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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.

1,723 Springboard Reviews

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  • Trinity Evans- Harris
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    May 31, 2021
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    UX/UI Design

    This program was tough to finish, but I am so gad that I didn't quit. I have a great understanding of the UX/UI Design, and this course help me realize that this is what I want to for the rest of my life. Thank you Springboard, now its time to find a job, and put these skills to work. 
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  • Robert
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    May 21, 2021
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    Best Online School

    I had an amazing time with Springboard.  Amazing design experience from the ground up, fantastic support, great coaches, but above all the best mentorship experience.  My mentor will be a friend for life and will be invaluable to my career in the future.  Nothing but positive things to say about my Springboard experience.
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  • Monika Helak
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    May 15, 2021
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    Taught me what I didn't learn in school

    As someone who graduated from undergrad with a biochem degree, almost no coding experience, no relevant projects to showcase on my resume and no idea of how to get a job, the Data Science course and whole package accomplished what it said it would: I got a job in data before I even finished the course. That being said - it took me an entire year to finish (as I started a Master's in Statistics about halfway through), but spreading the coursework out over a long period of time and having ...
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  • PaJai Vang
    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    May 07, 2021
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    Springboard helped me gain confidence as I made a career transition.

    After the program, I felt more confident going out and applying for UX design jobs. My favorite part would be the Industry Design project. I find myself referencing that project multiple times in interviews and interviewees receive the experience well too. I just finished the program yesterday, I'm now entering the job search phase with a career coach. This part of the program was what really sold me into committing. 
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  • Paul
    Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    May 04, 2021
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    So-so

    If your goal in going to Springboard is to get a job, as was mine, then you may be in good hands. I scored 3 job offers within 3 months of starting the program. That's about all I can say positively about the program, and the success in landing a job came more from the psychological impact of the program name than it did from the program itself.

    Unfortunately, the curriculum is one of the laziest curriculums I have ever seen in my education experience.

    Most of the useful ...
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  • Ulku Kurt
    Data Science Career Track • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Apr 28, 2021
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    Data Science Career Track

    First of all, course advisors, mentors, and career coaches were great. I really liked the support from advisors, because I was working from home and taking care of my children while doing homeschooling because of the Covid19, they really helped me by understanding the situation and gave me the necessary time and courage to finish the program. Career coaches were great. They gave so strong advice for the career path. Mentors were very good and gave very strong technical feedbacks and advi...
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  • Dana Nichols
    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Apr 23, 2021
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    UI/UX Design

    I loved this program - I learned a lot about UX/UI Design, I have four case studies for my portfolio, I learned a ton about networking and career prep, and I'm waking away with a new sense of confidence to be an official designer. It's self-paced you so you have to be a self-starter and self-motivated!
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  • Christiane Harris
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    Apr 17, 2021
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    UX Design Career Track

    It was very helpful to learn skills hands-on by starting the capstone project so early in the course, then slowly working on it for a couple months as each skill is learned. My mentor was particularly amazing (gave thoughtful, expert, challenging, and encouraging feedback), which made every penny worth the course. I hear most mentors are great, though I'm sure experiences can vary a bit. 

    My main small complaint about the course is that most sub-projects are still fairly large/inv...
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  • Anna Poruks
    UX Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Apr 16, 2021
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    UI/UX Career Track - Great Foundation!

    I really enjoyed Springboard's UI/UX Career Track program! It is a hefty curriculum, but easy to follow and left me confident that I gained a solid foundation in the field. I also really enjoyed the UI exercises added throughout the curriculum to help me learn and refine my design skills! I studied full-time and completed it in about 9 months (so this is not a quick-fix course, especially coming from a non-design background). I would recommend it to anyone looking to commit to a career c...
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  • Ben
    Product Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Apr 15, 2021
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    Legit Bootcamp

    I had a fantastic experience at Springboard. The mentor and career coach relationships proved to be invaluable to my job search. I was able to land an offer before I even graduated!
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  • Jon Kim
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Apr 15, 2021
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    Great Program! Great Value!

    I did a lot of research before finally deciding on Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track. The deciding factors for me were the flexibility of the self-paced curriculum, mini internship (industry design project), and the reasonable tuition.

    Overall, the program was paced well and covered a lot of material (both theory and practice). I finished the course with four projects on my portfolio website and tons of practical advice from career coaches (salary negotiation, portfolio/resu...
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  • Caitlin Jansson
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track Prep • Online
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    Apr 14, 2021
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    A good prep

    Was a good prep course, just a quick taste of data science. Was a little light on code and too heavy on basic statistics. Would have prefered more statistical concepts and less math forumlas. 
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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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4.7
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4.5
Job Assistance
4.4
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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. 1,723 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,723 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 1,723 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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