Data Analytics Career Track

I was that person that was stuck in a dead-end job in a dying industry with all attempts of finding other work completely failing. I came to a crossroads in my career where I could settle in my industry and hope for the best or completely start over in something new. I am sure many of you looking at these reviews are in very similar positions. After reviewing coding boot camps, I found Springboard offered the best program with support and coaching. All of it was true. All of it was needed. I did this program with a full-time job and the online flexibility made it possible. It will be challenging, it will take some weekends, but it will give you a skill set that is absolutely in demand with limitless growth potential. The program teaches you what you need to know for your first data analyst role. The mentors, advisors, and career coaches help you get the role.  It takes a village and I can attribute all of my success to the Springboard village. 

Working with Data in previous Sales and Marketing roles introduced me to the importance of understating how to extrapolate information from data. First, I needed the latest critical skills from a technical perspective. Then, I needed to learn how to ask the right questions and form a systematic approach in searching through data. Finally, it was critical to learn how to present the data and findings in a manner that was relevant to my audience. My presentations offered insight and recommendation toward mission critical issues within multiple organizations of a company. Springboard's curriculum, staff and resources provided me with everything I needed to ensure that said recommendations weren't simply taken as "suggestions"...they were acted upon. Thank you Springboard!

Great structure, mentors and career coach. Always available for any help!

This program will definitely prepare you and give you the skills needed to be an effective analyst. I came into it with some analysis experience in my past but had been out of the industry for several years so I wanted to brush up old skills and learn new skills. Since COVID caused all my contract work to be cancelled this year I was able to work on this program nearly full time and finished it in just over 3 months. Most of the assignments were clear and could be completed with the provided instruction or a quick internet search. Only once or twice did I need to use the unlimited mentor call feature to get unstuck on something. I think the biggest value for me on this was the career support side. There are some modules interspersed with the technical material on how to search and how to manage you LinkedIn page. They help you with your resume as well.  Then after you complete the course you have weekly calls with a career coach to keep you on track and give interview advice etc.  I got pretty good traction right away and am currently waiting for an offer letter from Mercedes Benz USA just 2 months into my search.

I enjoyed very much my time at Springboard. The curriculum is very project-oriented, which means you'll get several chances to practice your newly acquired skills with real datasets. It's an online course, which concerned me initially. However, every student has an advisor and a mentor that follow their work closely, which is very helpful. How closely they follow your work depends on you, and how much you ask for advice and feedback. My advisor was instrumental in helping me set and stick with daily goals, balancing course-work and time to relax, and was simply there every time I had an issue related with the workings of the course.

Springboard's data analytics program was a great introduction into data analysis using Excel, SQL, Python, PowerBI and Tableau. Depending on your background, some units may be review and others may be more challenging. The program does a good job of covering the data analyst skills while also preparing you for a data analyst career. I would definitely recommend Springboard to anyone looking to advance then skills and career.

I've just completed Data Analytics Career Track. The curriculum provides tremendous technical trainings using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python and SQL which I found them very useful. Study cases were good enough to improve technical skills. I found access to unlimited calls with mentors and career coach services very helpful. Overall I had a great experience and suggested to any one who like to peruse a career as a Data Analyst.

I have applied to Springboards Data analytics program early this January and I must say that it is amazing. From the mentors to the career coaches, they do there best for you to succeed and be able to launch a new career. Every week I would have a one on one meeting with my mentor who doesn't give me answers but guild me on the right path to get to correct solution to the hypothesis we are trying to solve for that week. It is not only tools for programing but Springboard offers you the tools and inside knowledge on how to land a great job in the outside world. This is a great program and I would highly recommend anyone who wants a change in their career to choose springboard. 

The pros of this course outweigh the cons. I found having access to mentors a real token to my success. Some weeks I would meet with mentors upwards to 6 times, and even with my hectic schedule they were still extremely accommodating. I always received honest feedback, and it was never sugar-coated. I think this straightforward upfront approach is what led to my success throughout the course. Now that the course is over, I see the things from my mentors' feedbacks on what I need to continue to work on to make myself the ideal candidate. Now, I have started working with the career services department. Originally, this process seemed a bit shaky because of their new hires. However, I have found a few career advisors that I believe know how to make employers see that I do have what is capable of a data analyst. I overall recommend this course, and it will show you your strengths and weaknesses throughout the units.

I love this projects based boot camp since it not only covers knowledge on advanced excel, SQL and Python programming and data visualization, but also help you make connection and prepare for interview. It is good for someone who try to switch career to data analysis. It is worth to spend time to learn here.  My mentor works in Microsoft and he provided valuable advice on my project. 

Springboard was perfect for my fluctuating work schedule. I was able to work at my own pace without set class dates and times. 

Pros:- Career coaches and calls are really helpful during the job search- Weekly mentor calls / unlimited mentors have helped me honed in my technical and critical thinking skills- Two end to end capstone projects that made me really think about how I wanted to solve the problem- Lots of small assignments that really tests your capabilitiesCons:- Some of the materials were barely touched on / needed outside resource to better understanding- Wish some of the projects were more hands on based rather than just videos- Difference between difficulty of learning a material and applying it to a project was pretty big

I wanted something more technical and hands-on to add to my career development goal. I found Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track to fit that goal and I did not regret enrolling. The payment plan, flexibility of learning and paired mentorship make it all engaging at your own pace and learning curve.

This program was broken down in sections, which does not seem overwhelming to complete within 6 months.  At first, this was a refresher for SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI.  But, what I really wanted to learn and get out of this course was to learn Tableau, and this course helped me understand and learn the tools I need to help me at work.  The weekly one-on-one mentor was tremendously helpful.  He was very detailed and well organized prior to meeting with him for that day.  He did not hesitate to stop if I had a question to allow me to grasp the course and get the best out of the program. 

The program is well-designed and the pace is good for a 6-month course. The material is very well-selected with lots of real-world examples. The mini-projects are very helpful to learn the concept taught in the course. My mentor is very professional and very helpful along the way. 

I signed up for this program to help enhance my skill set with regards to data analytics to help increase my technical acumen as a PM. I do want to say that this course is a very robust overview of data analytics, so likely not the best fit for someone who is already pretty well versed in excel, data visualization tools like Tableau or executive reporting. That being said, for someone truly looking to start with the basics and move up through the intermediate and proficient levels, it's great. I was very impressed with the program materials and how the breadth of curriculum did not diminish it's depth. It's engaging, easy to follow and informative. Also, access to a mentor weekly, definitely helps keep you on track so that you gain a deeper understanding and don't get held up by difficult assignments. All in all, not the best course for me as I already knew much of the content, but truly a great course for someone looking to start their career in data analytics. Highly recommended.

Mentors are very helpful as they are experienced data science professionals . Great value for the cost of course but the instructions in some units are not clear especially in Excel case studies but overall it was a good experience. I  am excited to start looking for a job.

 Become a data analyst in six months, job guaranteed! Through this course, developed in partnership with Microsoft, you’ll master the technical and business thinking skills needed to get hired. In addition to learning fundamental business statistics concepts, key tools (like Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau), and advanced analysis techniques, you’ll develop your problem-solving skills—something hiring managers told us most job applicants lack. Two capstone projects will allow you to bring all of your skills together, becoming the center of a powerful portfolio. And you’ll do it all with the guidance of your personal mentor and career coach, plus support from your fellow students and Springboard alumni. 

Springboard is simple. Build skills. Meet professionals. Get career and industry advice. I went to  UCLA for economics and think that, in some ways, I learned more from Springboard than UCLA, and definitely not for as much the price. The reality in today's economy is that jobs pay the bills and skills and experience get us jobs.  Springboard helped me build a portfolio to showcase to employers. The more you put into Springboard, the more you will get. If you take it seriously, it's definitely worth the price.

I jumped in looking to start a new career and real world experience in terms of the tasks. I met a great mentor who was there to help me all the way and a very supportive team that is there to make sure you succeed the course. Overall great experience