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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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  • Andy Law
    Consultant • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Dec 07, 2021
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    UX Design

    Accelerate your career in UX design with cutting-edge skills. Learn design thinking, wireframes, interactive prototyping, Figma, and more, and complete hands-on projects to add to your professional portfolio.
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  • Ariel
    Student • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Dec 07, 2021
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    UX Design Bootcamp

    Really felt like I up-levelled hard from taking this bootcamp. It's somehow affirming to know I can get a great education from something that isn't traditionally academic after spending many years in university.
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  • Hani Jawhari
    UX designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Dec 03, 2021
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    Great Institution!

    Brainstation learning process exceeded my expectation and was so easy and engaging in every aspect. Teachers are industry experts and give the right information and not from a textbook.For sure, Brainstation will be my go-to learning place for more courses in the future.
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  • Michael
    Associate Product Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Nov 30, 2021
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    The UX Design Diploma is 11/10!

    I had a stellar experience at BrainStation's online UX Design Diploma (bootcamp) from July 2021 - October 2021. 

    Course: I have 2 post-secondary degrees, and I have to say that my educational experience at BrainStation was by far the best I've had! I was nervous about learning online, since I considered myself to be someone that learns better in a traditional "in-person" classroom environment, but the Education Experience team does an excellent job at delivering the course content...
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  • Hanna
    Graduate • Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Nov 30, 2021
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    Digital Marketing Bootcamp

    Great Instructors - Complete Curriculum - Immersive Experience
    During my 12 weeks at BrainStation I learned an incredible amount through lectures, labs (practicing what you learned with your peers) and extra curricular events. Despite being online, BrainStation created an immersive experience to learn and mingle with other students. 

    The content covered all important areas of digital marketing - I am walking away with a general (and for some topics deep) understanding of differ...
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  • Nick Segel
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    Nov 25, 2021
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    I look forward to taking more courses here in the future.

     This was my first time taking a course at BrainStation and It was a very informative and inspiring course. I was able to gain skills in programs such as Sketch, Flinto and InVision. The most beneficial part is definitely learning all the workflows a typical company/agency will be going through. I look forward to taking more courses here in the future. 
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  • Asma El Achhab
    Marketing Leader • Digital Marketing Course • Toronto
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    Nov 24, 2021
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    Place to learn the latest in the industry and network

    This month, my workplace gave me the opportunity to brush-off on my digital marketing know-how, tools and strategical thinking with BrainStation here in #Toronto. The course encouraged me to learn something new and even network, and it definitely helps get you out of the rut of working remote...
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  • Manasi Joshi
    Student • Social Media Marketing • Toronto
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    Nov 23, 2021
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    Social Media Marketing course review

    I recently completed a Social Media Marketing course at Brainstation. As a fair beginner in the field of digital marketing, I was looking for a course with comprehensive knowledge to strengthen my foundation in the field as well as get hands-on experience with the most used social media channels for marketing today! I was absolutely fortunate to get instructors with superb experience and backgrounds within the field. I did think the class was too fast for me at times, but it also gave me...
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  • Akshay
    Akshay
    Student • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Nov 22, 2021
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    Web Development

    Really detailed and fast paced bootcamp. Teacher and cohorts are really good and help you when needed. If you plan on doing this make sure you focus on bootcamp as there is a lot to learn and retain.
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  • Jay
    Jay
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    Nov 21, 2021
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    Web Dev

    The experience was great. It was harder than I expected but it was well worth the challenge. The curriculum was great and so were the instructors. The job assistance is still happening so I was unable to leave a rating but the job preparation which includes resume building, LinkedIn, and other career workshops have been great. 
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  • Andrew Persaud
    Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Nov 17, 2021
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    Web Development Bootcamp

    I applied to and completed the April 2021 cohort of BrainStation's Web Development Bootcamp. Due to the pandemic, my whole experience was online. And while I was initially skeptical about learning something so in-depth remotely, it turned out to be an amazing experience. All of the educators and TAs were very skilled, knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. They covered the concepts thoroughly and provided lots of feedback for the practical applications and assignments in th...
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  • Jordan
    MIRROR Lead at lululemon • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course Online • Online
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    Nov 03, 2021
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    Digital Marketing Course

    Looking back at my experience with BrainStation online I am amazed at the amount I have learned over the 10 week course. From SEO and PPC to creating Social media campaigns and influencer strategies. Being able to dip a bit into each area and see what part of Digital Marketing I excel and am interested in is the thing I really enjoyed most. My instructor Brad was a pleasure to learn from, using his real world scenarios to make the content relatable and incredibly personable teaching styl...
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  • Parth Brahmbhatt
    Applicant • Data Science Course • Toronto
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    Nov 02, 2021
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    Data Science Course

    Very insightful. Gained valuable real world skills and accelerating my career in data science.
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  • Rica Z
    Marketing & Communications • Student • User Experience Design Course • Vancouver
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    Nov 02, 2021
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    Amazing instructors and robust curriculum!

    I wanted to take a UX course that has flexible learning options, industry-practicing instructors, and has a robust curriculum and BrainStation ticked all the boxes. I was very pleased with their LMS and other tools which allowed for seamless communication with the instructor, the learner support team, and my fellow classmates.

    I especially loved the interactive workshops we did each class. It allowed me to better understand the material and collaborating with groups and partners e...
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  • Trena Wynn
    Student • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
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    Oct 31, 2021
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    Data Analytics

    Overall the class was phenomenal. The instructors were very good and precise from beginning to end. They were very helpful when it came to the full class and one-on-one. The class had so much detail that I wish I would have taken the  longer course. Anyone that is considering Brainstation to further your knowledge its a must have.  For your set up make sure you have 2 monitor to get the full experience of all the applications that are taught. I enjoy the experience and well worth it. Tha...
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  • James
    Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
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    Oct 26, 2021
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    Worth It

    Overall the experience was fantastic and definitely worth it. The content is great, the instructors are great, I just didn't realize that the course would be so heavy when taking the condensed version. I wish I had taken a longer course. I felt as though there was too much to learn and not enough time.   
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  • Sherry
    Student • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
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    Oct 22, 2021
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    UX Design

    I had a great experience learning with Brain Station. The instructors are very professional and educated and also they add you to their LinkedIn page after finishing the course which gives you the opportunity to get connected with employees 
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  • David MacDonald
    Full Stack Developer • Student • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Oct 14, 2021
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    My Perspective

    I have to preface this by saying that before joining the Bootcamp I had a myriad of jobs, many of which were technical in nature. With a background in engineering, I feel I did have an advantage when it came to understanding and comprehension of the more technical aspects of the program compared to those with completely unrelated experiences. I found the content straightforward and detailed, with sufficient information and instruction to complete the curriculum. This is not to say it was...
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  • Max Waters
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    Oct 13, 2021
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    Digital Marketing, Online

    A very quick deep-dive on all the major digital elements: SEO, SEM, Google Analytics data, content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing. This online course was taught live by a working industry professional, who included wonderful examples of their work and how certain aspects of digital marketing applied with real world examples.
    As comprehensive as it can be, considering each of the pillars mentioned above was a three hour lecture. A great way to learn basics, expa...
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  • Emily
    Emily
    Data Scientist • Student • Data Science Course • Vancouver
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    Oct 08, 2021
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    Data Science Immersive

    This bootcamp was a fantastic way to gain exposure to the modeling and technical skills currently expected in the industry. Although I didn't immediately start in data science after I finished the bootcamp, even in my corporate finance position I was able to leverage my new skills to improve processes and run more complex analyses (I effectively became a better Financial Analyst). 

    ~One year out, I now have a job as a Data Scientist, which would have been MUCH harder to land witho...
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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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