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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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  • Chris Backus
    Chris Backus
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    Mar 24, 2020
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    Data Science Course Review

    I recently completed the online live version of Brainstations Data Science class.  

    A bit about me:
    • I didnt know any Python or Data Science prior to the class
    • I'm not a software engineer, but understand basic concepts of coding
    • I have a very basic understanding of stats
    • My primary goal was to get a very basic understanding of core concepts for data science

    Overall, I really enjoyed the class and achieved my goal of achie...
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  • Sebastian Martinez
    Sebastian Martinez
    Graduate • User Experience Design Course • New York City
    Mar 02, 2020
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    UX Design Course (5 week)

    A well facilitated, learning experience, exposing students to the full design process. Great content, a bit condensed given the limited timeline. An understandable limitation nonetheless. 

    Observations/feedback re: wireframe software used, there was notable compatibility issues when converting between mediums. My free Sketch trial ran out prior to submitting the final project - this was due to downloading Sketch for the pre-course challenges.
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  • Jason Hughes
    Jason Hughes
    Student • Data Science Course Online • Online
    Dec 27, 2019
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    Great experience and intro to data science

    I took the Data Science (online live) course with Brainstation in the fall of 2019. For context to this review I am not in a technical career (I work in HR) but I study computer science part time and have about 18 months experience programming, mostly in Java. This is my second Brainstation course, following a part time web development course I completed in 2018.

    Initial impressions to this course were very good – there is pre-coursework to be completed prior to the first session...

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  • Bria Derksen
    Bria Derksen
    Data Analytics Course • New York City
    Dec 20, 2019
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    BrainStation Data Analytics Course

    I took the 10 week Data Analytics Course via their 'Online Live' platform. My entire experience was awesome! I'm glad I made the decision to learn with them again, after already completing the Product Management certificate. 

    I felt very supported by the entire BrainStation team throughout the entire course. My instructor was excellent. He was an expert in the field and provided industry examples for all of the tools and concepts we learnt. He was organized, engaged, and truly...
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  • Jan Natividad
    Jan Natividad
    Growth Marketing Manager • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • New York City
    Dec 19, 2019
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    Data Analytics Part-Time Course

    Enrolled in the course to learn some new things and to become a better marketer. I’ve taken a few other courses at BrainStation so I was already very familiar with the structure and quality of the curriculum. This course was a fantastic dive into the world of data analytics. Aside from the theoretical concepts of data analytics, I was able to gain hands-on experience using tools such as advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Very quickly, I applied the skills I learned in class to real-life cha...

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  • Eric Thorfinnson
    Eric Thorfinnson
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
    Dec 19, 2019
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    Fantastic Web Development Bootcamp!

    Just graduated from Brainstation's Web Dev Bootcamp. Great experience overall, the material was very thorough and up to date with the current development environment. The units moved by quickly and were extremely comprehensive, and overall the community was amazing and really has helped empower me in my career change towards web development. 

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  • Rita Law
    Rita Law
    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • New York City
    Dec 18, 2019
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    UX Diploma program

    I took the full-time user experience diploma program in the fall 2019 cohort. It was quite intense both during class and outside of class but well worth it!

    I really enjoyed all the workshops and events that helped us connect to professionals in the industry.

    The mentor ship program was amazing! Our mentors helped us through and gave us great feedback on how to be successful.

    I didn't come from a design background so it was quite intimidating to start a new ca...

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  • Marina Tanase
    Marina Tanase
    legal assistant • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • New York City
    Dec 17, 2019
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    Digital marketing

    The digital marketing course was a great experience for me.

    Both instructors were very good. They explained the concepts in a very clear way, with lots of examples from real world. They had a very positive attitude all along the course and they were always open to suggestions.

    The curriculum of the couse is a good one and many resources were shared by the instructors.

    The only downside of it was that the school does not provide a demo account for some programs...

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  • Lisa Redfern
    Lisa Redfern
    Product Designer • Graduate • Product Management Course Online • Online
    Dec 17, 2019
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    The perfect low-pressure certification program!

    I loved my recent online live course obtaining a Product Management certificate. The 10 week course seemed to cater to both new students who were just starting to understand what a PM does, but also could be very good practice for seasoned candidates who already have a PM role and want to be better at it. My Fall course had a small class of 6 students, which was the perfect size to make sure we were all heard and participating equally. This particular online live course was every Tuesday n...

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  • Bala Mandava
    Bala Mandava
    Graduate • Data Science Course • New York City
    Dec 17, 2019
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    Great Learning Experience Ever

    Opting BrainStation to upgrade my skills was the best decision I’ve ever made in my career. Learning resources are insightful, support from educators are incredible.

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  • Steve Li
    Steve Li
    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • New York City
    Dec 17, 2019
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    Data Science Full Time

    Before taking this program, I took some online courses. This full time program is a totally different experience. The educators are nice and knowledgeable. Although the course is very intense, you will need to push yourself and I've learned a lot during these three months.

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  • Alex Mascott
    Alex Mascott
    Student • Search Engine Marketing • New York City
    Dec 16, 2019
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    Search Engine Marketing

    I just finished taking the Search Engine Marketing Class with Brainstation. This was my fifth class with Brainstation and I have gained a ton of value from each of them. 

    This class was a great overview of Search Engine Marketing, what to look for and how to do it. Both the instructors were hands on, constantly working with students on individual learning, and both very knowledgable. 

    Won't be the last course I take from Brainstation, and I recommend it to you. 

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  • Hannah
    Hannah
    Web Development • New York City
    Dec 16, 2019
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    Web Development

    I couldn't recommend Brainstation's Web Development course more! 

    Each concept was explained clearly and thoroughly. We got a lot of learning value out of each class.

    Zach taught the lessons at a good pace - one that was easy to follow for beginners but also provided enough challenges to ensure growth. Adam made sure that all of our questions were addressed and explained concepts very clearly. 

    The student support at Brainstation is great as well. 

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  • Vitor Oliveira
    Vitor Oliveira
    Machine Learning • New York City
    Dec 16, 2019
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    Great classes

    I had a fantastic experience while I studied at BrainStation Vancouver. The instructors were always presenting examples and trying to explain the hardest things in an easy way.

    Machine Learning is an amazing field and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to study the concepts at BrainStation.

    I'd highly recommend this school because they really want to accelerate students' progress.

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  • Tahsin
    Tahsin
    Graduate • Data Science Course • Toronto
    Dec 16, 2019
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    Data science full time

     

    I cannot believe  how much I was able to learn in 12 weeks. The class was challenging. We learned skills that I feel are practical and applicable. The course is suitable for ones without coding background but if you have some statistics knowledge it would be easier.I would absolutely recommend this program to those who want to shift their career to working with data. 

     

    The instructers were always willing to help and offer guida...

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  • Marian Martinez
    Marian Martinez
    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
    Dec 16, 2019
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    UXFT

    It was an amazing experience and I will recomend this course to whoever wants to change careers path or even if you are already in the industry and you just want to build more skills. I signed up to the UX Design full-time diploma with no design background and I can say that i feel confident jumping into the design world! BrainStation community is very friendly and all educators, TA's, and employees at the campus always make you feel comfortable.

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  • Devesh Uba
    Devesh Uba
    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
    Dec 16, 2019
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    UX Diploma : Review

    I recently got done with the extensive 12 weeks UX Design Diploma course at BrainStation and would like to share my review on the same. 

    BrainStation is such a positive place, everyone you meet there is willing to help and wants you to succeed. I had no experience in design before this course but now I am confident that with practice and time - I can reach my goals. I learnt a lot not just from the Education team at BrainStation but also from the support staff and my batchmates a...

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  • Jen B
    Jen B
    Graduate • User Interface Design Course Online • Online
    Dec 14, 2019
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    User Interface Design - 10 week online program

    I completed the 10 week User Interface course in December 2019.  I really liked the flexibility of the online elarning environment, although there can certainly be pros and cons to this format.  I think you get out of what you put into online learning.  One thing that impressed me is that if I had a question, communicating on Slack was super easy with my cohort and also instructors and the broader school community.  So that was great to help fill in blanks if waiting for more feedback or h...

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  • Cristhian
    Cristhian
    Fernandez • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    Dec 06, 2019
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    Full Stack Web Dev - 10 weeks Bootcamp

    no soy alguien que normalmente deje comentarios sobre algo en especifico, pero espero que esta informacion pueda ayudar a futuros interesados en el programa, el bootcamp de 10 semanas es una de las mejores experiencias, pero se deve estar preparado para tomarlo y cuando digo preparado me refiero a disponer de las 10 semanas solo para aprender codigo incluyendo los fines de semana, aunque el horario de clase diga que es hasta las 4 de la tarde no es asi, lo mejor si quieres realmente aprend...

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  • Julissa Wilson
    Julissa Wilson
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • UX/UI Immersive - Wyncode • Miami
    Dec 06, 2019
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    Encouragement!

    This experience has been humbling, it has has given me all the tools that I would need to perfect the user experience in my digital designs. I would totally recommend this program to anyone seeking to enhance their career in technology with the users experience in mind. You totally get a fulfilling  amount of information at a rapid speed. In the beginning it may feel like a lot but eventually your brain will catch up and you will truly understand all the information you are learning. TRUST...

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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?

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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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