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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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  • Elizabeth Hamm
    Elizabeth Hamm
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 20, 2023
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    Great introduction to the industry

    The Springboard UI UX Bootcamp is a great introduction to the field of UI UX Design. I feel I learned enough to excel in the industry, and received step by step learning along the way. It is quite challenging - and I think if you work during the course it is quite challenging to finish in the 9 month timeline, but the student advisors and mentors were very helpful in making sure I received the support I needed to complete the course. 
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  • Chase Weber
    Chase Weber
    Data Scientist • Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jan 19, 2023
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    Springboard Expedites Learning and Growth

    Springboard provides an excellent opportunity to grow my career at my own pace.Springboard is a great option to expedite growth in all areas of data science education and job search. The mentorship and career coaching is perfect for getting one-on-one help throughout the course and meeting specific needs. The case studies are informative and the capstone projects allow working in an area that is of personal interest. Keep in mind, this course is fully online and is work at your own pace;...
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  • Michael Cramer
    Michael Cramer
    Info Sec • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Jan 18, 2023
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    Life-changing

    I would definitely recommend Springboard to my friends and anyone who is trying to find the right BootCamp. The mentors, advisors, and career coaches are all phenomenal and try their hardest to help you get to where you want to be. You will be amazed with what you can learn by the end of the course. It is an intense course, especially if you do not have coding background, but if you are dedicated, you can be a complete beginner and do well. Only thing I wish was better was the TA system....
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  • Vi Nguyen
    Vi Nguyen
    UX Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 11, 2023
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    Great start to career change

    I was looking for a career change and the springboard curriculum helped me become a confident UX Designer. They have 3 projects as well as an Industry Design project which gives you real-life experience. I used these projects to build a portfolio that represents me, and have never felt so proud of myself. In addition, my mentor was very helpful. She gave honest feedback and insights as someone who is currently in the field. We worked together to improve my designs.

    The only thing ...
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  • Lauren Hartmann
    Lauren Hartmann
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 10, 2023
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    Great way to get started in data!

    Springboard’s student support system looks to set you up for success from very early on – you receive feedback and advice from industry mentors, career coaches, student peers, and incredibly responsive Advising and Support staff members. The curriculum is broken down and organized to help you understand topics while challenging you with hands on case studies. I especially enjoyed ramping up my previous skills in Python and Excel while learning to use SQL and Tableau in different business...
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  • Carli McCasland
    Carli McCasland
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 07, 2023
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    Unmatched Support & Resources

    At the end of the day, your bootcamp experience is what you make of it. This is NOT a quick pass to a 6-figure job and requires a ton of work and commitment to the process. The resources and support that Springboard provides really are unmatched and their commitment to your success extends far past course completion. 

    Due to personal circumstances, it took me 2 years to complete the 9-month program. Springboard was flexible, kind, and always willing to work with me to ensure I wou...
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  • Jordan Taylor
    Jordan Taylor
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 05, 2023
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    I was able to change careers tracks after ten years with confidence

    I truly loved my experience in the UX/UI design career track program. I felt extremely equipped to use new skills. The amount of support and mentorship that’s built in is incredible. So many resources at your disposal!
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  • panpan lyu
    panpan lyu
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Dec 30, 2022
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    Good curriculum, helpful mentors

    I am so glad I choose Springboard as my bootcamp to change my career. The curriculum is easy to understand and master. You can also do in-depth projects with the help of industry expert mentors. You can always get help during the study if you get stuck. You can get help from your mentor, the community managers or your peers. Never hesitate to ask questions if you want to learn more. You are never alone. I like the career service the best. The career coach are very professional and give y...
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  • dipesh joshi
    dipesh joshi
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Dec 29, 2022
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    good school to go for data analyst

    Its a good school to go to if your looking to learn being a data analyst. Curriculums are in order from financial views, to economies to statistics and then using tools like advanced excel, power bi, tableau, sql and python.  To make it easier there's weekly mentor call to help with curriculum and practices and capstone. Also you can email the support system if any questions and they reply back with your queries asap.
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  • Kristina Leigh Howard
    Kristina Leigh Howard
    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 27, 2022
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    Overall a great program, with a few drawbacks here and there depending on what you are looking for.

    I did a lot of research on UX Design bootcamps prior to choosing Springboard. I narrowed it down to either Springboard, General Assembly or Career Foundry in the end, but Springboard won out due to the flexible self-paced learning model, industry client project and the mentorship program. The job guarantee and career coaching was just an added bonus. My mentor experience ended up being top-notch and incredibly helpful. I feel like we were well-matched by personality and teaching/learning...
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  • Kenneth Nnadi
    Kenneth Nnadi
    Cyber Security career Track • Student • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Dec 26, 2022
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    Good place to kickstart your tech career

    The course is very voluminous but i like it because it goes further to enlighten you on what you don't know. I have acquired my lifetime dream skills in Cyber Security via this bootcamp and i highly recommend it for anyone. 
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  • Anita Gong
    Anita Gong
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 22, 2022
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    Engaging, Intense, Productive

    Springboard has all the materials needed but it really comes down to the student to manage their time wisely and really to try and understand the material. There are mentors available but it can be tough to schedule times for meetings, especially with Career coaches.
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  • Emeka Nwosu
    Emeka Nwosu
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Dec 14, 2022
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    A Worthwhile Investment of Time and Money

    I already had a job as a Data Scientist so I did not concern myself with the job guarantee. My motivation was to learn Python (I’m an R user) and get guidance from a mentor (I mostly work alone) to become an overall better data scientist
    I understand you can find/learn the material on your own, but Springboard has it all organized and laid out cleanly here. I always knew I could learn Python but I couldn’t figure out the best way to do it. The combination of the ...
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  • Alyssa Lapid
    Alyssa Lapid
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 11, 2022
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    Manageable course with exceptional mentorship!

    I’m so glad I chose Springboard. Overall, the curriculum provided is easily accessible and manageable. The mentorship experience was exceptional. You will get all the support you need throughout the course. I have gained valuable  learning experience from the capstones and the industry project. It was indeed a smooth learning experience for me. 
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  • Haley Green
    Haley Green
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 09, 2022
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    Applicable knowledge, interesting projects, great support!

    I completed the UX/UI design career track BootCamp with Springboard. I had an excellent experience. My mentor was knowledgeable and supportive, the projects you work on go towards your portfolio, and the career services help you position yourself as a stand-out candidate. I feel like the program prepared me to enter the workforce as a designer and I thoroughly enjoyed the curriculum. 
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  • Ashley Yates
    Ashley Yates
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Dec 05, 2022
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    Springboard is an amazing data analysis program!

    This program is self paced, has a great curriculum, and a fantastic support system! The mentors, career coaches, and instructors (in the videos) are very knowledgeable and explain things well! The only “con” I have is that the timeline given is a bit aggressive, but totally doable if you put your kind to it! They have options to pause the course and take breaks also, so that helps. Would recommend Springboard to anyone looking to break into tech!
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  • Shelly Applegate
    Shelly Applegate
    Sales BI Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Dec 04, 2022
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    Excellent Course

    I enrolled in the Data Analytics Career Track in April 2022. As a working mother, it was important that I had a structured curriculum while also having the flexibility to learn when I had the time. I had some experience in Data Analytics before joining this course, but there was so much offered in the DACT, that I now feel extremely confident when calling myself a Data Analyst. In addition to the learning material, I really enjoyed the mentor portion. Not only did this help keep me accou...
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  • Peter Yim
    Peter Yim
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 02, 2022
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    Good for UX/UI

    Springboard does a great job introducing new people to the basic cirriculum to the UX Field. It's a 6 - 9 month extensive program and has a lot of content compared to other bootcamps. It also comes with a job garuntee program and a personal mentor but it doesn't mean that you are getting a job without hard work. The only things that stood out as a downside for me personally was only meeting your mentor for 30 minutes to go over your week worth of work and I also found kinda dissapointing...
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  • Diana Flannery-Logg
    Diana Flannery-Logg
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 02, 2022
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    Came to switch careers

    While the program is sometimes frustrating in how understated some of the prompts are, it is overall a great experience. With the help of Springboard, I feel ready to actually switch industries and careers. I started looking for something new due to health issues and Springboard came recommended to me, both because of the creative side of things and because of the ability of the course to help a career change.

    I would say the curriculum needs a little fine-tuning -- I was enrolled...
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  • Yang Liu
    Yang Liu
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Dec 01, 2022
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    Great learning experience at springboard

    I like the fact that this Bootcamp taught two languages. It gives me more confidence to pick up new programming tools. It was also great to work with my mentor. It made a huge difference to work with someone who is patient and strict at the same time. I improved a lot. 
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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.

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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