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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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  • Abdullah Sahin
    Abdullah Sahin
    Student • Data Science Career Track • Online
    May 22, 2023
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    Worst bootcamp ever

    I have seen a lot of bootcamp programs but springboard is the worst I have ever seen. They literally outsourced everything while making a lot money. They don't give enough support during the bootcamp and after completion.
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    Brittany of Springboard

    Digital Marketing Manager

    May 22, 2023

    Hi Abdullah,
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that our program did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and would like to understand more about your specific concerns.
    If you are open to discussing this with us, please reach out to advising@springboard.com and we will schedule a call. We value your input and would like to make things right if possible.

    Thank you.

  • Maya Jackson
    Maya Jackson
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 20, 2023
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    Thorough, Supportive, Complete

    I enrolled in Springboard's UI/UX Design Career Track after spending a year debating which Bootcamp to attend and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I ultimately decided to attend Springboard because of their mentorship program, which pairs students with a one on one mentor who has worked in-field for at least three years. The combination of mentor support and the asynchronous curriculum worked really well for me. It allowed me to complete the curriculum on my own schedule while s...
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  • Christina Johnson
    Christina Johnson
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 18, 2023
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    No regrets about Springboard

    I just completed my UI/UX Design Career Track cert. Set to complete in 9 months but I finished in 11 months. Taking on this course is a lot of work but it is worth it if you are seriously looking to make a meaningful career change. The curriculum is in-depth and aligns with what most designers talk about online. I can confidently say I understand the process of designing a solution and the research that goes into it. The mentorship is what really stands out about this boot camp as oppose...
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  • Hunter David Hudson
    Hunter David Hudson
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track • Online
    May 17, 2023
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    Informative, Innovative, Rigorous

    Overall, I had a good experience at Springboard. The curriculum is very straightforward in the way programming concepts are explained. This combined with Colt Steel's personality, charm, and sense of humor also make the videos worth watching (even the long ones). However, there are some areas in which they can improve. 

    First of all, the videos are understandable, but not very beginner-friendly. I didn't have a hard time understanding them because I came into the course with progr...
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  • Emma Maytham Thrash
    Emma Maytham Thrash
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 15, 2023
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    UX/UI Design Bootcamp - Career Track

    Overall, the course was great and left me feeling prepared for a career in UX/UI design. What I really liked about the course was the mentorship, the student support, the internship project (IDP) and the career services. The course was expensive but the job guarantee has made me confident that it was well worth the price. 
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  • Matt Featherstone
    Matt Featherstone
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 11, 2023
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    Overall Strong

    Overall a good course.
    The curriculum is excellent with some great reads and projects to do along the way.
    But in my experience the mentor support and case study reviewers can be very hit or miss. Some weeks great and others not showing up.
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  • Brandi Cole
    Brandi Cole
    Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 06, 2023
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    Supportive, Interesting, Fast

    Springboard was an enjoyable experience for me. It had good/fun assignments. The curriculum needs to undergo some updating, but the mentors are great and keep you in the know. The career services is pretty nice too. Only negative for me really is that they need to do more in depth background checks on the companies they partner with for the Industry Design Project. 
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  • Daniel Kim
    Daniel Kim
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    May 03, 2023
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    Satisfied

    Overall, it was a good experience, especially, while having a full-time job.  The best resource Springboard provided was my mentor.  Mentors can explain concepts and processes more in-depth.  However, learning UI and Figma is almost nonexistent.  You will have to rely on Youtube for that and commit to doing your own research outside of the curriculum.  
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  • Steven Rahn
    Steven Rahn
    Graduate • UX Career Track • Online
    May 01, 2023
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    Great experience with UX course

    As someone going through a career transition, I was very satisfied with my experience in this program because of its well-designed curriculum and weekly mentor meetings. What distinguished this program from other bootcamps I researched was the month-long internship at the end of the course, where you complete a project for a client in a real-world setting. On top of the one-on-one mentorship for completing assignments and projects, you are also given a ton of support from career coaches ...
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  • Nahin Khan
    Nahin Khan
    Information Security Specialist • Graduate • Cyber Security Career Track • Online
    Apr 28, 2023
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    Springboard was great !

    I decided to join Springboard in order to facilitate my career transition into cyber security. I came in without much technical knowledge and left with the foundational knowledge, skills and confidence needed to grow and thrive in the field of cyber security. Springboard strategically put together a diverse curriculum that exposes students to the many different facets of cyber security. 

    The curriculum contains videos, labs and projects and students are paired with a mentor which ...
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  • Tyler Howarth
    Tyler Howarth
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Apr 27, 2023
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    Excellent Overall Experience with Springboard Data Analytics Career Track

    I literally got a Data Analytics job halfway through the course because of the fantastic career coaching. The course material can be challenging but you have a ton of resources to succeed (you get your own personal mentor, career coach, Slack channel with teachers/students/etc.). The material touches almost everything you would need to start your career as a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Operations Analyst, Operations Analyst, etc. Overall I had an amazing experience!
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  • Anita Durg
    Anita Durg
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Apr 27, 2023
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    My Experience with Data Science Career Track was very good

    The entire Springboard team is very supportive with great mentors. Their teaching material is very nice. Learned a lot. The curriculum is well structured. The guided capstones give a very solid foundation which enables us to do the independent capstones confidently. 
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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. 1,667 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Springboard legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,667 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.62 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 1,667 reviews of Springboard on Course Report! Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard and rate their overall experience a 4.62 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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