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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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  • Xingkai Wu
    Data analyst • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Oct 18, 2019
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    Very adaptable for engineering graduate

    As a electronics engineering graduate, I found this program can quickly being you to the data science/analytics field and you can also relate the data to the field you are interested, and translate the data into engineering sense and business sense easily. Thank you springboard, this program really opens my eyes to the data world and business world.
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  • Patrick Shan
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Oct 15, 2019
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    Data Science Career Track

    As a former clinical lab technician who enrolled in this course, I'd say it is a great learning experience. The inclusion of one-on-one mentoring was very helpful for me since I can quickly contact someone for help and advice on the cirriculum. The emphasis on practical applications makes the material more approachable for newcomers. Overall a great choice for anyone interested in data science careers.

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  • Ashley Chozas
    Student • Online
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    Oct 03, 2019
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    UX Design Career Track

    Overall great experience with Springboard. It will not disappoint you! They offer so much valuable career help along the way as you are doing the course. That was one of the main reasons I applied with Springboard.
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  • Sidney
    Graduate • UX Design • Online
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    Sep 27, 2019
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    Springboard UX Design

    The mentor experience is amazing with Springboard. They give you the knowledge you need to know with the class materials, but the real learning happens when you are talking to your mentor about it and getting feedback.

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  • Nancy
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
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    Sep 23, 2019
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    UX Career Track

    The Springboard UX Career Track is a great option for a UX design bootcamp if you're looking for something that's not crazy expensive, would like some flexibiity in schedule, and would like some guidance in what steps to take and what topics to learn more about if you're trying to switch career paths into the field of UX. The curriculum is completely online and self-paced, so it is completely feasible to work a full-time or part-time job while completing this bootcamp depending on how much...

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  • Stephania
    UX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
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    Sep 23, 2019
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    UX Design Career Track

    Making the transition from a 10 year career in Marketing to one in UX Design was a big career change for me but I'm happy I've made the jump. Coming from someone with no design experience, the course work was easy to follow and challenging in some areas, but everything was do-able (it just took me a little bit more time to complete).

    In terms of the curriculum, flexibility, staff support, and design projects, I will say that the UX Design Career Track is a well rounded course com...

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  • Josh Maynard
    Pretty Maker • Student • UX Design • Online
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    Aug 26, 2019
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    A Concise UX Introduction

    I chose to do the UX Design course with a goal of completing within 3 months. I was lucky to be paired with a mentor with many years of experience and he was instrumental in taking my capstone project to the next level. He was available and flexible to meet my tight deadline for completion and I am grateful for his support through the whole process. The content itself is easy to work through and when I did have a question regarding the curriculum, my mentor was able to quickly answer and c...

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  • azadeh khastoo
    UX Designer • Student • UX Career Track • Online
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    Aug 23, 2019
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    Springboard UX Design Career Track

    I truly enjoyed this program. their mentors were very knowledgeable and help me to have good portfolio. looking forward to the next chapter finding job!!!

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  • Tolga Tuncoglu
    Sr. Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Aug 20, 2019
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    If you are looking for skill sharpening, study filled 6 months, you are at right place.

    I had a statistics degree and moved to the US from a 3rd world country.  My skill set wasn't a good match for the data science community in the States. I needed a boost and found Springboard.

    Unlimited mentoring is a gem. Thanks to all the mentors I have bothered.

    You can ask your questions to  TA's. They say they will return in 24 hrs. It takes more than that but they return for sure.

    Weekly mentor calls feel unnecessary at first but they are almost not enoug...

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  • Harshinder Chadha
    Junior Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
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    Aug 17, 2019
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    Best Data Science Program

    Enrolling at Springboard was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I decided I wanted to be a data scientist while I was working on my Mechanical Engineering degree. A couple of months before graduating, I searched for Data Science bootcamps that could offer me a pathway to attaining a data science position. I found Springboard during my search and was really impressed by how intensive and rich the program was. Needless to say, enrolling has been one of the best decisions of my life. T...

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  • Kashif
    Kashif
    UX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
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    Jul 18, 2019
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    UX Career Track

    I never read 5-star reviews, but I'm writing one because I really enjoyed my experience. I finished the 6-month program in 3-months because I was determined to stop being a teacher. During my journey, several people really helped me. My mentor was The One. Well, my first mentor was great but I couldn't understand his accent. So I asked to switch to someone that was impressed by my presentation. This guy was amazing! He gave detailed, incredible feedback and always pushed me when I tried to...

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  • Jackie Simth
    Jackie Simth
    Student • UX Career Track • Online
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    Jul 12, 2019
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    Challenging in the best way!

    My experience with Springboard has been amazing! It was really challenging to get through and totally worth it because I feel so prepared for my career change from graphic design to UX. 

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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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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. 1,721 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,721 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 $2000 off Springboard tuition with an exclusive scholarship! Be sure to enter CR2000SB in the Promo Code field of your application so Springboard can extend the discount to you upon acceptance. This code expires May 2, 2025.

Can I read Springboard reviews?

You can read 1,721 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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