UI / UX Design Career Track

I recently completed the UI/UX Design program at Springboard and accepted a job as a UX Researcher shortly before graduating. The number one pro is the mentorship aspect. I got so much out the one-on-one instruction time with my mentor. He was so great at tailoring the projects and my portfolio to have more of a focus on UX Research which put me in a much better position when I started job seeking. The career coaches and mock interviews were also great. I was able to take advantage of the unlimited mentor calls to prepare for job interviews as well which helped so much. The only downside for me was the lack of group or classroom learning. This is a program that requires a kind of hustle and internal motivation which I sometimes struggle with. Some of the students put together an online study group which is helpful but mostly you have to be accountable to yourself. If you're good at making your own structure and working independently, this program is for you.

I honestly can't say enough great things about my experience with Springboard! The curriculum is thorough and in depth, my advisor was extremely helpful and understanding, the career coaches know their stuff and by far the most valuable aspect was my amazing, encouraging mentor who helped me develop as a designer throughout the course. I was so nervous to tackle a career change in my late 20s, and I was insecure about my design skills at first, but I can confidently say that I can see from where I started to now how much I have grown and improved. I have to say, it is challenging and rigorous, so if you're looking for something easy breezy this might not be for you, but if you're willing to put in the time and effort, this course will set you up for success in UI / UX design!

Completing Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track was one of the best decisions for my career! I feel equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in my new  role. The 1x1 mentorship, career advice, hiring manager reviews etc were incredibly valuable. Throughout the course I was regularly given constructive feedback that would later help me land my dream job. I now have a job that I love, doing something I love and I nearly doubled my annual salary! I highly recommend Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track to anyone ready to put in the hard work and make a truly life changing decision. 

I feel like I learned everything under the sun as far as basic UX Design. The course touches on a bunch, but the projects go deep into it all. The downfall of working at your own pace/alone is having to do all of the stuff yourself. You can get help form your mentor or connect with other people in your class/the bootcamp via Slack, so you're not totally alone.You also get access to career coaches, student advisors, and office hours, so the support system is good. You just have to have the time and motivation to commit to the work and push through the walls you might hit. Definitely worth the money and the time commitment, especially with the job guarantee

I had a great experience with this bootcamp. I chose it because it was affordable compared to others, and offered a mentor and real experience.  I feel prepared to look for UX jobs thanks to Springboard. 

This program was tough to finish, but I am so gad that I didn't quit. I have a great understanding of the UX/UI Design, and this course help me realize that this is what I want to for the rest of my life. Thank you Springboard, now its time to find a job, and put these skills to work. 

 Springboard is a good platform to learn UI/UX Design. It is a well-designed course. Though it is an online course, one always gets support from the community. The community mentor, Student advisor, Career coach everyone is very approachable and always there to help. Highlights of the course.
Expert 1:1 mentors for all students
Job offers guaranteed to graduates
Well-built and easy to follow syllabi
Excellent for career-building
Lots of hands-on student projects
Financing options available
Lifetime access to materials
 

I had an amazing time with Springboard.  Amazing design experience from the ground up, fantastic support, great coaches, but above all the best mentorship experience.  My mentor will be a friend for life and will be invaluable to my career in the future.  Nothing but positive things to say about my Springboard experience.

The overall curriculum of Springboard was great, it provides the best knowledge and experience. At the end of the course I had a portfolio with 4 strong projects. Along with the technical experience of the curriculum is the career part. It prepares you in a professional matter to land your first job.

My experience with Springboard was overall really great. It is competitively priced and one of the longer boot camps out there (9 months). The self-paced model is definitely not for everyone, but it allowed me the flexibility I needed to continue working full-time as a bartender while learning UX and building my portfolio. The curriculum is compiled of articles created by Springboard and curated from around the internet, as well as exercises that build into capstones that can be utilized as portfolio projects. There are weekly calls with an industry professional mentor that help keep you on track and guide your learning. Additionally, there are periodic coaching calls to make sure your resume, portfolio, and social media are coming along with your course progress. This turned out to be a huge advantage as I had all the pieces to begin job hunting once I graduated. The mandatory mock interviews at the end of the course helped build my confidence and prepare me for the interview process, including salary negotiation, portfolio presentation, and whiteboard challenges- all of which I utilized in finalizing my offer. My experience with their customer service and student advising was always pleasant and prompt. One thing that really helped me get my offer was the IDP (Industry Design Project), where students are paired with a start-up and get the chance to work on real-life UX problems. From what I heard, this experience can vary depending on the company and team you are assigned to- for me it was monumental in gaining the necessary experience and having client-facing talking points during interviews. As previously mentioned, the self-paced model is not for everyone, and if you were to nitpick the curriculum, yes you could in theory find these articles on the web and teach yourself, but this model is good for those wanting a curated learning experience with real-life support. With the growing number of boot camps out there, I think it can be difficult to take the leap and jump in, and I recognize that there was a bit of luck that went into my success, but if you are curious about the field of UX and able to work hard to develop your portfolio, I think Springboard is worth looking into.

After the program, I felt more confident going out and applying for UX design jobs. My favorite part would be the Industry Design project. I find myself referencing that project multiple times in interviews and interviewees receive the experience well too. I just finished the program yesterday, I'm now entering the job search phase with a career coach. This part of the program was what really sold me into committing. 

My experience with Springboard was extremely educational and balanced.  Heading out into the working world, I feel prepared with all of the knowledge and tools that I need to stand out amidst the crowd and am confident I can find the job that I want.  Overall I think Springboard is a wonderful program and well worth the time spent.  However, it should be known that I found the estimated time to complete the course to be far from reality.  I was told it would take 9 months at 3hrs/day of school work.  However it took me close to a year at around 5-8 hours/day to complete all of the assignments.  I think the timeline to complete the curriculum is dependent on several factors, including your mentor's dedication to your learning, the complexity of capstone projects you choose and your experience with design when entering into the program.  In retrospect I would suggest anyone considering this course to expect to spend at least twice as much time getting through it.  Additionally, it helps to have a base knowledge or working experience with design when starting the curriculum, though it's not necessary, it'll save you a lot of time.  Lastly, the mentor you're paired with is crucial to your success.  I was lucky that my mentor was willing to go above and beyond our weekly 30min call times.  If it wasn't for my mentor taking more of a teaching role I would not have been as successful or feel as prepared as I do now.  Though unlimited mentor calls are available, it is difficult to receive consistent and actionable feedback from multiple people who haven't been following your learning process from the beginning.  Luckily it seems that Springboard hires mentors that are dedicated to their student's success.

I loved this program - I learned a lot about UX/UI Design, I have four case studies for my portfolio, I learned a ton about networking and career prep, and I'm waking away with a new sense of confidence to be an official designer. It's self-paced you so you have to be a self-starter and self-motivated!

The ability to work at your own pace was amazing. They give you a ton of help and resources to get you a job. It wasnt just about UX design it was how to get a job in UX. Their career coaches and mock interviews, and resume help was a huge game changer.Be aware that the timeline to finish earlier than 9months may be a little off. Some of the projects at the end of the course take longer than I anticipated and pushed my graduation/completion back 1month. So plan extra time at the end for that.

I really enjoyed Springboard's UI/UX Career Track program! It is a hefty curriculum, but easy to follow and left me confident that I gained a solid foundation in the field. I also really enjoyed the UI exercises added throughout the curriculum to help me learn and refine my design skills! I studied full-time and completed it in about 9 months (so this is not a quick-fix course, especially coming from a non-design background). I would recommend it to anyone looking to commit to a career change!

I had a fantastic experience at Springboard. The mentor and career coach relationships proved to be invaluable to my job search. I was able to land an offer before I even graduated!

I did a lot of research before finally deciding on Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track. The deciding factors for me were the flexibility of the self-paced curriculum, mini internship (industry design project), and the reasonable tuition.Overall, the program was paced well and covered a lot of material (both theory and practice). I finished the course with four projects on my portfolio website and tons of practical advice from career coaches (salary negotiation, portfolio/resume critique, networking, LinkedIn help and more). The required mock interviews also gave me a sense of how "real" UX interviews would be conducted.As with any new experience, it is what you make of it! Put in the work and utilize all the available resources!If you decide to apply, here is a referral link for a nice discount!https://www.springboard.com/invite/BFH8M

This course helped me build a strong foundation for my design career. I would recommed it if you are self disciplined and manage your time well.

If you're someone who wants to stay accountable yet have a flexible schedule, I'd strongly recommend Springboard. I chose Springboard over other boot camps for a few reasons: They had 1:1 mentorship, an adequate amount of projects for your portfolio, and a supporting community.The 1:1 mentorship sold me as I always wanted to be guided by someone who had the experience and could enable me to grow. I learned so much from my mentor from concepts in the real world, to how to improve my designs. I loved that the UI UX design track was an intensive 9 month course that would enable me to come out of a boot camp with four projects to showcase on my portfolio. I didn't have a portfolio or any background in design prior to this so this was quite important to me. I am proud of what I created and showing in my portfolio and its all thanks to Springboard. I'd want to give a shout out to the Springboard advisors and other Springboard employees because they make an effort to do what's best for you. They are very understanding if problems arise and will try their best for you. The bad parts? I initially expected the Industry Design Project to be a project I'd never forget. I knew the companies we would be working for were startups, but I forgot to think about their financial states. When you create a design solution for a company, it is up to them if they would like to implement it. And since they are a start up, most of the time they do not have the financial budget to implement your designs. Sad truth. However, I am so proud of what me and my team created for the design solution. It was a great internship experience. 

I just completed my UI/UX Design course and couldn't be happier. The journey was a bit challenging as I was changing my career, but Springboard mentors and advisors' continuous support made it smooth for me. If you are in the same boat as me and want to excel in your career, I advise you to look no further and choose Springboard. Best of luck.