UI / UX Design Career Track

y experience with Springboard was challenging in a good way. The program focuses on real-world UX problem solving, with hands-on projects and honest mentor feedback that helped me improve my thinking and presentation skills. Career support adds helpful structure during the job search.One downside is that the self-paced format requires strong self-motivation, which can be challenging at times. If Springboard adds more built-in accountability or motivation checkpoints, it would make the experience even better.Overall, it’s a solid program for anyone serious about growing as a UX designer.

This course was amazing and really well-paced. The assignments that the course provide is very insightful. Not only that, it makes the sutdents a great profolio which is definitely needed for the work world where employers nowadays would look for. As a result, I believe this course is the perfect start for those who wants to get started in their UX UI career.

Overall, my experience with Springboard was quite positive. The thing that really stood out was the mentorship that I didn't receive in my four-year degree. I was coming in from a four-year degree in psychology and looking to polish my UX/UI skills in addition to the User Research skills I gained during my degree. If you're a bit of a perfectionist like me, having the structure of a course rather than self-learning so you don't get stuck in a loop of it not being good enough is really, really helpful. I cannot state that enough. My mentor had worked for Fortune 500 finance companies and was currently working in the UX field. Actual hiring managers also reviewed our projects. I came away with skills and a portfolio that I'm proud of, and I think that was owed in large part to the quality of the Mentor that I was paired with so my experience may differ from yours, but if any of the other mentors are like the one I got then Springboard is absolutely worth the time and effort as well as the cost. Speaking of the cost, I really wish they would just get rid of the job guarantee as a way to get you into the program. I think if you're going into a program primarily with the motivation of saving money or not having to pay money, versus the quality of education, then you're not going into it the right way. This is still cheaper than a master's degree, but whether you'll need a master's degree depends heavily on your field. I don't see too many UX designers with them, so I don't know how necessary it is. You also get six months of job help after graduating, which is intensely valuable. Again, you could learn this on your own and save the money. Most of our course materials were stuff you could just look up on YouTube, but you won't come away with something as polished generally without the structure and guidance that a mentor can provide. I wish all universities were like this bootcamp as far as the mentorship model. Again, if you take your time and go longer than the nine months and self-pay, you'll come away with the quality portfolio, but most of the negative reviews are from people who tried really, really hard to finish in the nine months, which is rushed in my opinion. I think Springboard should be a year and a half or two-year program, and that most people won't come away with a competitive portfolio if they rush to meet the nine-month deadline to get the job guarantee. So please be OK with spending a bit more money, and take your time. Accept that you might have a little bit of debt and come away with a polished portfolio with their excellent mentors. If you can afford to take your time with it and potentially not get that guaranteed refund, then I highly recommend Springboard, but if your primary motivation is to come away without taking on any financial burden, then I think that would be extremely difficult to do without compromising your portfolio and just generally difficult to do in the first place. There's a lot of fine print and most people I know either took longer than the recommended time or didn't qualify for the job guarantee refund for a lot of other reasons. I highly recommend Springboard for those looking to polish their UX/UI skills.

My experience in the UI/UX Design Career Track exceeded my expectations. The mentorship was truly meaningful, guiding me through challenges and helping me grow as a designer. The advising staff was always supportive, providing practical advice and encouragement whenever I needed it. I particularly valued the opportunity to work on an industry design project with a real-world client—it gave me hands-on experience, taught me how to collaborate professionally, and showed me how to apply UX principles in a real business context. Throughout the program, I gained not only technical skills in research, wireframing, and prototyping but also the confidence to pursue a career in UX design. This program has been instrumental in shaping my growth and preparing me to make an impact in the field.”

Pros: I’m overall satisfied with my experience in Springboard’s UI/UX bootcamp. The course materials were comprehensive, and I learned a lot from both the content and the guidance of my mentors and career coaches. Their feedback on assignments and mock interviews was especially valuable in helping me improve. The capstone projects and Industry Design Project (IDP) provided great hands-on experience, giving me the opportunity to dive deeper into real-world UI/UX challenges and build practical skills. Cons: The course materials were mostly curated from existing online sources like articles and YouTube videos. While Springboard organizes them so you don’t have to figure out what to read or watch, much of it felt like walls of text, which made getting through them tedious. Some resources also felt outdated—up to five years old—so I wish Springboard would update the content more frequently or develop more original material of their own. Since most of the content is free online, it feels like the bulk of your tuition really goes toward having a mentor. My mentor did provide assignment feedback and answered questions, but the interaction was limited to that. One negative experience I had was that during two consecutive calls, my mentor was on her phone while I was asking questions, which forced me to repeat myself.

Coming from a background in fashion design, I’ve always had an eye for aesthetics and detail—but I wanted to shift into a field where creativity meets problem-solving and user impact. That’s when I found Springboard’s UI/UX Design Career Track.The course offered a clear, structured path that helped me build a strong foundation in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. What made the experience truly transformative was the mentorship. My mentor provided not only design feedback, but also career guidance and industry insights that helped me grow more confident in my transition.One of the things I appreciated most was the hands-on approach. Through real-world projects, I was able to apply what I learned and begin crafting a portfolio that reflects both my new UI/UX skills and my creative background.Springboard gave me the tools, support, and structure I needed to successfully pivot into the world of UI/UX design. If you’re looking to make a career change and want a program that’s flexible, mentor-led, and focused on real results—Springboard is a great place.

Best decision I ever made on choosing this bootcamp. The support from everyone was amazing. I learned a lot and feel like I am ready to get out on the real world and test my skills. Definitely recommend to people.

Pros:- Very structured and flexible with your work schedule- 1-1 mentor sessions every week once the course really picks up- Your mentor reviews your work and projects along the way and provides tangible feedback to help better your projects- Provide mock interviews- Job Guarantee Program for those who qualifyCons:- Some of the links that provide the learning content are old articles/outdated- Minimal original learning content- Sometimes student advising provides conflicting information if multiple people help you

Springboard provided me with an incredibly well-structured and supportive UX Design learning journey. The curriculum was comprehensive, combining theory with real-world projects that built my portfolio and confidence. My mentor was experienced and offered invaluable insights, helping me grow both technically and professionally. One of the biggest advantages was the career support — from resume workshops to mock interviews, they truly invested in my job readiness. While the program is intensive and requires self-discipline, it’s absolutely worth it for those serious about transitioning into tech. I landed a UX Designer role shortly after completing the course, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

I completed the Springboard UX/UI Career Track program April of 2024. I recently completed the job guarantee period without landing a job and applied for the refund. Springboard approved my request but said they are paying it back over 12 months rather than refunding the entire amount. They did not specify that I would not be receiving a full refund anywhere in the agreement. This is really not cool, probably not legal, and definitely not ethical. Shame on you, Springboard.

I took the UX/UI Design course with Springboard and overall had a positive experience. One of the biggest highlights for me was having a dedicated mentor who was always available and incredibly helpful throughout the program. The course material itself was pretty straightforward and easy to follow, which made navigating the different phases of the curriculum manageable. As someone who was new to design tools like Figma, I definitely found the learning curve a bit steep at the beginning. Thankfully, external resources like YouTube tutorials really helped me bridge the gap and build my confidence. If I could change one thing, I’d love to see more detailed and consistent feedback on projects. While the mentor feedback was valuable, I think more thorough critiques from other reviewers would have helped me grow even faster.All in all, I’d recommend Springboard to anyone looking to break into UX/UI design - especially if you value having mentor support and a flexible, self-paced learning structure.

Springboard was great for helping me build my portfolio. There are a fair number of calls and assignments that are pretty minimally useful and add up to be annoying busywork, but the overall structure of the program is educational and there are useful job market insights.

Springboard strikes the perfect balance between industry education and hands-on portfolio development. As a long-time freelancer, this program not only sharpened my skills but also gave me the formal language and confidence to articulate my expertise in interviews. Since enrolling, I’ve landed TWO jobs and have increased my average salary offer by $20,000. I am currently earning more than I ever have while working a job I truly enjoy - and I can directly credit the curriculum, my mentor, and the career coaches for their invaluable support!

Springboard's UI/UX Bootcamp was comprehensive and hands-on, providing practical skills that I could apply immediately. My mentor was excellent, supportive, knowledgeable, and always available for guidance. This course helped me build a strong portfolio and gain confidence in my design abilities.

I chose Springboard because of the program's career support, design programming, real-world project offer, and job guarantee so I'll share my thoughts now that I've graduated.The programming covered UX/UI design well. One HUGE oversight is the visual design deep dive. While they provide an overview, it is not enough to be competitive in the market. I shared my portfolio with senior designers, who gave me a ton of visual design feedback. Frankly, after 9 months why didn't my mentor or coach share that feedback with me? Either they didn't know or, just didn't care.Real-world project: Frankly, this was a mess. At first, they gave me a research project when I needed a design one because you know I'm a designer. The next one, they assigned too many designer, and there was not enough work for everyone. One designer ended up without work and the project didn't ship.Career support: My career coach didn't provide valuable feedback on my case studies and told me I should build coding skills! Mind you I took the UX design bootcamp. It's unfortunate, and now I'm just stuck with them. 

I just graduated Springboard Jan 2025!! This was an amazing Bootcamp and I learned so much. As a UX/UI Design student, there was a lot to learn. Springboard facilitated us with our own mentor which made a huge difference. Guidance was so important. They kept us on a schedule so we could stay the course and when we needed help there was quick response time from the advisors. I did need more time as a part time student due to life, but they helped me with that as well. Overall I was happy with my choice of an online bootcamp.

When getting paired with a mentor, it's really the luck of the draw. Some are amazing, whereas others not so much. For example, my first mentor gave me 0 support during the first month and ghosted me, which set me back a lot. I ended up requesting to be rematched. My second mentor was very knowledgable and helpful. However, for the first half of the course I only got to meet with him every 2 weeks, which left me blocked without feedback for long periods of time. The curriculum is mostly a curation of online articles and youtube videos - practically no original content. There are some really helpful resources in there, but you reap what you sow. I'd advise you to dive deep into the curriculum and make use of the resources (mentor calls, on-demand mentor calls, pauses, the slack community, student advisors, etc).  During the majority of the course, the student advising team members were super helpful, but towards the end I dealt with quite an unprofessional one. The top 3 things about this program are: 1) The wisdom I got from my mentor and on-demand mentors; 2) the skills I gained during the 4 projects; and 3) The job guarantee for peace of mind.

UX/UI bootcamp at Springboard helped me get deeper understanding of the concepts. I have researched about other bootcamps before joining Springboard. I think Springboard standsout because of their mentor support and Industry project. Make sure to pace through your course to be able to accommodate your industry design project at the end. Mentors are very helpful in understanding the problems in our designs. Student support team is very responsive. 

About Me:I chose a bootcamp because 1.) I desire to work in this field more than I can express 2.) An ex-coworker took this bootcamp and landed a role and 3.) I needed a structured, step-by-step curriculum to guide me through the UX/UI design process. Balancing the program with a full-time job was challenging, and I often found myself short on time to meet deadlines. On average, I dedicated around 12 hours a week to studying and completed Springboard’s UX/UI program in 12 months. I did take pauses along the way to catch up on coursework, which prolonged my timeline. Without the support of my amazing mentor and the exceptional IDP team I was paired with, it likely would’ve taken me at least three more months to finish. If you’re considering this bootcamp, I strongly recommend doing it while working part-time or not at all if you can—it will better prepare you for a role in UX/UI.Pros: • Comprehensive Curriculum: The course covers all the fundamentals of UX/UI design, using curated free articles and videos. While these resources are available online, the program saves you time by organizing and vetting them. You’ll still need to dive deeper into some topics on your own, but you’ll have a clear path to follow. • Graded Assignments: Assignments provide an opportunity to practice your skills and get detailed, actionable feedback. • Flexibility: You can work at your own pace, even tackling sections in a different order. Many people don’t finish within the initial 9-month timeline, but free extensions make it manageable (and I personally found them helpful). • Mentorship: My mentor was incredible—offering honest critiques, real-world advice about the design industry, and detailed answers to my questions. This guidance made a huge difference in my progress. • Career Support: The program includes career coaching during and after the course. While the experience depends on your coach, it’s helpful to have someone review your resume, portfolio, and applications while keeping you accountable. • Independent Design Project (IDP): The IDP was my favorite part of the course, even though I typically loathe group projects in traditional school. Working with others who were equally motivated was key to delivering a high-quality project on time. It gave me valuable real-world experience and the confidence to tackle team-based projects in the future.Cons: • Outdated Materials: Some articles are as old as 10 years, and occasionally links to resources are broken or unavailable. • Unrealistic Timelines: Suggested timelines for assignments don’t always account for beginners learning new tools or concepts. I also felt some career-related content could have been better structured, though the flexibility to work out of order helped. • Job Guarantee: The job guarantee (a refund if you don’t secure a job in 6-12 months) is legitimate but has strict requirements. To qualify, you’ll need to complete the course, apply for a set number of jobs weekly, build and maintain new professional connections, conduct informational interviews, and continue to upskill.Final Thoughts:Despite a few shortcomings, I have no regrets about completing this bootcamp. It provided me with a solid foundation to pursue entry- or junior-level roles in UX/UI design. If you can dedicate part-time or full-time attention to it, the program is absolutely worth it! Working with a supportive mentor and a highly motivated IDP team made the experience truly rewarding.

About me: I decided on the bootcamp route because I knew I needed a structured curriculum with my readings and assignments laid out for me. During this process, I worked part time, around 20 hours per week. On average, I studied around 12 hours per week. I completed Springboard’s UX/UI program in just under 10 months.Pros:- Detailed curriculum covers all the fundamentals of the UX design process. Note that most of the curriculum is made up of free articles and Youtube videos that you hypothetically could find yourself, but the benefit is that they’ve saved you time by finding and vetting them for you. Expect to occasionally do your own deep dives, but you'll have a clear roadmap.- Graded assignments give you the chance to practice the skills you're learning and get feedback on where you can improve.- Flexibility. You can go at your own pace, even in your own order to an extent. Although a lot of people didn't finish within the allotted 9 months (it took me 10 and I was ahead of much of my cohort), there were a few options for free extensions baked into the program.- A dedicated mentor with meetings every 1-2 weeks. Note: mileage may vary for this one, but my mentor was awesome. He gave fair critiques of my work, was honest about the state of the design industry right now and what it takes to succeed, and answered my questions thoroughly with examples.- Career coaching during the bootcamp and after completion. Similar to the mentorship situation, it depends on who you get but it's nice to have someone to review your application materials and keep you accountable to your goals.- The Independent Design Project (IDP) is a chance to work with a real company so that you will graduate with real-world experience on your resume. This was one of my main reasons for choosing Springboard, and I definitely found the experience useful.

Cons:- Parts of the curriculum are in need of an update. Some articles are up to 10 years old and, on rare occasions, an article might no longer be available.- The curriculum timelines may throw you off a bit. For example, the suggested amount of time for some assignments doesn't take into account that many people are completely new to the software/topics. I also wish some career portions of the curriculum were switched around, but as mentioned above, you can usually work in whatever order you’d like.- The job guarantee (get your money back if you don't land a job in 6-12 months) is real but the stipulations are very tedious. To remain eligible for the job guarantee, you'll need to 1) complete the course, 2) apply to a certain number of jobs per week following completion, 3) make a certain number of *new* contacts every week and carry out a few informational interviews per month, and 4) prove that you are continuing to upskill.All in all, although I have some complaints, I have no regrets about going through with the bootcamp. I feel like I have a good foundation to apply for entry/junior level roles.