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Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for the tech industry’s most in-demand careers with comprehensive, mentor-led online programs in software engineering, data science, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, tech sales, and more. All Springboard courses are 100% online, remote, and self-paced throughout an average of 6-9 months. Springboard acts as a support system, coach, and cheerleader for working professionals who are ready to level-up or make a major career shift. Students have access to a unique community of industry mentors, thought leaders, and alumni, who are on hand to offer insights, networking opportunities, and support throughout the program and well past graduation. Every Springboard student is matched with a personal student advisor and industry mentor who guides them throughout the program through regular video calls.

To apply, applicants fill out an online form, take an aptitude test, then talk with a school representative about their background and motivations. For the data science career track a background in statistics and/or programming is required. For the UX career track, students should have academic or professional background in user design or development-oriented fields.

Before graduation, Springboard’s career services team supports students in their job search, helping prepare them for interviews and networking, and facilitates their transition into the tech industry. Springboard's programs are backed with a Money-Back Guarantee.

Springboard’s support does not end when students graduate. All graduates benefit from an extensive support network encompassing career services, 1:1 career coaching, networking tips, resume assistance, interview prep, and salary negotiation. Since Springboard was founded in 2013, 94% of eligible graduates secured a job within one year, earning an average salary increase of $26,000.

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  • Thea Do
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    May 06, 2024
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    Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track

    I recently completed the UI/UX Design Career Track with Springboard, and it was a good experience overall. The curriculum is comprehensive, well-structured, some areas need to be up-to-dated with industry trends, but it did help me grasp the fundamentals and advanced concepts of UX/UI design.
    One of the highlights of my journey with Springboard was the exceptional support I received from my mentors. They were not only knowledgeable and experienced but also genuinely invested in my lea...
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  • Nguyen La
    Cyber Security Student • Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Apr 19, 2024
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    Amazing experience, especially for those struggles with self-discipline!!!

    Springboard creates a step-by-step curriculum in order to pave the way for you to succeed in this ever-evolving industry. With the wonderful mentors and career coaches, this is perfect for me because I was switching from finance to cyber and needs a lot of guidance along the way. And Springboard did that job amazingly!!!
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  • Layne McIntosh
    Layne McIntosh
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Apr 08, 2024
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    Great Course

    I really enjoyed the curriculum of this course. All of the units were very engaging and the instructor (Colt Steele) did a great job explaining. Even when I got stuck, I had mentor oversight and was able to get any problem addressed quickly. 
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  • Danny Houang Vanh
    Student • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Mar 15, 2024
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    Cyber Security Career Track FOR THE WIN!

    Pros
    -Connected with Mentor
    -Curriculum was easy to use and resourceful
    -Career coach support and LinkedIn advice 
    -Finish on your own pace 
    -Projects and assignments
    -Mock interviews

    Cons
    -None 

    As a full time working DAD, the course help me finish in a timely manner within the 6 months!! If I had to go with another bootcamp, I would've need to leave my job which I can't afford to lose! All curriculums comes with projects that ensure to keep your skill...
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  • Faranak Vaghayenegar
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Mar 07, 2024
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    A good foundation for breaking into UX design field + IDP bonus

    pros:
    1) Self-paced program
    2) Community support
    3) Weekly mentor calls (I had the best experience with my mentor)
    4) IDP (a real project you can work on that would be great on your resume and portfolio and can be counted as real experience)
    5) in the end you have 4 projects (3 personal projects + IDP) and a portfolio to go forward

    Cons:
    1) curriculum is dependent on the website, sometimes the website was down and curriculum units and contents were not accessible...
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  • George Luke
    George Luke
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Mar 04, 2024
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    Springboard DS: Quality Curriculum, Career Support

    Pros
    +Excellent mentor feedback
    +Clear projects
    +Helpful structure and balance between academic knowledge, programming, statistics, and hands-on and hands-off guidance
    +Solid exposure via DataCamp to Python, SQL, Stats
    +Career support and LinkedIn advice 

    Cons
    +None 
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  • Julie Mosier
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    Feb 29, 2024
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    Solid Learning Journey

     Springboard's data analytics program offered a robust curriculum with plenty of practical work and opportunities to start building a strong portfolio through capstone projects. The 1:1 mentorship and career coaching were valuable, guiding me toward meaningful growth in analytics. Ideal for those committed to enhancing their skills. 
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  • Viveka Selvanayagam
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Feb 24, 2024
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    Excellent curriculum and online support community

    Pros of springboard

    1)Excellent self study curriculum
    2)Industry tech support
    3)Best online support groups
    4)Worthy of the money
    5)Excellent program dashboard
    6)Career support during and after course completion


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  • Aedan Fish
    Aedan Fish
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Feb 20, 2024
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    Good Content, Good Support

    The SEC program for Software Engineering was a really thorough course. There was good content in the course materials covering a lot of industry standard approaches to working with frameworks such as Flask and large code bases. I was impressed that Springboard was continually updating the course material as I was enrolled and as new technology was being released.

    The support from Springboard was also good, they were very attentive to all my emails regarding any concerns I was havi...
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  • Dominique Lauren Cruz
    Student • Online
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    Feb 16, 2024
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    Good Foundation

    I started from nothing and now I can say I have learned frontend and backend development. I was paired with a great mentor who also worked as a Senior Software Engineer. I gained a lot of insight through them and I they gave me the push I needed. This course started with the very basics of Javascript, html, and css. Then it taught the front end and backend programming. Personally, it took me longer to finish because I had difficulty staying on track, but I recommend it to students who ar...
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  • Aymeric Poulard
    Cybersecurity Student • Student • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Feb 11, 2024
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    Great Bootcamp!

    as someone who is transitioning into the field of Cybersecurity, i really had no idea where to start  my journey...Then i stumbled across Springboard.

    PROS

    This Program is the perfectly entryway for those of use trying to break into the cybersecurity field.The curriculum Does a great of introducing you to the Fundamental Concepts of Cybersecurity, while also providing Guided Labs which  help you get a feel for the hands-on activities you will be performing once you land a j...
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  • Gulseren kapanoglu
    Gulseren kapanoglu
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Feb 05, 2024
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    Good Curriculum, Enough Assignments

    I recently completed the software engineering bootcamp, and I must say it was an outstanding experience. The curriculum is well-structured, covering a broad range of topics essential for a successful career in software engineering. The modules are thoughtfully designed, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced topics seamlessly.

    The instructors are highly knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. They not only imparted theoretical knowledge but also provided prac...
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  • Dallen Huan
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Feb 03, 2024
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    Springboard's Data Science boot camp

    I'd like to share my experience with Springboard's Data Science boot camp. It was truly an unforgettable journey. While most of the learning material is readily available online, like on YouTube or DataCamp, what set Springboard apart was its structured program and well-designed projects. Additionally, having a mentor who offered valuable guidance and support throughout the course made a significant difference in my learning journey
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  • Brock Miller
    Brock Miller
    Full Stack Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Jan 29, 2024
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    From no skills To Software Engineer

    Springboard provides you all the resources you need to achieve and get your foot in the door in the software engineer. Colt Steele is a phenomenal teacher and their is ample amount of support you can receive. The mentor system is top notch and really helps give you an industry professional to help steer you in the right direction.
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  • Mark Pakingan
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
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    Jan 25, 2024
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    From Novice to Coder: My Real Experience

    My credentials: I am a Bachelor’s degree holder with prior experience with a non-technical background (aka beginner). I’ve been doing lots of webinars and short courses. However, this will be my first time doing a self-paced Boot Camp. 


    In this review, I will provide my feedback as objectively as possible. 
    Here are a few things I like about the course (pros). 

    EASY TO FOLLOW The video recording is easy to follow for beginners like me (they dumb it down for non-tech ...
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  • Kristina Mujakic
    Kristina Mujakic
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
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    Jan 24, 2024
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    Engaging, Supportive, Comprehensive, Challenging, Exceptional!!

    Springboard's bootcamp is top-notch, and the support is fantastic.
    The curriculum, designed by Colt Steele, is amazing. He's a great teacher, making complex concepts easy to understand and even fun. The course is thorough, with no shortcuts, and having a personal mentor is incredibly helpful.
    The career-focused units cover networking, LinkedIn, resume building, and mock interviews. Any issues I had were quickly addressed by the advising team. 

    Highly recommend!
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  • Jacob Eiferman
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Jan 23, 2024
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    Hough quality bootcamp, with excellent support

    Springboard offers an incredible experience. The curriculum was amazing. The curriculum for their course was designed by Colt Steele who is a veteran teacher. He is masterful at what he does and I hardly ever needed to go back to understand a concept being explained. He is a very good teacher and he is quite adept at making the curriculum fun (as much as it could be) which is something I realized is actually essential for people who are self learning. It makes sit a lot easier to get thr...
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  • Elle White
    Associate Support Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Jan 18, 2024
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    Best bootcamp I found

    Extensive, comprehensive course. Tools taught from the bottom up, no short cuts. 1:1 industry mentor as invaluable. Career units are engineering centric and very helpful, includes networking, LinkedIn, resume, mock interviews, ect. Had a few issues throughout the course and advising was quick to assist. 
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  • Jennifer Orellana
    Digital Content Specialist (UX Job Search to being soon) • Student • UX Career Track • Online
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    Jan 09, 2024
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    Great curriculum, even better support! Springboard UX Career Track 2023

    As a full-time working gal, I will say it was quite a balancing game which ended up making the 6-9 month course take me like 12 months. 
    As someone with content, design, and marketing experience this course was just enough to challenge me and give me enough information to feel confident in obtaining a new skill. 
    All curriculums come along with actionable projects that ensure to keep your skills top of mind. This along with long with the ...
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  • Casey Wittrock
    Casey Wittrock
    Student • Online
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    Jan 04, 2024
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    Powerful Curriculum, Amazing Mentors.

    The curriculum is perfect with bite sized videos and challenging (in a good way) assignments that build off each other. My mentor was compassionate and knew just how much to push me for me to see my own potential. Absolutely amazing course. The price is fair for the quality of education and support that is received. 
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FAQs

How much does Springboard cost?

Springboard costs around $10,900. On the lower end, some Springboard courses like Introduction to Design cost $349.

What courses does Springboard teach?

Springboard offers courses like Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Science Career Track Prep and 5 more.

Where does Springboard have campuses?

Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Springboard worth it?

Springboard hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 1,763 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,763 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.

Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, 💰Course Report readers can take $2,000 off Springboard tuition for Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science Career Tracks. Just use promo code CR2000SB to automatically take $2,000 off tuition. 

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,763 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.

Is Springboard accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Springboard doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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