Springboard vs. Udemy: Comparing the Online Learning Platforms

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

Springboard graduates have a 94% job placement rate and receive an average salary increase of $22,000. Udemy doesn't publish any student outcome data.

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

Springboard vs. Udemy

Springboard and Udemy are two of the leading online learning providers with very different approaches to how they deliver and support courses. While Udemy boasts more than 100,000 courses, Springboard focuses on just a handful of high-level bootcamps, courses, and introductory programs.

This comparison will look at the details of each, including average cost, support options, and how students perform once they complete their course.

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

*All data as of August, 2023

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Why choose Springboard over Udemy

Job Guarantee

A guarantee that ensures you'll start a new job directly related to your area of study or receive a full refund of your tuition.

Professional Mentorship

Regular feedback, guidance and accountability from industry professionals.

Career Support

Professional career coaches focused to help you with everything from resume prep to interview practice.

An industry-leading program

Enrolling with Springboard guarantees you a quality learning experience.

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Meet a few of our Springboard alumni

The career coaches at Springboard were invaluable in curating my resume to better reflect my experience and ambitions.

George Mendoza

Education : Economics & History

Previous Job : Business Analyst

Current Job: Solutions Manager, Hypergiant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What courses do Springboard and Udemy offer?

Springboard offers bootcamps, courses, and introductory programs in data science, data analytics, software engineering, cybersecurity, tech sales, and UI/UX design. All courses are 100% online, self-paced, and delivered asynchronously so they can be done in conjunction with having a job.

Udemy hosts thousands of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) across a variety of subjects including; how to use Adobe Illustrator, introductory music theory, mastering mindfulness, pastry-making, hair and make-up, SQL for data science and more.

The platform boasts more than 155,000 courses from 56,000 instructors around the world, some of whom are recognized industry experts while others are simply knowledgeable about the subject matter.

How much do courses cost at Springboard and Udemy?

Springboard’s bootcamps are around $10,000, with discounts and scholarships available for select students. Springboard’s introductory courses, which give students a taste of a field at a fraction of the time commitment, start from $349.

Udemy’s courses start from as little as $14.99, although the platform’s more popular computer science and design-related courses typically range from $90-130. By paying the one-time fee, students get access to video tutorials and readings that comprise the course.

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

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