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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.

1,739 Springboard Reviews

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  • Ankur Patel
    Ankur Patel
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Nov 29, 2022
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    Generally Positive experience

    The course was well planned out and I learned a lot, especially as I was changing careers from something very different. The career help was one of the stand outs to me, the career coach's were excellent. I did experience some scheduling issues with my mentor though.
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  • Amelia Stecher
    Amelia Stecher
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Nov 28, 2022
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    Educational and supportive.

    Springboard not only gave me the opportunity to develop industry skills but also build a UX/UI design network so that by the time I graduated my circle gave me leads on potential employers.
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  • Pablo Ruiz Lopez
    Pablo Ruiz Lopez
    Bioengineer • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Nov 17, 2022
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    Life changing experience

    With this course  learned what Data Science is all about. Before taking it, I enrolled and completed around 15 MOOCs and always felt confused on how to start applying my gained knowledge. With Springboard, I was able to join all the dots together and mastered top notch technologies and methodologies for that. Great technologies used for Data Science, absolutely emailing mentorship from industry experts while doing the capstone projects, incredible career coaches during the job hunt and a...
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  • Dylan Cameron
    Dylan Cameron
    Product Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Nov 17, 2022
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    Engaging, challenging, empowering

    1:1 expert mentor oversight with weekly meetings is a massive advantage of this program. I loved being able to bounce thoughts and ideas off of my expert mentor regarding projects, concepts, job interviews, and design theory. Participating in the IDP was a fantastic way to get acquainted with the industry. The curriculum was fantastic, and the additional learning opportunities were vast. It was a great experience, and I feel thoroughly prepared to enter the job market.
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  • Thelma Oliver
    Thelma Oliver
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Nov 13, 2022
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    Professional, Supportive, Worth the effort

    I completed an online search of the best boot camps and landed on Springboard. After careful research on their website and student review platforms I decided to move forward an applied. From the initial phone contact for an interview to the last day of my program completion, the professionalism and support has been a wonderful experience. The curriculum is well thought out, a perfect balance of new material to learn and incorporate your previous career experience. 
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  • Julianna Caruso
    Julianna Caruso
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Nov 12, 2022
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    Great UX/UI Experience

    I signed up for the UI/UX Design Career Track at Springboard in February of 2022, and just finished the course this November. I really enjoyed my experience working through this course. Although I am used to learning in person, this course does a great job to provide personalized videos and chooses magazine articles that make you feel like you're in a classroom. There are tons of resources available built into the curriculum and a slew of mentors/coaches to talk to at the drop of a hat. ...
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  • Richard Jackson
    Richard Jackson
    Operations Research Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Nov 11, 2022
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    Best program for career changers

    If you are like me and are coming into the Data Science/Data Analytics field from a business background, I can wholeheartedly recommend Springboard. Their Business Insider track is the perfect mechanism for learning the skills you need while leveraging your business acumen and domain knowledge to get a job in the data field. 
    The insight that the career coaches and mentors shared was priceless. I learned so many things that I would never have known through self-study or even through a...
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  • Hillary Locke
    Hillary Locke
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Nov 02, 2022
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    Springboard is Great!

    I had a great experience at Springboard. My mentor and career coach were amazing and guided me along the way. The projects I completed during this course really helped boost my portfolio. I liked that I could work on my time and not worry about keeping up with a class. I definitely recommend Springboard!
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  • Meichen Lin
    Meichen Lin
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Oct 24, 2022
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    Springboard, UI / UX Design Career Track

    Pros: The course is generally complete and helps people with no UI or UX foundation to reach the entry-level of the industry. Valuable are the weekly one-on-one meetings with mentors, mock interviews for careers, and the industry internship program. By completing the course, you will have a portfolio website and interview skills to find a job.

    Cons: Most of the curriculum is a collection of articles from other websites, and some of the articles in the chapters are somewhat repetit...
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  • Daniel Heo
    Daniel Heo
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Oct 14, 2022
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    SpringBoard will help you succeed

    Springboard data analytics course is amazing. The course work is laid out well and they offer so many resources to help you finish the course. The best part of the course was the mentors. My mentor was so good at helping me when I was stuck and help me understand concepts and would give feedback like the real world. The course offers so much and I am really happy with my experience with them.
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  • Jennifer Christensen
    Jennifer Christensen
    Associate Product Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Oct 13, 2022
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    Great Curriculum

    Overall I had a great experience with Springboard and I recommend it to people who work full time/have other obligations, but want to pursue a certification like this. I did the UI UX Design Career track and I finished in 10 months. It's advertised as 9 months but I took a vacation in the middle. So I do think the way it's advertised, is an accurate length of time to complete it as long as you are motivated and doing the work. I have a job at a tech company and I've...
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  • Arturo Bravo Monsalvo
    Arturo Bravo Monsalvo
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Oct 12, 2022
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    Wonderful and refreshing experience

    The curriculum is very broad. I think that you really can get a very good idea of what means to be a Data Scientist. The material is designed for any person with any type of background to understand it clearly. 

    Additionally, I think that the support from mentors, community, advisors, etc. is wonderful to guide you in the correct pathway to succeed.

    Lastly, the amount and insight of all the projects help a lot to solidify the knowledge that you learn.
    Plus you have acces...
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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

Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated June 13, 2025
This Live Q&A brought together four leading career coaches to unpack the shifts that AI is driving in tech hiring. From evolving assessment formats to the rising importance of AI fluency, here are a few highlights: AI is changing the technical interview, pair programming, and assessments. But also, the human touch still matters! How to balance AI fluency with displaying ethics and...
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Updated May 02, 2025
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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
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Jess Feldman
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
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Updated March 17, 2025
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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. 1,739 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,739 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 1,739 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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