Springboard
Average Rating4.62
1681 Reviews
11 Courses
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.
1,681 Springboard Reviews
Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews
Sort by
Filter by
RenuData Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJul 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AData 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.- RyanGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJul 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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...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 most likely going to have to leave a vm and you may be responded to in a day or two. - Tabitha McCrackenStudent • Software Engineering Career Track Prep • OnlineJul 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great one-on-one mentoring!
I loved this course! I was a bit nervous to do an online course (For accountability, I prefer in person courses, but nowadays with COVID, everything is online), but the one-on-one mentorship was great! My mentor was an actual industry person, with lots of great experience. He answered all of my questions (about the curriculum and the industry in general), he gave me great resources to enhance my learning and he was always very encouraging. The Springboard platform is very easy to use. Th...I loved this course! I was a bit nervous to do an online course (For accountability, I prefer in person courses, but nowadays with COVID, everything is online), but the one-on-one mentorship was great! My mentor was an actual industry person, with lots of great experience. He answered all of my questions (about the curriculum and the industry in general), he gave me great resources to enhance my learning and he was always very encouraging. The Springboard platform is very easy to use. The videos are easy to understand and short (so you can focus on one topic, master it, and come back to it if need be). Colt Steele teaches most of the videos and he is super easy to understand and I was able to code alongside. This course is a great way to try out software engineering and see if you like it! The combination of the online learning and the mentorship are a great way to start out! - Sarah StevensonGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJul 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Design Career Track
I enrolled with Springboard in 2020 with the goal to switch careers into a UI/UX Design role. I learned so much and feel very confident entering into a new career now. The coursework is relevant and easy to digest. The structure of the course flows nicely and builds as you go, its also easy to track your progress. Calls with your one on one mentor are a wonderful part of the curriculum as they allow you to discuss problems you are experiencing and receive advice. The Independent Design P...I enrolled with Springboard in 2020 with the goal to switch careers into a UI/UX Design role. I learned so much and feel very confident entering into a new career now. The coursework is relevant and easy to digest. The structure of the course flows nicely and builds as you go, its also easy to track your progress. Calls with your one on one mentor are a wonderful part of the curriculum as they allow you to discuss problems you are experiencing and receive advice. The Independent Design Project is also a great feature because it gives you the opportunity to work with real companies on actual problems. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone that is considering pivoting into a UI/UX Design career. - Bohan XuGraduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJul 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A very comprehensive program to open up your career opportunities
I landed at the Springboard UX Design Career Track actually as a compromise because of the limited seat of UX Design Bootcamp by General Assembly. I would say that this is the most awesome 'compromise' ever in my life - the comprehensiveness of the course content (although it takes a longer time, it pays you back in the quality of your work) can equip me with a similar knowledge level as those graduated with design degrees; the 1-1 mentorship is a highly valued experience from every clas...I landed at the Springboard UX Design Career Track actually as a compromise because of the limited seat of UX Design Bootcamp by General Assembly. I would say that this is the most awesome 'compromise' ever in my life - the comprehensiveness of the course content (although it takes a longer time, it pays you back in the quality of your work) can equip me with a similar knowledge level as those graduated with design degrees; the 1-1 mentorship is a highly valued experience from every classmate I've talked to, with an industry expert assessing every piece of my work closely; the amazing career guidance that keeps me motivated throughout the career transition journey. I am working on the program on a part-time basis which is not easy and as one of my classmates says "never enough sleep", but it makes my past 1.5 years so fruitful that I can see a much bright career prospect ahead. - EmilyProduct Designer • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJul 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Highly recommend!
The Springboard UX/UI design career track is an amazing online learning experience. The course content is very carefully curated (you often revisit concepts which really makes sure the info sticks!) and you come away confident with the skills you develop. The mentorship is extremely important and helpful - every week you have at least 1 call with your mentor to review your work and bounce ideas off of each other. The Springboard support team are also great and the student advisors were a...The Springboard UX/UI design career track is an amazing online learning experience. The course content is very carefully curated (you often revisit concepts which really makes sure the info sticks!) and you come away confident with the skills you develop. The mentorship is extremely important and helpful - every week you have at least 1 call with your mentor to review your work and bounce ideas off of each other. The Springboard support team are also great and the student advisors were always really reactive and helpful. The Industry Design Project is also an amazing opportunity as you get to work with a real client and other designers on a real product. I highly recommend the course! - Alexa GarberGraduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJun 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience
I really enjoyed my time at Springboard and applied after trying out a bootcamp via a university. This was much more extensive and set students up for success. - Ben DavidsonStudent • Data Science Career Track • OnlineJun 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great online program
I'm not typically one for online learning, I much prefer in person classroom settings. However, given the pandemic of the previous year I thought it would be best to enroll in a program that was built to be online rather than converted. Overall, I was really pleased with my experience at Springboard. The curriculum was engaging and useful, my mentor was a great asset and I really enjoyed working with my student advisors and the career coaches. - GraceUX/UI • Graduate • UI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJun 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great curriculum, but very long course
I really did love Springboard and the curriculum it had to offer. It was extensive, well organized, and helpful. I also loved the mentorship. I trusted my mentor and he really was there to help whenever I needed guidance. However, the course is very long. I worked hard to complete the course in 7 months, however, it got dragged on. Unfortunately, I ended the course being very frustrated and upset by how my time was stretched. - Virendra NirwanGraduate • Data Analytics Career Track • OnlineJun 28, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics
I enrolled in this program to transition my career from recruiting to data analytics and it was very much worth it. It not only equip me with the technical skill-set required to function properly in the industry, but also helped me navigate through this transition smoothly. I recommend this program to everyone who's looking to kisk-start their career into the industry of Data Analytics. - Niti PatelUI / UX Design Career Track • OnlineJun 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Designer
Doing a Springboard's UI/UX design program happens to be genuinely life-changing. The skills I've learned, especially design and career skills, are priceless. Now that I am working as a UX Intern in a real firm, I feel very well prepared for the tasks associated with my job to deliver professional work.
I was fascinated by how well designed Springboard's curriculum. I learned the UI and UX design concepts within a nine-month course, covering user research, design exemplars, and a...Doing a Springboard's UI/UX design program happens to be genuinely life-changing. The skills I've learned, especially design and career skills, are priceless. Now that I am working as a UX Intern in a real firm, I feel very well prepared for the tasks associated with my job to deliver professional work.
I was fascinated by how well designed Springboard's curriculum. I learned the UI and UX design concepts within a nine-month course, covering user research, design exemplars, and applications.
I can say that having done this course was cost and time-effective for me. I'm glad I decided on Springboard over a master's program.
In addition to this, I enjoyed that Springboard is self-paced, and the staff is very accomodating. They allowed breaks in case you have family emergencies or health issues. - Ken KurtulikUX Designer • Graduate • UX Career Track • OnlineJun 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thorough course with great student/mentor/career support
One summer in college I took two 6-week summer classes in the same session. The Springboard workload is a lot like that, but for the duration of six months. The student advisors help you along, though, and you get 3 pauses that can be up to 3 weeks long. The curriculum covers everything. I had some knowledge of UX going in, but the bootcamp filled in the gaps I had in user research, data synthesis, and design planning while allowing me to practice and level up the skills I already had.One summer in college I took two 6-week summer classes in the same session. The Springboard workload is a lot like that, but for the duration of six months. The student advisors help you along, though, and you get 3 pauses that can be up to 3 weeks long. The curriculum covers everything. I had some knowledge of UX going in, but the bootcamp filled in the gaps I had in user research, data synthesis, and design planning while allowing me to practice and level up the skills I already had.
The curriculum was a great curation of reading, lectures, and interactive lessons. Maybe I wish there were a few more lectures to break up the heavy reading units, but that’s nitpicking. On your first week, you get paired with a mentor who helps you apply your learning to a steady stream of projects. My mentor was great. She always had an insight or a resource to guide me and never got frustrated when I struggled or fell behind. You aren’t graded in the traditional way. You review project progress with your mentor, and they give you feedback to make changes. It’s technically pass/fail, but in practice, it trades the stick and carrot for a kind of conversation that results in the best possible portfolio.
Online learning is a different animal than in-person learning. You have to be good at managing your time and staying focused. If you need the social element of a classroom, digesting lessons over Slack with your peers is a poor substitute. Communication on Slack felt transactional. I did make a good friend toward the end of the curriculum on a team project, but I wish Springboard did more to make student interaction meaningful early on.
I’m sure there are a few hiring managers that would prefer to get a UX designer fresh out of Pratt, but Springboard does one thing better than any college I’ve ever heard of: career support. It’s part of the curriculum. They teach you how to build your network, a resume, a portfolio, then teach you how to interview and negotiate. It’s not just something you quietly know you should be doing in the background; they properly teach you and provide feedback as you create each artifact.
Now that I’ve completed the curriculum, I feel good about the growth of this career field, I like my odds on the job market, and I have a career coach to check in with every other week.
Springboard Alumni Outcomes
Springboard Scholarships
$1500 Springboard Promo Code
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.
Eligibility
Offer is only valid for new applicants. Applicants who have already submitted an application cannot claim this scholarship. This scholarship cannot be combined with other offers.
Qualifying Courses
- Tech Sales Career Track (Online)
- 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)
Recent Springboard News
Jess Feldman
Updated November 14, 2024
Are cybersecurity bootcamps worth it? For those seeking to enter this growing and essential field, the answer is a resounding yes! Reputable cybersecurity bootcamps offer immersive training that can equip career changers with the skills, certifications, career support, and experience they need to land entry-level or mid-level cyber and IT roles, even in a competitive job market. Find out the ...
Jess Feldman
Updated November 08, 2024
The (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates there are 3.4 million cybersecurity job vacancies worldwide, spurring a high demand for cybersecurity, networking, and IT professionals. Cybersecurity bootcamps are heeding the call to help people make quick career changes, but some programs are going a step further by offering learners a job guarantee. To make your search for the right progr...
Jennifer Inglis
Updated October 07, 2024
With the steep increase in the use of AI in all facets of tech, including software development, sales, or marketing, tools like ChatGPT, Github CoPilot, and Llama 3.1 are reshaping the way developers create and program software and solve problems. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2030, the adoption of AI will add $15.7 trillion to the global economy, and 70% of businesses will have integrated ...
Jess Feldman
Updated October 02, 2024
Happy Fall! This September, we released the Best QA Bootcamps of 2024! The federal government made a new push for skills-based hiring and apprenticeships, and also unveiled a campaign to fill 500,000 open cybersecurity roles. We’re sharing the latest student outcomes on federally funded skills bootcamps in the UK, and two recent initiatives for women in tech. Plus, we’ll let you know about th...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 23, 2024
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...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 23, 2024
2024 has been a rollercoaster of a year in tech hiring! We sat down with four career experts from Springboard, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and Tech Elevator to find out which industries are hiring bootcamp graduates today and how to stand out in a competitive job market. Listen in the conversation or read the transcript as we dig into effective methods for using generative AI in your j...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 28, 2024
When Kevin Nichols couldn’t progress further working in outdoor retail, he decided to pivot his career into tech. He chose Springboard for their 10-month Software Engineering Career Track Bootcamp, which offers a self-paced curriculum supported by dedicated mentors, peers, and career coaches. With its deferred tuition payment option, Kevin was able to fully focus on building a professional pr...
Jess Feldman
Updated June 06, 2024
Springboard is releasing a custom-made AI Copilot to enhance educational support in their online bootcamp! From skill comprehension to improved mentorship, learn how students can incorporate this AI Copilot into their daily study. Plus, three tips for Springboard students on making the most of this powerful new tool.
💰 Course Report readers can take $1500 off Springboard tuition with ...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 28, 2024
It’s 2024 and the average bootcamp tuition is still ~$14,000 — the same as it’s been for the last decade. So why does it feel harder to pay for a bootcamp these days? In this Live Q&A, admissions representatives from four coding bootcamps – Springboard, General Assembly, Flatiron School, and Tech Elevator – offer their expert insights on creative ways to pay for a coding bootcamp.
They’r...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 31, 2024
Happy 2024! The demand for “New Collar” workers and skills-based hiring was a key takeaway from the news in January. Alongside the call for increased skills-based hiring, there were five programs conscientiously launching tech skills training this month that are either reduced tuition or totally free to students. At Course Report, we released our list of the 39 Best Coding Bootcamps of 2024 w...
Jess Feldman
Updated June 28, 2024
Jobs in AI are in high demand across many industries, and the responsibilities for these exciting technical roles only continue to evolve. Even with the turbulent tech job market of 2023, LinkedIn's chief economist points to a 21x increase in AI job postings! If you’re interested in the artificial intelligence career path, we’ve rounded up the top 10 AI and machine learning jobs that hiring m...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 25, 2024
Mikiko Bazeley searched for a data science bootcamp that would allow her to continue working while she leveled up her career – that search led her to Springboard! Find out how Springboard’s curriculum, flexible scheduling, meaningful mentorship, and affordability gave Mikiko the headstart she needed to pivot from data analytics into data science. Plus, learn how Mikiko has continued to develo...
Course Report readers can receive an Exclusive Scholarship to Springboard!
Locations
Career tracks
Springboard Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
4.6
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.4
More Information
Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Awards
Recent Springboard News
By Jess Feldman
By Jess Feldman
By Jennifer Inglis
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. 1,681 Springboard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Springboard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Springboard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,681 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 1,681 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.