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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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  • Jordan Hoffman
    Jordan Hoffman
    Student • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    Jul 24, 2022
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    Very Good Experience

    It's a 12 week course for web development. I had a past degree in comp sci from 8 years ago and did not put it to long term use, so I was very rusty. This course was extremely useful. It teaches HTML, CSS & SASS, Javascript with React, backend with NodeJS, learning about HTTPS and api calls, database management with mySQL, and numerous other things too. Be warned, it moves at a very fast pace! It's not a big deal for HTML and CSS, but it will be very very challenging once you get int...
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  • Pamela One
    Pamela One
    Project Manager • Applicant • Product Management Course • Vancouver
    Jul 17, 2022
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    Product Management

    Brainstation was a great experience, the course itself was loaded for a crash course program and the instructors were easy to understand and great at explaining complex theories.
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  • Yasir Malik
    Yasir Malik
    Sr. Program Manager • Graduate • Data Science Course • Toronto
    Jul 12, 2022
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    Great course to get started on Data Science

    This was a great course that started with basics of Python and then moved into Data Science concepts like visualization, data cleaning, pandas and machine learning. This has been extremely helpful in my current work where its extremely data heavy and these skill sets will really help me in discovering new facets
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  • Karen Hendry
    Karen Hendry
    Student • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Jul 10, 2022
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    An amazing kick-start to my career change!

    I was very impressed with my whole experience at BrainStation! From the application process to attending the online UX Design Certificate Program. The online learning platform was easy to navigate and the whole curriculum was very organized, leaving us with a solid foundation and understating of UX principles. Our instructors offered some great insight into the real world and made the experience extra special. Always there to help and support us along the way. Thank you for the great exp...
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  • Audrey
    Audrey
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Jul 05, 2022
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    Great Milestone in a short period

    This was the best decision I took in 2022, signing up for Brainstation Bootcamp Data Science diploma. From the supportive career success team,  the incredible tutors who made each day more memorable than the next, to the 'Power Hour' guest, what a great force propelling you to succeed. It's incredible how much was covered in such a short period and the enthusiasm to explain things in detail. Highly recommend BrainStation!
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  • Daniel Hung
    Daniel Hung
    Product Manager • Applicant • Product Management Course • New York City
    Jul 05, 2022
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    This course will provide you with everything you require...

    It was a fascinating and rewarding experience. I'm confident that the time invested will enable me to make a stronger contribution to my work.
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  • Jing
    Jing
    Graduate • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 04, 2022
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    UX Design

    The overall experience is great! Brainstation UX design program gave me systematical learning of UX design. It is very detail structured and supported by well-designed sprints. By the end of the program, you will have all you need to prepare for the portfolio. The career success team is absolute a plus of the program. You can reach out to them if you have any questions while preparing for the interviews or going through the job application. It is definitely hard to find the first job, bu...
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  • Fay
    Fay
    IT assistant • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • London
    Jun 23, 2022
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    UX Design

    I found the course really helped me I’m so grateful I was able to take this opportunity.
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  • Vanessa Noueider
    Vanessa Noueider
    Intermediate Digital Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Jun 22, 2022
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    UX Design Diploma

    As an interested person in UX Design, I enrolled in the BrainStation bootcamp after seeing an ad on Instagram.
    They immediately reached out to me and interviewed me to make sure that UX Design would be the right path for me (which I found a nice touch to make sure that I made the right decision).
    As a student, the experience was delightful, the instructors were knowledgeable and flexible and made it a really fun and fruitful experience. The projects were intriguing, the material ta...
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  • Ally
    Ally
    Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Jun 21, 2022
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    Data Analytics April 2022

    The course is well designed and is delivered entirely online in real-time. The cadance of class is once a week and 3 hours per course. In every class, there is some assignment assigned and there would be a break-out session during the class, allowing people to tackle the questions taught in class together.
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  • Eileen
    Eileen
    eCommerce Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
    Jun 19, 2022
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    Data Analytics

    BrainStation is a great place to start if you want to get your foot in the door for Tech. They offer a wide range of programs and the instructors are extremely helpful. The classrooms are smaller which makes it much less intimidating to ask questions. The instructors are responsive outside of class that can help you with your homework. Highly recommend! 
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  • Anh
    Anh
    Recent University Graduate • Student • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Jun 17, 2022
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    Great Fast-Track UX Design Online Course

    I started my five-week online course without any knowledge of UX Design. I didn't know where to begin, though I found the idea of UX Design interesting so I searched online and found BrainStation. I read reviews and stories of others who chose to learn from them and it all seemed positive, so I booked a call with a learning advisor. 

    My learning advisor was so helpful and lovely and assisted me from start to finish with the enrolling process. I chose the 5-week course which meant ...
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  • John P
    John P
    Graduate • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jun 13, 2022
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    Intensive but worth it!

    The bootcamp is 12 weeks and has (to most) an intensive workload. There is a mix of solo assignments, lab work, group projects, and solo projects. Although it may seem like a lot, the work is highly relevant to today's industry standards and is totally worth putting effort into.
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  • B
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    Graduate • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jun 03, 2022
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    Hard work, but a great investment

    BrainStation's UX bootcamp taught me design skills that I hadn't been able to develop in my previous career. Instructors have valuable industry experience and assignments push you to apply the knowledge you learn in daily lessons. I met really smart, talented people and am excited to follow their design careers, The program required long hours of hard work and there were opportunities for improvement regarding the communication of assignment details, but overall I considered the program ...
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  • Kleber Sousa
    Kleber Sousa
    UX, UI, Front-end Developer • Student • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
    Jun 03, 2022
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    User Experience Design Bootcamp

    In my 40s, in the middle of a pandemic, I decided to make a career transition backing to #UserExperience, #UserInterface, and
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  • Sophia P
    Sophia P
    UX Designer • Graduate • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    May 30, 2022
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    Amazing experience

    My experience at BrainStation was excellent. Looing to make a career transition is a huge undertaking, and the team there makes it so manageable and enjoyable. I took the UX Design Bootcamp online-- I learned so much in such a short amount of time, was challenged creatively and intellectually, and received so much support from my instructors, TAs, peers, and the career success team. You'll have cheerleaders around you throughout the entire experience. Everyone wants to see you succeed, a...
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  • Jacinta
    Jacinta
    UX Researcher • Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    May 30, 2022
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    Couldn't have asked for better

    I attended the online cohort at the start of 2022. We had 2 big classes start at the same time, with an incredible group of students. Though we were a lot of students, the Education team made sure we felt supported. With time in one-on-ones, I was able to get the support I needed. The program is incredibly fast-paced, however, they prepare you so thoroughly for the workforce it's amazing. The network of BrainStation alumni is incredible, that is how I got my job offer. Demo Day I had a h...
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  • Gavin Liang
    Gavin Liang
    UX Designer • Graduate • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    May 29, 2022
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    UX Design

    I had an incredible experience taking the UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation. The educators do an exceptional job with covering the program material comprehensively while always being prepared to offer additional insights, feedback and support. There are also ample opportunities throughout the 12-week curriculum to carefully explore concepts and put them into practice through both independent and group project work. Guidance from the Career Success Team was another key highlight and play...
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  • Jorge
    Jorge
    Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • Online
    May 27, 2022
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    Web Dev Bootcamp

    Overall it just seemed crazy to me that in just 12 weeks they were able to get us from nothing to full-stack. Still, having recently graduated from the course I can personally tell you that my classmates and I were fairly confident in our abilities by graduation. Of course, each outcome is as diverse as its participants coming in, but overall, we can all create full-stack applications. 
    I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to either seek employment or just create full-sta...
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  • Ashley
    Ashley
    UX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Vancouver
    May 20, 2022
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    UX Design Bootcamp

    I attended the BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp because I wanted to transition into the tech industry. I really enjoy my time there. My educators, TAs, and colleagues were all very knowledgeable supportive. We had the opportunity to complete a capstone project over the course of 12 weeks and presented to industry leaders on Demo Day. We also did two design sprints and one hackathon. BrainStation hosted many PowerTalks to allow industry professionals to chat about their career transition j...
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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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PBSS - New York, United States; CIE - Florida, United States; OCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIRU - British Columbia, Canada

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