Springboard
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.
1,706 Springboard Reviews
MicheleGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineNov 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AUX Design
The Springboard UX Design was a great experience. My mentor was very helpful and worked with me on improving my capstone project. The capstone projects are unique to the students. They also have a pause option if you need break. I would take another course from Springboard.
- LissetteSenior Graphic Designer • Graduate • OnlineNov 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Senior Graphic Designer
Springboard has been great since day one, I still feel like part of the Springboard family even after graduating. Thanks to Springboard I was able to land a new job even before graduating just by putting it in my resume that I am soon to graduate.
- JamesVisual Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineNov 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Not quite what I expected, but it got me a job!
To start, I had no experience in UX design. My background was video (production/editing) and graphic design. I wanted to expand my skillset but not break the bank on those other courses so I chose Springboard.
Pros:
- My mentor, Sarah, was amazing. Her background in UX was mind blowing and gave great inputs on my projects and great advice on everything.
- The Capstone project was really cool to do, it pretty much built my portfolio and the mentor helps you along every ...To start, I had no experience in UX design. My background was video (production/editing) and graphic design. I wanted to expand my skillset but not break the bank on those other courses so I chose Springboard.
Pros:
- My mentor, Sarah, was amazing. Her background in UX was mind blowing and gave great inputs on my projects and great advice on everything.
- The Capstone project was really cool to do, it pretty much built my portfolio and the mentor helps you along every step of the way.
- The smaller assignments were great tools to learn about UX design and it really helps grasp some concepts.
- You can work at your pace, finish quicker if you wanted, or finish at a later date than expected.Cons:
- I don't think the course material is all that great. It's just articles and videos online curated by the staff and I honestly didn't feel I was "learning" much from them.
- The course I took was online, so if you don't put in time and work, you won't get anywhere and waste $$.Overall:
I think with the Springboard UX Design course, you get what you put in. If you are determined to build a great portfolio and get things done on your own, this will help you grasp the concepts and push something out so you can interview. If you need someone to babysit you and teach you things page by page, this is not for you. Don't take this course expecting them to set you up with a job or anything. Luckily for me, around the time I finished my project, I applied to a position that was looking for someone with my background + UX Design and they were impressed with my portfolio so I didn't need the job counseling that my mentor initially offered. - Jennifer LaPerutaStudent • UX Career Track • OnlineNov 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Awesome!!!!!
Great cirriculum, amazing mentor....love love love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- DeirdreUX designer • Student • OnlineNov 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Springboard UX Design review.
I just completed the UX course on Springboard. I found the content excellent. There’s so much relevant material from Mobile UX to lean. All the projects I submitted were used for my capstone project for my portfolio. The community are so helpful and you can see other students work if you’re not sure how to go about a project. My mentor was a fantastic help. It’s such a privilege to get a call every week from an expert in the industry. My mentor Brent was very positive and has so much exper...
I just completed the UX course on Springboard. I found the content excellent. There’s so much relevant material from Mobile UX to lean. All the projects I submitted were used for my capstone project for my portfolio. The community are so helpful and you can see other students work if you’re not sure how to go about a project. My mentor was a fantastic help. It’s such a privilege to get a call every week from an expert in the industry. My mentor Brent was very positive and has so much experience. Any question I had he answered. Really enjoyed the course and so happy with my portfolio!
- Sonya YStudent • OnlineNov 07, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience!
I made sure to do my homework before investing any of my time or money into a program. Off the bat, Springboard made me feel like a college freshman again - a little excited, a little scared but overall getting you excited to learn again. Other programs made me feel like I was some sort of sales lead or money bag rather than a prospective student.
The program itself is very laid back - so you get what you make of it. If you put your whole heart into every section, you will get a...
I made sure to do my homework before investing any of my time or money into a program. Off the bat, Springboard made me feel like a college freshman again - a little excited, a little scared but overall getting you excited to learn again. Other programs made me feel like I was some sort of sales lead or money bag rather than a prospective student.
The program itself is very laid back - so you get what you make of it. If you put your whole heart into every section, you will get a lot of information. I also opted for Springboard because it was online and I wouldn't have to quit my job in order to do a career change. It was difficult to balance work, studying and my social life - but their mentor program really does help to push you along if you need the help. The mentor program and community are great! I think without my mentor I wouldn't have been able to push myself as hard. There was an emphasize that she was going to push me, but not micro-manage me. We were both adults so we were able to have a really well balanced relationship.
I would recommend this program to anyone looking to have some flexibility while doing a career change.
- Amanda StarlingCreative Product Analyst • Student • UX Career Track • OnlineNov 05, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Ultimate Crash Course on UX
The perfect course on User Experience. Springboard is the perfecet balance of introduction to UX and enhanced experience for intermediate learners. As a professional who has worked in the field for about three years, Springboard provided me the skills and experience I wanted to enhance our UX at my workplace.
The course is centered on a capstone project with a series of lessons centered on adding to and enhancing a presentable portfolio. Springboard matches students with some of ...
The perfect course on User Experience. Springboard is the perfecet balance of introduction to UX and enhanced experience for intermediate learners. As a professional who has worked in the field for about three years, Springboard provided me the skills and experience I wanted to enhance our UX at my workplace.
The course is centered on a capstone project with a series of lessons centered on adding to and enhancing a presentable portfolio. Springboard matches students with some of the top tier professionals in the industry to coach and provide feedback on the project. My mentor not only provided in-depth feedback, but treated me from the beginning as a professional in a real world setting. I was treated as a UX consultant and professional, as if I were designing for a real client and project manager.
Springboard provided the most detailed and immersive UX course I've found and experienced, and I recommend it to people of all levels, from beginner entry level to experienced professional.
- Carmen PrestonUX Career Track • OnlineOct 26, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great UX Design course
I just completed the UX Design course. I am so glad I chose Springboard... I learned so much. Having a mentor guiding me, providing feedback and encouraging me was my favorite part. Also, the program is organized and made a lot of sense. They offer different ways of learning the content either by reading an article, watching a video or practicing with easy to follow assignments. I would definitely recommend this program!
- RachelUX Designer • Graduate • UX Design • OnlineSep 24, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great, Valuable Experience
Springboard's UX course really held a ton of value for me. I started the course working towards a promotion to UX Designer at my company. I'd been doing the work, but was just missing the foundations. This course was exactly what I needed. I learned everything I needed to know to build a solid foundation to help me continue to learn and ask the right questions. My one on one mentor was the best mentor I've ever had! It is truly worth it if you are newish to the feild and need a solid base ...
Springboard's UX course really held a ton of value for me. I started the course working towards a promotion to UX Designer at my company. I'd been doing the work, but was just missing the foundations. This course was exactly what I needed. I learned everything I needed to know to build a solid foundation to help me continue to learn and ask the right questions. My one on one mentor was the best mentor I've ever had! It is truly worth it if you are newish to the feild and need a solid base to pair with your experience.
- Elizabeth CarlyleGraduate • UX Design • OnlineSep 12, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design
Just turned in my capstone project to complete the UX Design Course. The course was worth every penny! You get paired with an established UX design professional who helps guide you through the course. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to get their foot in the door and learn about UX design.
- Helena Carapau de CarvalhoGraduate • UX Design • OnlineSep 11, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Springboard UX Design
I have to say, even being an online course I didn't felt alone or lost. My mentor was available through email, my student advisor was also available and there is a student community publishing their works, doubts and giving feedback to each others. My mentor is a great profissional in UX field and having time to talk with him was priceless!
I completed my course in 2 months (that is the minimum), the pace was fast! They also organised a summit recently were I got to know most of th...
I have to say, even being an online course I didn't felt alone or lost. My mentor was available through email, my student advisor was also available and there is a student community publishing their works, doubts and giving feedback to each others. My mentor is a great profissional in UX field and having time to talk with him was priceless!
I completed my course in 2 months (that is the minimum), the pace was fast! They also organised a summit recently were I got to know most of the people that are the team of Springboard and some of my "colleagues" aswell. I was positively impressed!
- LisaGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineAug 28, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track
Springboard's Data Science Career Track was great! I would highly recommend. I received a lot of support from my mentor, advisor and career services, and I felt like they ALL cared and really wanted me to succeed. I had a fulltime job, was volunteering on a Data Analysis project and have two kids, so I was busy. Springboard understood and worked with me to make sure I was still able to finish and feel good about my work. I appreciated the skype calls with my mentor and career services, and...
Springboard's Data Science Career Track was great! I would highly recommend. I received a lot of support from my mentor, advisor and career services, and I felt like they ALL cared and really wanted me to succeed. I had a fulltime job, was volunteering on a Data Analysis project and have two kids, so I was busy. Springboard understood and worked with me to make sure I was still able to finish and feel good about my work. I appreciated the skype calls with my mentor and career services, and the community board helped a lot as well. I thought it was a great program!
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- Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
- Data Science Career Track (Online)
- Data Analytics Career Track (Online)
- UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
- UX Career Track (Online)
- Software Engineering Career Track (Online)
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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. 1,706 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,706 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 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 1,706 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 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.