Springboard

This program is great - comprehensive, thorough, logical, and well-designed. If you are able to be self-motivated and manage your own milestones/progress/education, you can gain a ton. They will definitely not be micromanaging you at any point, so it's... Read More something to be aware of if you work better with more oversight. I found that support and guidance was available when needed, but that ultimately I had to answer most of my own questions for myself (which is a good learning experience, in the end!). I feel ready to do well in a data scientist role.

The focus on self-paced projects not only leaves you with a strong portfolio but helped me learn in an integrated manner so that I feel I truly understand core concepts in the field of data science. Some frustrating glitches with curriculum access along... Read More the way, but these were always resolved through a super strong support community.

I had a great experience with Springboard. I was stuck between Springboard Vs. Design lab when I was choosing which bootcamp to work with and decided on Springboard because they offered weekly mentorship, real life experience (industry project) you work... Read More with for 4 weeks, and excellent communication with the career help/advising. For anyone who is switching careers or looking to find a good program I would definitely recommend Springboard. I enjoyed the mentorship. The challenging part was to keep track of your time if you're working full time. I ended up quitting my job because it was too much for me and finished a little bit over a year. You also have to learn a lot of the tools on your own like Figma or your portfolio. Everything was intuitive and I enjoyed the process. I'm only giving job support 3 stars because i'm just starting my post completion and won't know how it'll end up.

Overall, my experience with Springboard was excellent. The student advisors, support team, and mentors were incredibly helpful and responded promptly, which was crucial for the completion of my projects. The entire team was very accommodating and designed... Read More the program to fit the needs of full-time working professionals like myself. I truly appreciate the level of support and guidance provided throughout the program, which allowed me to achieve my goals and gain valuable skills in my field. Thank you, Springboard!

Springboard was a win for me. It’s a great price point, allows you to go at your own pace, and the layout of the curriculum forges a good path. The challenge is assignments are way difficult for executing a task you just learned. The career services feel... Read More watered down in comparison the the level of the coding but it’s still very helpful.

I recently started this design bootcamp. The course is structured to be completed in 9 months doing about 16-20 hours per week. There is a lot of material in each sub unit which is great especially for those without any background in design. For those... Read More that have some design background however, it's almost too much and can feel repetitive. Still, not a bad thing to re-learn some concepts or maybe even just gain a deeper understanding. There is a lot of reading in this course and some videos mixed in to go through at your own pace. The subunits are structured pretty well to start from zero. For those that are doing this bootcamp part time and putting in 16-20 hours per week, I think it's easy to get burnt out over the course of 9 months. I got burnt out after 1 month. Personally, I wanted more hands on from mentors and from the program itself but for self learners this is good. It's cheaper than some other big names in this space but more expensive than others. If you're not sure if you want to jump into UX/UI yet, my suggestion would be to try a cheaper course or do a preliminary course first for like $50. You'll still need to self teach yourself but at least you're only spending $50 to get an idea. I believe any course you take, you're only going to get out of it what you put into it. It's going to require work. So find one that fits your budget. I hope this helps somebody make a decision.

Pros: - Structured course, lays out curriculum in a progress based manner - Mentors available for calls and advice - Self paced Cons: - Some mentors have poor audio/video equipment - Hit or miss when it comes to quality of mentors - IDP project (pairing... Read More student up with company) is hit or miss, some companies may be uncommunicative or difficult to work with

This program was truly amazing! From start to end it was a great process. The weekly mentorship with an industry expert was invaluable. Along the way, I was able to reach out to my student advisor via email. Everyone was responsive and very quick to assist.... Read More The materials learned were also such great resources. I still have a lot to learn, but feel prepared to begin my career!

I recently completed Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track and it was a fantastic experience. What I loved most about it was the flexibility it offered. I could work on the coursework on my own time. The program provided a lot of resources,... Read More like videos and exercises, to help me learn new technologies. I also had weekly coaching calls with an experienced engineer, who gave me valuable guidance and support. The four portfolio projects were a unique feature and helped me create a tangible portfolio that I could show to potential employers. One downside was that the program is fully remote, so building relationships with classmates was up to me. However, the support from the Student Advisors and Career Team was exceptional, and I never felt alone or lost when I needed help. I highly recommend Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track to anyone looking to pursue a career in software engineering. It's well-structured, flexible, and provides ample resources and support to ensure your success.

I enrolled in the Springboard Data Science Career track in May 2022 and achieved my certificate in Dec 2022. It was a great journey to realize my goal of becoming a data scientist. Intensive courses, numerous hands-on exercises, and mini-projects, along... Read More with two personal capstone projects, assist me in mastering skills of Python, Statistics, SQL, Machine Learning, and the full life cycle of data science projects. During my study, I work with an industry mentor with practical data experience who supports my learning tremendously. We met regularly and emailed once I had a question. My career coach is also helpful in cheering me up, setting goals, and teaching me to interview and resume tips. I always learned new things from her each time we met. Last but not least, I grow my network gradually during my study. I had informational interviews and enthusiastic support from current students and alumni. I believe I am on the right track to landing a dream job.