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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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  • Pranay Pentaparthy
    Pranay Pentaparthy
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Oct 02, 2024
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    The certification prepared me for real web based projects

    I liked the way the program was set. As you go through the course, you learned the basic essentials and were encouraged to learn new topics, such as NoSQL. Also, I liked how the capstones really made you think like a real developer. Plus, the support from the Career Services was really nice. If there was one thing I could change, it would be the depth of the basics about HTML and CSS taught during the first few lectures of the bootcamp.
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  • Kaitlyn Sirico
    Kaitlyn Sirico
    Searching • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Sep 27, 2024
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    Not worth the money

    I decided to go with springboard because of the job guarantee, but it's a joke. They extended me 3 months for the job market and then 3 months for not living in a metro area, but when I pointed out that I do they back pedaled and said I would have gotten a 6 month extension for the job market so it evens out. Most of the course is taken from other places like data camp and linkedin learning. You can find all the information on your own for much cheaper. 
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  • Jomkit Jujaroen
    Jomkit Jujaroen
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Sep 26, 2024
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    Good for self-directed students

    Just recently graduated, I think the curriculum was pretty good. I learned a lot of useful skills, concepts, and disciplines from working through the course-work, working with my industry expert mentors, and filling in the gaps here and there when needed. Admittedly there are a few moments where the coursework doesn't cover something that seems like it would be important, or there are sections in the curriculum that are still noticeably undergoing updates, but I think that's unavoidable ...
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  • Jessica Glass Fritz
    Jessica Glass Fritz
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 26, 2024
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    Great experience

    This was a great way for me to continue my learning for my career while still allowing me flexibility for my job and family. The mentor was great to stay on track as well as answering my questions or concerns in a judge free way. The multiple tools and applications used made it really easy to learn the material. They also set me up for continued growth in the future.
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  • Marzieh Rasti
    Marzieh Rasti
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 25, 2024
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    Comprehensive Data Science Course with Excellent Mentorship and Career Support

    I had an excellent experience with Springboard's Data Science course. The curriculum was well-structured, providing a strong foundation in data science concepts and tools, while also focusing on practical, hands-on projects that allowed me to apply what I learned. The mentorship program was a highlight – my mentor was knowledgeable, supportive, and always gave helpful feedback, which made a huge difference in my learning journey.The career support was another strong point, hel...
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  • Leah Kusumalayam
    Leah Kusumalayam
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 24, 2024
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    Great course for Non-Procrastinators

    Springboard's UX design bootcamp was great, except for some hiccups. The mentors aren't all great and it's up to you to make a connection with them, so I would suggest requesting different ones if you don't feel it's a good match. You're kind of alone in this course and the Slack channel is kind of random and includes people from so many different cohorts, so it's not very organized and people just promote their projects. You should of course use it to get people to test your own capston...
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  • Chris Kurosawa
    Chris Kurosawa
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 21, 2024
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    Motivating and Supportive Experience

    The course was extremely organized and easy to navigate (user experience of their online platform - 5 stars!). It was challenging to power through the course since I was working at the sale time. But I felt supported by my mentor and the springboard team. There are office hours and additional resources..so if you put in the time and effort, you will gain a lot from this course. I started with 0 experience working in Healthcare and honestly I am not very tech savvy. But I feel much more e...
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  • Javier Jorge Pérez Ontiveros
    Javier Jorge Pérez Ontiveros
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 16, 2024
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    How Springboard Helped Me Break Into Data Science

    I had a great experience with Springboard’s Data Science Career Track. The curriculum was very well-structured, with a good mix of theory and hands-on projects that helped me understand real-world problems.

    What I liked the most was the personalized mentorship. My mentor gave me very helpful feedback and career advice that made a big difference for me. The career services also helped me improve my resume and get ready for interviews.

    I recommend Springboard to anyone who wa...
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  • sindhu Earlapate
    sindhu Earlapate
    Applicant • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Sep 13, 2024
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    Right combination of Technical elements in the form of course curriculum and job support in the form of career coaching.

    They have a great curriculum for Data Analytics with an excellent team of mentors and career coaches  who will guide you through out the course period. They also have a huge slack community, where you can get instant answers to any question that pop-up.
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  • Kevin Lee
    Kevin Lee
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Sep 06, 2024
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    A worthwhile endeavor for anyone seeking a change in their career or to start a new one.

    I just completed my entire course and am awaiting my certificate! Springboard has been a great bootcamp overall in my experience. As an individual who was working full-time and finishing assignments, projects, etc., I loved the admin and support's flexibility in helping me achieve my goals. I had a great mentor who provided invaluable feedback and guidance on getting me closer to finishing this curriculum. I found the workload, networking, and endeavor to be worthwhile because for me it ...
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  • Casey Patel
    Casey Patel
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 05, 2024
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    Data Science Career Track

    I enrolled in Springboard's bootcamp with no prior experience, seeking a structured course and mentorship to kickstart my journey. The program exceeded my expectations in several ways. One of the standout features was the opportunity to work on two distinct projects, including a real-world client project that allowed me to collaborate with a team and build my portfolio. The weekly mentor calls were invaluable, providing me with actionable feedback and insights that I wouldn't have gained...
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  • Rachel Evans
    Rachel Evans
    Senior Scientist • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 31, 2024
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    Learned a lot technically and professionally

    • The Springboard Data Analytics course was well-structured, starting from basics and building up, with plenty of opportunities for practice.  
    • This was then complemented by the regular mentor sessions with an industry expert, where I could discuss any queries and receive feedback or additional materials.  I also appreciated the encouragement that came from checking in with a real person.
    • I completed the course within...
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  • John Cho
    John Cho
    Concept Artist • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Aug 28, 2024
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    Thoroughly prepared

    I had to do some research on various bootcamps, reading articles, and reviews before I enrolled in Springboard. My primary goal was to build a solid portfolio that I could use in job applications. What made me draw in Springboard is the Industry Design Project, where you're matched with a real company to work on a project for several weeks. This hands-on experience is exactly what employers seek when hiring. 

    The course was quite challenging for me as I had to balance my current j...
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  • Caleb MacLean
    Caleb MacLean
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    Springboard Software Engineering Career Track

    When compared to other programs for Software Engineering, Springboard's may seem relatively expensive and long, but the length is actually a major strength and they provide so many options for payment and have been nothing but flexible for me during the course. The content of the program is the best part of the whole deal. They cover a wide breadth of important software engineering concepts from the theoretical to applied. Already the information studied has been helpful in navigating in...
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  • Justin Harding
    Justin Harding
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    I would highly recommend this school.

    Springboard has been the best at teaching at your own pace making it very easing to get the knowledge you need to get started into the cybersecurity field. I would highly recommend this school to my friends and peers. The labs are very fun and helpful as well.
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  • Mike Hutter
    Mike Hutter
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    Fantastic

    I had the best chance to succeed with springboard, at first I had my doubts but within the first few weeks I knew this was the program for me. The curriculum was a perfect balance of push yourself and not too hard. The mentor team is where they separate themselves from the rest, every one of their mentors are extremely supportive, knowledgeable and willing to help you anytime you ask. I had some medical issues and springboard accommodation team was always there to support and assist me. ...
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  • Suzanne H King
    Suzanne H King
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 20, 2024
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    Relevent, rigorous, rewarding

    My experience in the Data Analytics path at Springboard was and continues to be exceptional.   I'm a career changer, having taught high school mathematics, specifically AP Statistics, for twenty years.  Before that I had worked in the finance industry.  I left teaching before COVID but wanted to find a better use of my brain.  I had to take my business skills and update them for today's big data analysis:  SQL, Python and the proliferation of relational databases.  I feel that the progra...
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  • Jared Tseng
    Jared Tseng
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Aug 15, 2024
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    Great UX/UI Bootcamp

    I’m really grateful for Springboard, and I had a really a solid experience with their UX bootcamp. The curriculum was thorough and made me feel prepared for a job in the field. My favorite aspect of their program was their mentorships and career coaches; I found this to be invaluable. Upon completion, I was able to secure a job within two months of finishing the program. I would recommend their bootcamp to anyone!
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  • Elizabeth Hunter
    Elizabeth Hunter
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 13, 2024
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    Helpful Hands-on Experience

    I took this course as a teacher for the last 10 years looking to leave the field.  I started this course in March and was able to finish mid-June.  The coursework is definitely do-able while working full time and balancing family, even as someone with very little background in data.  I had an amazing technical mentor and the slack channel was very helpful.  I am currently in job-guarantee, and am finding the requirements tedious.  However, the career coaches are valuable and knowledgeabl...
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  • Jason Weinberg
    Jason Weinberg
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 11, 2024
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    Springboard's Data Analytics career track course strengthened my resume and landed my a job

    Springboard's data analytics career track enabled me to get a job in less than 3 months of applying
    Pros:-Material gets straight to the point, concise and instructive-Allows students to move at their own pace with several availability options on a constant basis for all project submissions and presentations-Teaches you what you need to know in a simplified and organized manner that makes it easy to digest and understand the materi...
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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. 

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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.

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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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