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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.

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  • Janine Klein
    Janine Klein
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Feb 07, 2021
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    My top three pros for this course are the 1:1 mentorship throughout, the job guarantee/career support post completion, and the general layout or build of the curriculum. I had limited experience in design and changed careers, so those three pieces helped support, reassure, and guide me. The con to the course, like many online courses, is the remote-learn-on-your-own method. Springboard tried to help support you as much as possible with offering Slack feedback, advisors, additional and un...
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  • DN
    DN
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Feb 05, 2021
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    Do Not Go Here! WASTE of your money, total SCAM job

     I enrolled in this program thinking it would be a great opportunity. I was in the Data Analytics program, and let me tell you, all they do is give you 10 minutes of introductory videos, then they send you off to websites like datacamp, youtube, and other free sites. What a utter waste of money. Then they throw assignments you expecting you to finish them after watching your youtube videos. You get a weekly mentor that you can maybe have enough time to discuss 1 or 2 problems,...
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  • Trevor Young
    Trevor Young
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Feb 03, 2021
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    This bootcamp was a great experience!

    This is an awesome course! Colt, the instructor explained things so clearly and make the concepts easy to understand. He was a big part of my decision to choose this bootcamp. All of the support is great too! The weekly calls with my mentor were so helpful and he always did a great job at answering my questions and offering help along the way. The Career Coaches are also super knowledgeable and very helpful with the job search preparation and the actual job search. I would definitely rec...
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  • Tany McCaw
    Tany McCaw
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Feb 03, 2021
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    Literally Life Changing

    When I set out to make a career change during the pandemic I knew it was going to be a lot of work, as I had no previous experience in anything technical. Springboard's curriculum did an excellent job at showing me what I needed to be a successful analyst. My weekly mentor gave me tons of industry insight. When it came to the job search their career services team proved to be invaluable in helping me get and prepare for interviews. Overall, Springboard's use of mentors, different learnin...
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  • Tenesha Day
    Tenesha Day
    Student • UX Design • Online
    Feb 02, 2021
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    Springboard UX Design Track Review

    I enrolled with Springboard because I wanted to expand my knowledge of graphic design. I heard about UX and I was interested to study it in order to advance my career. I think Springboard was a great option because it was remote learning, and all of the assignments were organized properly. I only felt overwhelmed because I had to balance a full-time job among other things. But if you truly want this for yourself you can manage your time accordingly that works best for you. Springboard ad...
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  • Adam Nestor
    Adam Nestor
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Feb 01, 2021
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    Data Analytics Program

    I just finished the Data Analytics Program with Springboard. Overall, I thought there was great value. The mentorship program Was easily where I found a ton of value. I was matched with someone who challenged me to grow as an analyst. And, they offered support and insight when I struggled. I highly recommend the course. 
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  • Seth Lafollette
    Seth Lafollette
    Student • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Jan 30, 2021
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    Software Engineering Career Track

    I had a great experience with Springboard.  The best part for me was the Career coaches and my mentor.  They helped me stay on track and guided me in the right direction multiple times throughout the course.
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  • Chris Conner
    Chris Conner
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    Jan 25, 2021
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    Great program with one criticism

    Springboard was a great program to be in. It provided a lot of good project based learning for javascript, python, and node.js. I only have one criticism and if they were to fix it, then I'd rate it 10/10. They require students to finish practice interviews, behavioral, whiteboard, project, and technical, and only allow you 2 attempts before you're disqualified for the job guarantee. I think they should increase to to 3 or 5 attempts, which would show good faith, especially for those who...
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  • Pei Wang
    Pei Wang
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Jan 21, 2021
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    Great curriculum for career pivot

    Looking to switch gears into UX design, I joined SB after intensive research on UX boot camps. I loved how comprehensive the curriculum was, as I didn't come from a design background. The support from my mentor and career coaches gave me a lot of confidence in a new career. I would definitely recommend SB to people who want to kickstart a new career in UX design, 
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  • Grace Lee
    Grace Lee
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 20, 2021
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    UI/UX Career Track Program

    I completed Springboard's UX/UI Career Track program and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking into a UX boot camp. I initially struggled between choosing the best boot camp for me and felt overwhelmed with the number of options out there. I recommend reaching out to someone on the Springboard team to get more information and talk about if this is the best option for you. Springboard's curriculum has equipped me well and given me the experience I need to begin my job search in th...
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  • Alex Zeigher
    Alex Zeigher
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 19, 2021
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    Springboard is a well run organization that offers ample support and expertise in each field.   Students have access to mentors at many convenient times and a community that readily shares experiences and offers feedback.  The program is a great way to gain the foundational skills needed to enter a desired job market.
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  • Amanda Chang
    Amanda Chang
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 18, 2021
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    Great mentorship program!

    Overall, I think the course is well-structured to help students with different backgrounds to learn new skills in data analytics. Even though it's designed to be a 6-month program, for students with relevant experience, they can speed up their learning and complete the course within 3-4 months as it's self-paced. I was able to complete the course in 3 months, as the mentors and student advisors were very responsive whenever you have questions (they have many mentors available besides the...
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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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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 02, 2025
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Updated May 02, 2025
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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 ...
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Updated February 13, 2025
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Updated April 03, 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...
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Updated January 02, 2025
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Updated January 02, 2025
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Updated April 03, 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...
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Jess Feldman
Updated November 27, 2024
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Updated March 17, 2025
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Updated February 12, 2025
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Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.5
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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. 1,722 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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