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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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  • Ruhsar
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    Student • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    May 14, 2022
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    My experience in Springboard Data Science track

    My overall experience in the Data Science track was positive and satisfying. The team was so responsive and eager to help. I’ve received instant and constructive feedback on my assignments and enjoyed my time in this course. I highly recommend it.
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  • Rashidat Omotayo Ayantunde
    Anonymous
    Data Analyst • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Mar 24, 2022
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    PROS
    1. Study at your pace:
    2. On-demand mentorship
    3. One on one career coach
    4. Flexible payment
    5. Weekly group call
    5. Take a break when you feel overwhelmed. etc..

    CONS
    There is no disadvantage to this course, had a positive experience all through.
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  • Jesse Erandio
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    Biological Scientist • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Mar 12, 2022
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    I had a great experience!

    My overall experience with Springboard was great. I am transitioning from the scientific research field into the design industry, and I felt the materials presented in the course was sufficient at providing the necessary tools to gain UI/UX design experience. 

    I feel like a student will get the most of out of this course if they push themselves independently. 
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  • Max W.
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    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Mar 11, 2022
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    Great overall

    Pros:
    Mentor support, career services, job guarantee, curriculum content, flexibility.

    Cons:
    Curriculum delivery

    This was my second bootcamp experience, after having a misunderstanding about the job guarantee with the first one. Once I vetted Springboard's job guarantee, it was a no-brainer to sign up. At the time of this writing (March 2022) I had an option to pay only after I received a qualifying position, or else I wouldn't have to pay at all.

    The curriculu...
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  • Randal
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    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Feb 27, 2022
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    An overpriced waist of time

    This program is a total waist of money. You can easily learn everything they teach you here and pay 1/6th of the price tag. ALL of the coding lessons come from data camp, so right there you can easily just pay for the data camp data science career track and you just saved yourself a pretty penny. Then they just copy and paste some web articles into the curriculum. Its absolutely ridiculous that you have to pay thousands more for data camp with a bunch of hype. I still haven't found a job...
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  • Conrad Black
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    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Feb 10, 2022
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    Springboard

    Springboard does what it says. It gives you a firm foundation in technical skills overseen by industry experts with a world class curriculum. Highly recommended and hope it does for you what it did for me!
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  • Mackenzie Unger
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    Procurement Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Feb 08, 2022
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    Hard work, great pay off

    I was in the Data Science Career Track course. This course was a bit expensive, but I was motivated by the job guarantee, and that a data science job would help me to afford the loan payments at the end of the course. I was able to get a job the month before I completed the course! I am making $78,000 at my entry level Data Science position in Texas.

    I was applying for Data Science jobs since before starting the course, and as I progressed I saw improvements in my applications. Ha...
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  • Aimee Wildstone
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    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Jan 25, 2022
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    Be prepared to work hard for your success!

    Software Engineering isn't for everyone, so make sure you understand what the day-to-day and challenging parts of an SE career are like by talking to developers in the field. This program is intensive, but even so, expect to dive deeper into books, docs, and other sources outside of the material to learn if you are new to programming. The mentorship program is wonderful and this camp will help you build lots of projects for your portfolio. You have unlimited access to career coaches so m...
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  • Nathan Lonidier
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    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
    Jan 04, 2022
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    Software Engineering Career Prep

    I tried learning software development on my own but it was slow and inefficient. I thought I would try the prep course to feel things out and was blown away. The course is unbelievably well laid out and understandable. I started with very limited exposure to coding and just took my time with the content.  I struggled briefly with the final assessment because they really challenge you. I appreciate the challenge and studied/practiced what they provided and managed to pass the next time. I...
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  • trevor fraker
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    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 15, 2021
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    Great experience

    I had a great experience. The course was relatively easy to follow and both mentors and Springboard team were very professional.  They were very prompt about any questions I had, and always offered support for any issues that came up. A challenging course, but not beyond my initial expectations.
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  • Einthoven Tan
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    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 07, 2021
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    A curriculum that can piss you off sometimes, but the fruit of the hardwork and decision to enroll in Springboard are what makes me so proud of myself today.
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  • Shikha Bhatia
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    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 01, 2021
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    UI/UX Design Career Track Program

    I just completed Springboard's UI/UX program and can confidently say that this was the best decision I made! Before starting the program, I researched numerous other boot camps and although Springboard was on the pricier side, it also offered the most benefits. Yes, other boot camps may have things they do that Springboard doesn't but what drew me in was the amount of mentorship and career support they had to offer. Weekly calls with an assigned mentor, career mentorship throughout the p...
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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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4.5
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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. 1,735 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,735 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 1,735 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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