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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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  • Matt Chrostowski
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    Sep 29, 2020
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    Springboard: The perfect way to jump from a dead-end job for a high-growth industry.

    I was that person that was stuck in a dead-end job in a dying industry with all attempts of finding other work completely failing. I came to a crossroads in my career where I could settle in my industry and hope for the best or completely start over in something new. I am sure many of you looking at these reviews are in very similar positions. After reviewing coding boot camps, I found Springboard offered the best program with support and coaching. All of it was true. All of it was neede...
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  • Eric Lunstead
    Eric Lunstead
    Data Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    Sep 28, 2020
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    Data Analytics

    Working with Data in previous Sales and Marketing roles introduced me to the importance of understating how to extrapolate information from data. First, I needed the latest critical skills from a technical perspective. Then, I needed to learn how to ask the right questions and form a systematic approach in searching through data. Finally, it was critical to learn how to present the data and findings in a manner that was relevant to my audience. My presentations offered insight and recomm...
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  • Samuel Reid
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
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    Sep 25, 2020
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    Springboard Career Track Student

    I found my passion for coding and saw Colt Steele's YouTube video on him starting a bootcamp course. I instantly signed up to be apart of the first cohorts to start the course. It wasn't easy, I had my doubts on quitting the bootcamp but the community was strong and so was mentor to keep me pushing because they saw I had potential to grow into a great developer. I'm here now searching for my dream job in being a software engineer!
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  • Kriti Mehta
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    Sep 24, 2020
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    Data Analyst

     Amazing mentors and career advisors. Weekly discussions and slack community is cherry on the top. Best online  Data Analyst certification as of now. Highly recommend to anyone who is starting their career after a break or brushing their technical skills. 
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  • Maurice Beasley
    UX?UI Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Sep 23, 2020
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    Best Bootcamp for UX/UI

    PROs: Great Curriculum. MOSTLY easy to understand information. Mentors are Top Notch, they know what they are doing and are more than willing to help you understand and get past the tough parts of the course. 
    CONs: Some of the process can stall out. I work best with a team. i have realized that. This way we can use our strengths to help each other. It would have been an asset to have projects to do with others. But I guess thats what will be there working in an online environment.
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  • Jessica Johnson
    Graduate • UX Design • Online
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    Sep 22, 2020
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    Supportive Learning Environment

    Pros: Great communication and support from staff (especially during COVID times); straightforward curriculum; weekly mentor calls for support and guidance; internship with a real company; supportive network of fellow students; ability to pay after you land a job; takes student feedback for how to improve the course; and career coaching continues after you finish the course.

    Cons: Internship was difficult in terms of communication (my company was in India) and being able to do grea...
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  • Yang Fei
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Sep 22, 2020
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    Data Scientist Career Track

     Good organization course. Good chance to gain some practical experience . 
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  • Md Saimoom Ferdous
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Sep 17, 2020
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    Data Science Career Track

    Industry mentorship and career coaching are the top perks of Springboard. These two things change lead to visible change after course completion. I would highly recommend.
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  • Julia Zozulia
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Sep 17, 2020
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    Data Science Carrer Track

    I enrolled already having some knowledge in Data Science but wasn’t able to find a job by myself. Springboard taught me not only data science knowledge but, more importantly, skills on how to present yourself properly. With my mentor’s help, I started blogging about my projects, which, I believe, helped me immensely. Resume writing tips I couldn’t get from anywhere else are also very valuable. 

    Midway thought the course I managed to find an internship. I got a full-tim...
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  • Renata Danks
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
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    Sep 14, 2020
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    UI/UX Designer

    Pros:
    • Project-based curriculum. You'll complete the course with four portfolio-ready projects.
    • Weekly mentor calls and development of mentor relationship
    • Networking requirements within the curriculum and career coaching, support, and preparation

    Cons:
    • No formal collaboration with fellow students
    • Industry Client Project (in my experience) was with a very small startup; a bit challenging to produce impactful work in the 4-week timeframe
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  • Joshua Young
    Data Analyst • Graduate
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    Sep 14, 2020
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    Data Analytic Career Track

    Love It: building of tangible skills and technologies while also developing social skills.
    Improve on: Clarity on what their job guarantee looks like from the beginning.  
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  • David Rosser
    Data Analytics Career Track • Online
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    Sep 11, 2020
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    Learn the tools and get great career support

    This program will definitely prepare you and give you the skills needed to be an effective analyst. I came into it with some analysis experience in my past but had been out of the industry for several years so I wanted to brush up old skills and learn new skills. Since COVID caused all my contract work to be cancelled this year I was able to work on this program nearly full time and finished it in just over 3 months. Most of the assignments were clear and could be completed with the prov...
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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)

Recent Springboard News

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
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Updated January 02, 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
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
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Updated November 27, 2024
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Jess Feldman
Updated January 15, 2025
Enrolling in a bootcamp at Springboard is a big step, especially for those making a career change into tech. To ease the worry that comes with this investment, Springboard offers a tuition-refund guarantee, making sure their students' hard work won't go unnoticed. This guarantee promises that if students meet the set criteria, they'll get a full refund if they don't land a job after graduatin...
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Updated September 23, 2024
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FAQs

How much does Springboard cost?

Springboard costs around $11,900. 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 7 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. 1,707 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,707 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.

Does Springboard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, 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 1,707 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.61 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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