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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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  • Matthew Magtajas
    Student • Data Analytics Course • Vancouver
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    Apr 25, 2023
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    Amazing and Fun Experience

    The entire experience was just a blast for me. Learning more about how data works and how to analyze said data alongside my classmates really helped instill a lasting impression and is helping me towards sticking to a data heavy career path. The only thing I wished to happen more in class was more interaction with people outside of our immediate table group, but otherwise the classes were fun and informative and our instructor Moe was very approachable, which helped with asking him quest...
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  • Roisin Martindale
    Performance Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • London
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    Apr 24, 2023
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    Accessible, challenging, inspiring!

    I was initially intimidated to undertake this course because of my lack of experience in this immediate field of design. I was relieved upon arriving to find a real mix of people with a range of experience, so I didn't feel so out of place.

    We started with an overview of design thinking, gaining an understanding of the key principles underpinning UX design, as well as a bit of the history of how it has developed, and closely related fields and roles such as UI, product design etc....
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  • Wendel de Freitas
    Senior Graphic Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Miami
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    Apr 23, 2023
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    A career pivot bootcamp

    The Brainstation UX Design Bootcamp was an intensive training program focused on hands-on, project-based learning. 
    The skills and knowledge needed for me to become a UX designer (such as user research, and information architecture) also taught industry-standard tools and software such as Figma to wireframing, prototyping, and user testing. 

    I was pleased to attend the program's curriculum which allowed me to apply their newly acquired skills to real-world projects.
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  • Arjun Lokur
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Apr 21, 2023
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    Great experience, definitely worth it

    It's an intense 12 weeks you're in for but an amazing experience. You're learning a curriculum that might otherwise take a year or 2 at university. Great instructors and campus environment. Lots of hands-on experience with the assignments and your final capstone project. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to make the switch to data science.
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  • Hayder Suwaed
    Graduate • Data Science Course • Vancouver
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    Apr 21, 2023
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    Smart Bootcamp

    I needed this bootcamp to build a road map for future development and get familiar with Python language. The curriculum has been built smartly to help students learn, dive deep, and get the deliverable ready to submit. 
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  • Steven Kies
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Apr 19, 2023
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    INtenst and fantastic

    The camp was great. It's very intense, so I recommend reading ahead first, and doing some prep work on Python and SQL programming, but they cover everything you need if you're dilligent. The instructors look after you. They kept me on track when IO  lagged behind. They also do lot's of career development.
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  • Hannah McHale
    Digital Projects Lead • Student • User Experience Design Course • London
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    Apr 18, 2023
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    Lots of time but lots of value

    I signed up to this course because UX Design is something i've been doing for some years in my day-job as a product manager but it's happened organically and i had no formal qualifications in the area. The course felt quite intense, there is a lot of reading and 'homework' to fit in around a busy day job in a short space of time. And getting to grips with Figma (not having used it before) was tough, but i'm so pleased i did it. It's given me a lot of confidence in the work i do and the r...
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  • Carol Calderon
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Data Science Course • Toronto
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    Apr 16, 2023
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    Amazing experience

    It was hard to decide whether do the bootcamp or not, there are a huge quantity of information on internet about different paths to become a data scientist. I definitely learnt a lot and now I know how keep learning this field, I am very happy about my decision and I'm starting my job searching. So far, I think to do the on person bootcamp was an excellent decision, great time, great teachers, great management and such a perfect environment to learn. 
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  • Olga Iaroslavtceva
    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Apr 14, 2023
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    UX Design Bootcamp | In-Person | Toronto | Full-Time

    Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the FULL-TIME UX Bootcamp program. To further expand on my experience, there were several things that I particularly enjoyed, as well as a few opportunities for improvement:

    Positives:

    • Instructors: The instructors were experts in their field, and I particularly appreciated Kelly's no-nonsense approach and helpfulness.
    • Community: The community was a highlight of the program, and meeting so many inter...
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  • Hamza Dincer
    Student • Software Engineering Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Apr 14, 2023
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    Professional and Lovely Environment

    I loved every minute I spent there. It was a great learning experience. I only regret that I could have spent more time there. The instructors are professional and supportive all the way. It reignited my love for learning which I lost in academia.  
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  • Rory Freeman
    Graduate • Data Science Course • London
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    Apr 14, 2023
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    Great high-intensity DS bootcamp

    Does a great job at teaching a lot in a relatively short timeframe. Do not underestimate the intensity of this bootcamp, it is very intense, particularly in the middle 8 weeks. The instructors are great and bring a lot of real-world experience to the table. The career-help is good, but does tend to have quite an "American" view to it, which can contrast what you understand about how the UK job market works.

    Overall a fantastic experience and incredibly valuable.
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  • Henry Paremain
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • London
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    Apr 14, 2023
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    Challenging but incredibly rewarding

    I left a career in structural engineering to make the switch to data science. I was slightly skeptical of the BootCamp formula before I started. However, I was incredibly impressed with the content, in terms of the breadth of topics covered, and the depth we went into. The instructors were very helpful throughout, bringing great energy to every class. They taught the content in such a way that any prerequisite knowledge was not required. The capstone project was a real highlight for me a...
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  • Jw Clark
    Product Designer • Student • Product Management Course • New York City
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    Apr 12, 2023
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    A Great Product Management Course!

    I'm finishing up my 8-week Product Management course at BrainStation. It has indeed been an excellent experience. My instructors (Brent & Akila) were knowledgeable, experienced, and fun! I'm thankful for their guidance and critiques while completing this course.
    I look forward to using my new skills to advance my career goals- THANK YOU, BRAINTSTATION!  
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  • Natalie K
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • Web Development Course Online • Online
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    Apr 12, 2023
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    BrainStation Web Development Certificate Course

    I just completed the BrainStation Web Development Course online which was led by Jim Rectenwald and Yathan, SE's at instagram and slack. I took the course to get familiar with HTML and CSS as a UX Designer. My overall experience was positive. The instructors were very approachable, welcome to answering questions, and were responsive to messages. The curriculum itself was well structured so that we could eventually learn how to code a responsive website for our final project by teaching u...
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  • Felipe Gonzalez
    Web Developer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
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    Apr 03, 2023
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    Incredible experience. I would do it again if I could

    I would highly recommend BrainStation to anyone looking to kickstart a career in web development. The program is rigorous, challenging, and demanding  but it is also incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced developer looking to upskill, BrainStation has the resources, support, and expertise you need to succeed.
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  • T Zani
    Software engineer @privus • Graduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Apr 03, 2023
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    Great Teachers!

    Shout out for the amazing staff of teachers, Daniil, Zed, Andrew and for the TA Kent and James for always going above and beyond!
    The course is pure pressure! believe when it says it is FULL TIME ! although it is great, since you will learn so much in so short time. 
    Having the support of the educational staff was not just great but essential! thank you all!
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  • Sarah Nohe
    Product • Graduate • Miami
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    Mar 30, 2023
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    Data Analytics with Practical Application

    As someone who's been working in product for several years, I was looking to expand my skill set and gain a better understanding of data analytics. That's why I decided to take the course at BrainStation, and I'm glad I did.

    The curriculum was designed with practical application in mind, which was perfect  as I was looking to apply what I learned to real-world scenarios. The course covered a wide range of topics, including basic data analysis and visualization techniqu...
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  • Mahyar Sabouniaghdam
    Mahyar Sabouniaghdam
    Data Scientist • Graduate • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Mar 29, 2023
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    Transformative Data Science Bootcamp

    I recently completed BrainStation's Data Science Online Bootcamp and I must say that it was an incredible experience. The instructors were fantastic and truly went above and beyond to ensure that all students were able to grasp the concepts and materials covered in the program. Their depth of knowledge and experience in the industry really shone through in their teaching.


    The curriculum was very comprehensive and relevant to the current job market, which is crucia...
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  • Eric Marroquin
    Associate, Digital Marketing & Communications • Graduate • Miami
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    Mar 27, 2023
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    Immediately Actionable Insights

    I found myself taking what I learned in class and immediately looking for implementation opportunities at work. After every class, I would message my teammates on insights we could leverage. Digital marketing is a very wide field but the small class size made it easy for my instructors to tailor the material to our businesses and areas of interest for each of the subjects covered. A huge shoutout to my instructors, Felipe & Sarah, for sharing their professional experiences, both good...
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  • Ariel Carmona
    Designer • Graduate • Miami
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    Mar 25, 2023
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    The right place

    I recently completed the Product Management Program and it was an incredible experience! The course provided a comprehensive overview of the product management lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond. Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I learned so much through the interactive lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects. A highlight was building the MVP of a platform dedicated to enhancing Communal Living experiences - it really helped me apply ...
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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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