Springboard

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Springboard set out with a clear mission: to help people anywhere in the world advance their careers through affordable, mentor-led online courses. What started as a vision has grown into a global movement in education.

Since our founding, we've helped thousands of students across the globe grow their skills and build new, rewarding careers through our flexible, human-centric online approach. Our impact spans more than 100 countries, connecting learners with industry experts who guide them through transformative educational experiences.

Our Educational Philosophy

Every learner is unique—and so are their learning needs. We believe education should prepare learners for the real world, not just test scores. That's why working on meaningful, real-world projects under the guidance of industry experts is at the heart of everything we do.

Our education model, centered around these principles, has launched students from more than 100 countries into professional success. We deliver curated, expert-developed curricula via a mentor-led approach that emphasizes hands-on learning and genuine human interaction—because we believe technology should enhance, not replace, the human element in education.

What Makes Us Different

Springboard is redefining education for the 21st century by combining world-class online learning with high-touch, human support throughout the entire student lifecycle. Our students benefit from:

• Dedicated student advisors who provide personalized guidance
• Career coaches who help translate learning into career opportunities
• Industry-expert mentors who bring real-world experience to every lesson

This comprehensive support system ensures that no student walks their learning journey alone.

Become a Mentor

Our mentors are the backbone of the Springboard experience, and they consistently rate their time with us as overwhelmingly positive. We're proud to maintain a world-class Net Promoter Score (NPS) of over 75 and an exceptional mentor retention rate of 97%—metrics that reflect the meaningful and rewarding nature of the mentoring experience.

How Mentoring Works

Our mentoring structure is designed to be flexible, impactful, and rewarding for both mentors and students:

Benefits of Mentoring with Springboard

• Work at your own convenience – Set your own schedule and mentor from anywhere in the world
• Competitive compensation – Receive a per-student, per-month honorarium for your expertise
• Join an elite community – Become part of a rich network of expert mentors from leading companies like Airbnb, Uber, Google, and Pivotal
• Make a lasting impact – Change the lives of motivated students who are investing in their futures
• Shape the future of education – Help us revolutionize online learning and inspire the next generation of professionals across diverse fields

At Springboard, you're not just teaching—you're transforming lives and contributing to a more accessible, effective model of education that puts human connection at its core.