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Springboard

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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.

Reviews

1,766 alumni reviews of Springboard

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    Kevin Vo Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Software Engineering Career Track · January 2023

    Amazing learning experience

    My experience with Springboard has been phenomenal. Springboard provides very heavy learning from basic computer knowledge to advance such as Python and Node. With 4 in-depth projects, I was able to learn and research on the coding languages that I've...
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    Abimbola Alao Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Career Track · January 2023

    Data Analytics Career Track

    I had a great experience on the Data Analytics Career Track with Springboard.  The curriculum  was well crafted encompassing both technical and non technical areas of the program. My mentor was amazing and always there to guide through all my learning...
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    Sarahann Erinn Durmick Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2022

    Springboard was a great choice!

    Springboard was a great bootcamp. I completed their UX UI Design course and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. I particularly liked their mentor program and the career program. The curriculum is great, and getting assistance from professional...
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    ELENA NURULLINA Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Software Engineering Career Track · December 2022

    I made a great choice to choose Springboard!

    Overall I can say that I am really happy with my great choice about the Springboard bootcamp! They are always above and beyond with students. Springboard is helpful with any problem and issues if you have, life situation, and have great student...
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    Paa Kwesi Verified via LinkedIn
    Data Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · November 2022

    A Boot Camp worth more than a Master's Degree

    After going through the Springboard Data Analytics Career Track, I must say feel more complete as a data analyst. My mentor and career coach were fantastic and they have really shaped my career. I would recommend this Boot Camp to anyone who wants to...
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    Nathan Gagnon Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Cyber Security Career Track · November 2022

    Great Way to Get Started in Cybersecurity

    Great bootcamp! I learned a lot and have confidence for being able to find work in this new field. Springboard helps with technical knowledge, how to apply technical knowledge in real world and how to properly interview. This is a great path for...
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    Fatemeh Kamyabkalantari Verified via LinkedIn
    Data Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · November 2022

    I've achieved huge informative insights in Springboard

    It was a fantastic opportunity to enhance the tech and interpersonal skills that I was looking for which aligned well with my career and made me a great fit for the data analyst position. The content of each unit was well prepared and trailed perfectly...
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    Nicole C Gabino Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · November 2022

    Smooth ride into the design world

    Pros: On demand mentor support via call and messages. An experienced UX & UI mentor with valuable advice weekly. Helpful and supportive advising and support staff. A flexible schedule, different payment options, tons of resources, connections, and...
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    Nichole Murphy Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Software Engineering Career Track Prep · October 2022

    Comprehensive and digestible!

    I came into this course with no prior coding experience. Colt does a great job going through the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript which helped me feel prepared for the Career Track program. The final practice tests really set me up well for the...
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    Kai Christie Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · October 2022

    You get what you put into it

    Springboard has been extremely helpful in providing the tools you need to succeed. They only provide the tools, it’s up to you what you do with them. If you work hard and are very determined to do your best you’ll come out ahead with a great job ready...
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    Tracie Ivy Verified via GitHub
    Senior Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · October 2022

    Helped me to make a career change

    I joined the Springboard Data Analytics career track to make a career change from professor to data analyst. I had a lot of experience with research and quantitative methods, but needed to learn the tech (SQL, Python, Power BI/Tableau). I also really...
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    Zachary Frame Verified via LinkedIn
    Test Analyst · Software Engineering Career Track · August 2022

    Springboard Rocks

    I had a terrific experience with Springboard. Main features for me: Job guarantee, great mentorship program, up to date curriculum. If you're able to work completely self paced and have the time each week to put forth some effort, this program might be...
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    Josh Abenojar Verified via LinkedIn
    User Experience Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · August 2022

    UX/UI Design Career Track Certification

    Springboard UI/UX Design Career Track Certification is everything the website says it was going to be. No lies no frills, builds up your core UI and UX design skills and apply them to 3 or 4 projects that you can put on your portfolio (which the...
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    Wendy Bujalski Verified via GitHub
    Software Engineer I · Software Engineering Career Track · July 2022

    Excellent Curriculum, Good Job Support

    The best part of the Springboard Software Engineering Career Track is the quality of the curriculum materials. They don't just teach you the bare minimum to be able to build things - the course gives context, history, and deep technical understanding...
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    Stasos Clark Verified via LinkedIn
    Application Developer · Software Engineering Career Track · July 2022

    Great learning experience with Springboard!

    As I'm writing this review I have completed about 12% of the Springboard Software Engineering Career Track material and (just a couple days ago) accepted a job offer as an Application Developer for a local financial services company.

    Here are...
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    Maulikkumar Vaghela Verified via GitHub
    Student · Software Engineering Career Track · July 2022

    Software Engineering Career Track

    I have been coding out of curiosity but never got my hands on projects or a systematic completion of any technology. Springboard's concise curriculum helped me doing all that and that, too, in a minimum period of time. 

    The best thing I feel...
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    Osvaldo Peña Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · July 2022

    Great course

    This course was pretty challenging, but definitely a rewarding experience if you’re up for putting in the work. The mentor meeting were helpful and the career coaches were excellent. I would definitely recommend Springboard if you’re looking for a...
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    Mounira Gad Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Career Track · June 2022

    Data Analyst

    Well structured program that helped gain skills and provided constant support while I was able to study from home and keep my job.
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    Dr. Nathan C. Walk Verified via LinkedIn
    Physician · Data Science Career Track · June 2022

    Worth the time and money

    My name is Nathan Walk and I am a physician, specifically a Pathologist. I used Springboard and feel the experience was extremely worthwhile. Their educational framework – the foundation that they start with and how the instruction is pieced together...
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    Komal Verified via LinkedIn
    June 2022

    Data Analytics Career Track

    I really liked this bootcamp, the mentors were very smart and the career coaches were great. having this bootcamp be self paced is awesome. Definitely recommend this to others, its more affordable and good at getting the basics down.
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Find answers to the most-asked questions.

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. 1,766 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

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 Certified Medical Assistant Program, Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track and 6 more.

Where does Springboard have campuses?

Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

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. 

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,766 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,766 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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