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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NNader KhashabGraduate · Data Science Career Track · August 2021
Data Science Career Track
This course has been a great experience! After searching for hours on how to jumpstart my learning and career in data science I found Springboard. It's a great all around program that not only focuses on your study but your professional goals as well....This course has been a great experience! After searching for hours on how to jumpstart my learning and career in data science I found Springboard. It's a great all around program that not only focuses on your study but your professional goals as well. With mentors, career coaches, advisors, and etc. there's really nothing you cant accomplish. Everything is well planned out to help you succeed in understanding the material and landing that job!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDeepikaData Analytics Career Track · August 2021
Data Analytics Career Track
The Springboard Data Science track is a well-rounded Bootcamp program. Over the course of six months, there are two major projects, weekly calls with an industry professional, several career coaching sessions, and ample study material.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
SSarmistha SahaData Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · August 2021
Springboard can help to reshape the career
Springboard's data analytics career track boot camp program is designed in an organized manner. They have dedicated team at every stage to support. Springboard is very transparent.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
HHarrisonSoftware Engineer · Software Engineering Career Track · July 2021
I'm a software engineer now because of Springboard!!!
Despite the poor time estimation for this course given by Springboard (it takes much longer than anticipated), Springboard made me a software engineer through all the valuable skills I learned at a much lower price than other bootcamps. Springboard's...Despite the poor time estimation for this course given by Springboard (it takes much longer than anticipated), Springboard made me a software engineer through all the valuable skills I learned at a much lower price than other bootcamps. Springboard's job gaurantee is a must have!!! Please join Springboard, and let it change your life forever!!!!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
GGeetha RajeshProduct Owner · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Data Analytics Career Track
I had a great time Learning with Springboard Data Analytics Career track Course .Course curriculum is very well structured with lot of good content .Mentors are very knowledgeable who helps you understand the topics very well . Highly connected...I had a great time Learning with Springboard Data Analytics Career track Course .Course curriculum is very well structured with lot of good content .Mentors are very knowledgeable who helps you understand the topics very well . Highly connected community in springboard where students gets to connect through slack channel to discuss course related questions.
Overall Great Experience.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
GGreg WoodsGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Great experience!
I chose Springboard over other ones because of the mentorship aspect.
Pros -
- an easy interface
- they help arrange study groups
- the projects are challenging but manageable
- there is a slack channel to ask questions and share...I chose Springboard over other ones because of the mentorship aspect.
Pros -
- an easy interface
- they help arrange study groups
- the projects are challenging but manageable
- there is a slack channel to ask questions and share feedback
- weekly meeting with a mentor
Cons
- they are growing so there were so minor hiccups in the assignments but they respond quickly to problems
I just graduated so I don't have a job yet, but the career support has been useful so far.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
JJoey TuholskiGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · July 2021
UX/UI Designer
Springboard was pretty amazing for me. Here's my honest review:
I did a lot of research prior to enrolling. I highly encourage you do the same. There are lots of bootcamps out there, some are much better than others. I can only vouch for...Springboard was pretty amazing for me. Here's my honest review:
I did a lot of research prior to enrolling. I highly encourage you do the same. There are lots of bootcamps out there, some are much better than others. I can only vouch for Springboard. I was skeptical I won't lie... a shortcut to a career feels like it's too good to be true. It feels like you're cheating or something and people who went to school for this career must have a huge leg up.
I'm sorry, but I disagree. As someone who graduated from a top college university, I disagree with the long-drawn-out typical style of the educational system. What makes you good at something? Doing it, a lot. Hands-on experience. And 1 on 1 feedback. That's exactly what you get with Springboard.
I had an amazing mentor and I hope you do too. We met each week. I started as someone with 0 experience in any design field. Nada. And I feel like a design boss now that I've finished. But look, no bootcamp is going to get you a job or make you a great designer as soon as you're done. It's all about what you put in, and if you put in the work and can work long hours solo while having accountability and feedback each week, this is a great bootcamp for you. I feel very confident going into the job search phase now that my portfolio is done.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
TTaruna VermaGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Great Learning!
Springboard is a great platform for any person be it beginner or intermediate. you can start course and will learn and gain best knowledge out of this.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
JJustinManagement and Program Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Data Analytics Career Track Review
I took Springboard's Data Analytics career track from Dec. 2020 to July 2021. I found the career track to be well structured, with a great overview of the data analytics process from top to bottom. You learn how to apply problem solving frameworks with...I took Springboard's Data Analytics career track from Dec. 2020 to July 2021. I found the career track to be well structured, with a great overview of the data analytics process from top to bottom. You learn how to apply problem solving frameworks with technical skills, and then tell a story with your data. I took the career track as part of ongoing education at my current job, so I did not utilize the job support function of the program. That being said, the course absolutely helped me achieve my objective of creating a comprehensive mental model of the data analytics process; something I had known in many different parts over my career and the curriculum helped me to assemble into a comprehensive whole. I am confident in my ability to leverage data analytics to solve business problems, and extract value from data. The entire career track is a not-insignificant time commitment, and can definitely be challenging at parts (something I consider a good thing). You have regular mentor meetings which were very helpful to me in staying on track and collaborating on different ideas for the capstone projects. I liked how the curriculum pulled a variety of sources together and focused on practical examples. TLDR; Great investment for your time and money and this bootcamp will provide you the tools to provide value and leverage the power of data as a data analyst. I also think it forms a nice cornerstone for future learning (and continuing to build your own human capital!).Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
NNicolas LuzBusiness Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Data Analytics Career Track
Great program - the mentorship and career support was really what set it over the top. Some of the technical units are a bit of a struggle with the data camp format, but the mentors are there to support you the whole wayOverall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDaniel BoyceGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · July 2021
Springboard goes above and beyond!
When I started my Springboard class in December 2019, I could rightly have never expected the following year to be what it was, no one could. I began the course because at the time I had more free time and time spent working and chose to use that free...When I started my Springboard class in December 2019, I could rightly have never expected the following year to be what it was, no one could. I began the course because at the time I had more free time and time spent working and chose to use that free time to advance my UX skills so I'd be able to land a job in the field I actually wanted to be in. Then Covid hit and suddenly my work took off, my UX Springboard course quickly fell by the wayside given how busy I was with work. Despite needing much more time than the original 9 months to complete the course Springboard was there at every turn, offering me pauses, freezes, month extensions, etc. They really went above and beyond to help me finish my course so I could maintain my job guarantee. The mentorship program was also incredibly helpful, while mine got off to a rough start with a mentor who missed our very first call, Springboard quickly replaced them with one who would go on to be an invaluable resource for the rest of my time with them.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDaniel TimmermannBusiness Intelligence Analyst · Data Science Career Track · July 2021
Beneficial Learning Experience
I had a wonderful experience studying data science through Springboard. Springboard gave me the direction and motivation I needed to begin learning data science within a short time period and at a lower cost compared to obtaining a masters degree. The...I had a wonderful experience studying data science through Springboard. Springboard gave me the direction and motivation I needed to begin learning data science within a short time period and at a lower cost compared to obtaining a masters degree. The most useful asset was the weekly calls I had with my mentor and the continued job support post completion. The mock interviews with experts prepared me for real world job interviews and I had a job offer within a month of graduating from Springboard.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
JJonathan GrantStudent · UI / UX Design Career Track · July 2021
Great class
Overall this was a great class experience. I really felt supported as a student at Springboard, trusted the staff, and felt that they really are invested in helping get me into the industry. Much of the material is sourced from existing websites, which...Overall this was a great class experience. I really felt supported as a student at Springboard, trusted the staff, and felt that they really are invested in helping get me into the industry. Much of the material is sourced from existing websites, which may be a turn off for some. But I think that is helpful to become familiar with existing websites and tools that can support you in your career journey. The mentorship feature is probably what sets Springboard apart from the remaining bootcamps, and it is a feature that was very helpful. I was matched with a great mentor that helped me improve as I went through the class. I am a recent graduate and therefore I do not know how successful Springboard will be with the job assistance feature, but I am hopeful.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
LLigiStudent · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Data analytics boot camp
I like this boot camp because they have a great and good curriculum. It's really worked for me because it's flexible.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
BBipin SharmaData Scientist · Data Science Career Track · July 2021
Data Science Career Track Review
Overall, I had a great experience with the Data Science Career Track at Springboard. Their course structure is well organized and the videos and exercises help with grasping all the ideas presented. This boot camp helped me in landing my first industry...Overall, I had a great experience with the Data Science Career Track at Springboard. Their course structure is well organized and the videos and exercises help with grasping all the ideas presented. This boot camp helped me in landing my first industry job as a Data Scientist.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
PPaulinaGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · July 2021
UI/UX design career track
I'm very impressed with the setup and how Springboard manages to deliver large and complex information simply. With every step, I felt supported and stayed motivated to keep on going (I never felt like I'm doing it alone). What I like the most though...I'm very impressed with the setup and how Springboard manages to deliver large and complex information simply. With every step, I felt supported and stayed motivated to keep on going (I never felt like I'm doing it alone). What I like the most though is how much freedom they give, guiding to succeed, and giving so much space for being creative. UI is very functional, elegant, and engaging. They match you with the mentor and with the Industry Design Project based on your interest and preferences and for me, it was a very accurate match. I honestly liked everything about Springboard, they provided me with all possible tools for success and opened so many doors for my future. Completion of the course is one of my finest accomplishments.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
NNashGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Data Analytics
Total scam. The course was alright, but job assistance part is a complete scam. I am a Construction major and joined Springboard to switch career paths. I completed the course and the projects on time, but had no assistance with job search. 6 months...Total scam. The course was alright, but job assistance part is a complete scam. I am a Construction major and joined Springboard to switch career paths. I completed the course and the projects on time, but had no assistance with job search. 6 months passed and Springboard wouldn't even issue a refund. DO NOT BELIEVE all the reviews here. The students are forced to post reviews to receive course completion. Everything provided by Springboard is available online and for free. Save yourself money and choose another bootcamp.Overall1.0Curriculum2.0Job support1.0Instructors2.0 -
MMelanie NeimanGraduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · July 2021
Very Informative and helpful to gain skills
I want to start off by stating there will be a ton of work involved in completing the Springboard course. However those who are serious about learning, understanding, and then practicing UX/ UI design methods will be super thankful for all of the...I want to start off by stating there will be a ton of work involved in completing the Springboard course. However those who are serious about learning, understanding, and then practicing UX/ UI design methods will be super thankful for all of the reading material and assignments. I feel very confident in the set of skills I learned that I can apply to my future jobs. On top of that, everyone is SO NICE and helpful. Any hiccup I had, someone from Springboard was there to help me and fix any issues at hand. Even though most of the work is remote, I felt very supported. And the best part had to be my mentor. They start off like a teacher, but end of becoming a great peer to have within the UX world. I am truly grateful for the connections made thanks to Springboard.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
PPierre KobrosslyGraduate · Data Science Career Track · July 2021
Data Science Career Track
I found the course very helpful because it hit on the basics throughout and broke up large complicated fields into a smaller understandable curriculum. The career and advisor coaching are immensely helpful. I highly suggest using the unlimited...I found the course very helpful because it hit on the basics throughout and broke up large complicated fields into a smaller understandable curriculum. The career and advisor coaching are immensely helpful. I highly suggest using the unlimited calls.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMary ThorpeGraduate · Data Analytics Career Track · July 2021
Data Analytics program
PROS: for me, the key was introduction and use of new tools/skills in SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI and python. These were used with helpful case examples. I am really pleased that I completed the program and I am in a much...PROS: for me, the key was introduction and use of new tools/skills in SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI and python. These were used with helpful case examples. I am really pleased that I completed the program and I am in a much better position to move forward professionally. It is an ambitious amount of work with several tools, mentors, advisors needed to succeed.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0
Courses
9 Springboard Courses
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Certified Medical Assistant Program
24 weeks
$4,900
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Cyber Security Career Track
★ 4.6 (82)
24 weeks
$10,900
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Data Analytics Career Track
★ 4.7 (243)
1 weeks
$8,900
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Data Science Career Track
★ 4.5 (329)
26 weeks
$9,900
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Data Science Career Track Prep
★ 4.6 (16)
6 weeks
$490
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Generative AI for Business
8 weeks
$2,900
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Software Engineering Career Track
★ 4.6 (153)
36 weeks
$9,900
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Software Engineering Career Track Prep
★ 4.1 (22)
6 weeks
$490
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UI / UX Design Career Track
★ 4.6 (354)
39 weeks
$7,190
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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.
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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Springboard doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.