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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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  • Matthew Leonard
    Matthew Leonard
    Software Engineer Student • Student • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
    Mar 06, 2022
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    short, sweet, and to the point.

    The Software Engineering Prep Course was excellent.  It was short, sweet and to the point.  I had 6 mentor calls, where we practiced algorithms.  My mentor was an active Software engineering manager.  He gave great insights into the type of methodologies managers like to see in applicants.  
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  • Kartikeya Rajpal, PhD
    Kartikeya Rajpal, PhD
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Mar 04, 2022
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    Best Online Data Analytics Course

    With a plethora of online programs on tech courses, it's difficult to choose one, especially when you have to commit a considerable amount of time and money. I am glad that I chose Springboard. The courses were well organized, systematic, and easy to understand. It was clear that the team had put in a lot of thought and hard work into preparing the course materials. However, the most remarkable aspect of Springboard is that they give you unlimited opportunities for interacting with the m...
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  • Matthew Graham
    Matthew Graham
    Integration Engineer • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Feb 27, 2022
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    Data Science Career Track

    My experience with Springboard's Data Science Career Track was excellent.  The curriculum was up to date, detailed, and relevant.  There was a good balance between guided work and individual projects.  My mentor and career coach both helped me tremendously and were very flexible when trying to schedule calls after work or on weekends.  I would recommend this course to anyone interested in Data Science.
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  • Zheng Lu
    Zheng Lu
    UX Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Feb 25, 2022
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    Springboard had an amazing UIUX career track program that I was able to find a job even before completing the program. The one to one mentor call is extremely help to navigate me through the program. All the curriculums are designed to prepare you to be job ready and help you transition into the new industry 
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  • Michael Copeland
    Michael Copeland
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Feb 24, 2022
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    Chasing my dream career.

    There was a problem. I wanted to become a coder. However, I didn't know the skills and knowledge necessary to do so. Springboard provided me with the solution to that. I was able to learn everything I needed to pursue this career.

    The content can go out of date, but they're always working on updating parts of it. It's never a bad idea to learn how to find the new information on your own. The community is spectacular, and you'll have an entire team of support waiting to help you su...
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  • Yev
    Yev
    UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Feb 23, 2022
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    Springboard UX/UI Track

    I did quite a bit of research of the available options around UX/UI boot camps before I finally decided to go with Springboard and I am so happy with my choice. It's an amazing option for those who want to break into the UX/UI field because of their job guarantee, but I also really appreciated the fact that I could waive the guarantee and still take advantage of the curriculum. Springboard was particularly strong in terms of the depth and richness of it's curriculum and the amazing suppo...
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  • Edwin Geevarughese
    Edwin Geevarughese
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Feb 22, 2022
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    Great journey with Data

    The course do help to become a beginner in Data Analyst & with networking and career coaches you could land a job that can help strengthen your skills. If Data seems to fascinate you then this is the course for you.
    The curriculum can be completed at your own pace with help of mentor calls available weekly & also on demand mentor calls for quick doubt clearance.
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  • Buddy Crushman
    Buddy Crushman
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Feb 21, 2022
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    Springboard Is Awesome-sauce

    The course is effective enough, though some of the material is a touch outdated. It wasn't enough to affect me in a way that made me feel left in the dust, and their was enough practice and supplemental training to make it mostly a non-issue. The real shining pinnacle of this school is the support, which addressed every issue I brought up quickly and sincerely. My student advisor was attentive, my mentor was effective (practical, creative, and knowledgeable), and the support team was - s...
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  • Jeffrey Wu
    Jeffrey Wu
    UX Designer
    Feb 20, 2022
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    Best Bootcamp Ever

    I had the opportunity to work with the Springboard stuff and community within their UX program. It was a fantastic program that really allowed me to gain industry knowledge and industry based skillsets and tools that I wouldn't have gotten from a master's program. I really loved the mentor calls, the curriculum, and how streamlined the program was to be. 

    When I decided to choose between bootcamps, I was deciding between Springboard and CareerFoundry. At the end, I went for Spring...
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  • Nicole Galisatus
    Nicole Galisatus
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Feb 17, 2022
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    The most valuable part of Springboard is the weekly mentoring sessions. I learned the most from my mentor and got individualized feedback. Springboard will also accommodate your mentor requests. I was originally assigned a mentor from Portugal, but I wanted a mentor who was local (Bay Area) and Springboard re-matched me accordingly. The career counselors and other mentors have all given insightful feedback. I always came away from mentoring sessions with actionable steps for improvement....
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  • Engin Ersan
    Engin Ersan
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Feb 10, 2022
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    Glad to choose Springboard for a career change!

    I would definitely recommend Springboard for anyone wanting to learn about UX and UI. I didn’t know anything about design and come from a finance background. This course really made me feel that I’m ready to make a career change Into UX. Very well organised and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Feel great after finishing it. Thanks!
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  • Bryce
    Bryce
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Feb 06, 2022
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    Software Engineering Program

    This was a great program for me to move from near "0" to 100. It is a general soft dev bootcamp but mainly focuses on web development. So if you know you're interested in that (or not sure and just want a general software engineering bootcamp) this is a good one for you! They cover JavaScript, Node, React, Redux(optional), Python Flask, SQL, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and more. It's self paced though you meet with a mentor each week which helps keep you on a schedule. If you're looking for ...
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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 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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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...
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Updated March 17, 2025
Are cybersecurity bootcamps worth it? For those seeking to enter this growing and essential field, the answer is a resounding yes! Reputable cybersecurity bootcamps offer immersive training that can equip career changers with the skills, certifications, career support, and experience they need to land entry-level or mid-level cyber and IT roles, even in a competitive job market. Find out the ...

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, 💰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 1,739 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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