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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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  • Sobiah
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    Graduate • London
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    Jun 17, 2021
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    Web Development

    This is honestly a great program but, you have to be motivated to put in the hard work. The code isn't going to write itself so you have to research and work your way through things but this is an amazing course, I loved the whole experience. It was an intense 3 months but, I got through it and gained so many new skills as well as having a change of mentality about how I work. Highly recommend BrainStation.
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  • Anastasiia
    Client Specialist • Student • Search Engine Optimization • Vancouver
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    Jun 04, 2021
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    Best Instructors for sure!!!

    For anyone looking to level up in SEO, SEM, Google analytics, this is literally the place to be. The courses are taught not just by professors (though the amazing professors don't get me wrong), but by industry experts who work at the jobs, we are trying to get! They're actually just amazing - they have the personality where they actually teach practically, and they have examples from daily jobs that are incredibly helpful, along with lots of little tips and tricks which led to an overal...
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  • Gary Horton
    Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Jun 01, 2021
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    User Experience Design

    I'm impressed with the amount of information and skills I acquired through my UX Design course at Brainstation. Mina skillfully and pleasantly guided us through conceiving a problem, to creating a solution via a clickable prototype, and the many steps in between. The online classroom experience was amazing, and I made friends all over the world.
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  • Aiden Feltkamp
    Director of Diversity • Graduate • Data Science Course Online • Online
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    May 27, 2021
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    Data Science Course is Fantastic!

    The data science course is great for those who have some background in Python and data analysis. Through this class, I learned how to clean and model data, which is the basics of machine learning. The teachers were fantastic and they related everything to practical use. It's fast-paced, but the teachers are great at keeping you up to speed. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who's looking to start on machine learning and data modeling. 
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  • Tina Haskim
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    May 13, 2021
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    Digital Marketing Diploma

    It was a great program, VERY intensive.  Not for the faint of heart.  It takes longer than 3-months to be an expert in any industry, but this course definitely sets you up for success as a Digital Marketer.
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  • Olivia
    User Experience Design Course Online • Online
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    May 11, 2021
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    UX Course

    Had a great experience with the course. Definitely not as intense as a bootcamp as this was just a certificate course, but instructors were all willing to help outside of class time and had great feedback. Would recommend this to people who are unsure of whether or not they would like UX/UI as a warm up :-)
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  • Myles
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    May 06, 2021
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    Web Development Bootcamp

    I came in with a list of things I wanted to learn, by about week 6 we had covered 80% of the advanced concepts I wanted to know about. In the following 6 weeks we learned way more then I thought was even possible. I feel extremely well armed to be able to thrive in the market now. I was even able to land a job before even being done school. 
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  • Rachel
    Rachel
    Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    May 02, 2021
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    UX Design Bootcamp

    I was surprised by the experience. Even though it is an online course, you get to learn a lot! This is really a fast-paced Bootcamp, and you need to give more than your 100%, but it is definitely worth it. With their Power Hours, you get to learn more about the industry and what is happening now. You also get to practice real-life projects with their Hackaton and Sprint 2, where they partner with big companies. 
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  • Cheryl
    Student • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
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    Apr 15, 2021
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    Excellent Courses!

    As an older student I wondered if I would be able to keep up with this course as well as the course on UI Design that I was taking at the same time. The instructors did a great job explaining concepts and were readily available when I had questions. I feel that I've learned a lot of valuable information that will be very useful for work. I enjoyed the breakout room activities working as a team. It was an action packed 10 weeks that kept me busy and I enjoyed the process. I would definite...
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  • Maximillion Semchuk
    Digital Marketing Course • Vancouver
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    Apr 09, 2021
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    Digital Marketing Bootcamp

    BrainStation is the program for people who are serious about making a genuine career transformation. This isn't a dip your toe in the water to get a feel for it, it's the full plunge. I loved the education I received at BrainStation, the instructors and career accelerator team have provided so much value to my professional development.

    Why choose Brainstation

    a) you're ready for an upgrade that will actually give you the confidence to move your career forward

    b)...

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  • Andaleeb Rizwan
    Senior Graphic Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Apr 06, 2021
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    UX Design

    Brainstation's UX Design course gave me the complete understanding of the field of UX which I was looking to get. Throughout the course, we were able to apply our learning from each week to a project that we were building to present at the end of the course. The structure was friendly and the instructors were very helpful with explaining concepts, giving real world examples and answering questions during class and later, on Slack. If you're looking for a good understanding of UX, this co...
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  • Mahnoor Adnan
    Graduate • User Interface Design • Toronto
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    Mar 25, 2021
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    My experience at BrainStation was a 10/10!

    This was my first time taking a course at BrainStation and I couldn't have asked for anything more. In the span of 10 weeks, I was able to gain skills in programs such as Sketch, Flinto and InVision. The lectures focus on the theory as well as hands on learning. At the end of the course, you have a final project that is completed to add into your portfolio. I would highly recommend BrainStation for anyone looking to advance their skills in a certain area. I look forward to taking more co...
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  • Shirley
    Student • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Mar 24, 2021
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    UX Design Student

    BrainStation is a fast-paced bootcamp and it's great for novice UX Design students because you get to learn from educators who are UX professionals that have examples and stories from their own experiences. There are some educators who are amazing and patient during lectures and there are some who zip through it. The diploma is condensed so every week moves very quickly - I'm able to schedule 1-on-1 times with TAs and educators whenever I am confused or need feedback to get myself back o...
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  • Adrian Brillembourg
    Global Senior Operations Specialist • Graduate • Miami
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    Mar 23, 2021
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    Great School for Data Analytics and Data Science

    It is important to understand that bootcamps are made to open the first door to worlds like data science and data analytics. Taking a 3 or 6 month bootcamp will not automatically make you a data scientist, but it will teach you fundamental concepts, provide the basics to understand what they are all about, and tools to start solving real problems. To become a data analyst or a data scientist you don't just need the bootcamp, it takes time and practice to master the tools and programs inv...
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  • Ann Macoy
    Student • Web Development • Vancouver
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    Mar 23, 2021
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    Web Development

    I took the Web Development - part-time certification for beginner's html and css. The instructors were extremely helpful and recommended materials and resources outside of their own content to provide the best insight and education. The program offers a wide variety of class options that assist students who require schedule flexibility. 
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  • Lauren Ramesbottom
    Content Marketing Manager • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • Toronto
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    Mar 22, 2021
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    10 Week Digital Marketing Course

    As a global leader in digital skills training, I knew there was no better place for me to continue my education in the realm of digital content marketing than BrainStation. Despite the common challenges of virtual learning (especially during a pandemic), BrainStation has done a great job of utilizing digital mediums to facilitate high-level, well-paced learning opportunities for individuals like myself who are eager to advance their industry knowledge. I have worked in content marketing ...
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  • Zairah Khurshid
    User Growth Content Manager at TikTok • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
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    Mar 19, 2021
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    Data Analytics Certificate is worth it! Highly recommend!

    If you're looking to become a solid data analyst, this is the course for you! I really wanted to get a better understanding about the work of a data analyst, and how to work more closely with data in my day -to-day life, so I took this course to help me understand how to interpret data and present it (either in a professional setting, personal writing and also within the scope of my job) 

    My cohort was taught by instructors from Hootsuite and Uber who were both really passionate a...
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  • Regan Katerenchuk
    Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Mar 17, 2021
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    Brainstation UX Design course review

    I've been so pleased with the Brainstation User Design course. I have been pleasantly surprised about the degree of communication, organization and effort that goes into creating and running these courses. I felt very connected to my teachers and classmates and looked forward to my weekly class. The timing worked out perfectly for my schedule and I truly learned so much from this program. I'm excited to take this wealth of knowledge and experience and begin my UX career. 
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  • Nitika Oberoi
    Workplace Consultant • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course Online • Online
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    Mar 05, 2021
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    Digital Marketing

    A great certificate program to enhance and build upon new skills in the extremely relevant Digital Marketing area of expertise
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  • Joshua Koonce
    Operations Research Analyst • Student • Data Science Course Online • Online
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    Feb 28, 2021
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    Data Science - Part-Time

    I've had good experiences with Brainstation. I've now taken both their Data Science and Machine Learning certificate programs, and I'll be commenting on the Data Science one here.

    First off, the instructors I've had have been top notch. Andrew was my instructor this go round, and it was evident that this guy works data science for a living. You can tell by the way he codes, changes code on the fly at such speed, and debugs code when it's not working. He also seems to be genuinely ...
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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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