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About Springboard

Location: Online

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

Software Engineering Career Track Prep Course

Cost: $490
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Learn HTML/CSS and JavaScript in this online self-paced course from your own senior software engineer mentor. The perfect foundation to becoming a software engineer and taking more advanced job-guaranteed bootcamps like Springboard’s Software Engineer Career Track.

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript

UX Career Track

Cost: $7,900
Duration: 24 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

The UX Career Track is a self-paced, mentor-guided, online bootcamp designed for people with adjacent skills from a few specific backgrounds: visual design, coding, marketing, and research. With the fundamentals already in place, you'll master design thinking, develop cross-functional communication skills, and create real-world projects that you can show off in a unique portfolio. After graduation, you’ll continue to enjoy the support of career coaches and access to our employer network so that you can land an entry-level UX job. Of course, from day one onward, you’ll enjoy one-on-one support from an industry mentor and a strong community of fellow students all working toward reaching their career goals.

Upfront: $7,900
Monthly: $1,590

Subjects:
UX Testing, A/B Testing, UI Design, UX, UX Design

UI/UX Design Career Track

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

Springboard's UX Design course is an introductory online course for learning UX Design. The objective of the course is to emphasize learning by doing and help you build a portfolio as you learn. We also interleave industry insights with learning material for wider context and awareness.

When you enroll in this course, you will get -
1. You will get a high-quality online curriculum, which contains the best UX learning resources handpicked from the web and structured into a logical curriculum by an experienced UX Designer.
2. A Student Advisor will talk with you about your learning objectives and preferences for a mentor, and find the best 1-1 mentor match accordingly. They will support you throughout the course.
3. As you work through the curriculum and projects at your own pace, you will have 1-1 video calls with your mentor regularly. You can ask them questions about the curriculum, get project feedback or career advice.
4. In addition to your regular mentor calls, you'll have access to weekly live Office Hours and an exclusive community of mentors and students for discussions with the broader community.
5. Once you finish the course material and submit the Capstone Project, you will get a Certificate of Completion.

This course is suitable for -
a) anyone who wants to transition into a career in UX
b) anyone who works with UX/UI Designers and wants to understand their work better

Upfront: $9,900

Subjects:
UX

Springboard Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.68/5 (1628 reviews)

Taylor Kingston
Graduated: 2023

9/13/2023

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UI/UX Design Career Track

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"The UX/UI Design Career Track program with Springboard pushed my skillsets to a new level and expanded my knowledge on design methods in a way I didn't expect!"

The UX/UI curriculum was incredibly robust, well designed, and planned out in a way that made the learning process comprehensive and engaging. I found that the projects themselves were clear and I enjoyed how much freedom I was given to make each design... Read More

Scott Meyers
Data Analytics | Graduated: 2023

9/12/2023

Course
Data Analytics Career Track

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"The best Educational Experience of my life"

I joined the Springboard data analytics bootcamp on the recommendation of your wife, and it has been a life-changing experience for me. After feeling stuck in my previous career for years, and this program has been a game-changer for me. I have found... Read More

Zaba Hoque
Graduated: 2023

9/3/2023

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UI/UX Design Career Track

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"Springboard is a great platform for learning UX/UI design."

Springboard really prepared me to go into the world and apply the skills that acquired through the course. The course is structured beautifully and allows the student to learn the ins and out of the UX UI world. They also provide you with a mentor, who... Read More

Cody Johnson
Graduated: 2023

9/1/2023

Course
Cyber Security Career Track

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"Fantastic from start to finish"

The mentors and career mentors were great. From start to finish I felt I was getting value out of what I was learning. Overall a great job. The lessons were all top notch and if I had a problem with something not being up to date .I would say something... Read More

Amita Chandekar
UI/UX Designer | Graduated: 2023

8/31/2023

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UI/UX Design Career Track

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"Totally recommend it"

I recently completed the Springboard UX bootcamp, and as a newcomer to the field, I found the curriculum incredibly accessible. The helpful tips and structured learning enabled me to grasp new concepts, practice effectively, and acquire essential skills.... Read More

Ty Archuleta
Cyber Security Career Track | Graduated: 2023

8/31/2023

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Cyber Security Career Track

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"Great Program"

Springboard was a great program for anyone looking to get into cyber security. There is a large amount of information in the program so be ready to learn like a sponge! The mentors and coaching that they provide for you make everything a little less stressful.... Read More

Brett Dickinson
Graduated: 2023

8/31/2023

Course
Data Science Career Track

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"Overall great experience with a great community"

Springboard has an extremely supportive community that really motives your learning. There are a few pieces of the curriculum that could benefit from some updates. There were times I felt a little stressed about the timeframe. The price will not be for... Read More

Ellen Chou
UX Designer | Graduated: 2023

8/30/2023

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UX Career Track

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"Immersive and Fun Learning Experience"

I took time to do some research before settling on a UX Design bootcamp. My criteria included real-world experience (internship), 1:1 mentorship, and a job guarantee. Springboard offers all of those perks, plus a great feature called On Demand Mentor... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2023

8/29/2023

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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"Pricey yes, but for a long term goal."

I definitely feel like I have developed my skills in UX enough for a full time role. What Springboard offers is not a magic certificate that will make you a desirable hire, but rather an extensive self taught guide to developing your skills. The mentor... Read More

Laurel Cahoon
UX/UI Designer | Graduated: 2023

8/25/2023

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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"Interact with mentors, coaches, other students as much as you can to extract the best value from the course."

I recently completed the UI/UX Design Career course with Springboard and it was generally a positive experience. The course itself is mostly made up of links to articles and websites, and while those were helpful, it made for some confusing moments when... 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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