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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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  • Caleb MacLean
    Caleb MacLean
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    Springboard Software Engineering Career Track

    When compared to other programs for Software Engineering, Springboard's may seem relatively expensive and long, but the length is actually a major strength and they provide so many options for payment and have been nothing but flexible for me during the course. The content of the program is the best part of the whole deal. They cover a wide breadth of important software engineering concepts from the theoretical to applied. Already the information studied has been helpful in navigating in...
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  • Justin Harding
    Justin Harding
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    I would highly recommend this school.

    Springboard has been the best at teaching at your own pace making it very easing to get the knowledge you need to get started into the cybersecurity field. I would highly recommend this school to my friends and peers. The labs are very fun and helpful as well.
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  • Mike Hutter
    Mike Hutter
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    Fantastic

    I had the best chance to succeed with springboard, at first I had my doubts but within the first few weeks I knew this was the program for me. The curriculum was a perfect balance of push yourself and not too hard. The mentor team is where they separate themselves from the rest, every one of their mentors are extremely supportive, knowledgeable and willing to help you anytime you ask. I had some medical issues and springboard accommodation team was always there to support and assist me. ...
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  • Suzanne H King
    Suzanne H King
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 20, 2024
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    Relevent, rigorous, rewarding

    My experience in the Data Analytics path at Springboard was and continues to be exceptional.   I'm a career changer, having taught high school mathematics, specifically AP Statistics, for twenty years.  Before that I had worked in the finance industry.  I left teaching before COVID but wanted to find a better use of my brain.  I had to take my business skills and update them for today's big data analysis:  SQL, Python and the proliferation of relational databases.  I feel that the progra...
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  • Jared Tseng
    Jared Tseng
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Aug 15, 2024
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    Great UX/UI Bootcamp

    I’m really grateful for Springboard, and I had a really a solid experience with their UX bootcamp. The curriculum was thorough and made me feel prepared for a job in the field. My favorite aspect of their program was their mentorships and career coaches; I found this to be invaluable. Upon completion, I was able to secure a job within two months of finishing the program. I would recommend their bootcamp to anyone!
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  • Elizabeth Hunter
    Elizabeth Hunter
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 13, 2024
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    Helpful Hands-on Experience

    I took this course as a teacher for the last 10 years looking to leave the field.  I started this course in March and was able to finish mid-June.  The coursework is definitely do-able while working full time and balancing family, even as someone with very little background in data.  I had an amazing technical mentor and the slack channel was very helpful.  I am currently in job-guarantee, and am finding the requirements tedious.  However, the career coaches are valuable and knowledgeabl...
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  • Jason Weinberg
    Jason Weinberg
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 11, 2024
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    Springboard's Data Analytics career track course strengthened my resume and landed my a job

    Springboard's data analytics career track enabled me to get a job in less than 3 months of applying
    Pros:-Material gets straight to the point, concise and instructive-Allows students to move at their own pace with several availability options on a constant basis for all project submissions and presentations-Teaches you what you need to know in a simplified and organized manner that makes it easy to digest and understand the materi...
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  • Kwasi Johnson
    Kwasi Johnson
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Aug 11, 2024
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    Had a great experience with springboard

    Pros are that the program has a great support system and a very solid curriculum.  Also customer service is great and they provide a strong team of individuals to help prepare you from everything from learning the material to preparing for the job market with a series of mock interviews.  resume assistance and all of that.

    Cons are some glitches in the INFOsec program but they are minor, and the freedom of being able to work at your own pace can work against you if you allow yours...
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  • Benjamin
    Benjamin
    Campsie • Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Aug 10, 2024
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    Comprehensive Education

    I started the program with some background in computer science so not everything I saw was brand new to me, but the program explained the majority of the concepts very well. There were many cybersecurity concepts that were brand new to me that were explained to me in a way that was easy to digest, and would be easily reviewable if necessary. You always have many options for support when you have questions in the form of advisors, a personal mentor, and many of the fellow students through...
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  • Sandy Hughes
    Sandy Hughes
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Aug 02, 2024
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    Great experience!

    I love from how the course was set up to how helpful mentors were. Great experience! I just wish to knew about this program sooner so that I could have done it earlier. I really like that there will be career coach available for help even after I had finished the whole program for 6 moths.
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  • Behar Abdulahi
    Behar Abdulahi
    Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Jul 31, 2024
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    Comprehensive Cybersecurity Training with Springboard

    Springboard's cybersecurity program delivers a well-rounded education through a combination of engaging content, hands-on practice, and expert support. High-quality reading materials and informative videos complement each other, while practical lab sessions solidify learning. The curriculum effectively prepares students for industry certifications like CompTIA Security+. With dedicated mentors, career coaches, and responsive support staff, Springboard provides an except...
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  • Thu Nguyen
    Thu Nguyen
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 27, 2024
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    Good pace

    I did enjoy it , I think they did good job of pacing the material and also providing support from having your own mentor to offering office hours for questions. They give you a good amount of time to finish and everyone was very helpful and got back to me in a timely matter!
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For a limited time, 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

  • 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)
  • Software Engineering Career Track (Online)

Recent Springboard News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 02, 2025
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growth fields in tech, and with over a hundred cybersecurity bootcamps and programs listed on Course Report, choosing the right one can feel a little bit overwhelming. Four recent cybersecurity bootcamp graduates joined us in a Live Q&A to discuss their bootcamp experience and how they made the career pivot into cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is not a one...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 02, 2025
AI is rapidly transforming the software engineering field, and Springboard is helping students stay ahead with its new AI for Software Engineers unit. We spoke with Muhammad Akkad, a Springboard mentor and software engineer, about why it’s crucial for new developers to understand AI fundamentals like prompt engineering. Muhammad explains how AI tools are essential for productivity and problem...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 03, 2025
February was a pretty volatile month in the US on the federal level, so we’re rounding up the latest news on where funding for apprenticeships, workforce development, and Pell grants for short-term programs currently stand. Quite a few studies were released this month on how AI is affecting tech jobs — Spoiler alert: software engineering fundamentals aren’t being “replaced” as quickly as the ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 13, 2025
As artificial intelligence becomes essential across industries, professionals must develop AI fluency to stay competitive. To help meet this demand, the University of South Florida CTPE, in partnership with Springboard, is offering a Generative AI for Business certificate course designed to upskill professionals in AI-driven problem-solving. This 8-week, online program equips students with ha...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated April 03, 2025
Ready to launch a tech career in 2025? To get a better sense of the trends that shaped 2024 and what to expect in 2025, we spoke with Ashley Ramos, a Career Success Lead at Springboard. Ashley shares insights on how job-seekers navigated the challenges of 2024 with the support of Springboard and offers expert tips for standing out in the tech job market in 2025. Whether you’re preparing for y...
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Updated January 02, 2025
With the introduction of AI, 2024 saw companies and bootcamps working quickly to help workers acquire the needed skill set. Over the course of 2024, Online Program Managers (OPMs) saw major shake-ups with a key OPM’s sudden exit and suggested federal regulation folding. We’re closing 2024 with renewed funding for VET TEC on the horizon, and trends like skills-based hiring becoming more ingrai...
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Updated January 02, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Updated April 03, 2025
Rather than quitting a job to make a career change into tech, many are taking advantage of the flexibility of a part-time bootcamp. In this exclusive alumni panel, we spoke with bootcamp graduates from Tech Elevator, Springboard, General Assembly, and Careerist to find out how a part-time bootcamp helped them successfully transition into tech. From what they learned in a part-time bootcamp to...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 27, 2024
This November, the Dole Act passed the House, which is a major step towards funding for VET TEC again. We’ll let you know about a $2M grant for a bootcamp focused on low-income career changers, an OPM that acquired another OPM, and where the U.S. currently stands with Pell grants for short-term programs. Find out the latest on skills-based hiring trends, and all of the new coding bootcamps th...
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Jess Feldman
Updated March 17, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 12, 2025
The (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates there are 3.4 million cybersecurity job vacancies worldwide, spurring a high demand for cybersecurity, networking, and IT professionals. Cybersecurity bootcamps are heeding the call to help people make quick career changes, but some programs are going a step further by offering learners a job guarantee. To make your search for the right progr...
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Updated October 07, 2024
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Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary

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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 6 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. 1,726 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,726 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, For a limited time, 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 1,726 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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