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About Springboard

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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, machine learning, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, and more.... Read More

All Springboard courses are 100% online, remote, and self-paced throughout an average of six to nine months.

The Springboard experience gives our students access to a unique community of industry mentors, thought leaders, and alumni, who are on hand to offer insights, networking opportunities, and support throughout our programs 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.

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. Our tuition-back guarantee allowing students runway to secure the role of their dreams means students can take charge and invest in themselves.

Springboard’s support does not end when students graduate. All our graduates benefit from an extensive support network encompassing career services, 1:1 career coaching, networking tips, resume assistance, interview prep, and salary negotiation.

This approach has seen considerable success: since Springboard was founded in 2013, 94% of eligible graduates secured a job within one year, earning an average salary increase of $26,000.

Springboard is excited to offer SwitchUp an exclusive scholarship for $500 off tuition! Use promo code SWITCHUP500 when enrolling. *This offer is only valid for new applicants. Applicants who have already summited an application cannot claim this scholarship. This scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships and/or offers. Qualifying Courses: Data Analytics Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Software Engineering Career Track, UI/UX Design Career Track, UX Career Track,

At Springboard, we equip our students with the skills they'll need to find their dream jobs in a tech-centric economy. To that end, we believe in providing transparency around our outcomes, so that students like you can make well-informed decisions. This report is intended to provide information regarding data on job placements and student demographics for all Springboard career tracks: https://ddf46429.springboard.com/uploads/resources/1644953246_Outcomes_2021_All_Career_Tracks.pdf.

Courses

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Cyber Security Career Track

Cost: $9,900
Duration: 24 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

This Cyber Security Career Track is the first online cyber bootcamp to guarantee your first cybersecurity job, or your tuition back.

In this fully online Cyber Security Career Track, you will learn from the comfort of your home and at your own pace with 1:1 support from a skilled cybersecurity mentor and dedicated support from career coaches. You will get hands-on practice with 30+ labs and projects, while getting everything you need to pass the Security+ certification test. By the end of the bootcamp, you'll have all of the blue team technical and communication skills you need to start a cybersecurity analyst role (A job that helps you earn about $100,000 in average salary).

Subjects: Cybersecurity Basics (optional), Cybersecurity Fundamentals, IT Project Management, Host-based security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Training, Security Operations, Application Security, Security+ Prep

Upfront: $9,900
Monthly with discount: $1,890

Subjects:
Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Security

Data Analytics Career Track

Cost: $8,500
Duration: 24 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Through this course, developed in partnership with Microsoft, you’ll master the technical and business thinking skills needed to get hired.

In addition to learning fundamental business statistics concepts, key tools (like Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau), and advanced analysis techniques, you’ll develop your problem-solving skills—something hiring managers told us most job applicants lack. Two capstone projects will allow you to bring all of your skills together, becoming the center of a powerful portfolio. And you’ll do it all with the guidance of your personal mentor and career coach, plus support from your fellow students and Springboard alumni.

Upfront: $8,500
Monthly with discount: $1,690

Subjects:
NumPy, Python, Data Analytics, SQL, Data Visualization

Data Science Career Track

Cost: $9,900
Duration: 24 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Get a job, or your money back, through Springboard’s mentor-guided online bootcamp.

Students will master the data science process, from statistics and data wrangling to advanced topics like machine learning and data storytelling, by working on real projects designed by industry experts. With the guidance of your personal mentor and career coaches, you will graduate with an interview-ready portfolio and a network of data scientists. We won’t stop there. We know that career transitions are hard, and we’ll support you every step of the way—until you get hired.

Upfront: $9,900
Monthly with discount: $1,890

Subjects:
Python, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science

Data Science Career Track Prep

Cost: $490
Duration: 6 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Need more prep for the Data Science Career Track? In this mentor-led course, you'll spend 4-6 weeks mastering the foundational skills needed to pass the admissions challenge and start your career.

This course was designed specifically for go-getters who want to enroll in our Data Science Career Track, but who need an introduction to, or a refresher in, Python programming, statistics, or other core data science concepts.

With guidance from your personal mentor, you’ll finish the course having learned to use Python to complete real-world coding exercises. You’ll also be able to ace our Data Science Career Track admissions challenge and begin your data science journey.

Subjects:
Data Science

Introduction to Data Analytics

Cost: $349
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

This course is designed to help students decide if a career in data analytics is right for them. It will also help them decide if Springboard is the right educator for them. The course will introduce students to data analytics fundamentals, including structured thinking processes, Excel foundations, and how to present data-driven insights.

Subjects:
Data Analytics, Excel

Software Engineering Foundations to Core

Cost: $9,900
Duration: 40 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

No coding experience required.

Upfront: $9,900
Monthly with discount: $1,800

Tech Sales Career Track

Cost: $5,900
Duration: 12 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

The Tech Sales Career Track is designed to prepare students to successfully land and perform in sales development representative (SDR) and/or business development representative (BDR) roles in B2B Tech sales landscape. All backgrounds are welcome, as long as you can demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to learn new concepts quickly. Before enrolling, applicants will be asked to pass an evaluation of baseline soft skills centered around communication skills, motivation, professionalism, a commitment to learning, and a resilient mindset.

As a tech sales student, you’ll also benefit from one of Springboard’s most sought-after features: a community of support that includes a live instructor, a dedicated student advisor, a career coach, a course teaching assistant, and a grader/assessor, who will provide written feedback on assessments. As with all Springboard courses, the Tech Sales Career Track will be a 100% online experience. The course is fixed-paced, with weekly live classes to help you practice new concepts and techniques.

Subjects: Intro to Tech Sales, Pipeline Development, Qualification Calls, Sales Calls

Upfront: $5,900
Monthly: $2,467

Subjects:
Sales

Introduction to Design

Cost: $349
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

This four-week, online course allows students to experience the Springboard curriculum in a bite-sized, easily digestible format. It’s created for those who want to test if online learning is for them, and those who are simply curious to see if their interest in design could lead them towards a new career.

Introduction to Design students have access to one-on-one mentorship from a design expert, a one-on-one call with a career coach, hands-on, exercise-based learning, access to a dedicated student advisor, a teaching assistant, student operations support and a community of aspiring designers and design experts.

Subjects:
Sketch, UI Design, UX Design, Wireframing, Figma, Personas

Software Engineering Career Track

Cost: $9,900
Duration: 36 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Launch your career as a software engineer with 1:1 mentorship and career coaching. We’ve partnered with legendary coding instructor Colt Steele to develop a cutting-edge curriculum covering everything from Python and SQL to the latest JavaScript frameworks that employers are hiring for, React and Node. As part of the course, you’ll build your own production-ready web apps to showcase to employers. You’ll also be paired with a personal mentor, an experienced software engineer currently working in the industry, who will guide you throughout the course.

Upfront: $9,900
Monthly with discount: $1,800

Subjects:
jQuery, PostgreSQL, AJAX, Python, Redux, React.js, SQL, JavaScript

Springboard Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.68/5 (1626 reviews)

James Edwards
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2024

3/12/2024

Course
Software Engineering Foundations to Core

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"A well-paced curriculum that kick starts you into the field of software engineering."

I found the Springboard software engineer career track to be a well-paced program that allowed me to simultaneously learn modern design concepts while building my portfolio. The support from mentors and career coaches was invaluable and always reliable.... Read More

Anonymous
Data Analyst | Graduated: 2024

3/12/2024

Course
Data Analytics Career Track

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Job Support

"I am pleased with the Springboard boot camp for its core curriculum and helpful assistance."

The core curriculum provided by Springboard not only covers essential topics but also delves deep into relevant areas, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Moreover, the assistance offered by the boot camp has been instrumental in guiding me through... Read More

Olga
Software Engineering | Graduated: 2024

3/10/2024

Course
Software Engineering Career Track

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"I have learned new skills and new approaches for job searching."

I needed to freshen up my coding skills and I was thing about applying to a bootcamp. Of course, I was skeptical. What if I don’t like curriculum, I don’t like my Mentor, I don’t like the Coach advisor? I asked so many questions to the Sales Manager at... Read More

Patrico Tyrell
Director of Analysis | Graduated: 2024

3/7/2024

Course
Data Science Career Track

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"Phenomenal Learning Experience"

I fully enjoyed this course. The carefully curated content really accelerated my progress in the field of data science. Not only did I learn new concepts, but I also improved my coding skills significantly. One standout feature of Springboard was the... Read More

Faranak Vaghayenegar
Graduated: 2024

3/7/2024

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"Good foundation for breaking into UX design field + IDP bonus"

pros: 1) Self-paced program 2) Community support 3) Weekly mentor calls (I had the best experience with my mentor) 4) IDP (a real project you can work on that would be great on your resume and portfolio and can be counted as real experience) 5) in the... Read More

Erika Mattson
Graduated: 2024

3/4/2024

Course
Cyber Security Career Track

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"Cybersecurity Bootcamp 6 months+"

Pros: They offer a 6 month boot camp, but you have 2 extra months to take (if needed) for life’s unexpected events. That was very helpful for me. I don’t recall any other course offering that option. The labs are great. The curriculum is well laid out... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2024

3/4/2024

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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"An engaging and properly challenging experience."

Springboard was a wonderful experience. It was mostly all asynchronous other than the mentor calls and the required support calls throughout, but I most definitely appreciated the ability to do everything mostly at my own pace. I had a full time job while... Read More

George Luke
Associate Financial Advisor | Graduated: 2024

3/4/2024

Course
Data Science Career Track

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Job Support

"Clear Curriculum, Quality Mentor"

Pros +Excellent mentor feedback +Clear projects +Helpful structure and balance between academic knowledge, programming, statistics, and hands-on and hands-off guidance +Solid exposure via DataCamp to Python, SQL, Stats +Career support and LinkedIn advice... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2024

3/1/2024

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UI/UX Design Career Track

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"Flexible learning hours to ensure maximum efficiency and understanding of course material to set me up for future success."

As an aspiring UX/UI designer, I embarked on my journey with Springboard's UX/UI course, eager to enhance my skills and knowledge in the field. Over the duration of the course, I found myself immersed in a well-structured curriculum that balanced theoretical... Read More

Kalkidan Tamrat
UX/UI Design | Graduated: 2024

2/29/2024

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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"Excellent curriculum from Springboard."

Springboard was a great program for those that need more flexibility with schedule, especially because its self paced and everything is online. The way all units are displayed is easy to understand, and it allows you to see through all the units and pick... Read More

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Frequently Asked Questions

What financing options are offered by Springboard?

Springboard offers many financing options, such as Scholarships, Loan Financing, Deffered Payment, and Upfront Payments.

What courses are offered at Springboard?

There are many courses you can take at Springboard. These include the Cyber Security Career Track, Data Analytics Career Track, Data Engineering Career Track, Data Science Career Track, Data Science Career Track Prep, Introduction to Design, Machine Learning Engineering Career Track, Software Engineering Career Track, Software Engineering Career Track Prep Course, UI/UX Design Career Track, and UX Career Track.

What are the job outcomes for Springboard?

For UX Design and Data Science Career Track students, the average salary increase is $26K.

Springboard alumni work at various tech companies, such as Wayfair, Boeing, Pandora, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and more.

What is the application process at Springboard like?

Prospective students need to fill out the course's application form to get started. There is no application fee and the application takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. After completing the initial application, Springboard will reach out to you to schedule an interview with one of their Admissions Managers to discuss your background and learning goals to make sure you're a good fit for the program.

If it's a fit, they'll send you a technical skills survey to test your skills and experience. Applicants spend up to 3 hours on this. If you pass the skills survey, Springboard will send you a registration link so you can choose the start date and payment plan that works for you.

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