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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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  • Caroline Bumgarner
    Caroline Bumgarner
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 05, 2022
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    Springboard UI UX

    I just completed my UI UX bootcamp with Springboard and I loved the way they guided you through the process! Their interface was very goal motivated. Weekly meetings with a mentor helped give me the professional feedback I needed on my work. Would definitely recommend and 100% worth it!
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  • Scott M
    Scott M
    Data Science Career Track Prep • Online
    Sep 05, 2022
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    Data Science Prep Course - A good start

    While I definitely have a lot to learn to become a data scientist, I feel like this prep course does a good job at introducing you to the field as well as preparing you for bigger and better things.  I think this is a great first step for anyone considering a career in Data Science without  a relevant background. A) The prep course is affordable. B) It prepares you for their career track test. and C) Should you choose to do their DS career track course, you'll be able to apply the cost o...
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  • Aleck Lu
    Aleck Lu
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Sep 03, 2022
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    I had a great experience with Springboard. The curriculum is challenging and prepares you well. Throughout the course,  I was able to have access to my mentor and career advisor to help me with any questions I had. They also offer job guarantee. I would definitely recommend Springboard for anyone looking to make a transition in their career.
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  • Ji
    Ji
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 01, 2022
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    Mentorless for almost a month

    I'm a current UI/UX track bootcamper. My mentor just "disappeared" about a month ago and I've been mentor-less for a month now. 
    One morning, I just got an email saying that XXX is no longer my mentor anymore and I would be rematched with a new mentor without any further explanation. The rematched mentor did not show up to our weekly 1:1 meeting. I complained to the student advisor, who matched me with a new mentor. A new mentor, again, did not show up to the 1:1 weekly meeting as wel...
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  • Sami Shamroukh
    Sami Shamroukh
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 28, 2022
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    Data Analytics Was Wonderful

    I was lost after graduating and I am confident saying Springboard was very helpful in getting me my confidence and motivation back. The course curriculum was very well paced and the fact that it was online meant you could speed through if you had the time. I definitely recommend if you don't currently work full-time to choose the monthly payment plan to save a lot of money. Cant recommend this course enough if you have the time and drive to stick with the course.
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  • Conner McNicholas
    Conner McNicholas
    Data Engineer • Graduate • Data Engineering Career Track • Online
    Aug 26, 2022
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    Solid Curriculum, Really Helpful Mentor

    I had actually worked as a professional Data Engineer prior to enrolling in this bootcamp, but the database I focused on was highly specialized and proprietary technology, and I wanted to shore up my skills in the more general open-source technologies that are widely used throughout the tech industry (python, sql, spark, airflow, cloud, etc).  

    I had always felt confident to google such subjects when I needed to get a one-off job done, but I was well aware that my work was likely ...
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  • Rachel Amato
    Rachel Amato
    UX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Aug 20, 2022
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    Good value and good experience

    I chose Springboard for several reasons including price (on the low end of the available bootcamps), timeline (able to complete in 6 months or less), and the ability to perform an industry design product with a real company. I did not qualify for the job guarantee, but they also offer that if you qualify. My mentor was knowledgeable and flexible with scheduling our calls which I appreciated because I work full time. As someone with no prior experience in design, I wish there was a little...
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  • Tom Shields
    Tom Shields
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Aug 12, 2022
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    Data Science Track

    The coaches at Springboard are great and the course really helps you understand what employers are looking for.
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  • Liliae Funderburk
    Liliae Funderburk
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Career Track • Online
    Aug 10, 2022
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    Cyber Security Career Track

    I began the transition from the healthcare industry to the IT industry last year and this course helped me land my first IT job! It’s impeccably organized and prepared me very well for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Springboard also connects you with an industry expert mentor who is there to guide you along the way as well as with experienced career coaches. I definitely recommend this course! 
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  • Catherine McKoy
    Catherine McKoy
    Systems Analyst • Graduate • Cybersecurity Career Track • Online
    Aug 09, 2022
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    Life Changing Experience with Springboard

    I felt like this bootcamp helped me secure interviews and land a job. I was able to learn so much and add to my resume and essentially start my career. Having the Security + exam content built into the program was helpful and useful out in the real world. The staff behind Springboard truly want you to succeed and providing mentors and career coaches is something I have never experienced before and it changed my life. At the end of the program I felt confident enough to apply to more jobs...
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  • Santos Aaron Limon
    Santos Aaron Limon
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 09, 2022
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    Great Course!

    Springboard was a great experience! They had a great curriculum that went over all the important topics I needed to become a Data Analyst. It was well laid out and they had a lot of support in place. You have a mentor that helps you out every week, career coaches to prep you for a new job, a slack community to help you when you get stuck on parts of the course, and great resources to practice your skills. I would recommend to anyone. 
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  • Avner (Avi)
    Avner (Avi)
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Aug 08, 2022
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    Overall excellent experience

    Springboard has a strong support system implemented for the students throughout the duration of the course (and even during the job search afterwards). Between the weekly mentor calls, career coach calls, and on-demand mentor calls, I think it was pretty easy getting the help I needed. I personally have difficulties with deadlines and holding myself accountable at times, however my mentor was pretty good at trying to help me with that. I also really enjoyed hearing about my mentor's and ...
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💰Course Report readers can take $2,000 off Springboard tuition for Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science Career Tracks. Just use promo code SUMMER2025CR to automatically take $2,000 off tuition. 

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Qualifying Courses

  • Software Engineering 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)

Recent Springboard News

Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 16, 2025
After 15 years in education and school administration, Miriam Chait was ready to return to her original passion: technology. With a Computer Science degree but a long gap in technical work, she turned to Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track to refresh her skills and re-enter the workforce. Miriam landed a fully remote Data Engineering role at Copeland – we caught up to learn more a...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 15, 2025
Julie Liu already had an impressive foundation in UX design – a double major from UC Berkeley, the Google UX Design Certificate, and real-world product experience. But when the job market got tough in 2023, she turned to Springboard’s UX Career Track bootcamp to sharpen her skills, build a standout portfolio, and get structured support in her job search. Now a Senior Product Designer at heal...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 09, 2025
In 2025, the tech job interview process is shifting under our feet. The rise of generative AI tools has raised new questions about remote assessments, candidate authenticity, and the skills companies are really testing for. So what do today’s technical interviews actually look like? And how are career changers supposed to prepare? To find out, Course Report hosted a live Q&A webinar wi...
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 July 15, 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...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
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...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
December saw a shakeup for Online Program Managers (OPMs) with the shuttering of a major player in the university bootcamp space. The Dole Act (which includes funding for VET TEC) cleared the Senate, so there’s hope that VET TEC funding will again be available in 2025. Get the latest insights on making a career change now from an AWS expert and four recent bootcamp graduates, plus learn about...
Jess Feldman
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...

Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.5
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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. 1,742 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,742 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 SUMMER2025CR to automatically take $2,000 off tuition. 

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,742 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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