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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Viviane CarvalhoGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2025
From Fashion to UI/UX: My Springboard Journey
Coming from a background in fashion design, I’ve always had an eye for aesthetics and detail—but I wanted to shift into a field where creativity meets problem-solving and user impact. That’s when I found Springboard’s UI/UX Design Career Track.The course offered a clear, structured path that helped me build a strong foundation in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. What made the experience truly transformative was the mentorship. My mentor provided not only design feedback, but also career guidance and industry insights that helped me grow more confident in my transition.One of the things I appreciated most was the hands-on approach. Through real-world projects, I was able to apply what I learned and begin crafting a portfolio that reflects both my new UI/UX skills and my creative background.Springboard gave me the tools, support, and structure I needed to successfully pivot into the world of UI/UX design. If you’re looking to make a career change and want a program that’s flexible, mentor-led, and focused on real results—Springboard is a great place.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Dan PhamSoftware Engineer · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2025
Structured curriculum, personalized guidance
Pros:
- Organized, easy-to-follow curriculum with project feedback: Coming from an iOS background, I knew little about web development and only had a vague understanding of databases, servers, and APIs. The curriculum covered a lot of this in depth and the mini graded projects gave me the opportunity to put into practice what I learned. The projects were also graded with feedback so I knew that they were reviewed by more experienced software engineers.
- Guidance from mentor: My mentor was there with me for the entire journey through the bootcamp. He helped me relate concepts to real-world situations so that I could better grasp how they worked, and he was there to clear up any confusion I had.
- Personalized feedback from career coaches: Having so many professional career coaches review my resume, LinkedIn, and networking strategies gave me confidence that I have all the necessary job search materials to succeed.
Cons
- A little on the expensive side, they do offer flexible payment plans.
- Took 9 months and 800+ intense hours, so it is a commitment. Looking big picture, this is a really short time to learn web development and full stack technologies in depth.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Eric McDonaldGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2025
Supportive and engaging
SpringBoard had a lot to offer on paper, and receives favorable reviews when compared to other online-education options. I had the opportunity, so I took a chance on it.
And then my father died.
I suddenly found my entire world turned upside down with less time and more responsibilities shortly after starting the SpringBoard boot camp. I just couldn't do it all. I was feeling overwhelmed, crushed, and despairing.
I reached out to their support team to complain about something I just couldn't get to work and received a phone call soon after (it was within 24 hours, if not the same day). The representative could not have been more supportive. They granted me an extra month of time, found me a mentor that would better suit my needs and schedule, and were overall very considerate and positive despite what I had been through.
The pressure was off and I could breathe again.
I had to work hard in order to get through everything on time, but I did it.
The two best things that will always stand out to me are the practical work with a professional mentor and their extraordinary support team. I could probably have gone online elsewhere and found what I needed for a lot less, but the practical experience and having someone to talk to (my mentor, not just the support team) made all the difference in the world!
No, the whole program was not perfect; there were dead reference links, and it was hard to find how to get help sometimes, but it was definitely a great experience over all.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors3.0 -
Eboni StreeterGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2025
Wonderful from beginning to end
Best decision I ever made on choosing this bootcamp. The support from everyone was amazing. I learned a lot and feel like I am ready to get out on the real world and test my skills. Definitely recommend to people.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Robert HutchingsStudent · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduation year 2025
Foundational , Clarity , and Inspiring
This school not only provided me with the foundation and clarity within, but also an inspired passion for CyberSecurity. The program is a true investment in knowledge and one that pays lifelong dividends. I recommend this course to anyone who is looking to get into the tech industry.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
kate mGraduate · Data Science Career Track · Graduated 2025
Data Science Career Track
The DS Career track had a great curriculum- sequential learning that actually made sense. My mentor was phenomenal and encouraging. The program support, student services people were amazing in email communication. TBD on Job assistance since things have not yet made progress (new grad), but promising so far. Career coaches were sweet but I did not learn anything significantly new. Some of the tech coaches were really amazing, others led me on a goose chase to contact them. Overall, I think great program and no regrets. I have done another bootcamp for software engineering years ago and that program was super extra. Springboard did not ask you about your trauma and then expect you to go learn Pandas. This program is pretty much a : you get what you put into it type of vibe.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Alexis VenegasCybersecurity · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2025
Springboard Cybersecurity Career Track
The course covers all the fundamentals necessary to excel into the CompTIA Security + standards for the exam. Covering all the simulated tools necessary to perform passive and active pentesting and gauging active duties within security posture. Overall the support from mentors, career counselors, and overall support from the advisory team is highly regarded.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
TOPGYAL GURUNGSOFTWARE ENGINEER · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduation year 2025
strong mentorship, real project experience, flexible
Pros:
- 1:1 mentorship with industry professionals – personalized, insightful feedback.
Structured curriculum covering full-stack development (JavaScript, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript).
- Capstone projects that simulate real-world product building.
- Career services including resume support, mock interviews, and job search coaching.
- Flexible schedule – ideal if you’re balancing other responsibilities.
Cons:
- self paced requires strong discipline, not as much live instruction or peer collaboration and Job guarantee depends on meeting eligibility criteria and staying on top of requirements.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ferdinand YesudhasGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2025
Fantastic curriculum and mentorship
I started off without any knowledge in Data Analytics and extremely basic coding experience. I basically knew to output 'Hello World' and make basic arithmetic calculations. I have evolved a lot and Springboard made it possible. The flow was adaptable, the mentorship program was great and one of the best selling points for Springboard. Highly recommend it to anyone starting out afresh.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Andy DuongGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2025
Springboard Bootcamp is a flexible, mentor-led learning experience
Pros: Springboard offers flexible, self-paced learning with one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals. The curriculum is project-based and career-focused, and many programs include a job guarantee. Career support services like resume help and mock interviews are also provided.
Cons: The self-paced format requires strong self-motivation and time management. It’s entirely online, which may not suit everyone, and networking opportunities can be limited. The cost might be high for some, even though it’s more affordable than traditional degrees.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Clara OlivaUX Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2025
Helped me build a solid UX portfolio that got me hired.
Pros:
- Very structured and flexible with your work schedule
- 1-1 mentor sessions every week once the course really picks up
- Your mentor reviews your work and projects along the way and provides tangible feedback to help better your projects
- Provide mock interviews
- Job Guarantee Program for those who qualifyCons:
- Some of the links that provide the learning content are old articles/outdated
- Minimal original learning content
- Sometimes student advising provides conflicting information if multiple people help youOverall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Md Sazzad HossainUX Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2025
A transformative and career-changing experience.
Springboard provided me with an incredibly well-structured and supportive UX Design learning journey. The curriculum was comprehensive, combining theory with real-world projects that built my portfolio and confidence. My mentor was experienced and offered invaluable insights, helping me grow both technically and professionally. One of the biggest advantages was the career support — from resume workshops to mock interviews, they truly invested in my job readiness. While the program is intensive and requires self-discipline, it’s absolutely worth it for those serious about transitioning into tech. I landed a UX Designer role shortly after completing the course, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
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Sahib SinghGraduate · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduated 2025
Engaging, Interactive, Educational
Hi there,
I had a phenomenal time learning so much and I couldn’t be more thankful for all this support that I received from springboard. They have helped me convert into a cybersecurity professional. I am so honored and feeling more confident than ever to go ahead and apply to cybersecurity based roles and acquire one.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ouno NadjombeStudent · Cyber Security Career Track · Graduation year 2025
Flexible, convenient, and interactive
Springboard cybersecurity career track program offers flexibility and accessibility, potentially leading to faster career advancement and higher earning potential. However, it also requires self-discipline. may lack the in-person support and networking opportunities of traditional learning.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Aaron MichalsonGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2024
Business practices are shady, Course was decent
I completed the Springboard UX/UI Career Track program April of 2024. I recently completed the job guarantee period without landing a job and applied for the refund. Springboard approved my request but said they are paying it back over 12 months rather than refunding the entire amount. They did not specify that I would not be receiving a full refund anywhere in the agreement. This is really not cool, probably not legal, and definitely not ethical. Shame on you, Springboard.Overall1.0Curriculum4.0Job support2.0Instructors4.0 -
Sahir KhanGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2025
Works if you are committed
I took the UX/UI Design course with Springboard and overall had a positive experience. One of the biggest highlights for me was having a dedicated mentor who was always available and incredibly helpful throughout the program. The course material itself was pretty straightforward and easy to follow, which made navigating the different phases of the curriculum manageable. As someone who was new to design tools like Figma, I definitely found the learning curve a bit steep at the beginning. Thankfully, external resources like YouTube tutorials really helped me bridge the gap and build my confidence. If I could change one thing, I’d love to see more detailed and consistent feedback on projects. While the mentor feedback was valuable, I think more thorough critiques from other reviewers would have helped me grow even faster.All in all, I’d recommend Springboard to anyone looking to break into UX/UI design - especially if you value having mentor support and a flexible, self-paced learning structure.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Maseeh SarwaryData Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · Graduated 2025
Hands-on, flexible, real-world projects
After years of working in a different field, I chose to transition into data analytics and enrolled in Springboard’s Data Analyst Career Track to gain industry-relevant skills and project experience. The program offered a structured learning path in Python, SQL, statistics, and data visualization with Tableau, while also focusing on real-world capstone projects that helped me apply what I learned.Pros:- Mentorship: Weekly 1:1 calls with an experienced industry mentor kept me on track and helped me apply concepts to real-life use cases.
- Project-Based Learning: Hands-on capstone and mini-projects gave me the confidence to showcase my skills and build a portfolio.
- Career Support: Resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search guidance were valuable as I prepared to transition into a new career.
- Flexibility: Self-paced learning allowed me to study while managing other responsibilities.
- Self-Discipline Required: You need strong time management skills to stay on schedule without daily deadlines.
- Limited Peer Interaction: Unlike a classroom setting, there's less opportunity to engage in live collaboration with peers.
- Job Guarantee Conditions: The job guarantee has strict eligibility requirements and doesn’t apply to every situation.
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Ellen DiSilverioGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · Graduated 2025
Overall Positive
Springboard was great for helping me build my portfolio. There are a fair number of calls and assignments that are pretty minimally useful and add up to be annoying busywork, but the overall structure of the program is educational and there are useful job market insights.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors3.0 -
Mark KephartGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track · Graduated 2025
Springboard Software Engineering Track
I learned a lot from this program about full stack development. There are even technical interviews that you get to experience at the end to see how well you would do in a live interview. I feel that the course has prepared me to get an entry level job in the software engineering field. I think the mentorship program could be done a little better, because sometimes the mentor will not always know how to answer your questions. You can change mentors if you need to though. Overall, the curriculum was thorough and easy to understand as well as enjoyable to work through.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Gavin JonesGraduate · Software Engineering Career Track Prep · Graduated 2024
Fine bootcamp, didn't get a job, bad refund
TL;DR: Curriculum is basic YouTube videos, I’m a college graduate who didn’t get a job after a year, they will try everything they can to prevent you from getting the refund, the refund occurs in 12 monthly installments over a year period.
I enrolled in Springboard's software engineering bootcamp in 2023 and completed in 2024. They sell you on a "job guarantee" in which you will get your money back if you don't find a job in 6 months. The curriculum itself consists of basic and often outdated YouTube videos.
Their “mentorship” was definitely lackluster. It’s what you make of it, but your mentor is not going to get you a job at their company and is probably just trying to make some cash on the side and would probably rather be somewhere else.
To be eligible for their job guarantee (and the refund if you don't find a job), I had to apply to a certain number of jobs per week and make a certain number of connections. Per the contract, they extended the 6 month job search period to one year, which I was fine with.
After one year of applying, I did not get any jobs and had less than a handful of interviews. Springboard slow-walked approving my refund for several weeks, encouraging me several times to extend the job search period (why would I do that?), and then the kicker: approved the refund but said it would be paid out in 12 monthly installments over the next year. Yup—after applying to jobs for a year, they told me I’d have to wait another one before I could receive the refund. Some job guarantee! After complaining, they offered me to fill out a financial hardship form that they review “once a month” and can’t promise I’ll receive anything faster.
Overall: there’s much better bang for your buck out there. I don’t know a single person from Springboard who has gotten a job. Try some other bootcamp… or go to nursing school.Overall2.0Curriculum2.0Job support2.0Instructors2.0
Courses
9 Springboard Courses
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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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Recent Springboard News
Lauren Stewart
Updated October 21, 2020
Online school, Springboard, recently launched a new deferred tuition program for their Data Science Career Track, with the intention of expanding access to all students and aligning the school’s incentives with their students’. We spoke with Jonathan Heyne, General Manager of Data Science Programs, to get the rundown. With a job guarantee and a mission to help the best applicants land a dream j...
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 16, 2020
With the increasing threats of data breaches and leaks in our interconnected world, it’s clear that cyber security is more important (and visible) than ever. But are you cut out for this career? Manju Mude, a cybersecurity expert and member of the Paranoids at Yahoo, answers our questions. She tells us why every technologist has the responsibility to build products safely and the steps you can ...
Rachel Seitz
Updated May 08, 2023
If you’re planning to take out a loan to pay for your coding bootcamp tuition, READ THIS FIRST. Borrowing money can be confusing and stressful, but there are a number of ways to make sure your debt doesn’t pile up more quickly than you were expecting. The team at Climb Credit, a student lender focused on career-building education, drew from their experience working with bootcamp students to put...
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 06, 2018
Freedom and flexibility are core to Springboard’s online, six-month Digital Marketing Career Track bootcamp. But the mentors are the ones who keep students focused and on track! As a former VP of Marketing at a real estate startup with 20 years of experience, Dave Bascom now mentors 6 Springboard digital marketing students. Learn about the Springboard mentor process and see what qualities Dave ...
Lauren Stewart
Updated November 06, 2017
Sheldon Smickley is the CEO and Founder of Podible, a podcast discovery platform. After a stint in marketing agencies and solutions engineering, Sheldon actually built the prototype for Podible while attending Springboard’s Online Intermediate Data Science: Python Course! Learn why Sheldon strongly believes in the Springboard mentorship model, see the data science tools he learned throughout th...
Lauren Stewart
Updated September 15, 2017
After spending years in academic research, Justin Knight wanted the skillset to share interesting insights from data. He dabbled in experimental data-driven artwork, then officially transitioned into the data science industry by attending Springboard’s online data science bootcamp. After honing data science skills like SQL, Spark, and D3.js at Springboard, Justin tells us how his final project ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 09, 2025
So you want to land a job after coding bootcamp? The statistics are on your side – 73% of bootcampers report being employed as developers after graduation. But did you know that many coding bootcamps go one step further and offer a job guarantee? We’ve put together a list of in-person and online coding bootcamps in the USA and around the world which offer guaranteed job placement. And don’t get...
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 08, 2017
Springboard recently launched their new Data Science Career Track, an online, mentor-driven course that promises graduates a job in the field or their tuition back! We chat with the Director of Data Science Education, Raj, to learn why he’s passionate about helping students make career changes, why their curriculum focuses on Python, and exactly how Springboard’s students are landing jobs when ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated January 08, 2018
Welcome to the January 2017 Course Report monthly coding bootcamp news roundup! Each month, we look at all the happenings from the coding bootcamp world from new bootcamps to fundraising announcements, to interesting trends. This month we applaud initiatives that bring technology to underserved communities, we look at employment trends, and new coding schools and campuses. Plus, we hear a funny...
Lauren Stewart
Updated July 13, 2023
You’re probably familiar with the term “hacking,” but do you really understand the importance of cyber security? Did you know that cybersecurity jobs will grow 31% through 2029, much faster than average job growth? Cyber security is comprised of technologies and practices to protect networks, computers, software programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. The need for techni...
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 27, 2016
Kristoffer has been a graphic designer for six years, but after trying out a few UI projects, he realized he liked it better than his current work. Not wanting to quit his job, Kristoffer decided to enroll in Springboard’s part-time online UX Design program to upskill and pivot towards something he was more passionate about. Kristoffer tells us how he managed to squeeze the whole program into o...
Harry Hantel
Updated October 08, 2019
Welcome to the March News Roundup, your monthly news digest full of the most interesting articles and announcements in the bootcamp space. Want your bootcamp's news to be included in the next News Roundup? Submit announcements of new courses, scholarships, or open jobs at your school! Bootcamps in the News Tuition at We Can Code IT bootcamp Is Free - Until You Get a Job Innovate Arkansas Bringi...
Jess Feldman
Updated October 24, 2025
While quitting your job and diving headfirst into your coding education can yield impressive results, we also understand that not everybody can commit to a full-time, 12-week programming bootcamp. Jobs, school, families - life, in general, can prevent that kind of commitment. For all the students who can’t give 40 hours a week to a code school, we’re outlining some part-time web development boo...
Harry Hantel
Updated September 09, 2025
You don’t have to be a data scientist to read into these statistics: A McKinsey Global Institute report estimates that by 2018 the US could be facing a shortage of more than 140,000 data scientists. The field of data science is growing, and with it so does the demand for qualified data scientists. Sounds like a good time to pursue data science, right? No kidding! Data scientists make an average...
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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.
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Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
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Is Springboard accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Springboard doesn't yet share information about its accreditation status.