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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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  • ADITYA THUSE
    ADITYA THUSE
    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Nov 01, 2019
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    Dependable, Flexible, Helpful

    I love the whole experience and the help that I received from Springboard. One-on-one mentoring is the best part of the course.

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  • CHRISTIEA
    CHRISTIEA
    Graduate • UX Design • Online
    Oct 30, 2019
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    UX DESIGNER

    HI I JUST FINISHED THE UX DESIGN COURSE AT SPRINGBOARD. I WAS A PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR AND JUST ENTERING THE UX FIELD. THE COURSE HAS A REQUIRED CAPSTONE PROJECT WHICH MAKES IT A GREAT HANDS ON EXPERIENCE AND AN INTRO IN THE UX FIELD. WEEKLY MENTOR CALLS WERE HELPFUL AS WELL.

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  • Suzanne To
    Suzanne To
    Graduate • UX Design • Online
    Oct 30, 2019
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    Springboard's UX Design Career Track

    The program is much longer than the 350+ hours advertised. As a full time student, I was hoping to finish in 3-4 months, but ended up finishing around 5 months (not accounting for the pause/break I took in-between). If you're a part time student with a full time job, you most likely will be looking at more than 6 months depending on your pace. You'll also be paired with a mentor and it's a coin toss on whether or not you'll get a good one.

    With that being said, the program is fle...

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  • Shubham Tiwari
    Shubham Tiwari
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Oct 24, 2019
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    Great course!

    Springboard is a great bootcamp with amazing mentors and ongoing career support. It consistently builds technical and professional competencies to be able to transition smoothly into a data science career. The job guarantee is a great incentive for studying hard and completing the course! Springboard has an active community that encourages students to attend conferences and local meetups. Personally it helped me to effectively transition into a data science role, coming from a chemical eng...

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  • Audrey Meng
    Audrey Meng
    Graduate • Introduction to Data Science • Online
    Oct 22, 2019
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    Overall very positive experience

    - Curriculum is very well curated and comprehensive; having the mini projects and Capstone project helps flex the coding muscles and build a solid foundation

    - Mentor is extremely supportive and helpful, and provides many useful tips from real world practice

    - Staff is understanding and always respond in a timely manner 

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  • Dena Kline
    Dena Kline
    Creative Director • Graduate • UX Design • Online
    Oct 14, 2019
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    Useful UX course.

    I just completed the Springboard UX Design course and was very satisfied with the curriculum and mentorship. My main goals were to get a comprehensive grounding in UX process and terminology. 

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  • Daniela Esparza
    Daniela Esparza
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Oct 09, 2019
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    Data Scientist Career Track

    - Independent of your background, you can finish this program, on your way and with all the mentoring support that you need. The program encourages you to be creative to face challenging capstone projects. 
    - Opportunity to work in topics where you really feel passion, using the newly learned skills.
    - Excellent professional coaching and final interviews to prepare yourself for the next steps and to build networking.
    - The program might include more content and mini-projects...

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  • Ali
    Ali
    Student • Student • Online
    Oct 09, 2019
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    A neat intro to the UXUI world

    Springboard UX design is a thothought and comprehensive online course for those who are interested in UXUI but had zero experience. It had prepared me from the start by introducing basic concept to hands-on experience by creating a capstone project. A plus of the course would be the once-a-week mentor call that really keeped me on track and answered all the questions. 

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  • Jack
    Jack
    Graduate • Digital Marketing Career Track • Online
    Oct 07, 2019
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    Springboard was great

    The material is mostly content from other blogs / learning services that is packaged together in such a way as to make it easy for you to develop a wide ranging skill set in digital marketing. I finished pretty much right on time even though I took the time to create my own content and do my own projects rather than just following the recommended ones. 

     

    The career coaching and mental calls alone are worth the expense. It helped me get a digital marketing job I loved!<...

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  • Lena Ugren
    Lena Ugren
    Marketing assistant and graphic designer • Graduate • Digital Marketing Career Track • Online
    Oct 03, 2019
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    Springboard’s Digital Marketing Career Track Course

    Amazing course for those looking to start a career in digital marketing! You get so much value for the price! One of the best things was the opportunity to work with a non-profit through Google Ads Online Marketing Challenge. This gave me confidence on how to work on real projects, leveled up my communication skills with clients and gave my resume a boost. Student advisors and support are super flexible and available. My mentor has 20+ years of experience in marketing and I was able to lea...

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  • Pardeep Kumar
    Pardeep Kumar
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Oct 01, 2019
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    Data Science Career Track

    I have just finished the Data Science Career track program at Springboard. I picked Springboard over the other data science course because of two main reasons:

    1. I was able to work my current job and complete the coursework in the evenings and the weekends

    2. My mentor was extremely helpful and guided to build a good foundation in machine learning and neural networks

    3.  The staff is great, understanding and respectful and my student advisor was really prompt...

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  • Connor C
    Connor C
    Graduate • Business Analytics • Online
    Sep 29, 2019
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    Business Analytics

    Great course - learned a lot and am much confident in my excel skills, as well as the ability to build on my relatively basic SQL and Tableau skills. Relevant to my work and definitely expands my opportunities.


     

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Qualifying Courses

  • Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
  • Data Science Career Track (Online)
  • Data Analytics Career Track (Online)
  • UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
  • UX Career Track (Online)
  • Software Engineering Career Track (Online)

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Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary

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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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