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, healthcare, 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 Money-Back 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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Roseline TelfortGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2022
Springboard’s Data Analytic Career track
I recently completed the Springboard Data Analytic program and I am a happy student. The program and curriculum are wonderful. In the beginning, you’re learning new terminology and concepts thus will feel overwhelmed but once you get adjusted to the business and technology lingo with the support that is provided by the mentors weekly study sessions, other students, and the curriculum, it makes the material understandable. From thinking with a business mindset, to Excel, Economics, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python. Everything is covered, and more, to provide you with the knowledge to secure a position and to grow in the field. The platform that is used for our learning is wonderful and have never frozen on me and was available 24/7. The resources put in place to ensure your success and job placement is exceptional. I have secured a position with the assistance of the knowledge that I learned through Springboard, the career coaches, and the vast resources that are provided with the program.
My mentor, Chris Hui, is the best. He cares about your learning growth in the material and you as a person. I looked forward to our weekly meetings and I always leave motivated, reassured, and with more knowledge of the respective topic for the week. If anyone had any doubts about Springboard, please reconsider.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Melissa GeldmyerUX Product Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2022
Effective UX/UI Bootcamp Experience
I finished the UX/UI bootcamp last year, and had a really positive experience throughout. My mentor and other staff connections were very helpful and informative. The content was easily digestible and I saw them continuously improving upon the program experience throughout the duration of my course. Springboard does a good job bringing the educational foundation to students and provides an opportunity to use that education in a real world setting (namely though the IDP). I had an abundance of support throughout my program, and felt as prepared as possible bringing what I learned to my current UX role which has been a successful journey.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Katin LindData Scientist · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2022
Expertly designed curriculum
The focus on self-paced projects not only leaves you with a strong portfolio but helped me learn in an integrated manner so that I feel I truly understand core concepts in the field of data science. Some frustrating glitches with curriculum access along the way, but these were always resolved through a super strong support community.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Monica KwongUX/UI · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2022
Great experience but a bit challenging
I had a great experience with Springboard. I was stuck between Springboard Vs. Design lab when I was choosing which bootcamp to work with and decided on Springboard because they offered weekly mentorship, real life experience (industry project) you work with for 4 weeks, and excellent communication with the career help/advising. For anyone who is switching careers or looking to find a good program I would definitely recommend Springboard. I enjoyed the mentorship. The challenging part was to keep track of your time if you're working full time. I ended up quitting my job because it was too much for me and finished a little bit over a year. You also have to learn a lot of the tools on your own like Figma or your portfolio. Everything was intuitive and I enjoyed the process. I'm only giving job support 3 stars because i'm just starting my post completion and won't know how it'll end up.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
PJGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track
5 stars
Overall, my experience with Springboard was excellent. The student advisors, support team, and mentors were incredibly helpful and responded promptly, which was crucial for the completion of my projects. The entire team was very accommodating and designed the program to fit the needs of full-time working professionals like myself. I truly appreciate the level of support and guidance provided throughout the program, which allowed me to achieve my goals and gain valuable skills in my field. Thank you, Springboard!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Tim KelleyGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2022
Software Engineering Career Track
Springboard was a win for me. It’s a great price point, allows you to go at your own pace, and the layout of the curriculum forges a good path. The challenge is assignments are way difficult for executing a task you just learned. The career services feel watered down in comparison the the level of the coding but it’s still very helpful.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors3.0 -
Iraci SantosGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2022
Great experience
I just finished the UI/UX Design Career Track at Springboard and I was able to get the job guarantee status. During the course, it was a great experience. I had all material and support needed. The opportunity of having a mentor was also one of the best things as you have someone to actually look at your job and give you a precise feedback. The opportunity of creating projects and also a professional one for a real company made my experience even better. Also, the career strategy is great. I feel that I will be able to get a job soon. I let you guys know how it will work for me.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Leiloa T LumUI/UX Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2022
Structured Curriculum With Great Mentorship
The UI/UX Design Track was a great experience. I would recommend it to everyone. The course is divided into sections that consist of reading material and projects. All those projects are steps to creating a mobile or web app. The reading material is very good and you can find a lot of interesting additional links that can help you in your designs. The best thing about the course is mentoring. You get 30 mins of weekly mentoring and if your mentor is as good as mine, it will be a big bonus for your knowledge.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SamarGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
Focus more on practicles.
Excellent ! User friendly dashboard. Highly recommended for working professionals and people who want to shift in their career. Course is presented such a way that your doubts get cleared automatically.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ayanna ColemanGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track
A pretty awesome program
This program was truly amazing! From start to end it was a great process. The weekly mentorship with an industry expert was invaluable. Along the way, I was able to reach out to my student advisor via email. Everyone was responsive and very quick to assist. The materials learned were also such great resources. I still have a lot to learn, but feel prepared to begin my career!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Pedram YazdaniGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2022
Software Engineering Review
I've had a great experience at Springboard. From the start you are assigned a mentor who is with you along the journey and is there for any form of help you may need. The curriculum is quite heavy but the way it is planned out makes it easier to digest. With all the help you have by your side, with your mentor, on-demand mentors, coaches and even their support team, it is like a big family trying to help you succeed. I would definitely recommend Springboard for people that would like to have a career as a Software Engineer.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Loulou A.Student · Software Engineering Career Track
Terrible Experience
I signed up for this bootcamp back in 2020 and there was virtually no help just a 30 min mentor call each week and the tutors are no help because when you ask them too many questions or need a Zoom call so they can go over or demonstrate something that's not something they offer. I need hand holding for the first Month or two so I can get comfortable and understand the concepts and be able to code on my own but instead I was left by myself and was unable to finish the projects and work which ultimately lead me having no choice but to drop out and owe a massive loan. Unless you already know how to code pretty well from front-end to back-end then I personally don't recommend this bootcamp. You're better off taking a Software Engineering course on Udemy. Lastly, this course doesn't provide any internship or professional experience and relies on you networking to find a job. Networking alone can only do so much as real world experience will be needed when it's time to interview. I've seen a lot of SpringBoard graduates on LinkedIn without jobs or it taking forever for them to find a job. There are so many cheaper and better software engineering courses out there that provide a greater value.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job support1.0Instructors1.0Dave Austin of Springboard
Springboard Advising Team
Feb 28, 2023
Hi Loulou,Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience, we are sorry to hear that the program did not meet your expectations. We set a high standard at Springboard to support students to a positive and successful learning experience, and we are truly sorry if that standard was not met while you were in the program.It sounds like you would have benefited from more live practice opportunities with industry professionals. In addition to weekly 30-minute calls with their assigned mentor, we also offer supplemental mentor calls that students can book on top of their regular weekly calls, live office hours twice per week hosted by one of our mentors, as well as virtual access to the TA's through live chat and Slack where students can seek professional feedback and support. If you were not aware of any of these resources, that's a miss on our part, and we sincerely apologize.With regards to whether students need prior coding experience to succeed in the program, we do have everyone take a Technical Skills Survey (TSS) at the time of their enrollment. The TSS is an assessment of each student's abilities in the different fundamentals of software engineering. For those who do not pass the TSS, we offer a Software Engineering Prep option that begins at square 1, covering foundational topics such as CSS, HTML, and JavaScript. Students are able to begin with the Prep material prior to advancing into the Core program through our 'Software Engineering Foundations to Core' track.Lastly, with regards to finding a job, we do offer extensive career search support to all of our students that includes, but is not limited to, networking strategies. Our extensive career curriculum helps students develop all the skills they need to land a job in the field, centered around 1:1 meetings with career coaches throughout the course, and especially after completion during the job search phase, where students work on updating their resumes and LinkedIn, writing cover letters, crafting elevator pitches, networking events and strategies, mock interview practice, and salary negotiation, among others. We aim to make our Career Services readily available to students whenever they need them, as we recognize this is one of the biggest factors that contributes to students landing jobs.Once again, we appreciate you sharing this feedback with us, Loulou, and we sincerely apologize if the high standards we set for supporting students were not met for you. If you are open to sharing more about how we could have done better, please feel free to contact advising@springboard.com and schedule a call with us.
Sincerely,
Dave Austin
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Nina SchatzStudent · UX Career Track · Graduation year 2022
Great mentors and coaches
I took the UX design bootcamp through springboard and chose the course because of the industry project. I had a great mentor that I worked with every week, was able to go through at my own pace, and had real world experience, which really makes Springboard stand out to me.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Rutvi GohelGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2022
Very good course framwork
I am Data Science graduate from Springboard. The framework is designed very well and cover all areas of data analytics and data science skill. The real time projects give you confidence to face interview. I have overall very good experience and I highly recommend Springboard!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Lauren BradyProduct Designer, Design Systems · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2022
Springboard helped me land a great job
Springboard helped me transform my graphic design skills into UX skills. I completed the UI/UX Career track in May 2022 and landed a contract position in August 2022 that turned into a full time opportunity. Those months of applying for jobs was the hardest and I wasn’t prepared for just how competitive the field is. Having support from Springboard after finishing the course was especially important during that time to keep me motivated. I’m very happy in my new role and glad I enrolled in Springboard to jumpstart a new career.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Khanh CaoProduct Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2022
Amazing mentorship
I would recommend the Springboard bootcamp solely based on my experience with my mentor. What you get out of this program will be based on what you put into it. I was very lucky to work with a mentor who was willing to actually look at my work and give me constructive criticism and help me build myself up instead of just passing me on everything. The point of the bootcamp isn't just to pass through all the steps but to actually learn from what you're doing. Make sure to put forth the effort and you'll excel.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support2.0Instructors5.0 -
Alberto LopezGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2021
A unique learning experience
The course definitely has a great introduction to Data Science. It starts off strong with showing you how to utilize python and it’s libraries. I enjoyed going over all the tools used for data analysis and prediction. You can definitely expect to improve your python skills when going over each project and capstone. My mentor was a great and knowledgeable person and I really valued the feedback he provided. It was a great experience learning at springboard.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Mariya KrutikovaBusiness Marketing Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2021
Effective, thorough & supportive experience
I completed Springboards Data Analytics Career Track in 2021 and it was one of the best decisions I've made. I was paired with a mentor to meet on a weekly basis that supported me with all things from assignments to my job search. The course requires students complete two in-depth capstone projects which are then approved and validated by Springboard leadership giving us confidence presenting them during real life job interviews. I was hired before I completed my program and my salary has increased $40K+ and still growing. Thank you Springboard!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Jeffrey WuProject Manager · UX Career Track · Graduation year 2021
ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL
I was a student here at the UX bootcamp and it was fantastic and a great overall experience. I loved how the structure was implemented and how it was seemless for the student. I was paired with an amazing real-industry based mentor to know all the ins and outs of product design. If I could give Springboard Bootcamp a rating between 1-10, I would give it a perfect 10! I had a great experience and if I could do it again, I would :)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Lucas KashdanMarketing Data Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduation year 2022
Above and Beyond Expectations
The entire experience was great. There were the mentors who were prepared and helpful. The curriculum was solid for building an analytics foundation. All the staff supporting the course were helpful. My only critique is that I hated the chapter where they had us learn both Power BI and Tableau at the same time. You should just pick one and stick to that because the cognitive load of learning each UI is immense.
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0
Courses
9 Springboard Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
Certified Medical Assistant Program
★ 1.0 (1)
24 weeks
$2,700
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UI / UX Design Career Track
★ 4.6 (354)
39 weeks
$7,190
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Data Science Career Track
★ 4.4 (331)
26 weeks
$9,900
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Data Analytics Career Track
★ 4.7 (243)
1 week
$8,900
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Software Engineering Career Track
★ 4.6 (153)
36 weeks
$9,900
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Cyber Security Career Track
★ 4.6 (82)
24 weeks
$10,900
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Software Engineering Career Track Prep
★ 4.1 (22)
6 weeks
$490
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Data Science Career Track Prep
★ 4.6 (16)
6 weeks
$490
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Generative AI for Business
8 weeks
$2,900
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Is Springboard worth it?
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How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard courses range from $490 for Data Science Career Track Prep to $10,900 for Cyber Security Career Track.
What courses does Springboard teach?
Springboard offers courses like Certified Medical Assistant Program, UI / UX Design Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track and 5 more.
Where does Springboard have campuses?
Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Springboard doesn't yet share information about its accreditation status.