The Springboard alternative: live, UK-based, GBP 2,000.
Springboard is a US, self-paced bootcamp with a job guarantee that may not cover UK students. UX Academy is a live UK cohort: part-time evenings, from GBP 2,000.
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UX Academy vs Springboard.
| UX Academy | Springboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live online, small groups (max 10), real-time tutors | Self-paced online + weekly 1-on-1 mentor calls + career coach |
| Schedule | Part-time evenings (weekly, 6:00 to 8:30pm UK) | Flexible self-paced, approx. 15-25 hrs/week |
| Length | 8-wk foundation, stackable to ~12-wk full career programme | Approx. 9 months |
| Price | GBP 2,000, price-match guarantee, GBP 99 deposit | Reported USD ~7,900 to USD ~16,200 (not openly published; verify on springboard.com) |
| Mentorship | Real-time tutor every session + free weekly mentorship | Weekly 1-on-1 mentor calls + career coaching |
| Job guarantee | None -- and we say so. We publish named graduate outcomes you can check. | Advertised money-back guarantee; UK eligibility unclear (see notes) |
| Based | London, UK (online) | US-based; no UK pricing shown |
Springboard figures from third-party sources, June 2026. Springboard doesn't publish pricing openly and its site blocks automated checks; the reported range is wide (USD 7,900 to USD 16,200) - verify current pricing on springboard.com before relying on it. Job-guarantee terms reportedly require US or Canada work authorisation and may exclude UK applicants; check current terms on springboard.com.
What you get with us.
UK-based, GBP pricing, applies to you
A UK school, GBP 2,000, price-match guarantee, and a free masterclass recording before you decide.
Live cohort vs studying alone with a mentor
Live small-group sessions every week with a real-time tutor, plus a real client project.
Stackable, affordable, with a second client project
GBP 2,000 for the foundation; GBP 3,000 full programme, with a second live client brief.
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Before you decide.
How much does Springboard cost?
Springboard doesn't publish its price openly and its site blocks automated price checks. Third-party sources report the UI/UX Design Career Track at roughly USD 7,900 to USD 16,200 - a wide range that reflects how opaque their pricing is. Verify the current figure directly on springboard.com before relying on any number you read elsewhere. Either way it's several times the GBP 2,000 we charge.
Does Springboard's job guarantee apply in the UK?
Springboard advertises a money-back job guarantee, but its published terms reportedly require US or Canada work authorisation. If you're a UK student that condition would likely exclude you. We recommend reading the current guarantee terms on springboard.com carefully before treating this as a benefit. UX Academy offers a price-match guarantee on comparable live courses instead.
Is UX Academy live like a real class?
Yes. Every session is live online in small groups of up to 10 students with a real-time tutor - not pre-recorded video or a solo study track. Springboard is self-paced: you watch content on your own schedule and meet a mentor once a week. Both are legitimate formats; they suit different learners.
Which should I choose - Springboard or UX Academy?
Choose Springboard for maximum flexibility: self-directed, nine months, 1-on-1 mentor, reported USD 7,900-16,200 -- and note its job guarantee terms may not cover UK students. Choose UX Academy for a live UK cohort in the evenings: GBP 2,000, a real client project, and a stackable second brief in the Career Track.