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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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  • Jay Hoop
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    Senior Web Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Mar 09, 2021
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    Senior Web Designer

    I found Springboard through an online search of UX immersive boot camps.  Springboard is one of the leading online boot camps, and while it is not the least expensive of the programs, I joined because it is more than just a UX/UI boot camp.  They include in their course curriculum mentors with real UX professionals and career coaches, who not only help you develop the skills to become a UX/UI Designer but they work on all the other aspects needed to get a job; eg. network training, linke...
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  • MO
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    UX Designer • Student • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
    Feb 02, 2021
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    Not worth it

    Just know if you need in depth help: customer service is a disconnected set of customer reps and a new person helps you each time. So every time you email them, someone else replies and if it isn't solved in first go, you need to repeat yourself. That will be a bigger deal if you need a whole bootcamp. 

    The mentor was very encouraging and helpful he was definitely my favorite part of this course. Glad to have connected to him because he gave some stellar resources. 

    The cur...
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  • Shira Bal
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    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 14, 2021
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    Data Analytics Track

    I started the course at the end of June 2020. The beginning of the course was great (the content in each of the units and the way they were built). But then in the Economics and Financial units, there were some videos we needed to watch, that I felt like were not in the level of what Springboard had so far.
    I think I was mostly frustrated about DataCamp. I did not feel like I've learned too much from it, and needed to find other sources to study from.
    The mentors (my mentor and the...
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  • Kimie Lewis
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    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 07, 2021
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    UI/UX Career Track

    I took the UI/UX Career track with springboard. While an intensive program, this course gave me a thorough education and understanding of UX design that I had been seeking. The 1:1 mentorship was the highlight of my experience, since I got to talk face to face with someone that gave me constant support and encouragement. Although an online learning experience, springboard does its best to find ways to still build community. However I do think it would be great if there was more required ...
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  • EVGENIA ABRAMS
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    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Dec 11, 2020
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    Data Analytics Career track

    I was always interested in data but only this year decided to try and learn a new skills! I went with Springboard due to high recommendations from my cycle! I enjoyed the curriculum very much as well as working with the industry professionals and career coaches! 
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  • Masha
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    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Nov 05, 2020
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    UX Career Track

    I would stay away from Springboard. Especially during this hard time of job search. I will be the first one to say that mentors are amazing. Career coaches are great as well. BUT mentors are overworked, and some have way too many students. Support for mentors is lacking as well. Career coaches are very busy, and sometimes you will be waiting weeks before the call. That "Unlimited Mentor Calls" claim doesn't hold any water either, the number of open slots for this varies, and if you're up...
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  • Steve Hopper
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    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Oct 16, 2020
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    Solid

    I had a really good experience with Springboard. I'm a web developer switching to design, and this gave me a clear path toward that goal. It is a serious time commitment so make sure you understand that. In the beginning I underestimated how challenging it would be, and started to fall behind my own goals. I got back on track fairly quickly and appreciate the fact that it was such a challenging program. My mentor was a cool person in general, but had a way of really making me think about...
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  • Fatema
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    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Sep 25, 2020
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    Great structure, mentors and career coach. Always available for any help!
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  • Ece
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    Sys admin • Applicant • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Sep 22, 2020
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    Data science career track

    Duration verses course metirial unrealistic, that's why job ,gurentee is not applicable,  they are using datacamp video, better to use datacamp,  social media you can take help as what the mentor is doing, during sales the mentor which you will speak, and then later the mentor which you will get, you can feel the difference 
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  • milani pickering
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    Performance coach • UX Career Track • Online
    Aug 10, 2020
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    UX Design Career Track

    Great course work material and the mentors are amazing! The course is 6 months long but that is dedicating 20 hours per week if you want to do quality work, so if you have a full time job it might take longer. 
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  • Roes
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    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Aug 06, 2020
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    Software Engineering 2nd cohort experience, graduated and hired.

    My background: Worked in BI for a few years, MS in Data science, basic knowledge of coding in python. Started coding in JS last Nov to prepare to get in multiple boot camps. Previously was accepted in HackReactor, Coding temple, Code works, Fullstack academy. Changed my mind to take Springboard last minute after finding out Colt Steele has launched the bootcamp program w/ Springboard.   Contents are more or less the same as what is provided in Udemy except for...
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  • Michaela
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    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 30, 2020
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    UX/UI Design Course

    I had a wonderful experience with springboard! The mentors and advisors are always attentive to helping their students. One thing I do with they had more of was group projects. I did feel a little lonely at times.
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  • Cyber Security Career Track (Online)
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  • UI / UX Design Career Track (Online)
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  • Software Engineering Career Track (Online)

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Updated January 02, 2025
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Updated January 15, 2025
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Updated September 23, 2024
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FAQs

How much does Springboard cost?

Springboard costs around $11,900. 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 7 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. 1,704 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,704 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.

Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, 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 1,704 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 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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