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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 job 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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  • Camilo Durango
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Dec 15, 2023
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    Great mentor experience and overall well structured curriculum

    I believe there's always room for improvement as with everything in life. However, Springboard offers a pretty good overall experience, with great support for students and mentor experience. 
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  • Ahmed Ahmed
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    Dec 08, 2023
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    great place to learn


    I recently completed Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track bootcamp, and I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly rewarding journey. From the outset, the program impressed me with its structured curriculum and hands-on approach to learning.


    One of the standout aspects of the bootcamp was the quality of the content and the dedicated instructors. The course material was well-structured and up-to-date, providing a comprehensive understanding of d...
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  • Allie Burns
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Dec 05, 2023
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    Great Experience with Springboard

    After considering a career change for some time, I took the jump and invested in Springboard's UI/UX Design Career track. I chose to enroll in a bootcamp because I kept trying to teach myself principles of UX/UI, but with my intense work hours, it often fell to the wayside. I am grateful for my education through Springboard because the structure and accountability ensured that I was able to completed all of the projects, including the course itself. I was paired with a mentor who was enc...
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  • Pichamon Alvarez
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    Nov 24, 2023
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    Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track

     Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track not only offers valuable mentorship but also provides access to career coaches. These professionals offer tailored guidance in job searching strategies, resume building, interview preparation, and overall career development. The career coaches help students align their newfound skills with industry demands, assisting them in charting a clear and effective career path within the realm of data analytics. This personalized support often proves inst...
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  • Ethan Reynolds
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Nov 24, 2023
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    Excellent Experience with Springboard!

    Overall I had a great experience going through the software engineering curriculum with Springboard. Perhaps the most valuable aspect was that I could generally go through the material at my own pace. There were guidelines of how many exercises and projects to complete per week to stay on track, which was helpful. The mentor I was matched up with was awesome. She had over a decade of real world experience and was very helpful. The material in the curriculum felt relevant and the projects...
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  • Daniel Dluzynski
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Nov 17, 2023
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    Great Curriculum

    This course is great for beginners. I had no knowledge of the Cyber Security field and I feel I now have a very firm grasp on all the broad range of topics associated with the world of Cyber. Springboard has a very extensive curriculum that is self-paced. Great course.
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  • William Valadez
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Nov 06, 2023
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    Great Experiance

    Pros 
    - Springboard has an amazing curriculum.
    - The mentorship is awesome they help you understand what the industry is actually like and help you focus on what you want to get out of the course.
    - The career coaches are awesome and they ensure that your resume and LinkedIn standout
    - The Mock interviews are awesome

    Cons 
    - I think in general course is longer than 9 months for most people
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  • Luana Pinho Andrade e Moura
    Student • Tech Sales Career Track • Online
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    Oct 12, 2023
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    Great experience, course is very helpful

    The course was really helpful. They really prepare you to the market and make sure when you hired you will be able to be great in your role. Also the support to help you to get a job is Essential. I definitely recommend.
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  • Binyameen Ghafoor
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Oct 04, 2023
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    Great Online Experiece

    Overall Springboard was a great experience. I love how you get to go at your own pace and there is so much help available when you need it. You get a certain number of on demand mentor calls and I didn't even use half of them because there was so much support available in the springboard community. They teach you primarily web development. Its very hands on so you'll be building a lot from scratch. Personally, I also wish there were more topics on theory and data structures/algorithms. O...
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  • Binta Iteogu
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Sep 16, 2023
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    Wonderful Online bootcamp

    Overall, I had a great experience with Springboard career track program.  The Springboard staff (student advisor, mentor, and career coaches) was very supportive.The program is fast-paced with detailed course material.  There were times when mini-projects took longer to complete than expected.
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  • Cody Johnson
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
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    Sep 01, 2023
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    Springboard Cybersecurity Review

    The mentors and career mentors were great. From start to finish I felt I was getting value out of what I was learning. Overall a great job. Any problems that I had were taken care of almost immediately and support was great. 
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  • safa Mohammed shami
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Aug 12, 2023
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    Empowering, Insightful, Transformative, Career-Driven, Exceptional

    Absolutely transformative! Springboard's UX/UI Design Bootcamp provided me with top-notch mentorship, hands-on projects, and invaluable career support. From theory to real-world application, this program exceeded my expectations. Grateful for the skills gained and the doors it's opened in the design world. Highly recommend! 
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Course Report readers can take $1500 off Springboard tuition with an exclusive scholarship! Be sure to enter CR1500SB in the Promo Code field of your application so Springboard can extend the discount to you upon acceptance. 

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Qualifying Courses

  • Tech Sales Career Track (Online)
  • Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
  • Data Science Career Track (Online)
  • Data Analytics Career Track (Online)
  • UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
  • UX Career Track (Online)

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Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary

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FAQs

How much does Springboard cost?

Springboard costs around $11,900. 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 7 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. 1,697 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,697 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.

Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report readers can take $1500 off Springboard tuition with an exclusive scholarship! Be sure to enter CR1500SB in the Promo Code field of your application so Springboard can extend the discount to you upon acceptance. 

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,697 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 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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