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.
1,677 Springboard Reviews
AnonymousGraduate • Introduction to Data Science • OnlineMar 03, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGreat for self pace studying
Before I started this course, I didn't know how to code, and I didn't truly understand what data science was. But with the help of my mentor, the curriculum, and the projects in the course I know have valuable skills and a deeper understanding on how to analyze data.
This course is perfect for setting up your own pace. Since I had 0 experience coding, I was not pressured to cover it in a pace that I wasn't comfortable with. In contrast, since I did have a background in statistic...
Before I started this course, I didn't know how to code, and I didn't truly understand what data science was. But with the help of my mentor, the curriculum, and the projects in the course I know have valuable skills and a deeper understanding on how to analyze data.
This course is perfect for setting up your own pace. Since I had 0 experience coding, I was not pressured to cover it in a pace that I wasn't comfortable with. In contrast, since I did have a background in statistics I was able to quickly go though all of that material without being forced to work at a pace that didn't suit me.
- AnonymousK • Graduate • UX Design • OnlineJan 31, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Springboard
Springboard is the best place to start!
- AnonymousStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJan 29, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Overall good with some bad
Lot of material and practice with data munging/cleaning/visualization. However, certain topics, such as Spark and Data Science for production, are only covered superficially with no actual practice. Overall, there are plenty of resources to practice the general skill set needed.
- AnonymousStudent • OnlineJan 29, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Entry level data science boot camp program with Skype tutoring
This is an entry level boot camp program designed for students with limited background in data analytics.
Pros: Weekly mentor calls is the main selling point, I enjoyed chatting with my mentor, but you need to be well prepared with agenda items, otherwise 30 minutes can pass so fast with no solid progression made. The mini projects in Jupytor notebooks are all very interesting and insightful, I think I've learnt more from those than videos and quiz. While I can see the trace that...
This is an entry level boot camp program designed for students with limited background in data analytics.
Pros: Weekly mentor calls is the main selling point, I enjoyed chatting with my mentor, but you need to be well prepared with agenda items, otherwise 30 minutes can pass so fast with no solid progression made. The mini projects in Jupytor notebooks are all very interesting and insightful, I think I've learnt more from those than videos and quiz. While I can see the trace that those are probably not what they originated, they did make modifications to those projects so it ended to be a good summary of each section.
Cons: I'm not a big fan for a student proposed capstone project. I can easily imagine someone getting stuck at thinking about valuable business ideas and reliable data source to begin with their project, especially for a program facing inexperienced students. The program course material is mainly from Datacamp, there is nothing wrong with that business collaboration, but you won't feel happy realizing Datacamp subscription is only $29 per month. I convinced myself I'm mainly paying for the tutoring, and this could be subjective people believe it worth the price or not. Not much job support if you are not choosing the career track.
One suggestion I'd like to make is to alter a little big the tempo of the program. Currently I can strong feel a jump of level of difficulty moving from statistical inference section to machine learning, and I consider myself half-experienced for those topics. If this is supposed to be a program for people start thinking about exploring their career at data analytics, I think you can simplify on machine learning topics and make the mini project as easy as what datacamp offered. If you believe this is a hard-core data science program, you'd like students to put more hours into the topic.
- AnonymousEconomist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJan 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data science career track
The program gives great job support and has a great curriculum. The curriculum combines some lectures providing theoretical backgrounds of the algorithm, coding lessons, homework and projects. I have gained a lot of knowledge on Python and Machine Learning.
- AnonymousGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJan 02, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track Review
This was an excellent program to gain exposure to many different areas in the data science process. I had excellent support from my mentor and the career resources during the program, and am confident this will continue throughout the job search. The curriculum is very good, although some issues are slightly present due to pacing but are relatively minor. There is a lot of work which will need to be done in the program over a long period of time but if you are willing to put the effort in ...
This was an excellent program to gain exposure to many different areas in the data science process. I had excellent support from my mentor and the career resources during the program, and am confident this will continue throughout the job search. The curriculum is very good, although some issues are slightly present due to pacing but are relatively minor. There is a lot of work which will need to be done in the program over a long period of time but if you are willing to put the effort in it will certainly be worth it.
- AnonymousStudent • UX Design • OnlineDec 18, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intro to UX Design
The introduction to UX Design takes students on a comprehensive journey into the field. The flow of the curriculum demonstrates the progression of the UX workflow, and gives students not only the ability to gain the skills and understanding of this process, but leaves them with the work to prove it. I'm happy to have a portfolio completed and ready to present to employers. This was an extremely helpful course for a complete beginner, and I'm confident that it will help me to changes career...
The introduction to UX Design takes students on a comprehensive journey into the field. The flow of the curriculum demonstrates the progression of the UX workflow, and gives students not only the ability to gain the skills and understanding of this process, but leaves them with the work to prove it. I'm happy to have a portfolio completed and ready to present to employers. This was an extremely helpful course for a complete beginner, and I'm confident that it will help me to changes careers into the UX field.
- AnonymousStudent • OnlineNov 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Scientist
Was extremely helpful course. Loved the mentor experience.
- AnonymousGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineNov 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Designer
Springboard UX is a great course for learning UX Design. This course offers valuable insights and knowledge into various aspects of UX Design. You have the opportunity to meet with a UX designer once a week via Skype. This gives you valuable real-world insights into what you are learning.
This is a great course if you are ok learning online. If you need the experience of being in a classroom setting where you can ask questions, then this probably isn't the course for you.
- AnonymousBusiness Analyst • Graduate • Introduction to Data Science • OnlineNov 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
great experience with intro to ds
I went through the intro to ds class late 2017. The material was great and having a mentor to work through my capstone project was invaluable. It helped me to apply the skills I learned to a real life problem and set me up to speak to the project in job interviews.
- AnonymousData Scientist • Student • Data Science Career Track • OnlineNov 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track
This course gave me everything I wanted. I learned all the necessary skills to get the job I wanted. I went from a data analyst to a data scientist, doubling my salary.
- AnonymousUX Specialist • Graduate • OnlineNov 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Course
I did this program in under a month - to save on the tuition. I was between jobs so i had the time and the outcome was good. The flow, the course - it all made sense. And, in the end, with the capstone project all assembled, it was has been a great tool/resource for discussions in the interview process for UX design hobs.
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- Tech Sales Career Track (Online)
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- Data Science Career Track (Online)
- Data Analytics 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. 1,677 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,677 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 1,677 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.