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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.

1,722 Springboard Reviews

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  • Berkley Olmstead
    Berkley Olmstead
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Apr 22, 2021
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    Software engineering track review

    Overall, the content of the course was superb! Colt breaks down the concepts into small engaging videos to keep you entertained. This also makes it easier to reference if you need to later. There are  provide a lot of exercises to help cement the concepts. 

    The TAs online chat was very handy when you get stuck on a concept, which I utilized almost too often. Also the mentor is handy and can also serve as a recommendation if you and the mentor click and they like your work. 
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  • Delmar McDonald
    Delmar McDonald
    Supply Chain Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Apr 22, 2021
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    Supply Chain Analyst

    Great curriculum and mentor support. I learn skills i could use immediately in my current role as a supply chain analyst. I would recommend this course to anyone who is trying to break into the data world. I wish the course had more excel related exercises. Apart from that, great course. 
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  • Truc Nguyen
    Truc Nguyen
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Apr 21, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    The training is intensive with case studies and 2 capstone projects. I learned analytics and visualization tools in Excel, Tableau (or Power BI), SQL, Python, also I had chance to review finance, economics and statistics. I worked with my mentor weekly, and career coach bi-weekly. Also, I can have chance to use unlimited mentor access to contact mentors anytime during the week. My student advisor was very supportive, and the slack channel was helpful to help me catch up with the training...
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  • Grace Tang
    Grace Tang
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Apr 20, 2021
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    Great mentorship program, but curriculum is so-so

    Springboard is one of the more affordable data science bootcamps ($7500 upfront cost, compared to $10k or even $18k in some other bootcamps). They're able to do this by not having in-person lecturers. The curriculum is completely online, self-paced. Much of the curriculum is actually videos and articles from other online resources (see "Cons" below). But they make up for this by their mentorship program (see "Pros" below). On the surface, this looks like a really good deal--it's cheaper ...
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  • Allen
    Allen
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Apr 12, 2021
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    Career coaching

    Springboard offers so many resources and the availability to mentors and career coaches surprised me. You are basically offered unlimited resources
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  • Tiffany
    Tiffany
    Student • Machine Learning Engineering Career Track • Online
    Apr 12, 2021
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    Curriculum is not well maintained

    As I'm working through the curriculum, there are many broken links, links to the wrong material, resources for the capstone are very disorganized. They also chose paperspace as the platform for students to work on their mini projects on, but unfortunately paperspace is not production ready, and the students have no direct way to report bugs. We have to report the issue on slack or email to springboard, then they'd supposedly contact their paperspace contact to resolve the issue, but the ...
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  • Erin Gjefle
    Erin Gjefle
    Student • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Apr 12, 2021
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    UI UX student

    This course helped me build a strong foundation for my design career. I would recommed it if you are self disciplined and manage your time well.
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  • Mohammad KA (Casey) Khan
    Mohammad KA (Casey) Khan
    Technical Product Manager • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Apr 11, 2021
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    Easy way to learn data science

    Working with mentors was the best part of the course. It helped me apply skills I was learning to my job and move up. I highly recommend the program. 
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  • Karen Tang
    Karen Tang
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Apr 10, 2021
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    An Experience That is Worth It

    If you're someone who wants to stay accountable yet have a flexible schedule, I'd strongly recommend Springboard. I chose Springboard over other boot camps for a few reasons: They had 1:1 mentorship, an adequate amount of projects for your portfolio, and a supporting community.

    The 1:1 mentorship sold me as I always wanted to be guided by someone who had the experience and could enable me to grow. I learned so much from my mentor from concepts in the real world, to how to improve ...
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  • Pam
    Pam
    Data Analytics Fellow • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Apr 06, 2021
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    Data Analyst

    I was part of the Data Analytics program which provided 400+ hours of intensive training on data analysis, visuals using Tableau, and programming tools Python, Excel, SQL and Power BI
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  • Emine akbulut
    Emine akbulut
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Apr 02, 2021
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    Good enough

    I am happy to graduate from springboard . I gain to much skill with it . Especially my mentor and carrier coach were very helpful and they has high experience and knowledge so learned lots of thing from them . 
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  • Cybele Wu
    Cybele Wu
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Apr 01, 2021
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    Great Program to prepare for transition to design

    As someone who had not design experience, Springboard provided me with sound skills in a number of different tools to become familiar and comfortable with the design assistance. Mentors provided great feedback on projects, including presentations. When I first started using the design tools, I would click at everything and hope for positive results, but the more I learned to use them through practice, the more I felt comfortable and at home in this new field.
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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. 1,722 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,722 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 1,722 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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