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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, 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 job 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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  • Dmitri Kochubei
    Dmitri Kochubei
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Aug 23, 2020
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    Really good course with great 1:1 mentorship programme

    If you are reading this, you probably know about Springboard a thing or two. So I will just go for the important stuff:

    The way I see it Springboard gives you a very nice combo: you get to work on a lot of practical stuff and you get to pick brain of a professional. You can't overestimate the value of having your questions by someone who is working in the field that you are trying to get into. These 2 points (practice and mentor calls) are what is great about Springboard. What's n...
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  • Lis Geraci
    Lis Geraci
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Aug 10, 2020
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    Career focused online learning

    Pros:
    1. Mentor Support - Weekly calls with an industry expert helps to keep you on track, gets you un-stuck on projects, and be challenged in new areas. 30 minutes every week.
    2. Career Support - Interspersed with the coursework are career-focused units. So you aren't starting to network at the end of the course, but instead, you've been doing it from the beginning. Very important aspect of the online nature of Springboard.
    3. Curriculum - Strong content with vari...
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  • Isadora
    Isadora
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Aug 06, 2020
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    Data Science Career Track

    Pros: Great way to get your bearings navigating through the ocean of material available to learn data science. The most helpful part of the course was hands down the mentor. After the course, you will have a solid foundational understanding of programming, stats and ML as well as a good portfolio to showcase to potential employer.
    Cons: There is a LOT of material so I will say I felt 6 months was a rather aggressive timeline to complete the course. Be prepared to dedicate at least 8 h...
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  • Aydin
    Aydin
    Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Aug 05, 2020
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    I've just completed Data Analytics Career Track. The curriculum provides tremendous technical trainings using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python and SQL which I found them very useful. Study cases were good enough to improve technical skills. I found access to unlimited calls with mentors and career coach services very helpful. Overall I had a great experience and suggested to any one who like to peruse a career as a Data Analyst.
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  • Dat Nghiem
    Dat Nghiem
    Student • UX Career Track • Online
    Aug 04, 2020
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    UX Design

    Fun and engaging course. Helps you explore and learn UX tools used by industry along with projects reflecting real life experiences.
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  • Tristan
    Tristan
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 30, 2020
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    UI/UX Design

    What you should know: there aren't instructors as such. It's mostly self-directed learning with weekly online mentor meetings. 

    Really impressed by their industry design placement - they took my request to work on enterprise into account.  Also, so far the job search services are pretty great, which is to say while I personally despise marketing myself they are basically requiring me to do it to keep the job guarantee. This is a good thing! 

    The job guarantee! It is importa...
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  • Shela Duong
    Shela Duong
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 29, 2020
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    UI / UX Design Career Track

    I am currently a student at Springboard's UI/UX Design career Track. So far the experience has been good. There is a lot of support to guide you on your journey. I switched from the software engineering track to the UI/UX design track. I was scared that I wouldn't be able to do it since I found that I really enjoyed designing more than coding. Luckily, they were very accommodating for my situation and all my needs and questions were met. The experience has been really good that I would t...
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  • Minakshi Mohanty
    Minakshi Mohanty
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 27, 2020
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    Excellent Overall Experience

    It is a fully loaded course. They are very flexible about timeline and pace and they keep checking in on you. The technical resources are well structured. You will get enough practice, and the 2 capstone projects are important. I completed my course in June. The interviews I am getting have all been focussed around my capstone. 
    The career coaching resources are good. Make sure you follow the guidelines, they are very helpful. Make sure to get your resume and cov...
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  • Mina Malloy
    Mina Malloy
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Jul 24, 2020
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    UX Career Track

    I researched a lot of bootcamps before deciding on this one but ultimately, I chose Springboard for the flexibility, (relative) affordability, and the fact that it is project based. The UX Career Track at Springboard is a fully remote course with theoretical reading, projects, and mentorship from UX professionals as well as career coaches. You can go at your own pace but students typically finish in 6 months. Overall, I am very happy with Springboard. I was able to come out of it with 3 ...
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  • Steffy Verheggen
    Steffy Verheggen
    UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 22, 2020
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    Great overall experience

    Pro's: 
    . Amazing team that will stand by you day and night with whatever crosses your path
    . Great support! Springboard will work with whatever you need.
    . Really nice and motivating platform
    . Good exercises
    . Real life experience with the IDP
    . If you live in the right location, there are a lot of payment options
    . Great extra features like a mentor and business coach who preps you from interviews, to workfloor to presentations to give you a full backpack of recou...
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  • Jonathan
    Jonathan
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 17, 2020
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    UX/UI Career Course - Well Worth It

    I decided to make a career shift and enrolled in Springboard's UX/UI course. The program was well rounded and helped me go from no experience to having confidence in my job search. Springboard curates their curriculum which has its pros and cons - but overall the curriculum was well rounded, informative, and practical. The mentor process was very helpful and by far my favorite part of the program. The career services are also EXCELLENT. Finally, the staff was very supportive, flexible, u...
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  • Anna Kantur
    Anna Kantur
    Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 14, 2020
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    Data Science foundations in 6 months

    I attended the Data Science Career Track bootcamp for a little over 6 months. The curriculum is a combination of DataCamp courses, Harvard lectures, other videos and projects. I especially liked practicing Spark and machine learning. The curriculum flows very well, and there was a thought behind the order (even though they can improve it by fixing some errors). If you do the career part of the curriculum, you receive a job guarantee. You get weekly 1:1 calls with a mentor, projects suppo...
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FAQs

How much does Springboard cost?

Springboard costs around $10,900. On the lower end, some Springboard courses like Introduction to Design cost $349.

What courses does Springboard teach?

Springboard offers courses like Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Science Career Track Prep and 6 more.

Where does Springboard have campuses?

Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

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. 1,722 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,722 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.

Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, For a limited time, Course Report readers can take $1500 off Springboard tuition with an exclusive scholarship! Be sure to enter CR1500SB in the Promo Code field of your application so Springboard can extend the discount to you upon acceptance.

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,722 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 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 their accreditation status.

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