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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)

Jonathan Chiu
Graduated: 2023

11/15/2023

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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Job Support

"Join if you're looking to structure & Network!"

If you find yourself unsure of where to begin, a bootcamp could prove beneficial, just as it did for me. My personal mentor not only met but exceeded my expectations, aiding me not only in preparing for the bootcamp but also in setting realistic expectations... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2023

11/15/2023

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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Curriculum

Job Support

"Join if you're looking to structure & Network!"

If you find yourself unsure of where to begin, a bootcamp could prove beneficial, just as it did for me. My personal mentor not only met but exceeded my expectations, aiding me not only in preparing for the bootcamp but also in setting realistic expectations... Read More

Anonymous
UX/UI Design | Graduated: 2023

11/14/2023

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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Curriculum

Job Support

"Wonderful"

Pros: I found the Springboard bootcamp to be incredibly beneficial because it empowered me to delve deeply into every stage of the design process independently. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and presented me with challenges that significantly contributed... Read More

Anonymous
Tech Sales | Graduated: 2023

11/8/2023

Course
Tech Sales Career Track

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Curriculum

Job Support

"My experience at Springboard"

My experience at Springboard was great. Wonderful live session. I highly recommend. The only challenge was marking assessment which is not really an issue but overall they are good and thorough with their teaching. You will learn alot with Springboard... Read More

Anonymous
Data Analyst | Graduated: 2023

11/7/2023

Course
Data Analytics Career Track

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Job Support

"Great"

Pros : Working with industry mentor and professionals, good career support and mentorship, great opportunity to network with students from various backgrounds , a comprehensive curriculum. Cons: the program is expensive and involves solid time commitment;... Read More

Jose David Sandoval
Graduated: 2023

11/3/2023

Course
Cyber Security Career Track

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Curriculum

Job Support

"Great resources and labs"

Springboard is great if going to in person classes is not a choice. I worked full time and was able to login to springboard at any time to do the course work. However I wish we could have more interactions with other students while taking the program.... Read More

Parth Bhakta
Graduated: 2023

10/24/2023

Course
UI/UX Design Career Track

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Curriculum

Job Support

"Springboard UI/UX course"

From the get go, I felt slightly overwhelmed, but this was because it was a new experience for me. Springboard provided me with a mentor that I was able to meet with weekly, they provided me with a student advisor that would provide quick responses to... Read More

Matthew Richards
Graduated: 2023

10/22/2023

Course
Cyber Security Career Track

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Job Support

"One of the best decisions i've ever made"

attending the cyber security course on springboard was a great thing in my life. there are alot of things that are built into the course that will allow you to get a jump start on your cyber security career. I couldn't be more thankful for not only the... Read More

Kim Brewitt
Graduated: 2023

10/17/2023

Course
Data Science Career Track

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Job Support

"Excellent program with great mentorship and career support"

I had a great experience with Springboard. The curriculum was thorough, well-organized and interesting, and included lots of case studies and hands-on projects that were helpful in creating a portfolio for showcasing my work while job searching. I also... Read More

Luana Pinho Andrade e Moura
Sales development representative | Graduated: 2023

10/12/2023

Course
Tech Sales Career Track

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Curriculum

Job Support

"Very worthed"

My experience with the course was excellent. The teacher, Chris, he is just awesome!! Very knowledgeable, clear, he knows a looot and is very helpful. Also the coaches are great and essential. The course support is also great. I definitely recommend springboard!... 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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