but anything worth while is.
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Updated October 07, 2024
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Jess Feldman
Updated September 23, 2024
Enrolling in a bootcamp at Springboard is a big step, especially for those making a career change into tech. To ease the worry that comes with this investment, Springboard offers a tuition-refund guarantee, making sure their students' hard work won't go unnoticed. This guarantee promises that if students meet the set criteria, they'll get a full refund if they don't land a job after graduatin...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 23, 2024
2024 has been a rollercoaster of a year in tech hiring! We sat down with four career experts from Springboard, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and Tech Elevator to find out which industries are hiring bootcamp graduates today and how to stand out in a competitive job market. Listen in the conversation or read the transcript as we dig into effective methods for using generative AI in your j...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 28, 2024
When Kevin Nichols couldn’t progress further working in outdoor retail, he decided to pivot his career into tech. He chose Springboard for their 10-month Software Engineering Career Track Bootcamp, which offers a self-paced curriculum supported by dedicated mentors, peers, and career coaches. With its deferred tuition payment option, Kevin was able to fully focus on building a professional pr...
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Updated June 06, 2024
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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. 1,667 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,667 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.
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You can read 1,667 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.