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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Suzanne H KingGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2024
Relevent, rigorous, rewarding
My experience in the Data Analytics path at Springboard was and continues to be exceptional. I'm a career changer, having taught high school mathematics, specifically AP Statistics, for twenty years. Before that I had worked in the finance industry. I left teaching before COVID but wanted to find a better use of my brain. I had to take my business skills and update them for today's big data analysis: SQL, Python and the proliferation of relational databases. I feel that the program has prepared me well, making me a competitive candidate for remote work, which is a priority for my desired work/life balance. The weekly mentor calls are invaluable, the projects along the way to build one's portfolio and the programmed career coaching keep one on track. One needs to be self motivated and self disciplined to complete the curriculum. I am working under a Job Guarantee and tuition deferment plan that made this a no-brainer. I can highly recommend this program and have done so when I have told people about my new path.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0 -
Jared TsengGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2023
Great UX/UI Bootcamp
I’m really grateful for Springboard, and I had a really a solid experience with their UX bootcamp. The curriculum was thorough and made me feel prepared for a job in the field. My favorite aspect of their program was their mentorships and career coaches; I found this to be invaluable. Upon completion, I was able to secure a job within two months of finishing the program. I would recommend their bootcamp to anyone!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Elizabeth HunterGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2023
Helpful Hands-on Experience
I took this course as a teacher for the last 10 years looking to leave the field. I started this course in March and was able to finish mid-June. The coursework is definitely do-able while working full time and balancing family, even as someone with very little background in data. I had an amazing technical mentor and the slack channel was very helpful. I am currently in job-guarantee, and am finding the requirements tedious. However, the career coaches are valuable and knowledgeable. My suggestion it to make sure you read all the find print for job guarantee.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Jason WeinbergGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2024
Springboard's Data Analytics career track course strengthened my resume and landed my a job
Springboard's data analytics career track enabled me to get a job in less than 3 months of applying
Pros:-Material gets straight to the point, concise and instructive-Allows students to move at their own pace with several availability options on a constant basis for all project submissions and presentations-Teaches you what you need to know in a simplified and organized manner that makes it easy to digest and understand the material
Cons:-May be difficult to progress if you're not a motivated, self-driven learner that can take the initiative to solve problems independentlyOverall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Kwasi JohnsonGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2024
Had a great experience with springboard
Pros are that the program has a great support system and a very solid curriculum. Also customer service is great and they provide a strong team of individuals to help prepare you from everything from learning the material to preparing for the job market with a series of mock interviews. resume assistance and all of that.
Cons are some glitches in the INFOsec program but they are minor, and the freedom of being able to work at your own pace can work against you if you allow yourself to be distracted.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
BenjaminCampsie · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2024
Comprehensive Education
I started the program with some background in computer science so not everything I saw was brand new to me, but the program explained the majority of the concepts very well. There were many cybersecurity concepts that were brand new to me that were explained to me in a way that was easy to digest, and would be easily reviewable if necessary. You always have many options for support when you have questions in the form of advisors, a personal mentor, and many of the fellow students through the Slack app. The pacing of material is very do-able and will introduce you to a wide variety of concepts in cybersecurity so you do not need a technology background to begin this program. The concepts taught will help to prepare you to take the Security+ exam but are not enough by themselves. There are many more concepts you'll need to familiarize with so you will need a study guide from Mike Chapple/Professor Messer with some practice tests to check your own progress and understanding.
Overall, I'd recommend this program to someone looking to either break into the cybersecurity field or pivot from their current career to cybersecurity. The career coaches are a big help in preparing you and giving you a lot of suggestions and advice on how to sell yourself to potential employers and improve your portfolio as a whole. Without this program I wouldn't have been able to improve my network and networking skills nearly as much as I have now.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Sandy HughesGraduate · UX Career Track · Graduated 2024
Great experience!
I love from how the course was set up to how helpful mentors were. Great experience! I just wish to knew about this program sooner so that I could have done it earlier. I really like that there will be career coach available for help even after I had finished the whole program for 6 moths.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Behar AbdulahiGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2024
Comprehensive Cybersecurity Training with Springboard
Springboard's cybersecurity program delivers a well-rounded education through a combination of engaging content, hands-on practice, and expert support. High-quality reading materials and informative videos complement each other, while practical lab sessions solidify learning. The curriculum effectively prepares students for industry certifications like CompTIA Security+. With dedicated mentors, career coaches, and responsive support staff, Springboard provides an exceptional learning experience.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Thu NguyenStudent · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduation year 2024
Good pace
I did enjoy it , I think they did good job of pacing the material and also providing support from having your own mentor to offering office hours for questions. They give you a good amount of time to finish and everyone was very helpful and got back to me in a timely matter!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Kristi ThompsonGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2024
Springboard UX/UI Design Course Review
I recently completed the Springboard UX/UI Design course and the journey has been quite eventful, with a mix of positive aspects and areas for improvement.Pros:- Comprehensive Curriculum: The Springboard UX/UI Design curriculum is well-structured and covers a wide range of essential topics. From foundational design principles to advanced UX research methods, the materials provided are thorough and relevant to current industry standards.
- Flexibility: The online format of the course allows for flexible learning, making it ideal for those with busy schedules or those who prefer self-paced study. This flexibility enabled me to balance my learning with other commitments effectively.
- Career Services: One of the standout features of Springboard is its career services. My career coach, in particular, has been incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my success. Their guidance post-completion has been instrumental in boosting my confidence and helping me navigate the job market.
- Networking Opportunities: Despite being an online course, I have found that my professional network has grown significantly. Interacting with peers and participating in community discussions has been invaluable in building connections within the design industry.
- Understanding and Accommodation: During the course, I faced a family emergency that required me to take a break for about six months. Springboard was very understanding and accommodating, allowing me the necessary time to handle personal matters and then return to complete my studies without any added pressure.
- Mentorship Experience: My experience with mentorship was mixed. While my career coach was outstanding, my other mentor often provided feedback that felt scripted and rushed. There was a lack of genuine engagement and personalized advice, which was disappointing given the importance of mentorship in such a program.
- Support and Engagement: Overall support could be improved. The lack of in-person interaction sometimes made it difficult to fully grasp certain concepts or feel entirely confident in my skills. I believe that in-person classes would have greatly enhanced my learning experience and made me feel more assured in my abilities.
- Industry Design Project (IDP): For the price of the course, I believe that the Industry Design Project should be included for all students, regardless of whether they opt for the job guarantee. Completing the IDP after the coursework would have provided a more comprehensive and practical application of the skills learned, which I feel was a missed opportunity and should not exclude anyone from the job guarantee.
- Job Guarantee Deadline: The deadline for the job guarantee should not be before the coursework end date, especially if an extension is applied. It is unfair to expect students to meet job search deadlines while still completing their coursework.
- Course Pricing: Given that Springboard highlights their unique mentor support as a key feature of the program, I believe the course price should be significantly lower. My mentorship experience was not as noteworthy as advertised, which calls into question the value proposition of the current pricing.
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Nikoo BeyzaeiGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2024
Springboard online
The overall experience of enrolling in the Springboard bootcamp was good but at some point curriculum needs to be updated and the last month was tough! The mentoring system was really helpful and mentors have a strong background in the field so their feedback is really important. the fact that after graduation you still have access to a career coach feels supportive also.
Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0 -
Jessica HunsbergerGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2024
Up to you to make it count
Pros: sufficient support for disability related course timeline adjustments; able to switch mentors; industry project; helpful grading
Cons: left to wonder if readings before 2020 are outdated; community slack is useful but wish there were more regular/fun eventsOverall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Saad IbrahimGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2024
Great
I took the Software Engineer Career track at Springboard. It dives into detail with each topic and walks through each step with you, You also get a 1 on 1 mentor that you get to get on a call with each week if you have any questions or if you need any help. Overall Springboard was a great experience for me because I gained more skills with the projects I have made and now am more confident in my job search.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Lucy RobertsGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2024
Good bootcamp
The way the program is structured is great and they give you many opportunities to complete projects that can be featured on a portfolio and an opportunity to work with a real client before diving into a new job. The biggest downside is that it’s self paced so at times, when life can get busy, it can be difficult to keep up. Otherwise, all the mentors are great and its nice to be able to get real world experience.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Naima SyedGraduate · UX Career Track · Graduated 2024
Amazing and fulfilling experience!
The experience at springboard was extremely rewarding, I had the opportunity to learn a lot. The curriculum, mentorship and IDP projects all played a crucial role in my success to complete the course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Jason TurnerGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2024
amazing web course
Springboard’s Web Development Career Track is a robust and supportive pathway for those serious about launching a career in web development, offering a solid blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and career support.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Henry TseGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2024
Great Full-Stack Curriculum
I recently completed the software engineering career track, and it was a very pleasant experience. My mentor was very knowledgable in the field and answered any technical questions that I may have. The career coaches were supported and gave helpful tips into the job search. Parts of the curriculum was out-of-date but it was still very insightful knowledge for software developmentOverall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Amirhossein MoharamzadehnobariGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2024
Comprehensive and Supportive Program
I recently completed the Data Analytics course at Springboard, and I am highly impressed with the curriculum, student support, and overall experience. The course content is well-structured and covers a wide range of essential topics, from Excel and SQL to Tableau,Power BI and Python. The real-world projects you work on are both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to apply your skills and gain practical experience.One of the standout features of the program is the exceptional support provided by mentors and career coaches. They are always available to guide you through the learning process, provide valuable feedback on your projects, and help you navigate your job search. The career services team prepare you for the job market, offering resume reviews, mock interviews, and personalized job search strategies.Thanks to Springboard, I now feel confident and well-equipped to pursue a career in data analytics. If you're looking for a comprehensive program that not only teaches you the necessary technical skills but also prepares you for a successful career, I highly recommend Springboard's Data Analytics course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Thomas FergusonGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2024
Clear, practical, structured
Springboard was excellent to work with. I was excited to start software development and I was immersed in it from day one. Not only that but you get to meet weekly with mentors that are working in the industry. I love the boot camp skills based approach to learning. It works better than college for those of us with kids and jobs. Check with your state jobs office. Many boot camps are offered through grants! I highly suggest springboard! You will be living in Vscode for 9 months but you will gain so many skills!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
David Williams (updatedNO JOB at the end of the tunnel · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduation year 2022
After A Year of not landing a job, I can confidently say that this was not worth it.
After A Year of not landing a job, I can confidently say that this was not worth it. The school is great the people are great but there is no guarantee for landing a job. In fact, I found it almost impossible to even get an interview. I did get a few but didn't land anything.
Forget about linked int. No one in tech wants to let you into the tech field. Half of the people I reached out to were either looking for a job themselves or hostile to letting "competitors" in.
Most of the jobs require security clearances which no one will sponsor you for even if you have a flawless record and have never sipped an ounce of alcohol your entire life.
The school doesn't have connections who are looking for graduates. You pretty much have to have a master's degree and 5+ years in tech to even get considered.
If have already been in the field for years or have a related degree, it may be useful. For anyone else, save your money.Overall2.0Curriculum5.0Job support1.0Instructors5.0
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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Liz Eggleston
Updated August 04, 2020
In “normal” times, 79% of bootcampers are employed after graduating from a coding bootcamp. But the question we hear most often in 2022? Will I get a job if I go to a coding bootcamp during the COVID pandemic? Should I “wait and see” or should I take advantage of this time to change careers? Companies like ServiceNow continue to hire bootcampers as developers because demand for their product ha...
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 04, 2024
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Liz Eggleston
Updated May 01, 2020
On the hunt for a remote data science job? We spoke with Springboard’s Head of Career Services Patty Kwok for her expert knowledge on the best ways to find a remote data science job today. From networking to portfolio-building, Patty shares her best practices that will make you stand out as a remote data science job applicant and also be a valuable contributor to the data science professional c...
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there! M...
Jess Feldman
Updated February 15, 2023
Springboard recently launched their new UI/UX Design Bootcamp with the option to pay after getting a job. It’s an online, mentor-led program which can be completed in about 9 months. We spoke to Stephanie Urch who is a student in the first UI/UX cohort about why she chose Springboard, how she is juggling her job with the bootcamp, and why UX design is actually similar to video game illustration...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
The spectrum of data science jobs is broad – everyone from governments to businesses to non-profit organizations are collecting data. But it takes Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers to turn that data into smart business decisions. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from interviewing so many data science bootcamp graduates, it’s that no two companies use the exact same job titles...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2020
Colt Steele is a long-time teacher who just wrote the curriculum for Springboard’s new Software Engineering Career Track. We sat down with Colt to find out how he’s designed the new Python + Node.js curriculum, the support students can expect throughout the online bootcamp, what bootcampers can do to be successful, and Springboard’s Job Guarantee. What You Need to Know: The Software Engineering...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 31, 2020
As we near the end of 2019, we're rewinding and reflecting on the most impactful coding bootcamp news of the year. Follow along as we look at market trends, digest thought pieces, break down $750MM acquisitions and tons of fundraises, layoffs, and more. We’ll also look at our predictions for 2020 and our hopes for the future of coding bootcamps in the coming year! 2019: Course Report in Numbers...
Imogen Crispe
Updated November 13, 2019
Microbiology and MBA grad JK started to learn about big data and machine learning in his job, but wanted to learn more about data science in a structured environment. He enrolled in Springboard’s Machine Learning Career Track to learn about ML and AI online. JK tells us how he balanced his full-time job with the Springboard bootcamp (hint: he didn’t sleep much), and how networking at conference...
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 21, 2019
After running the UX Design Career Track for over a year, Springboard is launching a longer, more in-depth UI/UX Design Career Track with the option to pay after getting a job. Instructional Designer Rebecca Lasky tells us why the team is launching a second design-focused online bootcamp, how designers and hiring managers from companies like Zappos and Upwork are contributing to the curriculum,...
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 27, 2019
Anthony Johnson had some experience with Python, but was missing the skills he needed to transition from Materials Engineering to Data Science. He researched flexible data science bootcamps and found that Springboard’s Data Science Career Track checked all his boxes. In under six months Anthony completed their online program and landed a job as a data scientist at TrueAccord – read about his jo...
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 24, 2025
Data scientists are more in-demand than ever, but how much does it cost to learn data science at a bootcamp? From students looking for free data bootcamps to those wondering if a $17,000 data course is worth it, we understand that cost is important to future bootcampers! Data science bootcamp tuition can range from $7,000 to $18,000, so how do you decide what to budget for? In this guide, we br...
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 21, 2020
Amy discovered her passion for marketing through non-profits, and decided she needed to formalize her skillset with a digital marketing bootcamp to take her career to the next level. She chose Springboard’s remote Digital Marketing Career Track because of its flexibility while she worked full-time and the opportunity to get additional certifications in topics like AdWords. Amy chatted with us a...
Jess Feldman
Updated December 01, 2025
Oh Summer, one of the best seasons of the year! While it’s a time to relax, bask in the sun, and plan trips with family and friends, summer is also an awesome time to learn. If you’re a current student, teacher, or professional looking to learn to code, a summer bootcamp is a great opportunity to learn to code in a short time frame. Various coding bootcamps offer summer courses to help you laun...
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 21, 2020
Srdjan is a mentor with Springboard’s online Machine Learning Engineering Career Track and – as a self-learner himself – he loves teaching the next generation of technologists. We caught up with Srdjan to learn about how he broke into Machine Learning, why he enjoys being the “hype man” for online bootcamp students, and why he believes there will be no shortage of jobs in Data Science for the f...
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 04, 2024
The landscape of online coding bootcamps is vast – ranging from $30/month subscriptions to full-time bootcamps that cost around $20,000. And many online coding programs now offer Income Share Agreements (ISA), which adds another layer of complexity when comparing online coding bootcamp costs. In addition to flexibility, remote code bootcamps cost less than in-person bootcamps – the average onli...
Imogen Crispe
Updated January 08, 2021
Kelly’s creative background was on the back burner while she worked in customer support, until she discovered the fun of designing websites. So she decided to pursue a career in user experience (UX) design! Kelly chose to learn with Springboard’s online, self-paced UX Design Career Track and continue working while studying. Kelly tells us how well her Springboard mentor’s background aligns with...
The Springboard Team
Updated March 08, 2021
What do Machine Learning Engineers do and how are their jobs different from Software Engineers and Data Scientists? Chirag Mahapatra, a Springboard Mentor and Machine Learning Engineer at Airbnb explains how you can become a Machine Learning Engineer, what the hiring process looks like for a Machine Learning Engineer, and what qualities companies are looking for in a Machine Learning Engineer! ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated November 06, 2018
Brandon became a software engineer by attending a coding bootcamp, so when he wanted to shift his career to data science, there was no question he would turn to another bootcamp. He wanted to keep his part-time job and was living in a remote area, so he decided to enroll in Springboard’s flexible online data science bootcamp to learn at his own pace. Brandon tells us how Springboard prepared hi...
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 21, 2020
Springboard recently launched the UX Career Track – a flexible, 6-month, online bootcamp that prepares you for an entry-level UX design career. We sat down with co-founder Parul Gupta to learn about the application process (including the 3 backgrounds that could make you a great UX designer), the mentor-driven learning style, and how Springboard will make good on their job guarantee for the UX ...
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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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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.