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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Camden Garret Nix Verified via LinkedInAnalytical Chemist · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2024
Springboard is an excellent use of your time!
Springboard offers a great educational experience that combines mentorship, challenging projects and a career coach that really helps accelerates your career. The content of the course covers all the fundamentals required to enter the field of data analytics and is supplemented by a seasoned mentor that provides crucial insights that will further push your knowledge. Also, the capstone projects are an excellent way at showcasing your skill set while solidifying all the lessons you have learned. I would recommend Springboard to anyone that is interested in a data analytics certification.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Hung Tran Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2023
Good Curriculum
The course provided valuable projects and insightful career guidance, but to truly internalize the knowledge, you've got to take the initiative. Going that extra mile is key, especially considering the limited mentorship and instruction compared to a traditional academic setup.
Hung TranOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Camilo Durango Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2023
Great mentor experience and overall well structured curriculum
I believe there's always room for improvement as with everything in life. However, Springboard offers a pretty good overall experience, with great support for students and mentor experience.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Ahmed Ahmed Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2023
great place to learn
I recently completed Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track bootcamp, and I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly rewarding journey. From the outset, the program impressed me with its structured curriculum and hands-on approach to learning.
One of the standout aspects of the bootcamp was the quality of the content and the dedicated instructors. The course material was well-structured and up-to-date, providing a comprehensive understanding of data analytics concepts and tools. Moreover, the mentorship and support I received from my mentor were exceptional. Eduardo Ponce provided valuable insights, answered my questions, and guided me throughout the program. His expertise and encouragement were instrumental in my learning journey.
The real-world projects and capstone project allowed me to apply what I learned in a practical setting. These projects not only enhanced my skills but also provided a portfolio to showcase to potential employers.
Additionally, the career services team was instrumental in preparing me for the job market. They offered valuable insights into job searching, interview techniques, and resume building. The mock interviews and feedback sessions were particularly helpful
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Allie Burns Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2023
Great Experience with Springboard
After considering a career change for some time, I took the jump and invested in Springboard's UI/UX Design Career track. I chose to enroll in a bootcamp because I kept trying to teach myself principles of UX/UI, but with my intense work hours, it often fell to the wayside. I am grateful for my education through Springboard because the structure and accountability ensured that I was able to completed all of the projects, including the course itself. I was paired with a mentor who was encouraging and offered amazing constructive criticism that bettered my projects, and I was always appreciative of the insight so I could keep that in mind for future design projects. My IDP was also an amazing experience where I got to work as part of a team, with a real company. I am so grateful to have this experience on my resume. I have overused the word "grateful," however I simply cannot find another word for the support I have received while on this journey - and was able to make it work while working about 60+ hours per week!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Pichamon Alvarez Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track
Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track
Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track not only offers valuable mentorship but also provides access to career coaches. These professionals offer tailored guidance in job searching strategies, resume building, interview preparation, and overall career development. The career coaches help students align their newfound skills with industry demands, assisting them in charting a clear and effective career path within the realm of data analytics. This personalized support often proves instrumental in helping graduates transition smoothly into the workforce or advance within their current field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ethan Reynolds Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2023
Excellent Experience with Springboard!
Overall I had a great experience going through the software engineering curriculum with Springboard. Perhaps the most valuable aspect was that I could generally go through the material at my own pace. There were guidelines of how many exercises and projects to complete per week to stay on track, which was helpful. The mentor I was matched up with was awesome. She had over a decade of real world experience and was very helpful. The material in the curriculum felt relevant and the projects were actually quite fun. One minor downside was that the materials I was given were recorded/created in 2019, so quite a few things were outdated and sometimes the sample code needed updated.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Daniel Dluzynski Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2023
Great Curriculum
This course is great for beginners. I had no knowledge of the Cyber Security field and I feel I now have a very firm grasp on all the broad range of topics associated with the world of Cyber. Springboard has a very extensive curriculum that is self-paced. Great course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
William Valadez Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2023
Great Experiance
Pros
- Springboard has an amazing curriculum.
- The mentorship is awesome they help you understand what the industry is actually like and help you focus on what you want to get out of the course.
- The career coaches are awesome and they ensure that your resume and LinkedIn standout
- The Mock interviews are awesome
Cons
- I think in general course is longer than 9 months for most peopleOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Luana Pinho Andrade e Moura Verified via LinkedInStudent · Tech Sales Career Track · Graduation year 2023
Great experience, course is very helpful
The course was really helpful. They really prepare you to the market and make sure when you hired you will be able to be great in your role. Also the support to help you to get a job is Essential. I definitely recommend.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Binyameen Ghafoor Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2023
Great Online Experiece
Overall Springboard was a great experience. I love how you get to go at your own pace and there is so much help available when you need it. You get a certain number of on demand mentor calls and I didn't even use half of them because there was so much support available in the springboard community. They teach you primarily web development. Its very hands on so you'll be building a lot from scratch. Personally, I also wish there were more topics on theory and data structures/algorithms. Overall, by the end of this course, I have so many more skills to apply in different areas. The career coaches also try their best to help you be the best possible candidate for a job. The mini projects / assignments at the end of every section also make your software engineering portfolio look good.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Binta Iteogu Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2023
Wonderful Online bootcamp
Overall, I had a great experience with Springboard career track program. The Springboard staff (student advisor, mentor, and career coaches) was very supportive.The program is fast-paced with detailed course material. There were times when mini-projects took longer to complete than expected.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Cody Johnson Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2023
Springboard Cybersecurity Review
The mentors and career mentors were great. From start to finish I felt I was getting value out of what I was learning. Overall a great job. Any problems that I had were taken care of almost immediately and support was great.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
safa Mohammed shami Verified via LinkedInUX/UI Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2023
Empowering, Insightful, Transformative, Career-Driven, Exceptional
Absolutely transformative! Springboard's UX/UI Design Bootcamp provided me with top-notch mentorship, hands-on projects, and invaluable career support. From theory to real-world application, this program exceeded my expectations. Grateful for the skills gained and the doors it's opened in the design world. Highly recommend!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Gabria Brenner Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2022
Data analytics bootcamp review
Course was good in prepping for career in analytics with good beginning knowledge of sql and python. Also covered tableau and powerBI for data visualization. The intro materials were very basic and not needed if already have a business degree. Overall recommend this course for mentor support- you’re able to build a good relationship with someone who has amazing experience in analytics!Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Jasmine J Suarez Verified via LinkedInStudent · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduation year 2023
Accelerated learning
I enrolled in the Springboard Cybersecurity bootcamp. Its a great course for those with either a lot of time or some technical experience. I STRONGLY suggest doing a free months of self study or a free online beginners course such as Udemy or Coursera. This bootcamp is a no joke program and not for the faint of heart. You really do have to set your mind and schedule to invest 20-25 hours a week. I really enjoyed the labs and the projects which gave you real scenarios to deal with. You get what you put in. I wasn't a fan of the LinkedIn Learning as its a lot to take in for a short period of time but if you know going in that's it's going to take real dedication anything is possible. Just do some research and self study first.Overall3.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors3.0 -
Daniel Song Verified via LinkedInSr. Technical Operations Supervisor · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduation year 2023
Springboard Cybersecurity Program
This school provides plenty of resources and frames their learning curriculum in a way where the knowledge stacks and is applicable for the next phase. The most impactful portion of this bootcamp are the provided VM labs, personal mentors, career coaches, and technical interview coaches.
There are some parts of the course where it feels too fast paced, but that's when you can reach out to your mentor to explain further in detail.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
Adam Brammer Verified via LinkedInFull Stack Engineer · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2023
Educational and Self-Paced
The program is impressively structured, indicating that it has been well-established over a significant period. It is designed for self-paced learning and Springboard offers an easy-to-understand teaching approach. The team is always willing to assist you, ensuring that you will never be stranded. The mentorship program is an excellent feature of the program. Engaging with an experienced professional in your field of study is an ideal way to learn more about the practical aspects of the profession.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Rachel Rodarte Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2023
UX/UI Bootcamp Review - great bootcamp for beginners
I'd recommend Springboard because of its unwavering support throughout my journey.
I had zero experience in UX/UI design when first started, and almost a year later, I feel confident in having learned the fundamentals of great product design. My mentor, Daria, played a huge role in my growth as a designer and gave honest feedback on my portfolio.
They have career coaches that will give you great tips for networking and salary negotiation when it comes time to find a job. I felt fully supported by the Springboard community, and the support center is quick in answering emails (all my emails/questions were answered in less than 24 hours).
Springboard went beyond expectations by providing excellent starting points for design principles. I think the more effort you invest, the greater the rewards. It's an ideal choice for beginners seeking to pivot into the UX/UI design field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Mancharee Chukitkosol Verified via LinkedInGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2023
UX/UI Career Track
I have positive experience taking this course. I just completed it and have not found a job yet, but i have learn a lot. It took me a year to complete the program due to my schedule and personal matters. Springboard is very flexible and allowed me to take some breaks and extend the program so I could finish it.
I had a weekly call with a mentor that Springboard matched for me and she was amazing. She was the big part of me being able to complete the program. I am really grateful for her.
A lot of articles and reading materials were outdated though. But I find their assignments reasonable and helpful.
Overall, I recommend Springboard UX/UI career track.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0
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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Updated March 11, 2021
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Updated August 27, 2020
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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. 1,767 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report — you should start there!
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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You can read 1,767 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 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 its accreditation status.