Springboard

Took a career change, I signed up for the course when I was a single parent raising a 2 year old kid. I remember the first call with my mentor, I spoke down on my self, “I have never done anything tech before and really nervous.” My mentor, encouraged... Read More me that this was all just a new skill I was developing, and that I can do it. It was that feedback all through the program. The OnDemand mentors where very helpful and always available to answer my questions. I caught COVID too. Advisers were very supportive, and accommodated my needs. We discussed how i could stay on top of my work, and new skills I have developed Having industry experienced mentors was a plus to the program. Overall grateful for the program.

After finishing my Masters in Aerospace Engineering degree from the University of Toronto, I wanted to transition to data engineering knowing that data engineering demand will continue to grow. I searched online for the proper data engineering BootCamp... Read More but many of the BootCamp was too expensive for my budget. Then I discovered Springboard's data engineering career track which provided me with an intense and enlightening learning experience with a dedicated mentor and career services. The course curriculum was more than enough for me to get ahead in this field and secure a high-paying role in the industry. However, a word of caution. If you are planning to take up this track, be prepared to work very hard as it will demand a lot of your time and energy. In the end, it will be your own focused efforts which will open the doors for you as this course can get overwhelming sometimes. With relentless commitment, you will arrive at your goal!

A relatively affordable way to learn the end-to-end ux design process. A 350+ hour online UX design course that covers the end-to-end UX process including design hinking, user research, ideation, wireframing, user interface design, prototyping, usability... Read More testing, psychology principles, communication, and special topics.

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... Read More 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.

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... Read More 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.

The course took me about 12 months which is longer than advertised. I can see how people can get in done in 9 though. Something they could add is actual coding lesson on calls with mentors. Lots of mentor calls ended up being stale and not very useful.... Read More Some were very needed though as well. Overall the price for the experience is unmatched. I’m at a level that almost felt impossible to reach before and it’s all because this course.

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... Read More 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.

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... Read More 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!

I attended the Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track. 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... Read More who wants to become a software engineer.

Throughout the bootcamp, it has for sure strengthen my knowledge of the field of cybersecurity. Coaches are super helpful with LinkedIn and resume help and my mentor experience was great. He kept me motivated and believed in me to succeed in the curriculum... Read More and pass the Security+ and get a job offer. I highly recommend this bootcamp for someone transitioning careers into cybersecurity as this bootcamp will provide the knowledge and skills and the support to succeed.