Springboard
Average Rating4.61
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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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Mike PerkinsOnlineMar 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceWorthwhile with some very valuable components
You're really doing it for the four major projects that are used to build up your final portfolio. You go through the full process of researching and planning and creating prototypes for mobile or web apps. The final piece is more of a very short internship with a client and a team of fellow Springboard students. The rest of the course includes a decent amount of publicly available videos and articles and is pretty much entirely self-paced without any real deadlines.
Probably the...You're really doing it for the four major projects that are used to build up your final portfolio. You go through the full process of researching and planning and creating prototypes for mobile or web apps. The final piece is more of a very short internship with a client and a team of fellow Springboard students. The rest of the course includes a decent amount of publicly available videos and articles and is pretty much entirely self-paced without any real deadlines.
Probably the best part of the course is the mentor program. You're matched with a mentor who is currently working as a UX Designer who will help guide you with a 30 minute call each week. I was fortunate enough to get a very enthusiastic mentor who gave a lot of feedback. I can't stress enough how helpful it was to have someone with real-world experiences to discuss things with.
Your milage will vary based on how good you are at setting your own pace and deadlines and getting a good mentor. I will also give Springboard credit for updating the curriculum and their extremely responsive and thorough customer service. The do seem to be actively working to improve the experience (for this course at least). Of my four star rating, one of them is entirely due to that.
A small caveat is that this course might be difficult for people who have never used any design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). Any prior exposure to those goes a long way in making things easier.- Sige ZhengStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineMar 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
My Springboard UX/UI Experience - Great and clear curriculum, responsive class support, good mentor
I spent a year in the self-paced UX/UI design course. I choose springboard because they have a comprehensive curriculum, flexible payment plan, real-world project and 1-1 mentor. The curriculum provides great practice opportunities and freedom for me to work on projects I'm excited about. the IDP helped me build good teamwork experience and gain more insight into the UX work for start-ups. The Springboard is very responsive in the entire process. They gave me flexible breaks and helped m...I spent a year in the self-paced UX/UI design course. I choose springboard because they have a comprehensive curriculum, flexible payment plan, real-world project and 1-1 mentor. The curriculum provides great practice opportunities and freedom for me to work on projects I'm excited about. the IDP helped me build good teamwork experience and gain more insight into the UX work for start-ups. The Springboard is very responsive in the entire process. They gave me flexible breaks and helped me with mentor switch according to my need.
Pros:
Comprehensive curriculum, enough practice to build a diverse portfolio, a real-world project for real work practice, the springboard team is responsive and are flexible with adjustments according to my personal needs
Cons:
The mentors come from diverse backgrounds with different levels of experience for mentorship. Besides working with the mentor, you have to push/work hard and be self-driven for how much you get from the course/mentor. Also, it's hard to build a solid connection with classmates. - RubyMar 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Enjoyed UX/UI Design Track
I had never done a bootcamp course until Springboard and I really enjoyed it all, they gave a lot to read that was always interesting, nothing boring at all. My mentor was amazing and I enjoyed speaking to her about my projects and asking her anything. Only small detail that I didn't enjoy so much was their IDP but that depends on your client and your team members. - Grace BirdStudent • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineMar 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Solid and Informative
Despite holding diplomas in social science and graphic design (and not an undergraduate degree) which made me ineligible for the job guarantee, I have a lot of confidence after applying for completion and looking for my first UX job. Other than the first capstone project, projects were assigned and chosen by students, pushing us to think outside of what we're most comfortable with in designing. I work as a content operations administrator at my current company, and have collaborated with...Despite holding diplomas in social science and graphic design (and not an undergraduate degree) which made me ineligible for the job guarantee, I have a lot of confidence after applying for completion and looking for my first UX job. Other than the first capstone project, projects were assigned and chosen by students, pushing us to think outside of what we're most comfortable with in designing. I work as a content operations administrator at my current company, and have collaborated with the UX team many times. I think a portion of the curriculum should have involved some form of shadowing, considering that imposter syndrome is much higher without an undergraduate degree in UX. While almost all that was taught was information readily available on the web, having the support of a mentor, career coaches and a student advisor all while learning on my own time while managing my busy lifestyle was helpful. As a last note, I wish I had paid everything up-front, as working full-time forced me to dedicate over a year to the "9-month" curriculum which definitely ate at my wallet. - Matthew LeonardSoftware Engineer Student • Student • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • OnlineMar 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
short, sweet, and to the point.
The Software Engineering Prep Course was excellent. It was short, sweet and to the point. I had 6 mentor calls, where we practiced algorithms. My mentor was an active Software engineering manager. He gave great insights into the type of methodologies managers like to see in applicants. - Kartikeya Rajpal, PhDGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineMar 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Online Data Analytics Course
With a plethora of online programs on tech courses, it's difficult to choose one, especially when you have to commit a considerable amount of time and money. I am glad that I chose Springboard. The courses were well organized, systematic, and easy to understand. It was clear that the team had put in a lot of thought and hard work into preparing the course materials. However, the most remarkable aspect of Springboard is that they give you unlimited opportunities for interacting with the m...With a plethora of online programs on tech courses, it's difficult to choose one, especially when you have to commit a considerable amount of time and money. I am glad that I chose Springboard. The courses were well organized, systematic, and easy to understand. It was clear that the team had put in a lot of thought and hard work into preparing the course materials. However, the most remarkable aspect of Springboard is that they give you unlimited opportunities for interacting with the mentors, career coaches, and alumni. And all of them are a pro in their respective fields. So if you are stuck at any topic, you can reach out to them and they will respond almost immediately. It gives you a feeling that you are actually in a classroom. And even after you have finished the course, you have access to career coaches to help you with your career search. Had a tough, but amazing learning experience at Springboard. - Matthew GrahamIntegration Engineer • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • OnlineFeb 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Career Track
My experience with Springboard's Data Science Career Track was excellent. The curriculum was up to date, detailed, and relevant. There was a good balance between guided work and individual projects. My mentor and career coach both helped me tremendously and were very flexible when trying to schedule calls after work or on weekends. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in Data Science. - Zheng LuUX Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineFeb 25, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Design Career Track
Springboard had an amazing UIUX career track program that I was able to find a job even before completing the program. The one to one mentor call is extremely help to navigate me through the program. All the curriculums are designed to prepare you to be job ready and help you transition into the new industry - Michael CopelandGraduate • Software Engineering Career Track • OnlineFeb 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Chasing my dream career.
There was a problem. I wanted to become a coder. However, I didn't know the skills and knowledge necessary to do so. Springboard provided me with the solution to that. I was able to learn everything I needed to pursue this career.
The content can go out of date, but they're always working on updating parts of it. It's never a bad idea to learn how to find the new information on your own. The community is spectacular, and you'll have an entire team of support waiting to help you su...There was a problem. I wanted to become a coder. However, I didn't know the skills and knowledge necessary to do so. Springboard provided me with the solution to that. I was able to learn everything I needed to pursue this career.
The content can go out of date, but they're always working on updating parts of it. It's never a bad idea to learn how to find the new information on your own. The community is spectacular, and you'll have an entire team of support waiting to help you succeed. - YevUI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineFeb 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard UX/UI Track
I did quite a bit of research of the available options around UX/UI boot camps before I finally decided to go with Springboard and I am so happy with my choice. It's an amazing option for those who want to break into the UX/UI field because of their job guarantee, but I also really appreciated the fact that I could waive the guarantee and still take advantage of the curriculum. Springboard was particularly strong in terms of the depth and richness of it's curriculum and the amazing suppo...I did quite a bit of research of the available options around UX/UI boot camps before I finally decided to go with Springboard and I am so happy with my choice. It's an amazing option for those who want to break into the UX/UI field because of their job guarantee, but I also really appreciated the fact that I could waive the guarantee and still take advantage of the curriculum. Springboard was particularly strong in terms of the depth and richness of it's curriculum and the amazing support available from both your mentor and student advisor. - Edwin GeevarugheseGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineFeb 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great journey with Data
The course do help to become a beginner in Data Analyst & with networking and career coaches you could land a job that can help strengthen your skills. If Data seems to fascinate you then this is the course for you.
The curriculum can be completed at your own pace with help of mentor calls available weekly & also on demand mentor calls for quick doubt clearance. - Buddy CrushmanGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineFeb 21, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Springboard Is Awesome-sauce
The course is effective enough, though some of the material is a touch outdated. It wasn't enough to affect me in a way that made me feel left in the dust, and their was enough practice and supplemental training to make it mostly a non-issue. The real shining pinnacle of this school is the support, which addressed every issue I brought up quickly and sincerely. My student advisor was attentive, my mentor was effective (practical, creative, and knowledgeable), and the support team was - s...The course is effective enough, though some of the material is a touch outdated. It wasn't enough to affect me in a way that made me feel left in the dust, and their was enough practice and supplemental training to make it mostly a non-issue. The real shining pinnacle of this school is the support, which addressed every issue I brought up quickly and sincerely. My student advisor was attentive, my mentor was effective (practical, creative, and knowledgeable), and the support team was - surprise - actually supportive! If you want a bootcamp that both equips you with real skills and is managed by dope, real human beings, this is the place for you. There aren't enough stars I could give to recommend this course, and I am so excited about finding my new career path. I feel more than confident that I can hold my own in the industry :)
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Qualifying Courses
- 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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4.7
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4.5
Job Assistance
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FAQs
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.
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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.