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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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  • Anastazja Davis
    Anastazja Davis
    Product Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    Jan 16, 2021
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    Thorough

    Springboard is an excellent choice for students who want a thorough UX education that prepares you for real-world work with guided mentorship - both for the course material and career-wise. I found the curriculum to be extensive, thorough and challenging. I was initially worried because the first part felt "easy" because I had already taken a few shorter UX courses, but once we got into the middle-part of the course, my abilities were pushed and stretched, and I learned a great deal. The...
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  • Nicholas Pasieka
    Nicholas Pasieka
    Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 15, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    I loved everything about this course. It gave me the flexibility to finish it around my schedule while working & enabled me to learn a new skill set for future career opportunities. I did not know anything about Data Analytics before enrolling in the course, but after completing the course I feel extremely confident that I will find an opportunity to use my new skills in this industry. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in Data Analytics.
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  • Julian Wahl
    Julian Wahl
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 14, 2021
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    UI/X Bootcamp

    I was reluctant to join a bootcamp from the beginning. Would an online experience truly provide me with the skills that I needed to become and industry professional. After completing the course I can confidently say that you get out of the course what you put in. For prospective students, the value of this course is not in the certificate you receive at the end, but the portfolio you build out. Many of the learning materials could be found for free online, however the community, mentorsh...
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  • Shakita Dennis-Chain
    Shakita Dennis-Chain
    Data Analytics Certification Candidate • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 11, 2021
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    Great Mentorship and Curriculum. More Real World Practice and Repetition Required.

    Springboard provides a high-level overview of data analytics. It is self-paced and convenient for those who are trying to learn with other time constraints. The statistics methodology is sound and concise. It was the perfect complement and review to my Quantative Analysis MBA class and Linear Optimization class. Springboard teaches the fundamentals, but students must take the initiative after the course to continually practice and learn to handle exceptions that were not covered in the c...
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  • Will Trail
    Will Trail
    Data Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 08, 2021
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    Springboard Data Analytics Career Track

    Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track curriculum covers a multitude of topics, both technical and non-technical.  While most students are focused on learning software and other technical aspects, Springboard also has a heavy focus on career development and the 'soft' skills necessary to build a network to help you find a role and build upon in the future.

    The career guidance is supported by your personal mentor, the Springboard staff and a library of helpful reference document...
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  • Kaitlin Conover
    Kaitlin Conover
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jan 05, 2021
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    If you're looking to switch careers..

    Springboard provided me with the tools needed to jumpstart my career in UI/UX Design. I highly recommend enrolling in this course if you are interested in making a career change or pivot from your current role. They thoroughly explain every detail/process of UI/UX design and are constantly updating the curriculum to stay as relevant as possible. However, I whole-heartedly believe you get what you put into it. My advice would be to take advantage of your mentor's time and go the extra mil...
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  • Hannah-Lee Grothaus
    Hannah-Lee Grothaus
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jan 05, 2021
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    Worth It

    If you're considering a career in Data Analytics but don't know where to start - Springboard is for you. They give you all the tools you need to get started and provide support every step of the way. Is it challenging? YES! And that's GREAT because they really prepare you for what you can expect in real situations. Is the curriculum perfect? No, occasionally the directions would be contradictory or confusing. BUT there are many mentors, students, and advisors ready to help or fix such th...
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  • Chieh-Ying Lu
    Chieh-Ying Lu
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 30, 2020
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    Great UI/UX curriculum

    I am so glad I chose Springboard to help me in transitioning my career path. Springboard not only provides a structural curriculum that helps students to gain necessary knowledge and skills, the program also provides the best mentors and career coaches to help students succeed. 
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  • Judy Feng
    Judy Feng
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Dec 30, 2020
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    Great Experience

    I planned to transit my career into a data-related position in March 2020 and wanted to study all the required knowledge. I chose Springboard Bootcamp as a start and it turned out to be a wonderful decision. 
    The Bootcamp has an organized curriculum schedule which includes topics from basic python coding, data analysis technique, to lots of machine learning techniques. Everything is well explained, and the Bootcamp provides lots of materials to help students understand the knowledge. ...
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  • Kelsey Spoelstra
    Kelsey Spoelstra
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 28, 2020
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    UI/UX Design Career Track

    Springboard was such a wonderful experience. I learned so much and gained so many valuable skills that will help with a future in the UI/UX design industry. My favorite part of the course is the 1:1 mentorship. I learned the most from my mentor, getting to learn and hear about real life experiences in the field through them. Toward the end of the program students are given the opportunity to get matched with a real client to work with them for 4 weeks. These are just a few of the positiv...
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  • Lismaris Molina
    Lismaris Molina
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Dec 27, 2020
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    UX/UI design career track

    My experience with Springboard was great, I learned a lot and gained good skills, I enrolled with ZERO knowledge about UX and I was able to create 4 projects and now I am in a marketing company as an intern, so I am very pleased with this experience
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  • Amir Fatemi
    Amir Fatemi
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Dec 22, 2020
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    Data Science Career Track

    I enrolled at Springboard for Data Science Career Track. It took me about 8 months to finish the curriculum, with a weakly mentor calls. I also worked on two data science projects using machine learning and deep learning. it was a lot of content and I feel more confident about my abilities now that I finished the course. the advisors were always responding and helpful and from the learning part I believe it did a pretty decent job and I got what I expected, of course there is always room...
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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
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...
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Updated March 03, 2025
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Jess Feldman
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 April 03, 2025
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Updated November 27, 2024
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Updated March 17, 2025
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Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary

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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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