Data Analytics Career Track

I am a teacher transitioning to data analytics. I chose Springboard's Data Analyst track because I wanted to pivot quickly. I chose the program because 1. I knew I wanted something paced with curriculum provided (I didn't want to have to figure what I needed to know and then figure out where to learn it) and2. I wanted something that was career track focused. I wanted to pivot from teaching to Data Analyst and the job guarantee sold me. They also provide more data if you request like completion rates. Other bootcamps did not provide this.I'm satisfied with my experience, and I feel prepared to enter the data analytics profession. Cons:->HOWEVER, I am not yet employed as a data analyst. So, I can't say yet if my investment paid off! Hopefully I will never have to say if they will make good on their job guarantee.  I completed the program about 1 week ago, it's too soon to say on this subject.->About 1/2 the curriculum is sourced from other websites & Youtube. As a professional educator, this DOES NOT bother me. Like any teacher will tell you, if someone else made a kick ass lesson plan there is no reason to re-create it, just use it! (It is not stolen content, Springboard either pays for you to use it or it is already free, and they give credit to source)Tips:Take the free Excel course they offer to see how it feels. That is a good indicator if the pacing and style will work for you.Go into this knowing that YOU are the deciding factor on success. That means YOU have to want to do this work, YOU have to make the connections with the mentor and fellows, YOU have to practice daily. They give you the tools, but YOU have to use them.The career coaches are amazing, USE THEIR SERVICES! Take every tip they give you even if they are sometimes harsh or it feels like you don't need help with the soft skills, just do it anyway! Believe me, I am/was a teacher, my communication skills are 10/10 but after a practice interview and feedback my confidence and interview skills are now 12/10 lolLastly, don't be discouraged. I don't have a math background, but I learned statistics. Am I the best? NO. Did I get it in 2 weeks? NO. But did I learn it? YES! My referral is:https://www.springboard.com/invite/OXVVV

I highly appreciate and value my experience with Springboard! I decided to take the Springboard Data Analytics career track certification program to get back to work after a 5 years career break with goals to refresh and upgrade my skills, gain confident in using UpToDate  tools and got a job - all were achieved. The curriculum is comprehensive, well structured, and has a good amount of practice and materials to grasp the concepts. I liked the abundance of learning resources. I felt well supported: weekly mentorship, monthly career coaching, office hours and webinars, peer community - I found it all helpful! The student advisor and tech support were welcoming and quickly helped with all requests. I valued that it is a self-pace and remote program!  Also, the program allows some extensions and breaks.I recommend it! 

Joined the Springboard Data Analytics Career track back in Jan 2022. I am not from analytics background and I had a good experience overall. Some of the pros and con are below. Pros-1. The skills taught were relevant to the industry and provided me with additional confidence. 2. The curriculum was solid and covered a lot great topics. 3. The mentor and career coach are great and important part of the bootcamp. Cons1. Can be more economical and felt it to be on expensive side. 2. Can provide more information on how to best use the time with industry mentors and extract maximum value. Overall I would definitely recommend this bootcamp for someone looking to transition into Data Analytics career. I did my google data analytics certification before starting this bootcamp which helped me as well and would recommend doing any kind of basic certification or courses of the tools which would be used in the bootcamp before hand to help you not get overwhelmed during the whole process and make it smoother. 

My friend who successfully launched a job as Data Analyst recommended this bootcamp to me. The best parts are office hours, weekly mentor call and career coaching! I love the capstone projects which help me build up both skills and confidence!

Well structured program that helped gain skills and provided constant support while I was able to study from home and keep my job.

This program (or these types of programs) really is about the support.  Weekly calls, on-demand help, Slack community, career coaching.  The curriculum is well-curated, but is essentially just access to a bunch of 3rd party educational resources like LinkedIn Learning and DataCamp.  All on-demand video learning.  I would've liked to see a weekly live class or some more real-time teaching from the instructors, but I understand that's what you pay for with the $15-20k bootcamps.  If you've got a great mentor you'll have a good experience as long as you're motivated and disciplined.  

I never had any experience with programming before, and the Data Analytics Career Track program at Springboard was a great stepping stone to become a future Data Analyst/Data Scientist. I think the program is great for beginners like me, and my mentor was amazing throughout the program. I highly recommend Springboard's program to beginners, especially for its large community, great courses, and mentorship.

I had very positive experience with Springboard. The extremely flexible self-learning pace schedule, the thorough curriculum which makes on understand every concept from the ground up, expertised mentors, supportive course advisers and a great community - everything that one needs to begin a career in Data Anyltics is right there. Highly recommend taking the course.

Springboard DAC program immensely helped me gain the skills and knowledge I need to pivot into a new career path as Data Analyst. The DAC curriculum is well structured and the project based assignments helped me gain confidence. The weekly mentor call was a huge plus for me! Learning from an industry expert 'the structured way of thinking' as a data analyst was my greatest learning. The Springboard's careers team is an amazing resource to help with preparing for interviews. Although the course is self-paced, the weekly mentor calls and career coach calls helps with accountability and motivation. The mock call interviews towards the end really boost the confidence. Springboard's student advisor and the customer support were very accommodative to my situations and prompt with providing assistance from time to time! Also the Slack platform to interact with fellow students is an added advantage. I just completed my coursework and I feel more prepared and confident to make this shift in my career. I am glad I chose Springboard over the other program while I was exploring.

Springboard’s Data Analytics Career Track has helped me accomplish many achievements toward my career. When I first started, I was transitioning from a career as a Customer Service Representative. As I was taking the course, I got promoted internally to an Accounts Receivable Clerk, which I was very pleased with. I directly used the skills I learned from Springboard to leverage myself for a new role within my company. The core strengths and key takeaways I gained from this course was a new approach to structured thinking, a deeper understanding of the importance of networking, and the confidence to become a constant self-learner. Before this course, I had no idea where to begin as a budding data analyst. I had no clue what skills I needed to learn or what those technical skills even did. But, after finishing this course, I now have a clear understanding of what a data analyst does, what the tools of a data analyst are, and what the tools do. Also, now I know how to approach networking with people. Through this course, I gained the confidence I needed to reach out to people for networking, for jobs, for advice, and for help/mentorship. Lastly, Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track program excels due to it's large community of support. Through others in your cohort or through Springboard's large panel of career coaches and mentors, they provide a great source of mental, emotional, and technical support you may need to help you successfully transition into a career as a data analyst. I am definitely glad I chose Springboard!

I had a very positive experience w/ Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track. Biggest pro for me was the curriculum. The work provided was crucial in developing skills. Another pro is that, for a completely remote program, they've organized the social aspects well (mentor calls, career services, coach calls) in a way that makes it feel less isolated.  Cons - it's expensive for most people. In my experience it's worth the money though.

In terms of Business Intelligence (BI) and outcomes, the course is helpful with analyzing data and decision-make and offering consulting advice to help others.  The course equips students with foundational skills on how-to to create models & analyze data.

The Data Analytics career track course is very intense and helps you along every step of the way. They even help you six months after you graduate to find a position. So it's not just teaching you how to do the job of a data analyst but also how to go about networking, find your best fit for a job and how to negotiate the best benefits as well. Well rounded course.

PROS1. Study at your pace:2. On-demand mentorship3. One on one career coach4. Flexible payment5. Weekly group call5. Take a break when you feel overwhelmed. etc..CONSThere is no disadvantage to this course, had a positive experience all through.

I had an amazing experience with Springboard. I had excellent coaches and mentors who always supported me. I got so much in-depth knowledge about the targeted job industry from my mentor.  The only cons I found in 1-2 in-course activities, which are outdated and it would be great if they can upgrade.

I have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and more than 10 years of experience as a senior engineer.  Before choosing Springboard I revied over 10 boot camps. However, I decided to choose them because they offered a job guarantee and have applicable content. Moreover, they did not offer an income share agreement. I could get a job offer one month before finishing the course. The projects were adjusted while I was in it to evolve with a lot of new skills. My mentor was professional in data analysis and every week he spent time to ensure I was understanding the concept and solving the problems. He always encouraged me to keep on the job when I was frustrated.Also, my advisor and career coach team was extremely supported me and fixed any issue I stuck on. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone trying to make the switch into tech.

My experience with Springboard was very positive. The coursework gives you a solid foundation of what a career in data analytics entails. The mentor and job readiness experiences were the most invaluable aspects of the course. 

With a plethora of online programs on tech courses, it's difficult to choose one, especially when you have to commit a considerable amount of time and money. I am glad that I chose Springboard. The courses were well organized, systematic, and easy to understand. It was clear that the team had put in a lot of thought and hard work into preparing the course materials. However, the most remarkable aspect of Springboard is that they give you unlimited opportunities for interacting with the mentors, career coaches, and alumni. And all of them are a pro in their respective fields. So if you are stuck at any topic, you can reach out to them and they will respond almost immediately. It gives you a feeling that you are actually in a classroom. And even after you have finished the course, you have access to career coaches to help you with your career search. Had a tough, but amazing learning experience at Springboard.

The course do help to become a beginner in Data Analyst & with networking and career coaches you could land a job that can help strengthen your skills. If Data seems to fascinate you then this is the course for you.The curriculum can be completed at your own pace with help of mentor calls available weekly & also on demand mentor calls for quick doubt clearance.

Springboard does what it says. It gives you a firm foundation in technical skills overseen by industry experts with a world class curriculum. Highly recommended and hope it does for you what it did for me!