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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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  • Steve Pereira
    Steve Pereira
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jun 01, 2022
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    Springboard is great!

    I really enjoyed my time with Springboard.  I felt like I have learned a lot.  The support provided by mentors and career coaches was invaluable.  They were really flexible with course extensions, which was important for me as I was working full time while studying.
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  • James Walsh
    James Walsh
    DA Alum • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    May 31, 2022
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    I had a very positive experience w/ Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track. 

    Biggest pro for me was the curriculum. The work provided was crucial in developing skills. Another pro is that, for a completely remote program, they've organized the social aspects well (mentor calls, career services, coach calls) in a way that makes it feel less isolated.  

    Cons - it's expensive for most people. In my experience it's worth the money though.
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  • Rachel Green
    Rachel Green
    UX Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 28, 2022
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    UX/UI Design Career Track

    Springboard gives students a thorough foundation of UX/UI Design through a mix of online articles, videos, and projects. There is a lot to learn and to really absorb it all does take a long time. So making the time commitment of 4-5 hours a day is the biggest challenge, but the course work itself is not too difficult. You also meet with a mentor once a week, which is the best part. It really helps to have the professional feedback on your work and someone to answer design questions. If y...
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  • Todd Simpfenderfer
    Todd Simpfenderfer
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Career Track • Online
    May 26, 2022
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    Good curriculum with great flexibility

    Springboard's cybersecurity program is self-paced encompassing videos, mini-projects, and labs within a virtual environment. Yet, if you have no IT background be prepared for extensive Googling and research to complete your assigned projects.  What is helpful for successful completion of the course, though, is the support system provided to you. Springboard offers an advisor along with a mentor who both provide guidance and direction. Additionally, a Slack channel is available for cohort...
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  • Molly Cantore
    Molly Cantore
    Junior Product Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 25, 2022
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    Best decision ever

    I looked at a lot of different programs when deciding to switch careers into user experience. What I liked best about Springboard was that they offered UI/UX in a single program, 1:1 mentorship, job guarantee, career coaching, and flexibility in schedule and pricing. Springboard has made my career change as seamless as possible. I am so happy I made this change!
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  • Zack
    Zack
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track Prep • Online
    May 23, 2022
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    Not worth the price

    Coming from a healthcare background this course was a great introduction to python. I was expecting some video tutorials however there were none, besides some random youtube videos related to the chapter. The mentor is a nice part of this course but even for beginners I don't think you really need a mentor and pay that price.  I paid around $500 which is not worth the price and ended up getting data camp subscription which is structured way better with videos and more interactive exercis...
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  • Roopasree Kunjar
    Roopasree Kunjar
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    May 20, 2022
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    The Data science career track

    I am happy with my overall experience in this course. I received helpful and constructive feedback on all my assignments and capstone projects from the mentors. The slack community was really helpful in discussing any bottlenecks. The support team was always prompt in responding to my queries and concerns.
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  • Tori Mason
    Tori Mason
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 19, 2022
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    Absolutely worth it!

    I signed up for the UI/UX Design Career Track and received more than what I hoped for. The course provides a lot of knowledge in a way that is really easy to understand and that motivates you to actually do your work. I could also work at my own pace and if I needed a week or two to relax, Springboard allows for pause weeks which helped me not feel so stressed. My favorite part of Springboard was having my own personal mentor though. She worked in the design field and provided me with a ...
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  • LeRoya Scott
    LeRoya Scott
    Nonprofit Assistant • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    May 10, 2022
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    Data Analytics

    In terms of Business Intelligence (BI) and outcomes, the course is helpful with analyzing data and decision-make and offering consulting advice to help others.  The course equips students with foundational skills on how-to to create models & analyze data.
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  • Chad Klem
    Chad Klem
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Apr 29, 2022
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    Data Science Career Track

    I had been a software engineer for over 20 years, mostly backend and database.  I have always had an affinity towards data driven software.  I came across some reviews on various data science programs and machine learning programs but the course with Springboard had such strong reviews and awards for several years (I watched the school for about a year and a half before signing up).  The curriculum, project based structure and access to the schools staff and professional mentors is top n...
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  • Tiffany Joung
    Tiffany Joung
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Apr 24, 2022
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    Are you looking for transitioning your career?

    I was a visual designer for 10years and was looking for transitioning my career to UX. 
    I googled and I found Springboard has a job guarantee. The course seemed very expensive but after I learned about job guarantees I thought It was worth trying it. I planned to finish the course in 6month. But the course was pretty intense, so it took about 1.5year to finish it. Whenever you need your help with finance or any obstacle the student advisor helps as much they can on your side. Also, th...
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  • Bernardo Narvaez
    Bernardo Narvaez
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Apr 17, 2022
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    Awesome program

    I really enjoyed the curriculum and teach along with the one on one mentoring. I felt the student to student engagement could definitely use improvement and would have gone a long way to improve the program 
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  • Shivam Tiwari
    Shivam Tiwari
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Apr 12, 2022
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    Difficult, But Worth It

    It was a difficult journey to manage my time on an online, 'open-ended' course (although there still are deadlines), but I learned a lot about how UX and UI Design is applied. Through the projects and group Industry Design Project, I was really able to apply all of the learnings in the course. I will say it would be nice for Springboard to add more emphasis on how to set metrics to measure in our projects early on, and possibly a unit on how to develop products that are not just user-foc...
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  • Barbara
    Barbara
    UX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Apr 08, 2022
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    UX Design Career Course

    I was so thankful to have chosen Springboard: Grad school is far more expensive and it is nearly impossible to work full time while keeping up with the pace of in-person learning. Springboard offered me the opportunity to learn at my own pace, be paired with a wonderful mentor, and have resources such as career coaches, webinars, and an externship. The cons are that it's nearly impossible to finish the curriculum within their estimate to meet the job guarantee unless you are not currentl...
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  • Ian Hudson
    Ian Hudson
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Apr 05, 2022
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    The Data Analytics career track course is very intense and helps you along every step of the way. They even help you six months after you graduate to find a position. So it's not just teaching you how to do the job of a data analyst but also how to go about networking, find your best fit for a job and how to negotiate the best benefits as well. Well rounded course.
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  • Caroline Keane
    Caroline Keane
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Apr 05, 2022
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    UX/UI Design Track

    Be prepared to work, especially if you don't come from a design background like me! The best part of the course was the admin, support teams, as well as the mentors. You get paired up with a student advisor, a mentor, and have 7 career coaches during the course. You also get unlimited mentor calls with other mentors. Furthermore, you get career coach support after completing the course.

    Pros: 
    -Student advisor, and the support team were understanding of life's ups and down and ...
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  • Ksenia Delaurentis
    Ksenia Delaurentis
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Mar 29, 2022
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    UX/UI Design

    I have never experienced anything like that. The curriculum is very organized, up to date, and constantly improving. But the student support is what makes this program special. The Student advisors are great and are always looking for ways to help you. The Unlimited mentorship is great, I used it a lot at the beginning until I became confident in my skills. The career coaches are all on your side. I have never experienced such support during my career journey. Especially career switch wh...
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  • Garrett Hoffmann
    Garrett Hoffmann
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Mar 26, 2022
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    HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    I had an amazing experience with Springboard.  The 1:1 Mentoring as well as Career Coaching was amazing.  Also I have not only a number of projects to put on my resume but a really design project that I completed with a team.  I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to change careers!
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  • Christopher Chung
    Christopher Chung
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Mar 22, 2022
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    Data Science Career Track

    Just to provide some background, I’m a former teacher of 11 years, hoping to make a career transition in data science/analytics.  I just recently completed Springboard’s Data Science Career Track certification program, and here are my pros and cons.

    Pros:
    - Being paired with an expert mentor for the entire duration of the course is incredibly helpful. My mentor pushed me to go deeper beyond the curriculum and helped my projects really shine. 
    - This is my preference, but I a...
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  • Hau Ngo
    Hau Ngo
    Software Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Mar 22, 2022
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    Helps me even after getting the job

    I was a little skeptical at first but enrolling was smooth. I also attended the prep course which was free. 
    - Pros: great support and curriculum/projects. I still look back at the projects after completion every time I need at work. 
    - Cons: mentor matching (and hiring) need more work. I finally found the one I like after 3 tries. 
    - Overall, it’s worth it!
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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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