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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Reyna MartinezGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineAug 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceLife-Changing Experience! 1000/10 recommend
If you’re looking for a change of career or to excel your skills to the next level, stop looking right now and sign up for Springboard. The experience will absolutely guarantee you will feel competent and ready to be successful. The 1x1 mentor ship is next level, full of professionals who are powerhouses in their industry. Springboard student advising is very friendly and extremely accommodating to any and all questions.- SamData Scientist • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineAug 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track
Overall experience was really good - John StrenkGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineAug 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Grueling but worth it if you persist
Pros: Expansive curriculum that presents substantive exercises on the most important/common aspects of Data Science; mentor is a tremendous fount of insight; capstone projects are completely open for you to choose subject matter, data science problem, models, etc. The benefit of this freedom is that you really have to take take the proverbial 'reins' and carefully think about how you want to frame a problem, and how you want to approach with solutions. But your mentor is always there to ...Pros: Expansive curriculum that presents substantive exercises on the most important/common aspects of Data Science; mentor is a tremendous fount of insight; capstone projects are completely open for you to choose subject matter, data science problem, models, etc. The benefit of this freedom is that you really have to take take the proverbial 'reins' and carefully think about how you want to frame a problem, and how you want to approach with solutions. But your mentor is always there to bounce ideas off of. ; very supportive and accommodating staff.
Cons: This may not be an issue for all students but my pace suffered a bit because I didn't have sufficient computing power necessary to executing the more intensive code that is iterating over very large datasets. - Anne FAug 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI career track
Springboard really helped accelerate my career change. I already had some of the hard and soft skills but lacked a portfolio and end to end experience. Springboard gave me real world experience which was a huge selling point as I spoke with hiring managers. - kulbirSoftware Engineering Career Track • OnlineAug 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Full stack program
I was enrolled for one of their software engineering program online. If you are thinking to join springboard for this course I want you to think again. I did not like at all the way course is designed. There only selling point for this course is that Colt Steele has designed this course. I recommend to buy course from Udemy for $9.99, you will save so much money and less headache - Sarah F.Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineAug 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent, comprehensive self-paced program
I looked at several bootcamps, and was in serious talks with a local one that provided on-site lessons, before ultimately going with Springboard. I was won over ultimately by the fact that you can move through the lessons at your own pace, which allowed me to finish up a little earlier than expected. The price was also nice, and while it made me feel good about the decision, it wasn't the primary deciding factor. There is also a job guarantee that you can earn, but there are some stipula...I looked at several bootcamps, and was in serious talks with a local one that provided on-site lessons, before ultimately going with Springboard. I was won over ultimately by the fact that you can move through the lessons at your own pace, which allowed me to finish up a little earlier than expected. The price was also nice, and while it made me feel good about the decision, it wasn't the primary deciding factor. There is also a job guarantee that you can earn, but there are some stipulations to it, so make sure that you read up on that so you know if you would meet it.
Despite the fact that this is an online, move at your own pace course, you are not going through it alone. I was paired with a fantastic mentor, with whom I skyped weekly. There are also one-on-one mentor calls that you can schedule a day or so in advance to get help from a mentor on call if you are ever stuck. There is also a slack channel for students to use for help and support at any time.
The projects are comprehensive and allow you to practice the skills you have just learned as you progress through the coursework, though some of the projects do need a little more structure and a clearer connection between the skill and the completed assignment (especially the SQL and Python units.) I figure the projects will only improve with time.
One of the things that I wasn't anticipating was how much career help they give you. I've been working for 20 years, but this was the most explicit help I've ever received on every step of the job search process. Additionally, there are several calls with career coaches throughout the curriculum, and I chose to meet with a different coach nearly every time, and I found every single one to be extremely knowledgeable and invested in helping with the topic at hand.
Overall, I had a fantastic experience. Ok, I'm still having that experience, because even after you finish, they provide ample support for your job search, such as weekly or bi-monthly calls with a career coach. 10/10, would do it again. - Ali MarroccoUX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineAug 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great school - lots of support
I enjoyed my time at springboard. The support given from every side of it was really key in my success. Weekly meetings with my mentor gave me confidence along the way. - SaintAssociate Data Analyst • Graduate • OnlineAug 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Transitioning from the Service Industry to Data Science? It's possible!
Prior to taking the Springboard bootcamp for Data Science, I had no prior data science experience. I did have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and I did take a few odd online courses here and there on Python and R, but I was far from ready to start working as a data scientist. Instead, I had spend 3 years as a bartender. Springboard changed all that for me. I was drawn to Springboard because it was the only data science bootcamp I found that had a job guarantee. The educational ma...Prior to taking the Springboard bootcamp for Data Science, I had no prior data science experience. I did have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and I did take a few odd online courses here and there on Python and R, but I was far from ready to start working as a data scientist. Instead, I had spend 3 years as a bartender. Springboard changed all that for me. I was drawn to Springboard because it was the only data science bootcamp I found that had a job guarantee. The educational material is pretty decent, but I wouldn't say it's perfect. It's mostly curated from other online sources, and some of the material it a little outdated (particularly the Linkedin Learning courses). However, it gave me a very solid foundation, and the value of Springboard is in their mentors and their career coaches. Without my mentor, I would not have understood half the material that I did, and I definitely would not have found a job as quickly as I did without my career coach (1.5 months). I'm still in contact with my mentor whenever I need help on the job, and that is priceless to me. I am now a data analyst because it is quite difficult to work as a data scientist right out the gate without a Master's or Ph.D., but I am well on my way to becoming a data scientist. I would not have gotten this far without Springboard. I would recommend taking the data science track over the data analyst track, as being overprepared will help you stand out from other data analyst applicants. - Lindsy JuddData Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineAug 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytic Track
I found the course to be very methodical, but also well designed to jump around if you were waiting or stuck on a unit. It prepared me for the data analytics position I now have. Instruction was self paced and you met up with a mentor once a week. Career development begins right away. I appreciated the support received on both counts throughout the curriculum and post support during the job search portion. Student determination is a big part of student success, but having a well designed...I found the course to be very methodical, but also well designed to jump around if you were waiting or stuck on a unit. It prepared me for the data analytics position I now have. Instruction was self paced and you met up with a mentor once a week. Career development begins right away. I appreciated the support received on both counts throughout the curriculum and post support during the job search portion. Student determination is a big part of student success, but having a well designed curriculum and capable mentors get you across the finish line. Highly recommend Springboard. - Sylvia LUX designer • Student • UX Career Track • OnlineAug 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Ux design career track
I'm a former software engineer and fashion designer who decided to transition into ux design. The 6 month course took me a lot longer to finish because I really wanted to deep dive and put a lot of effort into it. I really liked my mentor who was a creative director in the field and gave me a lot of support and amazing advice for my portfolio and job hunt. I didn't find my career coach as helpful but she did try her best. The student advisors were always helpful and accommodating. The co...I'm a former software engineer and fashion designer who decided to transition into ux design. The 6 month course took me a lot longer to finish because I really wanted to deep dive and put a lot of effort into it. I really liked my mentor who was a creative director in the field and gave me a lot of support and amazing advice for my portfolio and job hunt. I didn't find my career coach as helpful but she did try her best. The student advisors were always helpful and accommodating. The course was pretty thorough too! Definitely recommend this course! - Carly BrownGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineAug 07, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Experience with Springboard
I had a great experience in the Data Analytics course with Springboard. The curriculum is well planned and you learn a wide variety of skills. I also enjoyed meeting with a mentor each week to be able to ask questions when I was stuck or uncertain. For my Capstone project, I was able to use both Python and Tableau for the analysis which was exciting as I had been completely unfamiliar with both of these tools before starting this course. Now that I have finished, I feel I have developed ...I had a great experience in the Data Analytics course with Springboard. The curriculum is well planned and you learn a wide variety of skills. I also enjoyed meeting with a mentor each week to be able to ask questions when I was stuck or uncertain. For my Capstone project, I was able to use both Python and Tableau for the analysis which was exciting as I had been completely unfamiliar with both of these tools before starting this course. Now that I have finished, I feel I have developed a new skillset that can take me to the next level with my current employer. - Katrina JaraSoftware Engineering Career Track • OnlineAug 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineering Track Review
I had a great experience in the Software Engineering Track. I feel as though I have learned the skills needed for an entry-level developer role in a matter of 9 months, which is a great bargain considering the traditional 4 years needed to obtain a traditional university degree in CS.
Pros: Create your own schedule, thorough video tutorials for all subject matters in full-stack web development, knowledgeable mentors and TAs, low tuition price compared to other bootcamp programs, gui...I had a great experience in the Software Engineering Track. I feel as though I have learned the skills needed for an entry-level developer role in a matter of 9 months, which is a great bargain considering the traditional 4 years needed to obtain a traditional university degree in CS.
Pros: Create your own schedule, thorough video tutorials for all subject matters in full-stack web development, knowledgeable mentors and TAs, low tuition price compared to other bootcamp programs, guidance on how to build professional network
Cons: TAs and support can at times be hard to access, self-accountability is important since course is self-paced
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FAQs
How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard costs around $10,900. 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 6 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. 1,738 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
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Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 1,738 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.
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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Springboard doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.