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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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  • Geetha Rajesh
    Geetha Rajesh
    Product Owner • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 29, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    I had a great time Learning with Springboard Data Analytics Career track Course .Course curriculum is very well structured with lot of good content .Mentors are very knowledgeable who helps you understand the topics very well . Highly connected community in springboard where students gets to connect through slack channel to discuss course related questions.
    Overall Great Experience.
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  • Greg Woods
    Greg Woods
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 28, 2021
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    Great experience!

    I chose Springboard over other ones because of the mentorship aspect.

    Pros -
    - an easy interface
    - they help arrange study groups
    - the projects are challenging but manageable
    - there is a slack channel to ask questions and share feedback
    - weekly meeting with a mentor

    Cons
    - they are growing so there were so minor hiccups in the assignments but they respond quickly to problems

    I just graduated so I don't have a job yet, but the career support has b...
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  • Joey Tuholski
    Joey Tuholski
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 28, 2021
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    UX/UI Designer

    Springboard was pretty amazing for me. Here's my honest review:

    I did a lot of research prior to enrolling. I highly encourage you do the same. There are lots of bootcamps out there, some are much better than others. I can only vouch for Springboard. I was skeptical I won't lie... a shortcut to a career feels like it's too good to be true. It feels like you're cheating or something and people who went to school for this career must have a huge leg up.

    I'm sorry, but I disag...
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  • Taruna Verma
    Taruna Verma
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 28, 2021
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    Great Learning!

    Springboard is a great platform for any person be it beginner or intermediate. you can start course and will learn and gain best knowledge out of this.
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  • Justin
    Justin
    Management and Program Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 28, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track Review

    I took Springboard's Data Analytics career track from Dec. 2020 to July 2021. I found the career track to be well structured, with a great overview of the data analytics process from top to bottom. You learn how to apply problem solving frameworks with technical skills, and then tell a story with your data. I took the career track as part of ongoing education at my current job, so I did not utilize the job support function of the program. That being said, the course absolutely helped me ...
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  • Nicolas Luz
    Nicolas Luz
    Business Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 25, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    Great program - the mentorship and career support was really what set it over the top. Some of the technical units are a bit of a struggle with the data camp format, but the mentors are there to support you the whole way
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  • Daniel Boyce
    Daniel Boyce
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 19, 2021
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    Springboard goes above and beyond!

    When I started my Springboard class in December 2019, I could rightly have never expected the following year to be what it was, no one could. I began the course because at the time I had more free time and time spent working and chose to use that free time to advance my UX skills so I'd be able to land a job in the field I actually wanted to be in. Then Covid hit and suddenly my work took off, my UX Springboard course quickly fell by the wayside given how busy I was with work. Despite ne...
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  • Daniel Timmermann
    Daniel Timmermann
    Business Intelligence Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 16, 2021
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    Beneficial Learning Experience

    I had a wonderful experience studying data science through Springboard. Springboard gave me the direction and motivation I needed to begin learning data science within a short time period and at a lower cost compared to obtaining a masters degree. The most useful asset was the weekly calls I had with my mentor and the continued job support post completion. The mock interviews with experts prepared me for real world job interviews and I had a job offer within a month of graduating from Sp...
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  • Jonathan Grant
    Jonathan Grant
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 16, 2021
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    Great class

    Overall this was a great class experience. I really felt supported as a student at Springboard, trusted the staff, and felt that they really are invested in helping get me into the industry. Much of the material is sourced from existing websites, which may be a turn off for some. But I think that is helpful to become familiar with existing websites and tools that can support you in your career journey. The mentorship feature is probably what sets Springboard apart from the remaining boot...
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  • Ligi
    Ligi
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 15, 2021
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    Data analytics boot camp

    I like this boot camp because they have a great and good curriculum. It's really worked for me because it's flexible.
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  • Bipin Sharma
    Bipin Sharma
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 14, 2021
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    Data Science Career Track Review

    Overall, I had a great experience with the Data Science Career Track at Springboard. Their course structure is well organized and the videos and exercises help with grasping all the ideas presented. This boot camp helped me in landing my first industry job as a Data Scientist. 
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  • Paulina
    Paulina
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 13, 2021
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    UI/UX design career track

    I'm very impressed with the setup and how Springboard manages to deliver large and complex information simply.  With every step, I felt supported and stayed motivated to keep on going (I never felt like I'm doing it alone). What I like the most though is how much freedom they give, guiding to succeed, and giving so much space for being creative. UI is very functional, elegant, and engaging. They match you with the mentor and with the Industry Design Project based on your interest and pre...
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  • Nash
    Nash
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 09, 2021
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    Data Analytics

    Total scam. The course was alright, but job assistance part is a complete scam. I am a Construction major and joined Springboard to switch career paths. I completed the course and the projects on time, but had no assistance with job search. 6 months passed and Springboard wouldn't even issue a refund. DO NOT BELIEVE all the reviews here. The students are forced to post reviews to receive course completion. Everything provided by Springboard is available online and for free. Save yourself...
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  • Melanie Neiman
    Melanie Neiman
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 09, 2021
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    Very Informative and helpful to gain skills

    I want to start off by stating there will be a ton of work involved in completing the Springboard course. However those who are serious about learning, understanding, and then practicing UX/ UI design methods will be super thankful for all of the reading material and assignments. I feel very confident in the set of skills I learned that I can apply to my future jobs. On top of that, everyone is SO NICE and helpful. Any hiccup I had, someone from Springboard was there to help me and fix a...
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  • Pierre Kobrossly
    Pierre Kobrossly
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 09, 2021
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    Data Science Career Track

    I found the course very helpful because it hit on the basics throughout and broke up large complicated fields into a smaller understandable curriculum. The career and advisor coaching are immensely helpful. I highly suggest using the unlimited calls.  
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  • Mary Thorpe
    Mary Thorpe
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 08, 2021
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    Data Analytics program

    PROS: for me, the key was introduction and use of new tools/skills in SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI and python. These were used with helpful case examples.  I am really pleased that I completed the program and I am in a much better position to move forward professionally. It is an ambitious amount of work with several tools, mentors, advisors needed to succeed. 
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  • Sahar
    Sahar
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 08, 2021
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    Worth it, but some issues

    Overall a good experience and worth it. If you're looking to change careers, I definitely recommend it. There are some issues to be aware of, however. 

    If you have some coding experience coming in, there's currently no way to skip parts of the course you already know. 

    The curriculum relies heavily on Datacamp classes and videos. There are long stretches of the curriculum where all you're doing is watching videos of talks, lectures, etc. If this is not a good learning style...
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  • Mark Clampitt
    Mark Clampitt
    Student • Graduate • Introduction to Data Science • Online
    Jul 07, 2021
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    Great platform/environment to learn independently with added support

    Had a really good experience and found the platform, tools, and structure to be very well thought through to allow me to learn the material. Having an assigned Mentor was a really nice touch. Having weekly calls with my Mentor was great as it gave me the ability to speak with someone in the industry to get advice and ask questions on the material if I felt stuck.  I also appreciated that they offered a prep course before committing to the full course as  I was able to ensure that I was a...
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  • Kelly
    Kelly
    Associate Product Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 07, 2021
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    UX/UI Design Career Track

    I was paired with an amazing mentor that supported me throughout my journey. I was able to get a job offer right when I finished my course, and am set to start in a couple weeks. Thank you Springboard!
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  • Minara Mowshumi
    Minara Mowshumi
    UX/UI Designer • Applicant • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 07, 2021
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    UX/UI Career Track

    Great Experience. 
    Weekly mentor to push you through the course to completion and 24 hrs mentor service.
    Great Career service.
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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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