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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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  • Paulina
    Paulina
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 13, 2021
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    UI/UX design career track

    I'm very impressed with the setup and how Springboard manages to deliver large and complex information simply.  With every step, I felt supported and stayed motivated to keep on going (I never felt like I'm doing it alone). What I like the most though is how much freedom they give, guiding to succeed, and giving so much space for being creative. UI is very functional, elegant, and engaging. They match you with the mentor and with the Industry Design Project based on your interest and pre...
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  • Nash
    Nash
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 09, 2021
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    Data Analytics

    Total scam. The course was alright, but job assistance part is a complete scam. I am a Construction major and joined Springboard to switch career paths. I completed the course and the projects on time, but had no assistance with job search. 6 months passed and Springboard wouldn't even issue a refund. DO NOT BELIEVE all the reviews here. The students are forced to post reviews to receive course completion. Everything provided by Springboard is available online and for free. Save yourself...
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  • Melanie Neiman
    Melanie Neiman
    Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 09, 2021
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    Very Informative and helpful to gain skills

    I want to start off by stating there will be a ton of work involved in completing the Springboard course. However those who are serious about learning, understanding, and then practicing UX/ UI design methods will be super thankful for all of the reading material and assignments. I feel very confident in the set of skills I learned that I can apply to my future jobs. On top of that, everyone is SO NICE and helpful. Any hiccup I had, someone from Springboard was there to help me and fix a...
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  • Pierre Kobrossly
    Pierre Kobrossly
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 09, 2021
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    Data Science Career Track

    I found the course very helpful because it hit on the basics throughout and broke up large complicated fields into a smaller understandable curriculum. The career and advisor coaching are immensely helpful. I highly suggest using the unlimited calls.  
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  • Mary Thorpe
    Mary Thorpe
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 08, 2021
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    Data Analytics program

    PROS: for me, the key was introduction and use of new tools/skills in SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI and python. These were used with helpful case examples.  I am really pleased that I completed the program and I am in a much better position to move forward professionally. It is an ambitious amount of work with several tools, mentors, advisors needed to succeed. 
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  • Sahar
    Sahar
    Graduate • Data Science Career Track • Online
    Jul 08, 2021
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    Worth it, but some issues

    Overall a good experience and worth it. If you're looking to change careers, I definitely recommend it. There are some issues to be aware of, however. 

    If you have some coding experience coming in, there's currently no way to skip parts of the course you already know. 

    The curriculum relies heavily on Datacamp classes and videos. There are long stretches of the curriculum where all you're doing is watching videos of talks, lectures, etc. If this is not a good learning style...
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  • Mark Clampitt
    Mark Clampitt
    Student • Graduate • Introduction to Data Science • Online
    Jul 08, 2021
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    Great platform/environment to learn independently with added support

    Had a really good experience and found the platform, tools, and structure to be very well thought through to allow me to learn the material. Having an assigned Mentor was a really nice touch. Having weekly calls with my Mentor was great as it gave me the ability to speak with someone in the industry to get advice and ask questions on the material if I felt stuck.  I also appreciated that they offered a prep course before committing to the full course as  I was able to ensure that I was a...
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  • Kelly
    Kelly
    Associate Product Designer • Student • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 07, 2021
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    UX/UI Design Career Track

    I was paired with an amazing mentor that supported me throughout my journey. I was able to get a job offer right when I finished my course, and am set to start in a couple weeks. Thank you Springboard!
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  • Minara Mowshumi
    Minara Mowshumi
    UX/UI Designer • Applicant • UI / UX Design Career Track • Online
    Jul 07, 2021
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    UX/UI Career Track

    Great Experience. 
    Weekly mentor to push you through the course to completion and 24 hrs mentor service.
    Great Career service.
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  • Andre Kolber
    Andre Kolber
    Graduate • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • Online
    Jul 07, 2021
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    Amazing experience with Springboard!

    I was debating on whether or not to go with Springboard for my bootcamp experience. I was looking at other bootcamps and decided that I wanted to try out Springboard's style of teaching and signed up for their Software Engineering Career Track Prep Course. After completing the prep course I can truly say that I am going to be signing up for the full career track. The ease of the user interface and the straightforward teaching style of Colt Steele surpassed by expectations. I thought that...
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  • Renu
    Renu
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 06, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career track

    Mentor was the best part here after the curriculum. Enjoyed the overall learning new skills in Tableau, Python, SQL, how to approach the problem etc.
    Capstone Projects are the one where you can get a real feel of the overall usage of your learning. Supportive on line tech career coaches. 
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  • Ryan
    Ryan
    Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • Online
    Jul 06, 2021
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    Data Analytics Career Track

    Pros: Deferred Tuition
             Good Curriculum
             Work at your own pace
             Job Guarantee
             Unlimited Mentor Calls
    Cons: No LIVE instructors.  All instruction is done via prerecorded videos.
              No jobs set up immediately following graduation.  They should have partner firms who hire grads out of school immediately.
              The student has to find their own job.
              No immediate email or chatroom response.  If you call, you are mos...
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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. 

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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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