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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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  • Mark
    Mark
    Student • Data Science Course • Vancouver
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    Sep 06, 2020
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    BrainStation Data Science FT Bootcamp 2020

    Overall a decent experience. Main advantages are good quality instructors and lots of different methods of teaching were used to keep things interesting. Cons come from the fact that data science is very hard to teach in 3 months; not everyone is at the same proficiency in math so sometimes it's a little slow, sometimes it's a little fast.

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  • Caitlin W
    Student • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
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    Sep 04, 2020
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    Data Analytics

    I took the Data Analytics course in the beginning of 2020. I did the class online-live, and while I was nervous at first about how the course would go, it was actually incredible. The instructors made it very easy to follow and kept me engaged the entire time. They were always able to answer any question and you never felt bad for asking something. The instructors and fellow students were always super supportive. I have enrolled in another course at BrainStation that I am starting next w...
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  • Vickie C
    UX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Sep 03, 2020
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    UX Design

    As someone with no previous technical skills in UX Design, the one word I would use to describe my experience taking BrainStation's 12-week bootcamp is transformative. I walked in having no idea what I was getting myself into, and walked out amazed at the skills and knowledge I developed in such a short amount of time. The educators really care and have so much knowledge to share about their experiences; and when the pandemic hit, it was amazing to see how quick and seam...
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  • Bruna Tenorio
    Digital Marketing Coordinator • Search Engine Marketing • Toronto
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    Aug 30, 2020
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    Search Engine Marketing

    The learning experience is excellent as the program is a mix of theory and hands-on activities, with a final project to apply the skills learned throughout the classes. Plus, my instructor was a fantastic professional in the industry, a great teacher, highly skilled, and always available to answer our questions. My learning experience was outstanding, and I highly recommend BrainStation for those looking for a rich learning journey! 
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  • Christina Esposito
    Marketing and Communications Lead • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Aug 28, 2020
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    Valuable Experience

    I graduated from the part-time User Experience course at Brainstation and it was very insightful. Everything was very well organized and the material was extremely valuable. The Instructors made sure to customize the content to your specific needs and every single class was hands-on and experimental. Great discussions and I feel well prepared for pitching and creating projects with UX principals in mind.
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  • JW
    JW
    Marketing Manager • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course Online • Online
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    Aug 26, 2020
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    Online Digital Marketing

    As someone who already had a few years of marketing experience (no targeted digital marketing experience), this course was not very useful for me. To capture something as broad as Digital Marketing in 10 weeks doesn't do it justice. Example; one course (3 hours) was dedicated to social media - with such definitions as what Facebook vs. Instagram vs. Twitter are... Not a good use of my time. I want to be fair and say this could be a reasonable introduction to someone who is (a) not famili...
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  • Michael L
    Michael L
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 25, 2020
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    Remote Full Stack Web Development Program Review

    TLDR: Excellent course, would recommend to most!
    Long story: I completed the 12 week bootcamp in July 2020.  Partially due to Covid, I decided that it was the perfect opportunity to start a new career path and follow a passion for tech to become a web developer.  As I had expected, it was a very intense course and went through an entire gamut of languages and skills.  I cannot recommend the course to everyone, as there will be some people who would not be able to handle the workload. ...
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  • Wamiq
    Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
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    Aug 24, 2020
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    Great Course - Perfect Balance of Learning and Practice

    The course was set to provide the perfect balance of content learning and practice. I was able to practice what I learnt in class with assignments/homework with more advanced questions available for those who want to push themselves. My instructor was patient and welcoming as he ensured that each student participated in class discussions and understanding concepts. All questions were answered in class and our instructor made himself available for extra help outside of class hours. Our pr...
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  • Ben de Groot
    B2B Lead Generation Manager • Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
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    Aug 23, 2020
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    B2B Lead Generation Manager

    BrainStation has an outstanding online synchronous learning model with experienced teachers. Recommend for anyone wanting to upgrade their #digital knowledge and skills.
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  • Edward Koh
    Product Owner • Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Aug 23, 2020
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    User Experience Design

    I took the User Experience Design course at the BrainStation Toronto location. If I had to summarize my experience in a few words, I would say: modern, inspiring, relevant. I've taken numerous courses from many different schools, but none were as engaging as this one was. It starts with the Learning Experience team who are always available to help you be prepared for each class, whether its addressing technical issues or sharing suggested resources that get you in the right mindset for c...
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  • Mahnoush
    Research Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Course • Toronto
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    Aug 22, 2020
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    Data Science Certificate

    This course gave me the opportunity to leverage my analytical skills by applying Data Science tools in a project-based approach. The curriculum was broad enough to introduce me to the basics in DS and available libraries and how to code in Python Notebooks in order to work efficiently with data in my field (biomedical research). 
    Brief and precise for those who are self-taught and just need a starter boost to delve deeper into the matter! 
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  • Christian Chen
    Christian Chen
    Student • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
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    Aug 22, 2020
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    Data analytics

    It was really great eye opening experience  course for me to get into the field. I took data analytics program in the summer 2019 at BrainStation. The classes really bring me a depth knowledge into the data analytics concept and give me full understanding about framework of data analytics. 
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  • Hassan Mohamad
    Business Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    amazing experience at BrainStation

    an intense course that lays the foundation for the data world. Loved the delivery methods available to the student, loved the experience and the knowledge. 
    they only hire instructors from the actual field they are teaching, which makes the learning method much more realistic and on hand. 
    I would recommend this program to a lot of my friends and specially through BrainStation. 
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  • Ray
    Ray
    Product Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Vancouver
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    UX Design

    My experience at BrainStation was positive and memorable. My instructors were very knowledgeable and provided a lot of examples from the industry. If I were to level up my experience in the future I would attend Brainstation again.
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  • Taleb Damaree
    Taleb Damaree
    Graduate • Web Development Course Online • Online
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    Learned a tremendous amount in such little time.

    A wonderful 12-week program with terrific instructors and teaching assistants. I earned a great education by learning about an abundance of concepts and problems that programmers run into everyday. Thanks to this program, I'm extremely motivated to succeed in my career. It also made me regret going to grad school. I would strongly urge those who have an interest in embarking on a career in web development to take this course. It has made me a lot more confident in my programming ability....
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  • Mridusmita Sarma
    Applicant • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    Data Analysis

    I did the data analytics course and I got a very good understanding of the concepts in a short time. Final project was a good hands-on experience. Also made some friends during the course 
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  • Prajakta Rane
    UX / UI Freelancer • Student • User Experience Design Course • Vancouver
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    User Experience Design Course (online)

    Being a passionate UI designer, what motivated me to enhance my digital skills was to build the base it needed in terms of experience and knowledge. I wanted to fine-tune the knowledge I had, and at the same time also learn the basics of UX principles. One of the most important aspects of UX I learnt from this course is to understand the business goals and the user needs before you start thinking about solutions. The lead instructor, Frauke Seewald demonstrated valuable ...
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  • Emily Stanislaus
    Graduate • Product Management Course • Vancouver
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    An engaging experience

    I can't speak highly enough of my experience at BrainStation. The Product Management course was engaging, flexible, and  helped me make a career transition from non-profit to tech. The instructors truly want to see you succeed and are wonderful mentors. 
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  • Shane Smith
    Shane Smith
    UI/UX & SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    User Experience Design

    Ten weeks of craziness but well worth it! I had never taken an online course before and was very intimidated going into it. After just a couple of sessions, the instructor made me feel comfortable with the platform. All the instructors are from the industry and have first-hand knowledge. Each session lasted about 3hrs with team-building exercises, tutorials and Q&A at the end of the lesson. Because the course condensed into ten weeks, I didn't learn everything I would have liked too....
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  • Zohan Momin
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 21, 2020
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    Web development diploma graduate

    While I was styding for web dev on my own, I found it hard to commit on a daily basis to learning new things and needed a push from someone. Hence I went with BrainStation and the amount of hardwork and ease of admission process helped me take the decision of attending a Bootcamp more firm. Into the clurse we had a culture similar to a work culture where we would have sprints as well as Morning standups for group projects. Instructors and TA's were always there to help. I would rate it w...
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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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