Springboard

Springboard gave me exactly what I needed to transform my career journey. Coming from a web development background and returning after a long break, I was searching for a program that combined structure, accountability, and career support. Springboard... Read More delivered all three.

The curriculum is challenging yet rewarding, and every project adds real value to your portfolio. Having a mentor by my side made all the difference—complex concepts became clear, and I had someone to guide me through roadblocks. The career services team and job guarantee further boosted my confidence that I was investing my time wisely.

What I valued most was the accountability system. With deadlines, mentor calls, and ongoing support, I stayed consistent in my studies and built momentum that carried me through the program. This consistency helped me not only complete the track but also prove to myself—and employers—that I was committed to coming back stronger.

If you’re looking for a program that combines flexibility with strong support, and truly prepares you for a new career in data science, Springboard is the way to go.

If you have a background in technical work and desire for learning the tools data scientists use this is a great course. It was helpful to have some coding experience otherwise just expect to put some more time into the beginning of the course to get... Read More up to speed.

Springboard is an excellent platform for anyone looking to transition into or upskill in data science and related fields. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering everything from fundamentals to advanced topics, and is structured in a way that ensures... Read More steady progress.

What stood out to me most was the 1:1 mentorship. My mentor explained complex concepts in simple, practical terms and gave me the confidence to apply what I learned in real-world projects. The projects themselves are well-designed and closely mirror industry problems, which helped me build a portfolio that I can confidently showcase to employers.

Another key strength of the program is the way it keeps you accountable. Between mentor check-ins, career coaching, and project deadlines, you’re encouraged to study consistently and maintain momentum—something that’s so important when learning online. This structure helped me build discipline, finish projects on time, and stay focused every day.

The career services team was also a highlight. They guided me through resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies, which made the transition process smoother. While the program is rigorous and requires serious time commitment, the support provided along the way makes it worth it.

I would highly recommend Springboard to anyone serious about building a career in data science or upskilling in tech.

I just didn't like it. The simulation labs were from Windows 95. All the graded assignments are short answer or essay, which is not a cybersecurity skill. All forty assignments that you turn in for a grade were short answer or essay. The reading assignments... Read More were all articles from the Internet. And the simulation labs again were not from this millenium.

I had an overall good experience with springboards cybersecurity career track. I was introduced to a lot a industry standard tools. They provided hands on labs where I was able to gain experience working through real world examples. What I liked most... Read More was the mentorship/coach program. She was a great coach and mentor to me during my job search. She put me in contact with many professionals in my field and I was able to gain helpful information from them to improve myself. She also provided me with countless professional events and meet-and-greets where I was able to network and gain valuable connections. The thing that I believe was the most helpful was the resume refinement and interview preparation. She revised my resume to make it stand out more to recruiters, which helped me get more interviews. I also went through multiple mock interviews with her which prepared me for my actual interview with my current company. Thanks to all of her coaching and advice, I was able to improve myself in the field and find my next job.

Springboard's Data Analytics Career Track offers a well-designed, career-focused curriculum that emphasizes real-world projects and portfolio building. The 1:1 mentorship is a standout feature, offering personalized support and helping you stay motivated... Read More and on track. The added job guarantee provides extra confidence for those committed to making a career transition.

My experience in the UI/UX Design Career Track exceeded my expectations. The mentorship was truly meaningful, guiding me through challenges and helping me grow as a designer. The advising staff was always supportive, providing practical advice and encouragement... Read More whenever I needed it. I particularly valued the opportunity to work on an industry design project with a real-world client—it gave me hands-on experience, taught me how to collaborate professionally, and showed me how to apply UX principles in a real business context. Throughout the program, I gained not only technical skills in research, wireframing, and prototyping but also the confidence to pursue a career in UX design. This program has been instrumental in shaping my growth and preparing me to make an impact in the field.”

Hello, my name is Nathaniel Perry and I just completed Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track in August 2025. I had some, but very little coding knowledge prior to the program and now 10 months later I am a confident full-stack developer. The... Read More curriculum was comprehensive and well-taught, largely by Colt Steele. I learned the MERN stack and Next.js, completing two full-stack projects. This program has given me a new set of valuable skills that I am currently leveraging in a highly competitive training program at an AI automations company. I loved this program, especially the mentor guidance provided. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to learn coding skills, full-stack web development and/or software engineering principles.

The course provides access to tons of material and some paid courses, labs and exam voucher included in the price. I am returning to my career in IT and this course was all about refreshing and enhancing my skills. The material and the hands-on exercises... Read More were just the right mix. I also needed to rework my Resume and LinkedIn and I found Career Services really helpful with this. The only thing I would change is for the Capstone project to be more realistic.

I enrolled in this program in 2020 based on their heavy marketing of a “job guarantee” and a claimed 99% placement rate. Like many others, I trusted those promises — enough that I even convinced my mother to help pay for the tuition. I worked through... Read More the coursework, completed my projects, and actively applied for jobs.

When a job offer I received was rescinded, the program’s career support proved ineffective. My assigned career coach offered little practical help, and I later found that multiple other students had similar complaints. Eventually, my applications slowed because the market had shifted, but I still expected the “guarantee” to mean what any reasonable person would think it means: If you can’t get me into a job, you refund my tuition.

Instead, they tried to offer a fraction of what I paid — at first misrepresenting the math (calling $1,100 “25%” of tuition when it was really 20%), and only correcting it after I pointed it out. When I pressed for the full refund I believe I’m owed, I was met with PR-style responses, LinkedIn blocking from staff, and an unwillingness to acknowledge their own marketing implied far more than they delivered.

This entire experience has left me financially strained, emotionally drained, and with zero results in the career I trained for. I’ve since connected with other former students who feel misled or abandoned by the program after paying thousands.

If you’re considering this course, know that their “job guarantee” is not what you think it is. Read every word of their terms (which they will lean on to deny refunds) and don’t expect meaningful accountability if things go wrong. There are other learning options that don’t involve misleading promises or playing games with people’s livelihoods.