Springboard

Pros: Being in control of the pace; 1-on-1 mentorship was so important to my design development and I am very satisfied with the mentor I was matched with; the Industry design project was a great opportunity to work on a team with actual clients. Cons:... Read More being able to switch from UX Track to UX/UI Track without having to start over was something I was exploring briefly. Being able to have that luxury would have been nice. Can't really rate the job support yet - We'll see how that develops.

The instruction was excellent. The TA's were very helpful. My mentor was awesome. I feel confident in my abilities now I am job searching for an entry level position. I am on solid ground. Only drawbacks are that I feel like it was not emphasized that... Read More if you fail any of the mock interviews twice, you do not get the job guarantee. I came to this realization when I started doing the mock interviews at the end. Could be a determining factor in signing up for some people. Also, the mock interviewers need to follow the rubric for the mock interviews more strictly. The amount of variability in how Interviewers should be minimized as much as possible.

1:1 Mentor Calls provide specifically catered help with anything each particular student needs, the curriculum is thorough, and the career counseling provides the necessary resources and guidance to get a foot into the industry if lacking in background... Read More

Overall, I give springboard 4 out of 5 stars. Pros, one-on-one mentor and career coach calls, which can teach you things that you can't find on internet. The slack community is great and you can find study buddies to be motivated. Their student advisor... Read More are very helpful and accommodating. Cons, course curriculum can be messy and vague at times. The basic elements are decent, but it needs more work. Also it is better to have a background with visual design going in, otherwise your work is not going to be as good. They can include more advanced course materials as optional.

I completed Springboard's UX/UI Career Track program and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking into a UX boot camp. I initially struggled between choosing the best boot camp for me and felt overwhelmed with the number of options out there. I recommend... Read More reaching out to someone on the Springboard team to get more information and talk about if this is the best option for you. Springboard's curriculum has equipped me well and given me the experience I need to begin my job search in this industry. Springboard also pairs you up with a real-life client as part of your last project and I believe that to be super valuable. Not only was I able to apply the design skills that I've learned throughout the course, but I was able to get real-life work experience and have a valuable project to add to my personal portfolio. The mentorship program is also great and another highlight of the program. I would recommend the boot camp to anyone who is serious about learning UX/UI design!

To preface this review, I started this program while pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design. Now although I had 3 years of schooling in Design I felt like the projects I was given didn't provide me with the real-life experience I needed to enter... Read More the industry with confidence. After researching various bootcamps I felt that Springboard provided the best option for the best cost. I ended up signing up for the UI/UX course because it contained an emphasis in not only visual design but also in user research and user experience. I wanted to make sure that when I completed my certification that not only would it provide me with some valuable portfolio pieces but that it would help me feel comfortable applying for a job in the field post graduation. Overall, this course exceeded my expectations the mentors were amazing and provided me with some very valuable feedback whether that was related to various assignments or career advice. As some who went to a university and has a degree in Design I don't think I would have gained the same experience and knowledge I gained from Springboard at school. The experience was truly phenomenal and I would recommend it to anyone (especially females interested in Tech!).

After researching online for almost 2 months, I finally zeroed down on Springboard. I have never had a pleasant experience with online studies, however Springboard is a game changer. Not only do they support you completely during the course, an extended... Read More 6 months support, post competition is provided which is an USP to Springboard. Moreover weekly one to one mentor calls, truly motivate you complete the weeks curriculum in order to present/ discuss with your mentor. Springboard also offers a Job Guarantee program to all eligible students, with the best of the best career coaches to guide you find you dream job. What I liked most was the flow of curriculum. Straight to the point. I can confidently say I learnt and enjoyed the last 6 months at Springboard and will definitely recommend SB to family and friends.

Springboard is a well run organization that offers ample support and expertise in each field. Students have access to mentors at many convenient times and a community that readily shares experiences and offers feedback. The program is a great way to gain... Read More the foundational skills needed to enter a desired job market.

Overall, I think the course is well-structured to help students with different backgrounds to learn new skills in data analytics. Even though it's designed to be a 6-month program, for students with relevant experience, they can speed up their learning... Read More and complete the course within 3-4 months as it's self-paced. I was able to complete the course in 3 months, as the mentors and student advisors were very responsive whenever you have questions (they have many mentors available besides the 1:1 mentor assigned to you). The career service from Springboard is overall very effective as well since most of the career coaches are professional technical recruiters and have been in the field for many years - I've worked with 3 career coaches, they are all very strategic in terms of resume writing and interview preparation. I was able to receive 2-3 times more interview invitations since I joined the program. The 1:1 mentorship is definitely the primary value of the program. My mentor was very supportive and knowledgeable - provide me lots of actionable feedback and advice. He really guided me down a career path that led me to an offer. I am overall satisfied with this investment.

I had done a lot of research on various boot camps and courses, both college and online, and had come to the conclusion that for the money/time investment, Springboard was my best bet. I also liked that there was a focus on supporting you as you looked... Read More for work. After being accepted into the UX Design Career Track program, my first month or two were pretty easy. I had already taken a few UX courses, so the early parts felt like a refresher, and I felt like I was just getting deeper into the details - which I liked. Then came the middle part of the course. The curriculum is thorough and rigorous, and I felt overwhelmed at times with the amount of work that had to be done in the time period. Obviously doing this all during a pandemic and upheaval of 2020 wasn't easy, but Springboard was excellent about flexibility. I ended up taking a 3 week pause. 1 week off, and 2 weeks to catch up. My 6 months class ended up being more like 8 months, including the internship, which was extremely valuable. Overall, I feel extremely prepared for the job I have now, and I love that I still have access to my curriculum in case I need to remember something. The best part of the course is the mentorship. My mentor gave me such valuable feedback, and really put the entire process in perspective for me. I am very glad I chose Springboard, especially since they don't just rubber stamp your work to get you out the door. Highly recommend this program.