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
- Amir BeckDigital Producer • Graduate • UX Design • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 08, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Way to Start Off
Great class, it was a lot of fun. I learned a lot which has got me started. My mentor was great and the program had good pacing. Looking forward to starting my career as I get more experience.
Shantanu RathoreStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 18, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AA very good learning experience
I enrolled in the Data Science career track. I completed my course a couple of weeks back. I opted out of the career assistance because I already had a job which I am not planning to quit any time soon. I completed my course work. I had to interrupt my course twice. Once due to flooding and the other time when I was about to be a father. On both occasions Springboard paused my course and were supportive of me resuming it later. Pros:-
1. Structure: The course is well s...I enrolled in the Data Science career track. I completed my course a couple of weeks back. I opted out of the career assistance because I already had a job which I am not planning to quit any time soon. I completed my course work. I had to interrupt my course twice. Once due to flooding and the other time when I was about to be a father. On both occasions Springboard paused my course and were supportive of me resuming it later. Pros:-
1. Structure: The course is well structured and gives you a good idea of how to progress
2. Exercises: There were a lot of exercises which gave a very good insight about how a data science project progresses. This included basic and intermediate statistical analyses and advanced topics.
3. Projects: Two capstones make you practice a lot. The capstones along with mentor guidance solidified many concepts in my mind.
4. Mentors (Biggest Pro): Having a mentor was the biggest pro. I was matched up to an excellent mentor, an expert in the field and he was extremely patient with me and always pushed me in the right direction. I understand a mentor can be different for different people but if they match you up with a mentor who is helpful, extract every thing from the opportunity. Cons:-
1. I felt that not enough attention was paid to big data and data engineering. Maybe they will fix it in the future.
2. The content was...ok. You can find equally good video materials on YouTube if not better materials. Overall:-
Its a very good program for the amount of money you pay. I am not sure about the job support but based on the quality of my mentors, I am sure that is solid too.- Laura FrieseGraduate • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 10, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard Review
Overall I had a pretty good experience with Springboard. The curriculum was very robust, and I felt like they covered a wide range of topics. I found the homework to take much longer than the suggested time, but the Student Support was very helpful, and gave me specific help and corrections for my work. I got a job a few months after I started the program, so I can't speak much to the job support, but I'm glad I had the opportunity to build a portfolio. The mentor aspect also kept me hones...
Overall I had a pretty good experience with Springboard. The curriculum was very robust, and I felt like they covered a wide range of topics. I found the homework to take much longer than the suggested time, but the Student Support was very helpful, and gave me specific help and corrections for my work. I got a job a few months after I started the program, so I can't speak much to the job support, but I'm glad I had the opportunity to build a portfolio. The mentor aspect also kept me honest and on task, which was positive.
- Eric EnsSecurity Analytics engineer • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by GitHubJan 05, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Extremely helpful
There are probably some people who are very at selling themselves and wont need this program, but for people like me it was immensly helpful. In particular, the help in building a network and assembling a portfolio it was really helpful. It's farily pricey, but I can confidently say it would have taken me much longer to find a job without it.
- Suraj SridharGraduate • UX Design • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Springboard UX Design Workshop Review
I was constantly looking out for a UX course from past 1.5 years or so. I wanted a classroom training but there were limited to no options. I had to settle down for an online course and I can say I made the right choice by opting for Springboard.
I asked few of the designers to go through the curriculum and give me feedback and everyone suggested that the curriculum was thorough and covered all aspects of the process. I completed the course a few days ago and here is my detailed revi...I was constantly looking out for a UX course from past 1.5 years or so. I wanted a classroom training but there were limited to no options. I had to settle down for an online course and I can say I made the right choice by opting for Springboard.
I asked few of the designers to go through the curriculum and give me feedback and everyone suggested that the curriculum was thorough and covered all aspects of the process. I completed the course a few days ago and here is my detailed review :
Pros :
- The course is self-paced which is exactly what I was looking for.
- Every student gets a mentor and my mentor was really very helpful in resolving all the issues that I had.
- The course material covers almost every important aspects written by great authors.
- Additionally, you also get 1 year lynda.com subscription which you can utilize to learn more in-depth about UX processes.
- Very supportive student advisors.
Cons :
- Mentor calls are usually once a week and sometimes they are busy and cannot get back on time.
- For countries like India, the fees is a tad bit expensive. - Joshua KimStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 05, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard Data Science Career Track Review
The last 6 months has been quite the journey and I'm happy to have chosen Springboard to jet-start my data science career. The program covers a lot of ground and includes concepts such as Python programming, SQL databases, inferential statistics, building your resume/cover letter, networking with professionals, machine learning, etc.
Pros:
- Everything is online so you can learn at your own pace.
- You are assigned a personal mentor who is a data science professional.<...The last 6 months has been quite the journey and I'm happy to have chosen Springboard to jet-start my data science career. The program covers a lot of ground and includes concepts such as Python programming, SQL databases, inferential statistics, building your resume/cover letter, networking with professionals, machine learning, etc.
Pros:
- Everything is online so you can learn at your own pace.
- You are assigned a personal mentor who is a data science professional.
- You have access to extra daily mentor calls with one of the other data science mentors.
- The course will help you complete 2 major capstone projects that you will add to your data science portfolio.
- The curriculum is very thorough and presents you with an abundant amount of resources for learning.
- There are many mini-projects along the way that help you practice your learning.
- You can schedule calls with career coaches who will help you prepare for interviewing and beefing up your resume.Cons:
- Since everything is online, there are no live instructors who give you feedback in-person.
- Getting feedback on your projects may sometimes take a while because the TAs are typically busy.
- Some of the material was confusing, which resulted in difficulty understanding some of the concepts.Overall, I would give Springboard a rating of 4/5. I definitely recommend it to anybody interested in becoming a data scientist!
- Nirmal PatelData entry • Student • Introduction to Data Science • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 21, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Introduction to data science
Using R - Kai-yu ChenGraduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 14, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent program for entry level
The program helped me to better understand what skillsets that are required to become a data scientist. The most helpful resources from the program are from their mentors and career services. The mentors are data scientists or quantitaive positions from the industry, where they can support your personal projects, interview feedback, and questions that benefit your transition in to data science field. The career service is excellent. I finalized my resume and a set of flow for behavior ques...
The program helped me to better understand what skillsets that are required to become a data scientist. The most helpful resources from the program are from their mentors and career services. The mentors are data scientists or quantitaive positions from the industry, where they can support your personal projects, interview feedback, and questions that benefit your transition in to data science field. The career service is excellent. I finalized my resume and a set of flow for behavior questions from the program. I feel I don't need to worry about my behavior questions in the future anymore since I learn tips and what people like to hear from the interview.
I also appreciate immediate service from the program everytime I email them, especially thanks to Kane Li, she is super responsive and helpful. I feel to be taken care of and being supported from the program.
The only cons for the program is overall the materials are easy and are limited in shaping your ability in becoming a "real" data scientist. The only way that enable you to become harnessing in data science field is by doing capstone projects. I learned a lot from the capstone projects. You can choose an easy dataset as the capstone project, yet I think it would be beneficial if you choose dirty dataset to work on, while it is very time consuming but I think that's what people are looking for as a data scientist in the real world. I am still revising and optimizing it even after I graduated from the program.
In summary, the program prepare you well in basic skillset and directions to become a data analyst/ data scientist. You will have a clear head of how and what to work on to transitioning to this field.
- Mugendi ZokaForeign Service • Graduate • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 13, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great content and flexible hours
I did the UX bootcamp and learned all the general principles behind UX design, also learned with rich content from various credible authors and teachers. Highly recommend this for anyone who's not looking for an expensive full time bootcamp. You get one on-one interaction with tutors regularly with video calls and an actie forum for assignment feedback.
- Dimitri KourouniotisGraduateVerified by LinkedInNov 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Rewarding but only with the job guarantee or money back
The curriculum has probably changed since Oct 2017, some of the criticisms may no longer apply.
The strongest part of the course is the mentor(s) and the career coaches.
The curated course content overall is very good, though some lectures are from 4-5 years ago.
The main focus is the two capstones and the mentor interaction to keep you moving forward on them.
The Python Datacamp courses (at the time) were mostly useful, though at some points I used other mat...The curriculum has probably changed since Oct 2017, some of the criticisms may no longer apply.
The strongest part of the course is the mentor(s) and the career coaches.
The curated course content overall is very good, though some lectures are from 4-5 years ago.
The main focus is the two capstones and the mentor interaction to keep you moving forward on them.
The Python Datacamp courses (at the time) were mostly useful, though at some points I used other materials from courses like Udemy or LinkedIn Learning where the curriculum fell short of the coursework being asked.
Why the coursework at many points had incorrect time-estimates for the (2-4 hrs suggested but actually needing 10-20) is confusing. We constantly posted about it in the forums but nothing seemed to happen.Also, some coursework questions and worksheets were out of date or missing. If you have a full-time job then staying on a schedule based on the course completion time then you will falling behind.
The most common observation on the forums was the poorly supported statistics element, with insufficient course material for a crucial element of data science and insufficient study material for the coursework.
Since graduation, I have work every week or fortnight with my career coach to refine my resume, profile etc. I am getting invitations to on-site interviews and phone screens. I have placed my focus on Data Analyst roles instead of Data Science roles, as even a junior data scientist role is a senior position.
- Ellen SavoyeGraduate • Introduction to Data Science • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent Program
I absolutely love Springboard!! I took the introduction to data science course and it was one of the best and most comprehensive programs I've seen in R. The student advisor and mentor aspect just take the course to that next level. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to break into data science. - jose bacoySr Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great online training
great curriculum and excellent mentors
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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.