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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shreya patilStudent • UX Career Track • OnlineDec 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceUX Design
The course and structure are pretty strong. The mentorship is the highlight of the program. If you have a good mentor you have an amazing support system. The time frames are not accurate as mentioned. It tends to increase towards the end.
They should ideally have a longer IDP or give more job assistance.- LaurenStudent • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • OnlineDec 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Software Engineering Career Prep
The Springboard Software Engineering Career prep is not worth it. You can learn all you need on free code camp or other online sources. I spent 490 dollars on this course and all it was videos. The instructor Colt Steele is great, however, there needs to be WAY more practice problems after the videos. There are 3 units HTML, CSS, and Javascript and the course itself should take about 6 weeks. Only one assignment is looked at by a human being, which is fine, however, it would be nice if t...The Springboard Software Engineering Career prep is not worth it. You can learn all you need on free code camp or other online sources. I spent 490 dollars on this course and all it was videos. The instructor Colt Steele is great, however, there needs to be WAY more practice problems after the videos. There are 3 units HTML, CSS, and Javascript and the course itself should take about 6 weeks. Only one assignment is looked at by a human being, which is fine, however, it would be nice if the company provided additional practice problems with answer keys. You also get a mentor call each week but lose access to the mentor once you complete all the course work. I will only get about 2-3 calls with my mentor before completing the program. My mentor told me that they would provide me with additional work/practice problems, however, that never happened. For $490 dollars, my expectations were significantly higher. I would not recommend this program and I would be wary of taking their career path program. Also, if you are not a motivated person unless you get grades, or have accountability in the classroom, DO NOT TAKE THIS. I am very motivated and was able to complete the course in less than 30 days. I'm sorry but Springboard is a money scam. Please do your research before taking any classes, there are so many resources out there for free. I really wish I could get a refund.Dave of Springboard
Student Advisor
Nov 10, 2022
Hi Lauren,
Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience, we're sorry to hear that our program did not meet your expectations. We set a really high standard at Springboard to support students towards a positive learning experience and are truly sorry that that standard was not met while you were in the course.
It sounds like you would have benefited from having more practice opportunities with feedback from industry professionals. Providing such opportunities is an integral part of our course model, and we apologize if we came up short in your case. Our Software Engineering Career Track Prep curriculum consists of the best resources available for learning the foundations of software engineering, as curated by our team of both industry experts and instructional designers. Throughout the course, students have access to a number of resources and subject matter experts who can provide support and feedback on exercises: weekly calls with your assigned mentor (one each week for the full 6 weeks), Teaching Assistants available for live chat directly through the course dashboard, weekly office hours hosted by a mentor, as well as an online Slack community where students can ask and answer questions with their peers, alumni, and professionals in the field. If you were not aware of any of these resources and how to take advantage of them, that's a miss on our part, and we sincerely apologize.
We'd love to connect with you to hear more about your experience and learn how we could have done better. If you are open to discussing this with us, please reach out to advising@springboard.com and we'd be happy to schedule a call.
Sincerely,
Dave Austin
Springboard Advising Team - Kyle SchwennGraduate • UX Design • OnlineDec 10, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Just finished UX Design Course
I had a great time and I learned a lot. The structure of the program was very helpful. My favorite thing was that you get to work at your own pace. - Becqi ShermanGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineDec 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good things from Springboard
First some good - Springboard's UX Design Career Track course is pretty amazing. An opportunity to work and learn through the UX design process from start to finish. For me, it was a great chance to hone in on where I wanted to specialize - a chance to see weaknesses, strengths, gaps, etc. Now for the downside - if you choose this Springboard course (which I think you should), be prepared to set aside double the amount of time that is estimated to complete the course. Each project, each ...First some good - Springboard's UX Design Career Track course is pretty amazing. An opportunity to work and learn through the UX design process from start to finish. For me, it was a great chance to hone in on where I wanted to specialize - a chance to see weaknesses, strengths, gaps, etc. Now for the downside - if you choose this Springboard course (which I think you should), be prepared to set aside double the amount of time that is estimated to complete the course. Each project, each assignment, and the course in general take much longer to complete than estimated. If you work full-time or are a parent, do anticipate this 6-month course could likely take you 9-10 months to complete. Finally, the best for last - the mentoring that comes with this course. My mentor was instrumental in my succes. All of the mentors are established leaders in UX. You meet with them weekly throughout the course, and this was the single most valuable piece of the course. The mentorship was second to none, and having that relationship with one person for the duration was super meaningful! - Madison SchoenbeckStudent • UX Career Track • OnlineDec 06, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Career Track
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of UX Design through hands-on course work and accompanying curriculum. You also have weekly 1-on-1 mentor meetings, where a mentor answers questions, provides feedback, and gives direction. It's a really flexible program if you have a busy schedule and prepares you well for a career change. - Jason PosavadData Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineDec 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics
Expect a solid grounding in SQL, MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and Presentation skills. Everything you need to be a functional Data Analyst. The platform they use is very slick and user friendly. They intelligently use Business concepts, including Finance, Statistics, and Economics as a context to learn Data Analytics skills. The curriculum will not teach these topics themselves, but provide context to create the feel of a real-world data analytics project. Job search support...Expect a solid grounding in SQL, MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and Presentation skills. Everything you need to be a functional Data Analyst. The platform they use is very slick and user friendly. They intelligently use Business concepts, including Finance, Statistics, and Economics as a context to learn Data Analytics skills. The curriculum will not teach these topics themselves, but provide context to create the feel of a real-world data analytics project. Job search support is excellent and will get you on the right track to finding employment. Mentorship I found to be very informed and helpful. They offer really more support than you could realistically consume. No reason why anyone would leave disappointed in this course. - Hailey GrykaData Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineDec 03, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great mentoring!
I had a great experience with Springboard and learned so much from my mentor and career coach. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone looking to break into the field or looking to brush up on their skillset. With the self-selected topics for capstones, you can begin to build your portfolio using the work you do in the course and get feedback on the work from someone in the industry. Highly recommend Springboard! - LasyaGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineDec 01, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great learning Experience!
Good course for someone who is new to Data Science. - Erika NeuholdGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineNov 30, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX / UI Design Bootcamp
The bootcamp was great! It's intense, but I feel a lot more confident entering the field. My background is in hospitality, so I was worried about starting a new career in design. However, between the mentors, career coaches, and projects, I feel ready to start my new career! I also enjoyed the Slack community. I was able to meet a lot of new people through an online study group which helped me to learn faster and feel connected.
The one downside is that most of the curriculum is ...The bootcamp was great! It's intense, but I feel a lot more confident entering the field. My background is in hospitality, so I was worried about starting a new career in design. However, between the mentors, career coaches, and projects, I feel ready to start my new career! I also enjoyed the Slack community. I was able to meet a lot of new people through an online study group which helped me to learn faster and feel connected.
The one downside is that most of the curriculum is free online resources. It feels a little expensive when considering you can read most of the articles (and watch the videos) online for free. The main draw of Springboard is the mentors and the help with building your portfolio. - Daniel Dongkeon KimGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineNov 27, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Tough but Worth!
Springboard’s Data Science Course is an intensive learning experience, designed to help who never had even basic coding experience nor data science experience enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s data science job market. Led by a mentor with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques and then apply them immediately. By the program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'...Springboard’s Data Science Course is an intensive learning experience, designed to help who never had even basic coding experience nor data science experience enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s data science job market. Led by a mentor with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques and then apply them immediately. By the program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Science Experience: Master the analytics process to develop and test hypotheses, and build categorical and numerical data models. Learn How to use Python: Work with Python programming and packages to develop engaging visualizations and more. Develop an Outstanding Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders:s Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. - Evan NussbaumData Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineNov 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard 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.
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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. 1,667 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.
Can I read Springboard reviews?
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.