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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Anna KiemelDesign Manager • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineFeb 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceHelpful career growth
Curriculum was very informative, good pace of coursework, really enjoyed my capstone work and mentor experience. Timing was usually inaccurate and it took me longer to complete the course than planned, but the job guarantee was very helpful and I am now happily working in a job that combines my previous design experience and these new skills I learned, and earning way more! I would really recommend checking out UX to anyone who is not really enjoying their work and looking for a way to i...Curriculum was very informative, good pace of coursework, really enjoyed my capstone work and mentor experience. Timing was usually inaccurate and it took me longer to complete the course than planned, but the job guarantee was very helpful and I am now happily working in a job that combines my previous design experience and these new skills I learned, and earning way more! I would really recommend checking out UX to anyone who is not really enjoying their work and looking for a way to incorporate more problem-solving skills, organizational systems, and is a more visual person. Springboard was an efficient and flexible way to get started in this field and they helped make the process easier.- Jen FaustoGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineFeb 14, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Difficult, yet rewarding
Reasons I chose Springboard over other bootcamps is due to the structured curriculum, community, and the mentorship. It really prepared me for a lot of hands on projects and there was a lot of accountability involved. The career coach calls were extremely beneficial, but I believe the mentorship is the star of the show because it's hard finding that outside of the course or overall career transition. - Emma GGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineFeb 13, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Outdated curriculum and lackluster support - Do NOT waste your money and time
I unfortunately had a very negative experience with Springboard . I signed up for the Boot Camp because I thought that the curriculum was very comprehensive in a way that some of the more expensive boot camps were not. Also, I was extremely excited by Springboard's industry, design project, or IDP. This is advertised as a final project where students work in groups and are matched up with a company to complete real world UX design/research work. First of all to touch up on the curriculum...I unfortunately had a very negative experience with Springboard . I signed up for the Boot Camp because I thought that the curriculum was very comprehensive in a way that some of the more expensive boot camps were not. Also, I was extremely excited by Springboard's industry, design project, or IDP. This is advertised as a final project where students work in groups and are matched up with a company to complete real world UX design/research work. First of all to touch up on the curriculum, for course that is for the most part built upon articles from the Internet, the fact that there are still lingering resources from 2015 and even earlier is appalling. The field of UX is evolving every single day so the fact that this is an oversight in the curriculum is appalling. Also, the course provided no resources to learn Figma, which is hilarious in 2022, they only provided resources to learn Sketch, and XD. It is not even an argument at this point that Figma is the industry standard. I learned Figma on my own through a Udemy course. I did not like either of the mentors that I was matched with in the program. They provided extremely inadequate support and took forever to grade my assignments, which arguably pushed up my graduation date. The industry design project was a complete bust, I was matched up with what can only be described as a marketing consultant in Canada, that was looking to add a small feature to her website and would not entertain any more fixes, even though her website was a disaster from a UX perspective. NOT a company or organization....When I asked to be rematched, I was discouraged from doing so. Eventually, I just dropped out and didn't finish my IDP which was allowed since I was not eligible for the job guarantee, knowing that I had done enough freelance work outside of Springboard to make up for this. Bottom line - there are myriad other bootcamps and resources out there - do not go with this one. - Taylor Nicole EvansGraduate • Cyber Security Career Track • OnlineFeb 12, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
In Depth and Interesting
This programs is a lot of information, and it tells you that. It's really video focused which I liked and didn't like just because I get bored quickly. The videos and assignments do go over a really broad range of topics and they definitely check for understanding through the use of mentors. Overall I really liked this program, I think I got my money's work in experience and education. At the end of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp I earned my Security+ and soon I'm hoping a new job. - Abby CanovaGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineFeb 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fast-paced, informative, detailed
A 350+ hour online UX design course that covers the end-to-end UX process including design
thinking, user research, ideation, wireframing, user interface design, prototyping, usability
testing, psychology principles, communication, and special topics. - Dan VoGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineFeb 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Well structured learning experience for Software Engineering Career Track
The biggest advantages of this course for me when I was selecting a bootcamp to enroll in was the fact that it's self-paced and you're also able to complete it remotely. With a course and topic that is so dense with information, the ability to work on it on my own time allowed me to better retain information at my own pace along with not burning me out. In my case, I was a full-time student so I typically studied at least 25-30 hours per week so that I could complete the course as soon a...The biggest advantages of this course for me when I was selecting a bootcamp to enroll in was the fact that it's self-paced and you're also able to complete it remotely. With a course and topic that is so dense with information, the ability to work on it on my own time allowed me to better retain information at my own pace along with not burning me out. In my case, I was a full-time student so I typically studied at least 25-30 hours per week so that I could complete the course as soon as possible to allow me a good chunk of time to study data structures and algorithms to prepare for job interviews. Another positive of this course is that Colt Steele is the instructor and his style of teaching is very easy to follow and understand. A con of this course is that because it's a remote bootcamp that is self paced, you're not really in touch with your cohort unless you're constantly interacting in the Slack. This is something that is a bit lacking as relationships within the course are up to you to build and you could really end up working through the whole course with just conversing with your assigned mentor. - Stefani GarciaGraduate • Cyber Security Career Track • OnlineFeb 07, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision in a long time
This program was great. It was easy to access the resources. The self-pace was perfect for a working wife and mom of two. The community was so supportive.
The only issue I had was a couple of the trainings were done by presenters with thick accents, and the subtitles weren't always accurate, which got a little confusing. All in all, I'm so glad I took the leap, and especially glad I chose Springboard. I can't wait to get into a new job, and I know I'm ready thanks to the Springboard ...This program was great. It was easy to access the resources. The self-pace was perfect for a working wife and mom of two. The community was so supportive.
The only issue I had was a couple of the trainings were done by presenters with thick accents, and the subtitles weren't always accurate, which got a little confusing. All in all, I'm so glad I took the leap, and especially glad I chose Springboard. I can't wait to get into a new job, and I know I'm ready thanks to the Springboard team. - Brooke KongUX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineFeb 07, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Got me a job
Springboard stood out to me over all the other bootcamps since there are 4 in-depth portfolio projects, and one of them has you work with a real client. You are guided into creating your portfolio which is the most valuable tangible thing that I got out of Springboard. My mentor was great, and Springboard took care of any problems I had. You also have access to a lot of resources through their community. - Owen Mackay PlattGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineFeb 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Path to a career
After finishing the course I can say with confidence it was 100% worth it. I went in very new to the software engineering field but I’m coming at with so much knowledge. I know this program is a little longer than most… Which is exactly why I picked this one. I want to learn the most and best stuff possible not rush through a 2 month course! Very worth the investment. - Alexia JordanGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineFeb 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard is great if you are willing to put in the work
If you are considering a bootcamp as your path into UX here is what I would take into consideration. What is your learning style? What sort of support do you need? How much time can you realistically commit to your course? Why do you want to transition into UX? How does your previous job (or school) experience relate to UX?
As far as learning style goes you need to be able to self teach and pace. The curriculum is set up where you work independently for a week on reading articles wat...If you are considering a bootcamp as your path into UX here is what I would take into consideration. What is your learning style? What sort of support do you need? How much time can you realistically commit to your course? Why do you want to transition into UX? How does your previous job (or school) experience relate to UX?
As far as learning style goes you need to be able to self teach and pace. The curriculum is set up where you work independently for a week on reading articles watching videos and acquring knowledge that way and then applying it to the best of your ability in the form of a deliverable or project. You have access to their student community and their network of hiring professionals and most importantly you have a 30 minute meeting with a mentor once a week. For me meeting with my mentor was the most important factor. My mentor was absolutely amazing, he pushed me to be the best that I could be in this course and I am so appreciative of that. It is important that you have a mentor that suits you. Do not be afraid to request a different mentor if you are not getting what you need. That being said the sooner you do this the better.
As far as support my mentor was really all I felt I needed but there are plenty of ways to get more support and in my experience any of the career coaches and hiring professionals and even senior level UX designers that you have access to throughout the course are very helpful and responsive.
TIME... How much time can you realistically spend on this course is a big question you should ask yourself upfront. If your job or outside school work is very demanding this also requires a significant amount of time attention and care. You cannot expect to skip and BS your way through this program. I recommend putting time on your calendar that you intend to dedicate to the course. This could help you stay focused and finish on time.
If you only want to transition into UX for the money this course will likely be quite difficult or cumbersome to you. UX is a very empathetic creative and thoughtful field. You will need the passion behind your why to really push you through when you are having a hard time or feeling unsure. Also there is no magic besides hard work that will get you a 6 figure job at the end of it. So you will get out of this exactly the work you put into it. If you want a 6 figure job work like a 6 figure worker at this.
Start thinking now about how your current experience and background relates to UX. Did you work in sales or customer service? A background in Psychology? The skills you have gained in your previous experience are not for nothing using them to your advantage and being trying to leverage what you already know. Eventually, you will have a story that is your resume and your elevator pitch and many other ways to express to someone why it is you are transitioning or moving into UX and what you can bring to the table. - Amy SitStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineFeb 02, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great choice if you want to switch industries
I chose Springboard for its dedicated career support, industry portfolio projects, and mentorship guidance. So far, it's been a great choice in allowing me to learn all the tools in the UX process and put it into practice on a passion project. On call mentors and weekly check-ins with mentor are really helpful, though their advice can vary (so it's good to get different perspectives). Would echo another review that says it's really what you make it -- quality of your work and portfolio c...I chose Springboard for its dedicated career support, industry portfolio projects, and mentorship guidance. So far, it's been a great choice in allowing me to learn all the tools in the UX process and put it into practice on a passion project. On call mentors and weekly check-ins with mentor are really helpful, though their advice can vary (so it's good to get different perspectives). Would echo another review that says it's really what you make it -- quality of your work and portfolio can vary depending on what other tools/skills you decide to practice/learn. I highly recommend this course if you're looking to switch into UX and need a guided /supportive path to get there! - Ali Yener CetinerSoftware Engineer • Student • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineFeb 02, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fast-paced software engineering course
I attended the Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track in 2022. They have a very comprehensive curriculum. You learn some valuable knowledge about web development and software engineering mindset in a relatively short time period. I recommend it for everyone who wants to become a software engineer. They also offer job-guarantee which I didn’t have to use bc I got an offer even before finishing the course!
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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. 1,674 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
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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.
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You can read 1,674 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.