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BrainStation is a global digital skills provider empowering teams and professionals with industry-recognized certifications and world-class instruction across AI, Product Management, Product Design, Data, and Digital Marketing. We specialize in in-person learning experiences and corporate training programs, trusted by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth emerging companies. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative brands to develop cutting-edge, real-world digital education. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation offers a range of learning options, including full-time and part-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with a regularly updated curriculum to ensure professionals gain the most relevant skills in their field. The class structure combines engaging, live instruction with interactive sessions and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. BrainStation also provides a variety of flexible learning options, including a proprietary online classroom and learning environment. This environment lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world.

BrainStation has trained more than 30,000 alumni in over 100 countries. BrainStation’s bootcamps offer personalized career services, including career coaching to help learners meet their career goals. Networking and career-oriented events are also available at BrainStation.

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  • Meahgan Sweet
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    Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 22, 2023
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    Great overview of product management fundamentals

    Relevant, real world use cases for product managers seeking to expand their understanding of product management foundational methodologies. Instructors provided tangible examples to bring concepts to life. Class format was intentionally dynamic with breakouts and active discussion to maximize engagement. 
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  • Christie Huen
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    Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Good introduction to data analytics

    The course was a decent foundation for getting into advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau. While the instructors were very knowledgeable and patient with explaining concepts, I feel like more information could have been covered. I also wish there were more hands-on exercises to practice the skills that were taught. 
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  • Lok-Ken Chan
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    Graduate • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • Online
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Transformative, Hands-on, Breadth and Depth.

    First I want to disclose that I came into this bootcamp with some prior self-studying: reading several books (Python, R, and ML) and taking a few online certifications. After trying to apply for jobs and looking into job descriptions, I realized there was still a gap. I needed more hands on experience to solidify my knowledge, build a portfolio, and know more on how to actually conduct myself when applying for these jobs as an entry level. In addition, I needed a good turn around time, s...
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  • Dave
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    Business Insights Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Fun & Fast Paced, I learned a lot of new Data Analysis Skills

    I enjoyed that the boot camp covered a variety of topics related to data analysis, and I must say, it was an incredibly fun and fast-paced experience. Over the course of the program, I gained a wealth of knowledge and skills in several different languages, including SQL, Python, Bash, and R.

    One of the highlights of the boot camp was the focus on machine learning, big data, and data fundamentals. These topics were covered in depth, and I was able to get hands-on expe...
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  • Rachel Huffman
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    Student • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Rewarding leap of faith

    It was difficult to break out of the traditional education way of thinking that’s been ingrained in our brains for our whole lives. However, the educators were very knowledgeable, engaging, accessible, encouraging, and approachable. They truly wanted to see everyone succeed and were prepared to not only educate us on the curriculum content, but they also stepped up to coach us through all of the fears and tears. Some of the content seemed to be delivered a little out of order in relation...
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  • Kyle Nethersole
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Intense and Rewarding!

    What an experience! To anyone who is looking to make a career pivot/change/reimagining, I would recommend Brainstation. Not only do they have passionate educators and relevant curricula, but a dedicated career support centre to help you with your career transition. At least check out the Intro Day.
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  • Elly Jang
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    Student • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Hard but gratfull

    It was definitely not a easy journey to go through, but with the support from instructors and friends you will meet here will help you, encourage you to finish it, and you will actually getting the skills you want.
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  • Kevin
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    Student • Python • Toronto
    Feb 16, 2023
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    Too slow and introductory

    The python certificate course was a bit too slow and introductory for me. Furthermore, a lot of the pre-material that should've been completed (i.e. setup of anaconda, jupyter notebooks) were not done by most students, and ended up delaying the first class by a lot of time. The instructors were well-spoken and knew a lot about the language and frameworks. However, there were too many questions (repeated ones) and students sharing their screens to solve their specific problem as we went t...
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  • Noah Cazabon
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
    Feb 16, 2023
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    Great Experience!

    The content was engaging, Avi was very knowledgable, and the staff were always helpful. Beautiful campus too! I really like that you have a project throughout the entire course and each week builds another layer onto it.
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  • Zoha Fatima
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    Data Analyst • Student • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
    Feb 14, 2023
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    Brainstation has amazing mentons, good for social networking,good hands on experience with tools...all in all it was a great experience.

    Brainstation has amazing facuty,you get to learn a lot from them,they are highly skilled and very welcoming to our questions.It is a great place to build your network and work together.It was a great experience.
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  • Rewati Rane
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    Strategic Marketing Manager • Student • Digital Marketing Course • Toronto
    Feb 13, 2023
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    Knowledgable instructors & great learning

    I've been working in marketing for roughly 12 years and while I am well versed in traditional marketing strategy and tactis, the digital world is fairly new to me. I had heard great things from coworkers and friends about the courses at Brainstation and so decided to sign up for the Digital Marketing Course. It did not disappoint :) From real life examples to breaking down different digital marketing concepts - the instructors were very knowledgable and made learning fun for all. 
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  • Nicholas
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    Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • Toronto
    Feb 13, 2023
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    Engaging, Memorable, Fun

    Great course with some really fun discussions. I'm excited to see where this certificate takes me. I wish the course had some quizzes in between lessons, think that would have been helpful. My teachers were really cool and had exciting stories to share about the industry.
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  • Gilad Lippa
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    Student • Digital Marketing Course • Toronto
    Feb 13, 2023
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    Excellent

    This was a great class! Very useful information and well-structured. Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. I feel like I got a lot out of it. Wish there was some more time spent on career opportunities and how to position oneself to succeed in the digital marketing landscape, but c'est la vie!
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  • Karen
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
    Feb 11, 2023
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    UX Design Certificate

    If you're seeking an accelerated method of learning UX design, this is the ideal course for you. The instructors are outstanding! However, I would have preferred if job assistance was included in the curriculum as well.
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  • Arthur
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    Senior Manager, RBC • Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Excellent Instructors. Engaging Students. Responsive School.

    Prior to BrainStation, I connected with at least 3 ex-students who successfully completed their courses / bootcamps. While their opinions differed, their conclusions were identical: they all recommended BrainStation. 

    I am delighted to report the same conclusion: I recommend BrainStation. (I completed the part-time Product Management course). My recommendation is attributed to these factors:
    1) Excellent Instructors - Instructors have real-world experience. They are very engage...
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  • Lydia Shan
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    Product Designer • Graduate • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Very Average, Mostly Review

    I think the PM class at brainstation was run decently. However, most of the content material was review. Most of the information felt like things you could find online. It was nice to hear about the industry experience from our teachers but we often had to cut that short as we could barely get through the course material on time. I think Brainstation should leverage the industry experience that teachers can share with the class rather than a heavy focus on the course material. Perhaps th...
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  • Afnan Saeed
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    Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Awesome Product Management Course

    This course had great instructors and provided a great experience! The content was relevant, engaging, easy to understand and well presented. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to gain exposure to Product management.
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    Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Product Management at Brainstation

    Great hands-on course but expensive & taught by peers, not professional educators or senior-level professionals.
    Good to have in-person classes Vs just on-line.  Like the downtown Toronto location.
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  • Anahita Mehdikhani
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    Product designer • Graduate • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    very engaging and helpful class

    I had a great experience here. Instructors were knowledgable and experienced. Very helpful and always eager to help. As a product design graduate, taking this product management course has helped me a lot so far at work.
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  • Bridget de Graaf
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    Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Feb 07, 2023
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    My time at Brainstation was a pleasant learning experience

    I learned the tools that I wanted to master and had a lot of practice exercises. There was continuous help available via slack and email whenever I had a question about something in the course. My overall experience was very positive.
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BrainStation Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 2,000+ BrainStation alumni reviews on Course Report, students often highlight the quality of the curriculum, experienced instructors, and effective career support services. Particularly, the Full-Time Software Engineering and Data Science Bootcamps are frequently commended. One reviewer says, "The program was challenging but extremely rewarding, offering real-world projects that truly enhanced my skills." However, some students noted the high cost of courses as a consideration.
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How much does BrainStation cost?

BrainStation costs around $3,950. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Python Programmer Certification (PPC™) (Online) cost $2,950.

Where does BrainStation have campuses?

BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, Miami, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is BrainStation worth it?

BrainStation hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 2,339 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!

Is BrainStation legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 2,339 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.

Does BrainStation offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like BrainStation offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

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You can read 2,339 reviews of BrainStation on Course Report! BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.

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