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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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  • Anastasia Fefilova
    Anastasia Fefilova
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Nov 26, 2024
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    Challenging, supportive, real-world projects, transforming

    My experience with the Springboard Data Analytics Bootcamp was a transformative and rewarding journey. While it was undoubtedly challenging at times, the program provided an incredible opportunity to learn a vast amount of material, from foundational concepts to advanced analytical techniques. The structured curriculum and real-world projects helped me solidify my knowledge and apply it practically.One of the most invaluable aspects of the program was the support system. The o...
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  • Ranjana Roka
    Ranjana Roka
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Nov 20, 2024
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    Springboard Data Science Program

    I enrolled in Springboard’s Data Science Career Track with zero prior experience in technology, and I couldn’t have chosen a better platform. The curriculum is comprehensive, breaking down complex concepts into digestible lessons that are easy to follow. The standout feature for me was the 1:1 mentorship. Having access to an industry professional who provided personalized guidance made all the difference. The career coaches offered actionable advice that gave me confidence in pursuing a ...
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  • LAKSHIKA JAIN
    LAKSHIKA JAIN
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Nov 18, 2024
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    Great option to add Data Science skill set on your resume.

    Springboard's Data Science bootcamp has a great curriculum and excellent community and mentorship support. This course is well structured and provides great materials for ML, statistics, Deep learning, python etc. I really enjoyed working on all the projects in this track as it helped me understand the concept really well. I will 100% recommend anybody looking to switch their career or upskill in Data science to join this track.
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  • Sunny Rose
    Sunny Rose
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Nov 16, 2024
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    An overall excellent experience

    Though their curriculum is overdue for a refresh, I found it to be adequate to prepare me for the UX job market. The mentors and career coaches alone, are worth the investment. This 6-month program ended up taking me 9 months to complete - it's no light-duty bootcamp, and really I think the term "bootcamp" doesn't quite fit. This program pushed me to do my best work, and I'm hopeful that I'll get a job thanks to what I learned along with the ongoing support of the excellent post-completi...
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  • Cooper Martin
    Cooper Martin
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Nov 14, 2024
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    Best bootcamp experience possible

    Springboard's Software Engineering Bootcamp sincerely helped become a confident and knowledgeable software engineer. This bootcamp and the people at Springboard set you up for success, but it's all up to you to get what you can out of it. If you work hard, you will be able to say it was an amazing experience. I personally came from knowing nothing about software engineering, and now I can confidently code, build websites and do things I never thought I would be doing. If you are on the e...
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  • Josiah Nissley
    Josiah Nissley
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Nov 13, 2024
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    Career focused | Thorough | Hands on

    I would recommend Springboard to anyone looking to make a transition into Data Science or simply wanting to expand their skillset. Before Springboard, I had never written a line of code. Now, I am able to build machine learning models, import, transform, and visualize data, and so much more. I would say you need to be self disciplined and find a mentor that suites you. 
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  • Swastika Mishra
    Swastika Mishra
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Nov 06, 2024
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    Great Course for Career Transition

     Springboard’s Data Analytics course was the perfect choice for me as I transitioned careers. The six-month timeline allowed for a deep dive into key tools and techniques like SQL, Tableau, and Python, and the flexibility of the online format was ideal for balancing studies with my schedule. The career support resources, including resume-building and interview prep, were extremely valuable as I began applying for jobs. Overall, I would recommend Springboard to anyone looking to build a s...
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  • Sanchit Sharma
    Sanchit Sharma
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Nov 05, 2024
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    Great Comprehensive Program

    The Springboard cybersecurity program was a great introductory experience for me in order to learn about cybersecurity. I was able to start from a novice level and work my way up with the through/challenging curriculum and the guidance of my mentors and the coaches offered in the program. The labs provided useful hands on learning experience for real world applications of the curriculum and tested proficiency and applicable knowledge well. The program is also timed well to be completed i...
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  • Biboye Niweigha
    Biboye Niweigha
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Nov 05, 2024
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    Insightful, Tangible, and Fruitful

    The curriculum was not daunting and truly set you up for fruition in the Comp TIA Security+ exam.  The most illuminating part of Springboard was the advice and motivation provided by my Mentor.  He was able to have an extremely positive influence on my self efficacy in the cybersecurity field.  Mentorship is a lost art these days and Springboard provides students with a pool of exceptional mentors.  I have no regrets in applying and graduating from this institution. 
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  • Alisha Bhujel
    Alisha Bhujel
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Nov 05, 2024
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    Empowering Cybersecurity Program with Practical Skills

     Attending this program was a game-changer for my cybersecurity journey. The curriculum provided a comprehensive foundation, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. One major advantage was the supportive mentorship, which helped clarify concepts and build confidence. Additionally, the flexibility in learning allowed me to balance studies with other commitments. However, at times, I found certain modules a bit fast-paced, which required extra effort to...
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  • Brian Kim
    Brian Kim
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Oct 23, 2024
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    Data Analytics Track: Great Opportunity to learn the basics of the career

    I had an overall positive experience here in that the basics and essentials were covered by the curriculum. The course material was relevant and was set in real business-like environments. I found lots of help with their online slack community, which provided quick answers to any questions I had. I do think the mentor program was helpful in making sure I was accountable with the program to graduate within the set timeline I had. Overall, it was a great learning experience.
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  • Samuel Asirifi Addo
    Samuel Asirifi Addo
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Oct 16, 2024
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    Empowering

    I had no official IT experience but I was gently let into the IT world through the layer upon layer approach of Springboard. I had hands on to see the concepts in practice. I had mentors, TAs and great support staff who promptly addressed my challenges. 
    Springboard is a people centered organization. They worked with me through phases in my private life which required my full attention like the delivery of our son. I could be present with family because Springboard has accommodations ...
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  • Temilola Famakinwa
    Temilola Famakinwa
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Oct 16, 2024
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    Great Program That Gives Just Enough Information to Delve Deeper in Any Area - Data Science Track

    The Springboard program gave a great survey of the entire data science process before going into various topics. I gained a good handle on Python programming and SQL by the end. The projects were organized in tiers of difficulty which gave me the ability to complete them at any level. By far the greatest part of this program was my technical mentor. She had incredible industry knowledge  and guided me in my capstone projects so I didn't deliver work that was too simplistic or get lost in...
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  • Jane Chalfoun
    Jane Chalfoun
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Oct 14, 2024
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    Great experience

    The curriculum is thorough, covering everything from user research to prototyping, with plenty of hands-on projects. The best part was the 1:1 mentorship from industry professionals, which provided invaluable guidance and feedback. The Industry Design Project was also a fantastic opportunity to apply what I learned in a real-world scenario, making the experience even more rewarding and practical.
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  • Sarah Hsieh
    Sarah Hsieh
    Marketing Manager • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Oct 11, 2024
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    A Well-Structured Program That Enhances Skills with Strong Community Support

    I recently completed the Springboard certification program, and overall, I found it to be a well-structured and progressive course. The learning path was easy to follow, making it simple to stay on track and build new skills. One of the program's highlights was the active and supportive community, which provided timely help whenever I encountered challenges. This aspect greatly contributed to enhancing my marketing skills.However, I believe there is room for improvement in the...
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  • Diego Alonso Meza Delgado
    Diego Alonso Meza Delgado
    Business Intelligence Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Oct 10, 2024
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    Good Curriculum and Support

    I had a good experience with the curriculum content, which offers a variety of resource types and levels. There are also optional materials that enhance the learning experience. At times, the pace of the curriculum can feel a bit fast, especially if you're balancing work or studies, but there are options like pausing the course or getting a free extension after completing a certain percentage of the content. Overall, it was a positive experience, with the technical support and mentor cal...
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  • Tiana Lee
    Tiana Lee
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Oct 10, 2024
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    Challenging but worth it!

    My experience taking the UX/UI Design Career Track course has been a long, but rewarding one. The coursework is essentially sources from online, which anyone can access. 
    However, Springboard curriculum shines in that students are able to practice hands-on design skills through 4 portfolio projects, one of which you work with fellow design students and an industry client/ company. These projects are reviewed by hiring managers who give feedback for improvement. Additionally, the stude...
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  • Kelvin Cedeno
    Kelvin Cedeno
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Oct 09, 2024
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    Springboard Cyber Security

    My experience with Springboard was phenomenal . They set you up for success with well knowledge mentors and career coaches. There curriculum will help you to know all the fundamentals to get started in a successful career path.

    I am thankful for Springboard to help me go into my new career in Cyber Security 
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  • Aaron Hernandez
    Aaron Hernandez
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Oct 09, 2024
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    I had a great experience

    I had a really good experience with the program.  I have a family and the ability to do the work on my own schedule was crucial for me.  A lot of the times I was working very late at night after my kids went to bed.  I had a good experience with my mentor and the support team anytime I had a technical question or a question about the course.  This course is great if you can stay self motivate (the mentors and some of the lessons help with this).  All in all I would recommend it to someon...
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  • Eric Gomez
    Eric Gomez
    Student • Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Oct 07, 2024
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    Worth It

    The cybersecurity career track program was much more difficult than I anticipated. Regardless, I was able to complete the course thanks to my mentor and assistance fom the advising team. 

    Some things i wouldve done different:
    1. Utilize my mentor more. They can only help you if you ask.
    2. Consistency. I had some personal things get in the way of me being consistent. If I wouldve been more disciplined and consistent i wouldve finished sooner.
    3. Persistence. Dont give up ...
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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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