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Springboard

Average Rating 4.6
1,767 Reviews 9 Courses

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 Money-Back 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.

Reviews

1,767 alumni reviews of Springboard

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    Ahmad Naggayev
    Data Analytics consultant · Data Analytics Career Track · January 2022

    Data Analytics Career Track

    Had an amazing experience with mentor who help me to keep in the track despite some external aspects which challenged me to finish the program. Curriculum well designed, learned a lot only data camp part of SQL and Python could be updated with...
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    5.0
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    Farid Hussain
    Student · Data Analytics Career Track · January 2022

    Overall, a good experience

    My Springboard experience was good. Unfortunately, it took me longer than expected to complete the course because my family issues. My mentor is very helpful. Rather helping me directly, he always showed me the way how I can find my own solution which...
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  • A
    Arin Soukoule
    Graduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    A Rewarding Experience

    The curriculum for the UI/UX Design track went very much into depth about the design process which I appreciated. It also helped that there were multiple mini projects that helped me to further understand the concepts that were taught and also review...
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Wandi Xu
    UX/UI Designer · UX Design · December 2021

    UX Design Career Track

    I attended Springboard in June and was able to land a full-time job within 1 month of graduation. I found their course materials are well-structured, career services are helpful, and the mentorship program is a definite key to my career success. I...
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  • G
    Geetha Govindan
    Graduate · Cybersecurity Career Track · December 2021

    Cyber Security Career Track

    The Curriculum is good for self paced learners.
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
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  • C
    Cassandra Mattson
    UX/UI Designer · December 2021

    Overall a great experience, a few hiccups along the way

    Springboard did a great job of providing a formatted lesson plan for each section, providing resources in an organized matter. There were a assignments to test your knowledge and to practice your skills, which you could do in your own time. With the...
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    4.0
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    4.0
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    5.0
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  • M
    Mel
    Graduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    UX/UI Design Career Track

    I'm glad I went with Springboard, I feel my mentor was always supporting me and the curriculum was very engaging. What sets Springboard apart from some other bootcamps is that they have an Industry Design Project at the end of the UX/UI Design Career...
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
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  • S
    Shaylee Davis
    Student · Data Science Career Track · December 2021

    Excellent Mentorship

    Springboard is set up with an emphasis on mentorship. You have a data science mentor that you meet with weekly. You can also schedule meetings with other mentors if you have more questions that week. They have career mentors you can meet with whenever...
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    4.0
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    4.0
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    Diego Cazares
    UI UX Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    UI UX Designer

    I really enjoyed the overall process. The main con for me was the communication between the student and school. I really enjoyed the mentor and IDP project. It give me a real project and honest feedback from someone in the field 
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
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  • C
    Cherese Dafney
    Student · Data Analytics Career Track · December 2021

    Great Course, A little time consuming for busy parents

    The Data Analytics bootcamp from Springboard is a really effective program that helps the person with little data background digest the information into smaller bite sized pieces. I really appreciated this. However, as someone with other full-time...
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    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    5.0
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    Sharon Mak
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    UX/UI Design Career Track

    Transitioning to a new field is really difficult for me without guidance and springboard was just what I needed while I was working full time. I wanted to be able to minimize risk while taking advantage of my ability to push myself further by learning...
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
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    5.0
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  • K
    Kris
    Schae · December 2021

    UX/UI Career Track

    I sincerely advise that you go to a different bootcamp. I got as much as I could out of it, but it is not as good as others that I have used. Many of the mentors are not helpful which is crucial because you're learning alone. The curriculum is...
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    3.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    1.0
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    Tiffany Lee
    Graduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    Great experience!

    Springboard was an amazing experience especially for someone just getting into the field. The mentors and staff members were informative as well as supportive. Definitely grew a lot throughout my experience and can’t wait to tap in even...
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Irina Zaytseva
    Graduate · Software Engineering Career Track · December 2021

    Great support to help students succeed

    For me, it was a challenging and rewarding experience. I got a job offer right before graduation. The course allows you to move through the material at your own pace and you can take breaks if needed. Springboard provided career coaches, personal...
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
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    5.0
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  • K
    Kyssha Mah
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    UI/UX Design Career Track

    I chose Springboard for the unlimited mentorship and met so many interesting people a long the way. All the UI/UX mentors and career coaches I spoke to were very good, and my own mentor was very knowledgeable and held me to a high standard. The program...
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    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
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    5.0
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  • C
    Cory
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    Great UX UI Design Program

    If you looking for design schools, I highly recommend considering Springboard before signing with other schools. 
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    5.0
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    5.0
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  • C
    Chiaki Hagiwara
    Graduate · UX Career Track · December 2021

    Springboard made it possible to learn UX while working full-time

    I decided to enroll in Springboard's UX Career Track because I wanted a program that I could balance while working full time. Springboard does an excellent job at giving you all the necessary tools to take on any projects as a UX designer. The weekly...
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    4.0
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    4.0
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  • D
    Deming Wang
    Student · Machine Learning Engineering Career Track · December 2021

    Machine Learning Career Track

    I liked springboard overall. The cirriculum is tailored in a nice way that help me walk through the full cycle of machine learning/deep learning. the best parts are hands-on project. It's a little bit challenge to finish all, but eventually everybody...
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  • C
    Claudia Nunez
    Product Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · December 2021

    Great experience at Springboard!

    My Springboard experience with the UX/UI career track curriculum was great and I highly recommend it. With any program, it's what you make of it but Springboard has the added benefit of being self-paced which teaches discipline and time management...
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    Jefferson Louro
    Student · Data Analytics Career Track · December 2021

    Very Good

    I Had a good time studying with them, always being supported,  easy platform to learn also great mentors to help you during the course.
    Really helpful career advise program who helps me achieve my professional goals even before i finished my course.
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    5.0
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Find answers to the most-asked questions.

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. 1,767 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

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 Certified Medical Assistant Program, Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track and 5 more.

Where does Springboard have campuses?

Springboard teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, 💰Course Report readers can take $2,000 off Springboard tuition for Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science Career Tracks. Just use promo code CR2000SB to automatically take $2,000 off tuition. 

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,767 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.6 out of 5.

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,767 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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