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Springboard

Average Rating 4.6
1,767 Reviews • 9 Courses

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.

Reviews

1,767 reviews of Springboard

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  • Anonymous
    Intermediate Data Science: Python

    Great curriculum and mentor support

    Overall I found the coursework for Data Science Intensive to be very comprehensive covering different aspects. What I found most beneficial was the mentor support and online community. Thanks to my mentor I explored a completely new domain for my capstone project and was really excited to learn something new.

    The career assitance that is now available is a great addition to the program.

     

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
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    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 21, 2016
  • Anonymous
    Student · Introduction to Data Science · Graduation year 2017

    Good to have a guide along the way

    I was attracted to this program because at the time in 2015, and I think still now though to a lesser extent, it was doing something innovative by creating a curriculum of the "best of the best" content from around the web, then pairing that with weekly mentor check-ins plus opportunity to have regular Google Hangouts sessions to ask more questions in. The mentor sessions were adequate, but felt too short at 30 minutes, and were somewhat undirected. If I were to start this now (or proceed to the next level), I would want to do more to help structure the sessions to get the most out of them. The content was definitely good, though: it took me a bit of additional study to feel like I'd truly mastered some of the content, but having a guided tour through it has definitely been great to have as a foundation for that study. I would recommend this experience to someone who is willing to put in the time and be proactive about managing the mentor experience to get the most out of it.

    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
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    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted December 20, 2016
  • Anonymous
    Web Designer · UX Design · Graduation year 2016

    Gaining confidence

    I decided to take this UX Design course as a refresher before getting back on the job market. After having spent a year on maternity leave and another year off two years ago as well, I wasn't as confident coming back to work, where my company had hired 4 new designers since my departure. My full-time job being a web designer, I felt I needed something new that I could bring to the team, both for securing my position along with giving myself an edge above the other designers.

    I was very nervous coming back to work, but now I am more confident than ever. I know that what I have learned in Springboard's UX Design course will help me make the right design decisions going forward.

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted December 15, 2016
  • Anonymous

    Great experience

    Can't say enough good things! I had the pleasure of meeting the springboard team in person. Everyone is super friendly and they really want their students to succeed. Highly recommend! 

     

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 9, 2016
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Graduated 2016

    UX Design Workshop

    Great intro to UX Design. I loved that they pair you with a mentor and you get weekly video chat calls with them. Very helpful for feedback and keeping you accountable in the course. The curriculum was set up well and the course is self-paced so it's up to you on how fast or slow you want to go through it. Overall great experience! 

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted November 4, 2016
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Graduated 2016

    Great way to start in UX

    Springboard was a great course that helped me to get a start, and more importantly, stick with starting my UX training and potential career path. Highly recommend the course.

    You will be delighted to see what you are able to produce by the end of the course

    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 25, 2016
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News

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Lauren Stewart
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
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 16, 2020
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Updated May 08, 2023
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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
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
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
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 09, 2025
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Liz Eggleston
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
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Updated January 08, 2018
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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
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
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Updated October 08, 2019
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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?

Yes. 💰Course Report readers can take $2,000 off Springboard tuition for Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science Career Tracks. Just use promo code CR2000SB to automatically take $2,000 off tuition. 

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,767 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5.

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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.

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