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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1,767 reviews of Springboard
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Victoria Rex Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
UX/UI Career Track
There were so many things about Springboard that I loved! Some perks right at the beginning: self paced, different payment options, the mentor calls, extra calls, career coaches and an externship with a real company etc. The way the curriculum was structured was incredible, starting with the basics, but also in the approach, each topic was covered in different ways to help soak up the information as well as being able to then retain the knowledge if you have different learning styles. It seemed like each topic was covered by articles, videos, examples, practice homework etc! Even the features I did not use are still a huge reason why I chose Springboard (the slack channel, extra calls, office hours). I would suggest anyone considering this program to take their time! I rushed through to try and finish fast but I wish I would have spent more time on my designs and practice. Overall an amazing company and program!, I could go on and on!Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Michelle S. Verified via LinkedInStudent · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduation year 2021
UI/UX Design Bootcamp
I am so glad that I chose Springboard for my bootcamp program. Like many folks, I'm making a career change, and I didn't know how quickly or slowly I'd get through this new information and skill-building, so I love that you can work at your own pace. The curriculum is well laid-out and thoughtfully brings you through the building blocks you need to complete two capstone projects, a modified Google Ventures Design Sprint and an Industry Placement Project. Those four projects are turned into UX case studies, and will form the basis of your design portfolio. I feel well-prepared to enter the job market and proud to have produced a portfolio website. For me, the other things that made this particular program great were the 1:1 weekly mentorship meetings and various coaching meetings along the way. The staff are incredibly responsive and dedicated to excellent customer service, which provides an extra bit of comfort about doing the course fully remotely. I think this is a great program, and would recommend it to any friend who was considering a UI/UX bootcamp.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Emanuel Saavedra Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2021
Data Analytics Career Track
It's a good introduction to the topic. It really depends on how much time you have to invest in the course and how do you get the most of your encounters with mentors and coaches.
If you are not based in the US or Canada it gets demotivating to follow the track for the professional development part.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Chad Warner Verified via LinkedInData Scientist · Data Science Career Track · Graduation year 2021
Data Science Career
I was a little bit intimidated when I first signed up for the program. The prices are very reasonable. All that is required upfront is about $700 to save a seat in the class. They have many payment options which allow you to defer to pay any tuition fees until after you complete the program. The JOB GUARANTEE is what really hooked me. They have a great career services office with people who really care and are willing to help you write a resume and modify your LinkedIn profile in order to get maximum possible exposure.
I was given an entry test to see where I feel on being at least well equipped to do well in the course. I passed it with no problem. I told them that although I passed, I still wasnt 100% comfortable and I felt like I needed more practice because they were concepts that I havent reviewed in years. They allowed me to take a 6 week course, prior to school beginning that enabled me to feel more confident. This preliminary course was $400. However, they told me that if I completed the course, then I would be refunded the $400. So if that's not a heck of an incentive to complete, then I dont know what is.
Also, they have a mentor program and a mentor call once a week to ensure that the concepts are being understood and they also have a weekly Q & A session. In other words, the resources are invaluable and I think this is so worth the money. Thank you everyone at springboard who had a hand in my growth and evolution. It takes a village to raise a child.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Lesli Fonte Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
Great experience!
I think the main difference between springboard and a lot of other courses out there (I did a lot of research before deciding on Springboard) is the 1:1 guided support. You can talk to Springboard student support for student issues, you get assigned a personal mentor that you talk to once a week for the duration of the course, you can talk to other industry professionals whenever you want and you get a personal career coach. All of that makes Springboard an exceptional course and worth the money. If you have a question about anything, there's always someone to ask! The curriculum itself is very full and there are ways to take it beyond what Springboard offers you; there are many links within each learning resource where you can learn more in-depth if you want to. At the end of the course you will have a full portfolio with at least 4 UX projects and that will make any new career path or a career transition much more attainable. Having worked in the design field for many years, I can attest to the importance of a great portfolio and Springboard ensures you have that. I can't speak to the career search yet as I have not begun that part of the experience but with the job guarantee and the personal career coach support you get after the course, I have high hopes for success! Springboard UX/UI track is a lot of work (took me almost a year with a full time job) so definitely know that going into it - it's not a 10-week bootcamp. But again, having the mentor support really helped me stay motivated throughout.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Shamsia Muhsin Verified via GitHubData Analytics Career Track · Graduation year 2021
Data analytics
The program is challenging and teaches a lot of key skills. Mentors working with you 1:1 weekly allows you to learn and improve based on your individual skill and need. Projects provide you with practical experience and a portfolio. Career skills are integrated to help you along the way. Career Coaches are helpful to target your search.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Jordy Ruiz Verified via LinkedInPersonal Banker · Data Science Career Track Prep · Graduation year 2021
Data science career track prep course
Amazing opportunity and well-organized material to learn more about data science. highly recommendedOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ryan Paik Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2021
Great experience
Springboard does an amazing job providing you resources needed to make a career change. The strongest resources they provided was a mentor, who has great experience as a data scientist as well as career coaches to help you find your new path. The only area that can be strengthened is the curriculum itself. I felt that there are areas I wish I was tested more often such as Python or SQL to develop a stronger foundational skill. Springboard does well accommodating to your needs such as pause breaks or extensions. Overall it was a great experience.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Dallin Gleed Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2021
Great program!
The course was great! I liked that there was mentorship integrated into it. I got a mentor that I would meet with weekly and they would help you out. But in some of my cases, I would have a problem during the week and I couldn't reach my mentor. Luckily, Springboard has an unlimited mentorship where you can schedule to meet with one of their other mentor's whose main job is to help you out, and in some cases, you can see them as early as the same day. There is also a good slack community that can help you with feedback.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Kristin Verified via LinkedInCompliance analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduation year 2021
Data Analytics
I had an arts degree, basic skills from the free codecademy python, and some experience in customer service. I did not think this would be successful, and thought that at best I'd get a job and at minimum I would get my money back and a bunch of new skills. Now, 4 days after I completed the course, I'm being hired at a dream company making almost double what I was making before.
This may or may not happen to you. All I can say is, you have nothing to lose. You either do it and get the job, or you get all your money back. It has the potential to change your life, or you've learned an incredible amount of tech skills for free.
The support system you will receive is unbelievably good. the career coaches I've talked to have all been amazing, I was assigned to a mentor that talked an hour with me every week, and I love the work that I do now. I have my constructive curriculum for the course, but overall they continue to update it and listen to student feedback, so if you're reading this a month, a year, or even further from now, I imagine it's an even better course than I got.
There's nothing to lose and everthing to gain from this course.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Tessa Veto Verified via LinkedInUX/UI Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
Accommodating and Thorough
I loved my Springboard experience! The program is self led, and you work with a weekly mentor to receive feed back and keep yourself on track. When I was diagnosed with ADHD in the middle of the program, I asked for and promptly received an extension accommodation that allowed me to finish strong.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Sahar Shakoori Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UX Career Track · Graduated 2021
UX Career Track Experience
I started off my journey through Springboard during the cusp of the COVID pandemic. Although that lead to many hardships I could never have predicted, I always knew that I had the support of my mentor and the Springboard Team. My student advisor(s) were always very easy to talk to and get ahold of during these hardships. They allow for a couple of pauses that I definitely took advantage of as they allowed me to collect myself, take breaks, and be easy on myself. During these times, taking care of yourself first is of utmost importance.
Some things that I wish I did more:
-The Unlimited Mentor Calls. Specifically while completing my capstone project, there are so many aspects to starting and completing a whole UX Design for the first time. While my mentor provided so much feedback that allowed me to complete my projects with grace, a little more help would have been useful.
Be prepared to find a lot of the curriculum to be easy "searchable" from google. While the content may not be hard to get access to, the way they organize it is beneficial for those who want an extra hand at learning UX from the comfort of their own home.
Overall I enjoyed my experience and would recommend this Bootcamp for someone who wants to not feel as rushed throughout the program. You are able to truly consume all the knowledge at a healthy pace.Overall5.0Curriculum3.0Job support5.0Instructors3.0 -
Max Von Luehrte Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2021
Data Analytics Career Track
This course was a fantastic learning experience for me, it not only helped me hone my skills in Python, Tableau, and Excel but also made me feel much more comfortable with what a data analyst actually does. My mentor gave me real world knowledge to see what his job is like, and always had answers to my questions. On top of his support there are chats, career mentors, and office hours all to support your education. SpringBoard is set up very well and lets you gain a lot of new knowledge.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Cody Verified via LinkedInUI/UX Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
UI/UX Design Career Track
Completing Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track was one of the best decisions for my career! I feel equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in my new role. The 1x1 mentorship, career advice, hiring manager reviews etc were incredibly valuable. Throughout the course I was regularly given constructive feedback that would later help me land my dream job. I now have a job that I love, doing something I love and I nearly doubled my annual salary! I highly recommend Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track to anyone ready to put in the hard work and make a truly life changing decision.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Kyle Stoudt Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Career Track Prep · Graduated 2021
Data Science Career Track Prep Course
Great introduction to Data ScienceOverall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
James Michael Cahal Verified via LinkedInSoftware Developer · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2021
Great Program to receive the skills and experience you need to start your career!
This program was a great fit for me. Coming from a career background of education and music, breaking into the developer world was daunting. Through the mentorship, curriculum and job support components of Springboard I was able to learn the skills and experience to forge a path towards a career in web development while maintaining a full time job. Now, this was not easy and presented some challenges when it comes to balancing a demanding full time job with Springboard's innovative and rigorous curriculum. However, my mentor was awesome in helping me through the highs and lows while giving first hand professional expertise. If you are serious about a career change into the coding/ tech world and are looking for a program that will match and support your desire to learn and progress to a career in software engineering then this is the program for you!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Michaella Phillips Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2021
Amazing professional development
I was so happy that my husband pushed me to join Springboard. I really benefitted from the mentorship and the career services help. I think. I would have done well using other cheaper options to get into this industry but the career services and mentor program were what made me sign up to begin with.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Trinity Evans- Harris Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
UX/UI Design
This program was tough to finish, but I am so gad that I didn't quit. I have a great understanding of the UX/UI Design, and this course help me realize that this is what I want to for the rest of my life. Thank you Springboard, now its time to find a job, and put these skills to work.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Robert Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2021
Best Online School
I had an amazing time with Springboard. Amazing design experience from the ground up, fantastic support, great coaches, but above all the best mentorship experience. My mentor will be a friend for life and will be invaluable to my career in the future. Nothing but positive things to say about my Springboard experience.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Monika Helak Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2021
Taught me what I didn't learn in school
As someone who graduated from undergrad with a biochem degree, almost no coding experience, no relevant projects to showcase on my resume and no idea of how to get a job, the Data Science course and whole package accomplished what it said it would: I got a job in data before I even finished the course. That being said - it took me an entire year to finish (as I started a Master's in Statistics about halfway through), but spreading the coursework out over a long period of time and having time to process the concepts was invaluable. While I wouldn't say Springboard is an easy fix to get a job ASAP, it was incredibly transformative overall for my career and approach to learning in a positive way. It has helped me learn more efficiently in grad school by focusing my learning on industry relevant things. Make sure to develop a good relationship with your mentor and utilize on-demand mentors frequently to get unstuck when coding new concepts.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0
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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In 2020, J. Michael Cahal was burnt out from his career as a high school music teacher and needed a change. Knowing he could make more money as a developer in Atlanta, he took his longtime interest in tech to a new level by enrolling at Springboard. Michael described what it was like to take a self-paced intensive program online while still working full-time, and how crucial Springboard’s mento...
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Updated November 30, 2021
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Updated February 19, 2025
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Updated May 17, 2021
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Updated April 07, 2021
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Updated February 01, 2021
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Updated March 11, 2021
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Updated December 28, 2020
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Updated December 04, 2024
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Updated October 29, 2020
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Updated August 27, 2020
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Updated January 08, 2021
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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.
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Springboard offers courses like Certified Medical Assistant Program, UI / UX Design Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track and 5 more.
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