springboard-logo

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

Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews.
  • A
    Anonymous
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · May 2023

    ui/ux design career track-springboard

    structral curriculum helps me a lot in learning ux knowledge, good mentors and career coaches. industry project is pretty good as well. Mentors and career coaches are with significant experience in the UX field. They provided valuable insights,...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Student · UI / UX Design Career Track · April 2023

    Scam, beware, ridiculous

    Ok guys, beware of Springboard. I don’t want anyone to make the same mistake that I did. I am about to graduate their UI UX course and let me tell you, it has been an absolute disaster. I really expected great things from them. In the beginning, I...
    Overall
    1.0
    Curriculum
    1.0
    Job support
    1.0
    Instructors
    1.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Student · UX Career Track · February 2023

    Springboard UX Career Course Review

    Pros: 
    - Structured course, lays out curriculum in a progress based manner
    - Mentors available for calls and advice
    - Self paced

    Cons:
    - Some mentors have poor audio/video equipment
    - Hit or miss when it comes to quality of...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Data and reporting analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · February 2023

    Springboard bootcamp - pivot your career

    Springboard Data Analytics boot camp successfully helped me to pivot my career when my previous experience seemed to come to the dead end. The practical curriculum and career coach really work hand to hand to prepare me to land my next job. The weekly...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Revenue System Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · February 2023

    Decent Program

    Overall it's a good program for changing career or starting on a new field. Personalized mentorship, hands-on projects, and career coaching was helpful for transition into data analytics roles. Those projects helped to get technical understanding and...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Full Stack Developer · February 2023

    Data Engineer Springboard Certification

    The Data Engineer Certification program from Springboard was great. The highlight for me was working with my mentor every week. Springboard did a good job matching me with a good mentor as well as plotting out a good course to understand data...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    UX UI Designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · February 2023

    WORTH EVERY PENNY!

    I attended the UXUI Career track program at Springboard. The bootcamp provided me the launching pad I needed to get into the industry and kick start my career. The bootcamp is intense but full of all the skills I needed to change my life. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Student · Cyber Security Career Track · February 2023

    Waste of money

    Horrible experience. So a better research and go somewhere else. You'd only waste your money here. The curriculum is out of Linkedin learning. The lab classes are outdated. The mentors are not helpful at all. Lastly, the career service has no clue what...
    Overall
    1.0
    Curriculum
    1.0
    Job support
    1.0
    Instructors
    1.0
    Flag

    Dave Austin of Springboard

    Springboard Advising Team

    Feb 10, 2023

    Hello,

    Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your experience in our Cyber Security program was not what you expected.

    Our curriculum is designed by experts in the field of cyber security, together with our team of instructional designers to provide students with the best resources available. Throughout their course, students are mentored by professionals in the field to support their technical learning. All of our course mentors go through a rigorous vetting process and hold senior positions in cyber security, such as Jay James (Cyber Security Operations Lead at Auburn University), Alissa Torres (Senior Threat Hunter at Palo Alto Networks), and Mark Adams (Senior Manager, IT Security & Compliance at Superior Energy).

    In addition to mentorship, students are also supported by career coaches who help them to prepare a tailored job search strategy, and a number of other subject matter experts who support, such as TA's and mentor-hosted Office Hours sessions. We hold all of these individuals to a very high standard of service in support of students. If that standard was not met for you, we sincerely apologize and value your feedback.

    If you felt that there was anything we could have done better to support you towards a successful experience in the course, we value that feedback and would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact advising@springboard.com and schedule a call with us.

    Thank you once again for your review and we look forward to hearing from you.

    Sincerely,
    Dave Austin
    Springboard Advising Team
  • A
    Anonymous
    UX designer · UI / UX Design Career Track · January 2023

    mentor-assisted, helpful, guidance needed

    My mentor was the key to my success at Springboard - we would have weekly meetings where we would go over my work and design and since he was from the same field, he would provide his critique, feedback and any other helpful resources he could in order...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Student · Software Engineering Career Track · January 2023

    Great bootcamp

    Springboard had all the important topics that many jobs are looking for. The lecture videos showed a lot of details and step by step instructions on how to go about it. The only cons were that some lectures were outdated and needed to be updated with...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Graduate · UI / UX Design Career Track · October 2022

    Finished the course feeling prepared for the career switch

    It's scary thinking of switching careers but Springboard made it easy. The curriculum covered everything you need to know to get you started and with all the support you receive from mentors and career coaches, I truly finished feeling prepared to...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Graduate · August 2022

    UX UI Design Career Track

    I completed the UX UI Career Track program and I loved it! The curriculum was very engaging and allowed me to learn at my own pace, which I loved. You also receive a mentor to work with you through the course and this was incredibly beneficial! I also...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Full-Stack Developer · Software Engineering Career Track · August 2022

    Do not recommend

    I am reviewing the Software Engineering Career Track. The only thing I would recommend about this program is the job guarantee. Curriculum teaches Python, which is a great language for devOps and data science, but this is a limiting option for software...
    Overall
    1.0
    Curriculum
    1.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    1.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Graduate · Data Science Career Track · August 2022

    Datascience CT

    Attended data science career track and overall great curriculum and very nice mentor, however it can be all different since there are so many mentors and i did not like my first one
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Graduate · Data Analytics Career Track · June 2022

    Great online course

    I had very positive experience with Springboard. The extremely flexible self-learning pace schedule, the thorough curriculum which makes on understand every concept from the ground up, expertised mentors, supportive course advisers and a great...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Student · Data Science Career Track · May 2022

    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.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Data Analyst · Data Analytics Career Track · March 2022

    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.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Biological Scientist · UI / UX Design Career Track · March 2022

    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...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Graduate · Data Science Career Track · March 2022

    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....
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anonymous
    Graduate · Data Science Career Track · February 2022

    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...
    Overall
    2.0
    Curriculum
    1.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    1.0
    Flag
Scholarships

1 Springboard Scholarship

Apply for exclusive Course Report scholarships and tuition discounts for Springboard.

$2,000 Springboard Winter Promo Code

💰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. 

Promo Code: CR2000SB
See more details

Eligibility No eligibility restrictions.

News

Recent Springboard News

Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 02, 2026
If you’re looking to enter the healthcare field without spending years in school, the CCMA certification (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) is one of the most common starting points. It’s designed to prepare you for hands-on, patient-facing work in clinics and medical offices – often in just a few months. But like any certification, it’s not one-size-fits-all. This guide breaks down what ...
Mike McGee
Mike McGee
Updated March 02, 2026
As AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot become embedded in the software development workflow, what does that mean for aspiring engineers? Yuriy Ivanov has a front-row seat to this shift. A full stack developer who has worked at companies like Chegg and WeWork, Yuriy now mentors students in Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track, helping them build job-ready skills while ada...
Mike McGee
Mike McGee
Updated January 06, 2026
With AI reshaping education and workforce development throughout 2025, coding bootcamps continued to evolve their offerings while navigating significant policy changes. The year saw the passage of Workforce Pell, new accreditation pathways for short-term programs, and a surge in AI-focused training initiatives, with bootcamps positioning themselves in an AI-driven economy. From federal fundin...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 15, 2025
Breaking into tech looks very different today than it did just a few years ago. Hiring expectations have risen, portfolios carry more weight, and AI has reshaped how many teams work day-to-day. Miriam and Julie – two Springboard graduates – both have journeys that highlight a shared truth: successful career pivots aren’t driven by shortcuts or perfect timing. By starting even before they felt...
Mike McGee
Mike McGee
Updated December 09, 2025
Artificial intelligence may feel overwhelming in 2026, but inside real companies, the tools that drive business value are far simpler than the hype suggests. To help beginners understand what actually matters, we spoke with Artem Yankov – a former engineer at Zillow, Rover, PNNL, and Google, and now a mentor for Springboard’s Online Machine Learning Engineering and AI Bootcamp. Artem breaks d...
Mike McGee
Mike McGee
Updated October 23, 2025
As the job market evolves, Springboard’s approach highlights both the promise and the fine print behind money-back guarantees in the bootcamp space. Its updated Money Back Guarantee reflects how bootcamps are continuing to balance accountability with student outcomes, outlining clear eligibility criteria, timelines, and career-readiness milestones that students must meet to qualify for a refu...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 16, 2025
After 15 years in education and school administration, Miriam Chait was ready to return to her original passion: technology. With a Computer Science degree but a long gap in technical work, she turned to Springboard’s Software Engineering Career Track to refresh her skills and re-enter the workforce. Miriam landed a fully remote Data Engineering role at Copeland – we caught up to learn m...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 15, 2025
Julie Liu already had an impressive foundation in UX design – a double major from UC Berkeley, the Google UX Design Certificate, and real-world product experience. But when the job market got tough in 2023, she turned to Springboard’s UX Career Track bootcamp to sharpen her skills, build a standout portfolio, and get structured support in her job search. Now a Senior Product Designer at healt...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 09, 2026
In 2025, the tech job interview process is shifting under our feet. The rise of generative AI tools has raised new questions about remote assessments, candidate authenticity, and the skills companies are really testing for. So what do today’s technical interviews actually look like? And how are career changers supposed to prepare? To find out, Course Report hosted a live Q&A webinar with...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 02, 2025
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growth fields in tech, and with over a hundred cybersecurity bootcamps and programs listed on Course Report, choosing the right one can feel a little bit overwhelming. Four recent cybersecurity bootcamp graduates joined us in a Live Q&A to discuss their bootcamp experience and how they made the career pivot into cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is not a one...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated September 09, 2025
AI is rapidly transforming the software engineering field, and Springboard is helping students stay ahead with its new AI for Software Engineers unit. We spoke with Muhammad Akkad, a Springboard mentor and software engineer, about why it’s crucial for new developers to understand AI fundamentals like prompt engineering. Muhammad explains how AI tools are essential for productivity and problem...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 03, 2025
February was a pretty volatile month in the US on the federal level, so we’re rounding up the latest news on where funding for apprenticeships, workforce development, and Pell grants for short-term programs currently stand. Quite a few studies were released this month on how AI is affecting tech jobs — Spoiler alert: software engineering fundamentals aren’t being “replaced” as quickly as the ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 13, 2025
As artificial intelligence becomes essential across industries, professionals must develop AI fluency to stay competitive. To help meet this demand, the University of South Florida CTPE, in partnership with Springboard, is offering a Generative AI for Business certificate course designed to upskill professionals in AI-driven problem-solving. This 8-week, online program equips students with ha...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 24, 2025
Ready to launch a tech career in 2025? To get a better sense of the trends that shaped 2024 and what to expect in 2025, we spoke with Ashley Ramos, a Career Success Lead at Springboard. Ashley shares insights on how job-seekers navigated the challenges of 2024 with the support of Springboard and offers expert tips for standing out in the tech job market in 2025. Whether you’re preparing for y...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
With the introduction of AI, 2024 saw companies and bootcamps working quickly to help workers acquire the needed skill set. Over the course of 2024, Online Program Managers (OPMs) saw major shake-ups with a key OPM’s sudden exit and suggested federal regulation folding. We’re closing 2024 with renewed funding for VET TEC on the horizon, and trends like skills-based hiring becoming more ingrai...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
December saw a shakeup for Online Program Managers (OPMs) with the shuttering of a major player in the university bootcamp space. The Dole Act (which includes funding for VET TEC) cleared the Senate, so there’s hope that VET TEC funding will again be available in 2025. Get the latest insights on making a career change now from an AWS expert and four recent bootcamp graduates, plus learn about...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 24, 2025
Rather than quitting a job to make a career change into tech, many are taking advantage of the flexibility of a part-time bootcamp. In this exclusive alumni panel, we spoke with bootcamp graduates from Tech Elevator, Springboard, General Assembly, and Careerist to find out how a part-time bootcamp helped them successfully transition into tech. From what they learned in a part-time bootcamp to...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 27, 2024
This November, the Dole Act passed the House, which is a major step towards funding for VET TEC again. We’ll let you know about a $2M grant for a bootcamp focused on low-income career changers, an OPM that acquired another OPM, and where the U.S. currently stands with Pell grants for short-term programs. Find out the latest on skills-based hiring trends, and all of the new coding bootcamps th...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 17, 2025
Are cybersecurity bootcamps worth it? For those seeking to enter this growing and essential field, the answer is a resounding yes! Reputable cybersecurity bootcamps offer immersive training that can equip career changers with the skills, certifications, career support, and experience they need to land entry-level or mid-level cyber and IT roles, even in a competitive job market. Find out the ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 12, 2025
The (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates there are 3.4 million cybersecurity job vacancies worldwide, spurring a high demand for cybersecurity, networking, and IT professionals. Cybersecurity bootcamps are heeding the call to help people make quick career changes, but some programs are going a step further by offering learners a job guarantee. To make your search for the right progr...
FAQ

Springboard FAQs

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.

Find the path that fits your
career goals

Match with Bootcamps
Explore Courses

Sign up for bootcamp advice

Enter your email to join our newsletter community.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive email marketing from Course Report.