Springboard vs. Simplilearn: Which Is a Better Online Learning Platform?

Q: What courses do Springboard and Simplilearn offer?

Springboard offers courses in data analytics, data science, UX/UI design, software engineering, cybersecurity, and tech sales. Simplilearn offers courses in data science, business analytics, dev ops, AI and machine learning, software development, cybersecurity, and quality management.

Q: How much do courses cost at Springboard and Simplilearn?

Springboard's courses start from $349 for its introductory courses and are around $10,000 for its bootcamps. Simplilearn's courses range from $399 for its introductory courses to $4,200 for its postgraduate bootcamps.

A comparison of course offerings, learning format, tuition and student outcomes across both providers.

Springboard vs. Simplilearn

As two of the leading online course providers in the tech space, both Springboard and Simplilearn use very similar education models: in depth courses delivered online with varying degrees of support like mentorship, career services, and job guarantees.

In this comparison, we’ll look at the specifics of each provider, including the types of courses they offer, how they are priced, and the support they offer their students.

While each provides a variety of courses in topics like data science and cybersecurity, there are some big differences in how they are delivered.

	Springboard	Simplilearn
1:1 Professional Mentorship	Yes	No
Career Services	Yes	Yes
Capstone	Yes	No
Job guarantee	Yes	No
Live Classes	Some	Some
Internships	Some	No

*All data as of October, 2022

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Why choose Springboard over Simplilearn

Professional Mentorship

Industry professionals that provide accountability, feedback and guidance at each stage of your learning journey.

Capstone Project

An in depth project designed to reinforce curriculum, expose students to real topics, and serve as an asset when it comes to your job search.

Career Support

Dedicated career coaches focused on helping you improve your resume, prepare for interviews, and negotiate the right job for you.

An industry-leading program

Enrolling with Springboard guarantees you a quality learning experience.

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Meet a few of our Springboard alumni

Other bootcamps didn't really relay to me that they would provide mentorship and help me find a job, or that they really cared about me, but Springboard did.

Nelson Borges

Education : Marketing

Previous Job : Marketing Manager

Current Job: UInsights Analyst at LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What courses do Springboard and Simplilearn offer?

Springboard offers asynchronous and 100% online courses in data analytics, data science, UX/UI design, software engineering, cybersecurity, and tech sales. Courses are self-paced and can be done in conjunction with having a job.

Simplilearn offers hundreds of online courses across categories ranging from data science and business analytics to dev ops, AI and machine learning, software development, cybersecurity, and quality management. Some of its programs are developed in conjunction with organizations such as IBM, while its postgraduate programs are developed with universities such as Purdue, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Caltech.

How much do courses cost at Springboard and Simplilearn?

What kind of career improvements can I expect from completing a course?

Springboard offers a job guarantee for all bootcamp graduates - if a student does not secure a job related to their field of study within six months of graduation, Springboard will offer a full refund on tuition.

92% of all Springboard students received an offer within 12 months and graduates report an average salary increase of $22,000 in their job offers.

Simplilearn doesn’t publish data on how many of its graduates go on to secure jobs in a field related to their studies. However, it claims that 85% of its graduates reported a career benefit such as a promotion or a new job.

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