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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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  • Zeynep T.
    Zeynep T.
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 28, 2021
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    UX/UI Design Career Track

    I just finished the UX/UI Career Track by Springboard and I am finally starting the most exciting part: job hunt! So far, I have felt great support from Springboard. I had my personal mentor, student advisor and career coach throughout the process. We had a Slack channel for the students in our cohort and it was very good to have an easy access to a UX community that is ready to help whenever needed! Apart from having finished a very dense, flexible and dynamic curriculum which presents ...
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  • David Marshall
    David Marshall
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
    Sep 28, 2021
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    Well worth the time

    I discovered Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track thanks to Google's disturbingly accurate sponsored ads, as I had purchased Colt Steele's web development class on Udemy. After deciding I needed more than what Udemy could offer, I started to make steps to apply...only to realize I needed to know JavaScript to go into the actual bootcamp. As such, I signed up for the prep class, and thankfully, it is well-designed and instructive in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics. Both my men...
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  • Weijung Tseng
    Weijung Tseng
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 27, 2021
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    I recommend this course

    Tutor was helpful and the curriculum is great!
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  • Emma Eshler
    Emma Eshler
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 27, 2021
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    I got a job before I graduated!

    Overall, I really love Springboard and it was personally a really great fit for me. 

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    This program was a lot of work. I thought I would finish well before the nine months...I did not. Realistically, I had a full time job and was taking this course and I would say that their suggestion of nine months is very accurate. It also allows you time to circle back to old projects and improve them and really let your brain be the awesome sponge it is and absorb all it can. I got ...
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  • Javier Merizalde
    Javier Merizalde
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 26, 2021
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    UX/UI Designer

    Springboard's course materials (which were always engaging and diverse) along the mentor and career assets prepared me for the expectations of the UX/UI market and has made me of great value as designer in my first few contract jobs. Highly recommend this course for its hands-on and practical approach, and for the excellent support team! 
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  • Alana Burns
    Alana Burns
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Sep 25, 2021
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    I appreciated that Springboard was so considerate of their students—offering pauses to accommodate varying work/life situations and always being willing to help out. The curriculum was engaging and Springboard does a great job overall of making students feel like they've grasped the material and have people to reach out to for support if needed. They also make sure you have the appropriate job materials in place (LinkedIn, resume, elevator pitch, web portfolio...) and have had a chance t...
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  • Desmond McLemore
    Desmond McLemore
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Sep 25, 2021
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    Great bootcamp!

    I really loved the go at your own pace of Springboard. It was one of the main things that drew me towards this bootcamp. They do a wonderful job supporting you all the way through, but not too much if you don't want it. I personally like to figure things out myself more often than not. I felt supported, but not like anyone was over reaching. My only complaint is that I personally feel like some of the job guarantee requirements are a bit too much. But other than that, it was wonderful.  ...
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  • Amanda McLaurin
    Amanda McLaurin
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Sep 21, 2021
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    UX Design Career Track

    I started out with the Intro to UX Design course then enrolled in the UX Design Career Track.  I was very pleased that they offered the short course first so I could get a feel for the curriculum and gauge if UX was going to be the best path for me.   The career track course was challenging and comprehensive.  Working with a mentor and real clients for the IDP project were both great experiences.  
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  • Samuel Okoye
    Samuel Okoye
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 18, 2021
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    Data science career track

    Initially when I started researching boot camps and talking with friends, I wasn’t sure which career track is best for me till I found springboard. My decision to join Springboard was strictly based on how challenging it was, their one on one mentoring program and career coaches that are very unapologetically invested in fellows’s success.
    I started as a prep student back in November 2020 and was admitted into the data science career track in January after I passed the exam. I finishe...
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  • Fiona Dean
    Fiona Dean
    Data Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Sep 17, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    I really enjoyed the curriculum. It was helpful that I could check things off as I went and review items whenever I needed. I'm sure mentors can be hit or miss, but mine was great.
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  • Farheena khan
    Farheena khan
    Student • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Sep 14, 2021
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    Choose the best online Bootcamp

    My journey as a springboard student was amazing it is one of the most simple and easy to understand course made for online ready to jump into the tech world and it has TA's and you have 1:1 mentor for your support plus career coaches who are always there to push and to help you land in job which is amazing .thank you Springboard for letting me a part of such a wonderful community and enhance my skill 
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  • Milan Zagorac
    Milan Zagorac
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Sep 14, 2021
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    Great bootcamp

    It took me almost a year to find the right bootcamp. I landed on Springboard and after some deliberation decided to go ahead with it as it was the only course I found that was online and fully self paced. It allowed me to maintain my current employment while I learned a new skill. 
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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)

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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...
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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
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
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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...
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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
Job Assistance
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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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