Springboard

As someone who had no technical skills coming into the course, Springboard made learning easy and motivating. The curriculum was designed in a way to actively teach relevant technical skills and reinforce knowledge through projects. My mentor was amazing... Read More and helped me dive deeper into my learning by providing me industry level perspective and knowledge. My career coach helped me gain confidence and navigate the job market. The student support was very responsive to any questions or requests I had during the course. And, there was even 1:1 on demand mentor calls for when I was stuck on a project mid-week and wanted help before my weekly mentor call. Because of all the support and well-designed curriculum I was able to get a great job offer quickly despite having no work experience or previous technical knowledge! I am confident that the technical skills and statistical knowledge obtained in this course will set me up for success in my Data Science career. I highly recommend the course for anyone who is considering switching into Data Science!

Amazing Journey. Got to learn, explore and experience a lot. Thank You Springboard. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a career change or upgrade themselves. This is a mentor-led curriculum and I have an amazing mentor who helped me throughout... Read More my course.

Software Engineering is a challenging practice that requires a lot of determination and a genuine love of learning (you should love coding outside your job and learning the latest technologies). I found success in this program because I spent a few years... Read More making sure that software engineering was a career I would enjoy before joining this program by talking to developers I worked with and taking some programming classes. I think that sometimes boot camps can be a trap for some people new to programming, so before you join one make sure to talk to developers not just about what they love about their career but the challenging and realistic day-to-day challenges. The mentorship program and the number of projects I added to my GitHub portfolio made this program worthwhile for me and helped me find my first opportunity. I'm so thankful I made the leap to advance my career, but keep in mind software development isn't for everyone.

This bootcamp really helps you delve deep into the entire UX design process from end to end and also gives you the opportunity to work with a real client! The career services were also extremely helpful. It was nice being paired with a mentor that helps... Read More guide you throughout the entire course and there are weekly office hours you can attend to ask questions and periodic networking events.

I joined the UI/UX Program at Springboard last summer. I went in with very little knowledge in UI/UX but was very interested in the topic. This course curriculum was very well structured and filled with useful learning materials. The best part about this... Read More curriculum is having a mentor to talk to every week. My mentor provided full support for giving me helpful feedbacks on my project and any technical questions I had. I also thought being able to talk to a career coach on different career topics was especially helpful. After completing this program, I feel more confident in my skills and experience in UI/UX Design. Overall, this was a great program and I would definitely recommend it to my friends.

The springboard curriculum was well-rounded and allowed me to become familiar with many aspects of data analytics as well as with a variety of programs that will be useful on the job. The mentor calls are helpful in keeping you pointed in the right direction.... Read More Springboard also provided a lot of career support which would be beneficial to anyone looking for a new job or promotion... However, I did not take advantage of this aspect of the course as I was not looking for a new job and had already advanced my position.

Springboard does an excellent job of walking you through the process of becoming certified in your field of choice (I chose UI/UX design career track). Each session is a buildup of the knowledge you have accumulated up to that point, then that knowledge... Read More is applied to the project/prototype that you develop. But don't worry, you have a mentor (a professional working in the field) to guide you through the process which in my case was flawless with Aleya. Another helpful resource is having your completed work reviewed by actual hiring managers. This perk will give you the feedback needed to make improvements or the confidence needed to know that you have made the right decision in your field of choice moving forward. Last but not least, you have the job guarantee option. If you pass the course and start to search for a job, they guarantee with their assistance that you will find a job or the course is free. I repeat free. You can't beat that. Applying to Springboard is one of the best decisions I could have ever made for my career. I would definitely encourage those interested in advancing their career to give it a shot. You won't be disappointed.

Everything has been positive on my journey with Springboard. The best thing about the UX/UI program is the depth of the curriculum and also having a personal mentor to help/guide you through the course. Another added bonus is the independent design project... Read More which is basically an internship with a company where you complete real design work.

Springboard provided a well-rounded curriculum, ample opportunities to practice skills, I was guided through the process of building a great portfolio and had so much support along the way. Here are my pros/cons of the program overall. Pros: 1. The mentorship... Read More program is amazing. The mentor I worked with through my time in the program had expert industry knowledge, was very generous, communicative, and supportive. I have nothing but amazing things to say about him. 2. There were so many options for support through the advisement team, office hours, career coaching, the student network through slack, and extra meetings with mentors. 3. You are given many opportunities to practice skills through a very project-focused curriculum. 4. The curriculum itself was well-organized, and really drilled in UX concepts and principles. 5. The option for career coaching post-graduation is very helpful as you job search. Cons: 1. Some of the information could be a bit repetitive, which can be both helpful and overwhelming in some ways. 2. I would say the time expectations of the program are not what I expected. It would be nice to see more options for people who work full-time on top of going to school. 3. I think there needs to be more flexibility to student needs when matching with the IDP. Overall, I'm very glad I did this program, and am excited to find a job and continue to enhance my skills!