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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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  • Victor Lopez-Santaniello
    Founder Purpose Grounds • Graduate • Product Management Course • Miami
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    Oct 24, 2023
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    Amazing experience highly recommend

    Great structure and awesome teachers. They are incredibly intentional and help with job placement via LinkedIn, webinars and other resources online as well as in person. Highly recommend for people within the field or someone who is brand new to the field.
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  • Henrique Pereira
    Henrique Pereira
    Product Manager • Applicant • Product Management Course • London
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    Oct 16, 2023
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    Incredible Networking Opportunities

    Brainstation is a complete school talking about IT, IA, and new technology skills. The advisor team is super available to help and bring the results that you expect as a professional. The instructors were not only experienced professionals in the field but also excellent educators. They were approachable, enthusiastic, and always ready to answer questions. The real-world insights they shared and the industry connections they brought to the classroom were invaluable.
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  • Sam Alter
    Graduate • Product Management Course • New York City
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    Sep 29, 2023
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    Great overview of product management principles

    My goal in taking this course was to learn more about product management because I was wondering if I should take my career in that direction. I feel that my goals were met. With only a three-hour meeting time once a week for eight weeks, there is only so much material that we could cover, and I knew that going in. That being said, we got a good overview of:
    • A day in the life of a product manager
    • The role of a product manager throughout the lifecycle of a product, ...
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  • Stephen Setzer
    UX Researcher • Student • Data Analytics Course • New York City
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    Sep 27, 2023
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    Data Analytics Course Review

    If you're on the fence about enrolling in Brainstation's Data Analysis course, let me offer a gentle nudge in that direction based on my recent experience.

    The course offers a well-crafted curriculum that's perfectly aligned with current industry standards. The breadth and depth of topics covered from topics in Advanced Excel to SQL, R, and Python, these are not just theoretical fillers but actionable skills. What you learn here is instantly transferable to real-world applications...
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  • Natalie Romero
    Associate Brand Managee • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • New York City
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    Sep 26, 2023
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    Great Crash Course on Digital Marketing!

    This class was a great introduction to the fundamentals of digital marketing! It provides a breadth of information of the field, which is exactly what i was looking for since i don’t have experience in digital. 

    While it won’t make you an expert on any one thing in particular, it provides you enough to know what you could potentially be interested. 

    Jake is also super passionate about the course and helping his students which is a huge plus! He’s very knowledgeable and will...
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  • Ana Tasic
    Sr. Account Manager • Student • User Experience Design Course • London
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    Sep 26, 2023
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    UX/UI Design with Alberto Minelli @BrainStation

    Alberto's course was truly enlightening. UX isn't about us—it's about understanding and serving our users. With Alberto at the helm, each lesson feels like an engaging conversation on design rather than mere technical jargon. He brings the human aspect to the forefront, emphasising that behind every design is a real person. Through immersive projects and compelling anecdotes, the learning journey becomes more experiential. And Alberto's exceptional teaching skills elevate the entire expe...
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  • Ryan Yee
    Web Developer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
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    Sep 25, 2023
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    Intensive but rewarding

    Having no experience in developing, I came out with very good foundational skills from BrainStation. As my title says, it is intensive but rewarding. I committed a lot of my time in to learning and building my skills.  Although it was stressful at certain points of time, I had fun. It was something I've always wanted to do and to be able to create a full-stack application is mind-blowing to me. I never would have thought I would gain these skills within 3 months but here I am. 

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  • Diana Demura
    Graduate • Product Management Course • Vancouver
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    Sep 20, 2023
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    Eye-opening, Skill-enriching, Network-building

    As a recent university graduate with a background in business, I took this class to understand whether Product Management would be the right career for me. One of my aims was to gain firsthand exposure to the challenges inherent in the role of a Product Manager. The course's project-centric structure facilitated that. Every class was packed with valuable information spanning the entire product lifecycle, from conception to launch. I got out with a newly-found network of like-minded indiv...
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  • Rina Kang
    Instructional Designer • Graduate • Product Management Accelerator • Toronto
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    Sep 19, 2023
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    A great way to invest in yourself!

    I had a great learning experience at Brainstation. I enrolled in the Product Management course 8 weeks ago with no knowledge of Product Management and now feel informed, more knowledgeable and confident in my skills gained. I appreciate that in class there were moments to apply the information given to us as activities and that our instructors who work in the industry were able to give us personal and professional stories that related to the content being delivered. 
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  • Sabrine Dhaliwal
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
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    Sep 15, 2023
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    Tough program, VERY rewarding

    BrainStation Web Development Bootcamp was no joke! It was challenging, fun, rewarding and frustrating at times. I'm very pleased with the outcome of the Bootcamp, I am leaps and bounds ahead of where I would be with self-study. The pace was fast but not overwhelming. It is very do-able to learn how to build a full stack application in 3 months, it does require full dedication and commitment. 
    Overall it was a great experience and I'm thrilled I took the course. 
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  • Austin Wisdom
    Full-Stack Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Sep 13, 2023
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    Empty Promises of "Hiring Partners" left us on our own and unemployed

    The main reason I chose BrainStation's Full-stack software engineering bootcamp (online, full time) over other online courses was because of their claim to have a "hiring partner network" of over "3500+ companies," and that "90% +" of their graduates find their first job within 6 months of graduating.

    Throughout the bootcamp they tout our presentation day as the huge moment where they invite their "industry hiring partners" to watch us present our final projects...
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  • Kristoffer Ryan Espiritu
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Sep 12, 2023
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    Amazing bootcamp experience

    I joined this bootcamp with minimal prior knowledge of Cybersecurity. My understanding was limited to the notion that Cybersecurity safeguards us against Cyberattacks. However, Ben and Trevor provided comprehensive explanations, delving into Cybersecurity from its broadest aspects down to its minutiae. With each passing week, I absorbed fresh insights into Cybersecurity, fueling my growing fascination with the subject. Additionally, every week featured engaging activities that aligned wi...
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  • Hal
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • Vancouver
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    Sep 08, 2023
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    Very intensive, but it was also very rewarding in terms of what I gained

    Despite having worked fairly busy in a business company until now, these past three months have been incredibly busy, sometimes tough, and challenging. This is why I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

    In-person experience is a key to learning from my point of view. Online courses may seem cost-effective, but knowing my own personality, I struggle to stay motivated with such materials. Therefore, I opted for an in-person school. I believe it was the right choice in terms of the ...
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  • Jimin Hong
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • London
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    Sep 08, 2023
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    BrainStation Data Science Bootcamp Experience

    Educators are really supportive and explain concepts clearly. This bootcamp is structured to be intense and therefore I've learned a lot throughout this bootcamp. I'm genuinely glad that I was able to meet amazing people at BrainStation. 100% recommend.
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  • Artur Moura
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • London
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    Sep 08, 2023
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    Review data science bootcamp

    It was an amazing experience at several levels. The educators are very knowledgeable and supportive. The curriculum is exceptional and very up to date. I feel ready for the industry and with the tools I need to succeed with a good network of support.
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  • Esther Partland
    Student • Digital Marketing Course • London
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    Aug 31, 2023
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    Nice introductory to Digital Marketing

    I really enjoyed the course and how it helped me give a better understanding of the Digital Marketing world. If you're looking for something to get you through the first step, this is a course for you. It's very beginner-friendly, gives lots of tips/pointers and goes through everything you need to start your journey in Digital Marketing. 

    I would have liked to see more in-class activities, and more interactive work vs. going through slides, however, that's a small suggestion I cou...
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  • Pablo Medina
    Pablo Medina
    Graduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • New York City
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    Aug 28, 2023
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    Great experience

    BrainStation was a great experience; I had the opportunity to increase my knowledge and become a better programmer. I feel more confident in my skills and ready to venture into the real world. great team that actually cares about the students.
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  • Vicky Sharma
    Digital Product Manager • Graduate • Product Management Course • Toronto
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    Aug 25, 2023
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    Product Management at Brainstation.

    I recently completed the 8-week Product Management course offered by BrainStation, and I am delighted to share my experience. From start to finish, this course exceeded my expectations and provided a deep understanding of the field.

    The course structure was well-organized and thoughtfully designed. Each Monday session was an engaging blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on activities. The instructors' expertise was evident as they seamlessly navigated through comple...
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  • Logan Pukarowski
    Web Developer • Graduate • Artificial Intelligence Course Online • Online
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    Aug 23, 2023
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    Best Learning Experience For Me

    After completing the Software Engineering Bootcamp, I got the opportunity to take the Artificial Intelligence course and the in-depth explanations for how AI works on a high level and the detail on how prompt engineering can be handled. It was just a great experience and I cant wait to be able to implement these concepts into my own projects.
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  • Paula Soler
    Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Aug 18, 2023
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    Good for beginners

    I did the 8 weeks UX Design course at Brainstation. I like how the first few classes explain what UX Design is and how to conduct user research before jumping into wireframes, usability, and Figma, which comes in later. I am completely new to the subject, so I feel that I gained a lot from the course. It didn't feel too rushed, everything that was seen in the class was very well explained and the instructors are very patient and well-prepared. I'm not sure if it prepared me enough to wor...
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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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