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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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  • Joe C
    Joe C
    Jr Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    Nov 30, 2017
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    Great Option for Self-Starters

    I had been thinking about attending a bootcamp for a year before I started, and to be honest, I was skeptical of doing so.  I didn’t see the value in quitting my job and spending over $10K to learn something I could teach myself via the internet.

    Eventually the frustration of only being able to set aside a few hours per week to learn got to me and I decided to attend Wyncode.  I immediately recognized the fast pace of the program, which was a plus for me.  You can’t really expect...

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  • Sam
    Sam
    Data Analytics • Toronto
    Nov 29, 2017
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    Data Analytics

    This is a 10 week course designd for novice to intermediate data scientists. Each week is dedicated to a specific tool or theory. There is a lot of material to cover and quite frequently we ended up not being able to cover everything, whether it was the material itself or the in class exercises.

    In terms of the material though, it was very informative for me, especially learning about the Tableau tool. I wish there was more than one class to learn how to use it as we only had a b...

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  • Jaleesa
    Jaleesa
    Student • iOS Development • Toronto
    Nov 28, 2017
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    iOS Development part time

    I took the iOS development course at Brainstation and it was a very interesting and informative experience. We covered the fundamentals of swift and also worked in Xcode. It’s was pretty content heavy and it was easy to fall behind especially with such a condensed schedule and as a result some content felt a bit rushed. But the instructors were always there to help out along the way when complications arose. 

    In the end I was able to take away a newfound knowle...

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    Student Experience Team

    Dec 06, 2018

    Hi Jaleesa, 

    Thank you for your review, we're so glad that you found the iOS Development course informative. 

    We recommend that a student has familiarity with object-oriented programming before taking the iOS Development certificate course so that they can stay on-track with the topics covered. The iOS certificate course covers some more advanced topics in development, and is definitely challenging to ensure students are gaining industry-relevant, applicable skills.

    We're happy to hear that you found our Instructors helpful and that you finished the course with newfound knowledge of Swift fundamentals.
  • Steve
    Steve
    UX/UI Developer • Graduate • Product Management • Toronto
    Nov 26, 2017
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    Product Management

    I took the part time Product Management course to learn how agile teams really thrive. Having previously completed the full time UX program at BS I found quite a bit of overlap in curriculum. This is great to confirm my understanding of the material or for new students to get their feet wet. However I was looking for more in depth content. I can appreciate this is a 10 week 3h/week course and they can only go so far in depth for these areas. I suggest this course to anyone look...

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  • Jennifer
    Jennifer
    Graduate • Product Management • New York City
    Nov 22, 2017
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    Product Management Review

    This is a great introduction course for those who have a guenuine interest in product management. This course sets the stage well to differentiate between product and project management, and introduces real work experience into the curriculum to give students a peek into a 'day in the life' of a product manager. Would definitley recommend to anyone looking to pursue produt management as a career, or who has an entrepreneurial spirit. 

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  • James Tejada
    James Tejada
    Student • User Interface Design • New York City
    Nov 22, 2017
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    You will not regret it!

    Taking the UI Design Program at BrainStation is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. User Interface is a great way to get started in the digital design industry. In the beginning, I had very little to no knowledge about designing websites, but by the end of it all, I have come to putting together robust, high-fidelity webpages and prototypes from scratch. A few classes int...
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  • Amie Zimon
    Amie Zimon
    Manager, Global Community, lululemon • Student • Digital Marketing • New York City
    Nov 21, 2017
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    PT Digital Marketing

    I have been working in the marketing industry for a few years and took this course to bring my skills up to speed in digital - it was a great experience!

    I was impressed by the organization of the school, the atmosphere and the classroom learning portal. Brainstation has really nailed student communication + has an incredible student portal where all of the class content lives, acing as a great rescource to continue learning outside of the classroom.

    The instructors and...

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  • Kolton Procter
    Kolton Procter
    Student • Web Development • New York City
    Nov 17, 2017
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    Part-Time Web Development

    The part-time Web Development course has been a great introduction to the world of .html, .css, and bootstrap. I joined with no previous knowledge and now feel confident reading and writing code. The instructors are there to help and, within reason, the students pick the pace of the class. If you have an interest in learning basic coding skills, this course could be your ticket. 

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  • Kasey P
    Kasey P
    Student • Student • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    Oct 25, 2017
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    Outstanding Dev Academy

    As long as you have the mindset coming in that you will have to work hard and then work even harder you will be fine. The lecturers, TA's, and staff combined make this a fantastic environment for learning and growth. The academy wants you to succeed because when you do they do. They take a very hands on role when it comes to your progress and success, because they care.

    Yes, parking is a little messy, however they are a number of easy solutions that the school has provided.

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  • Guillermo Leti
    Guillermo Leti
    Graduate • User Interface Design • New York City
    Oct 17, 2017
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    Terrific UI Class

    I completed the course of User Interface Design a couple of weeks ago and I can truly say it was a terrific experience. This not only taught me fundamental design principles and best practices but also how to use some of the best tools of the industry.

    I particularly liked the educator who had a user-centered design thinking as well as a results-minded focus. Great campus located very conveniently in Vancouver, and s...

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  • Kaye
    Kaye
    Digital Marketing • Toronto
    Sep 05, 2017
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    Digital Marketing

    Love it here. The facilitators are knowledgeable, the kitchen is stacked with awesome snacks, the building is a mix of classic and contemporary architecture. Already signed up for my next course :)  
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  • Brittany Kingzett
    Brittany Kingzett
    Philanthropy Assistant • Student • Digital Marketing • New York City
    Aug 17, 2017
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    Digital Marketing Course - Vancouver

    I took the Digital Marketing course in Vancouver and it was an excellent crash course in digital marketing.  A lot of content was covered in the 10 weeks, so if you don’t keep up you will miss out on some valuable information.  The entire course is group project based and evaluated on a final presentation.  A lot of work is put in by every member and a lot of higher level learning/application will take place outside of class, so be prepared for the commitment.

    The educators and g...

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  • Julia
    Julia
    Junior UX designer • Student • User Experience Design • New York City
    Aug 11, 2017
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    UX part-time Course

    this course was really well laid out and defintely covered every aspect of UX development. I ahd a little bit of experience in UX before entering the course, however I did throughly enjoy learning form the basics and then more complicated programs and such. The student community was really invovled and interested in the course which contributed to a great learning envrionment. 

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  • Colin
    Colin
    Student • Intro to Web Development • New York City
    Aug 10, 2017
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    Intro to Web Development

    I am just now coming up to the conclusion of my 10 week Intro to Web Development course, where I've been introduced to several topics including HTML and CSS. 

    Coming into the course with 0 coding knowledge and a layman's understanding of navigating my own computer, I faced a bit more difficulty than I expected, and have at times felt quite discouraged. While the course would be excellent for individuals with coding experiece, I have found the course to be moving too quickly for m...

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    Student Experience Team

    Dec 06, 2018

    Hi Colin, 

    We appreciate your feedback, and are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our Instructors, they are some of the best and brightest in the development field. 

    Our Intro to Development course is designed to give students basic knowledge and skills with HTML & CSS, enabling you to build simple, beautiful web pages by the end of the course. The course is challenging and fast-paced, as it’s intended to provide students with a solid foundation in programming and help them to move forward in their careers. We also encourage students to work on their projects outside of class so that they are continuing to apply the concepts covered in class and really hone their skills.

    We hope that you continue to practice your development skills, as there is much more to learn beyond the introductory course. Often, the more students continue to practice the fundamental skills the course provides, the more confident they become with their abilities. 

  • Gabriel Hernandez
    Gabriel Hernandez
    Founder, Director of Operations • Graduate • Product Management • New York City
    Aug 09, 2017
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    Product Management Course (Part Time - 10 weeks)

    Overall I have had an amazing experience with BrainStation. Right from the first info session all the way to selecting the appropriate course that suited my goals, the team was accommodating from the beginning. After nine-weeks into the course, my educators have done an excellent job of teaching us with real life experiences and a very useful content for me was their step by step guidance on launching a product from concept to completion. The student community was very welcoming, and the c...

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  • Jimmy Lama
    Jimmy Lama
    Graduate • SEO/SEM & Analytics • New York City
    Aug 06, 2017
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    WORTH IT!

    I considered attending BrainStation for months until I came to a point in my career where I knew that amping up my skills was not a choice anymore if I wanted to remain competitive. I ended up deciding for the SEM course, which is great if you want to dive straight into SEO and PPC. My background in digital marketing was very light before the course, but because it allows you to get hands-on experience, after a couple of months I felt more confident as a digital marketer.

    My clas...

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  • Erin McNulty
    Erin McNulty
    Graduate • Digital Marketing • New York City
    Aug 03, 2017
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    BrainStation Digital Marketing Course Review

    This course gave provides an awesome overview of the digital marketing world and spends a lot of quality time on the important aspects of digital marketing. Each week had an engaging lesson which included many resources that we can take with us into our roles outside of the class. We had the opportunity to work in small groups and disect a brand throughout the 10 weeks, while implementing the things we were learning each week. I found the course to be fairly hands-on and thought it was hel...

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  • Daniel C
    Daniel C
    Strategist & Paid Media & Search Lead • Graduate • User Experience Design • New York City
    Aug 02, 2017
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    User Experience Design

    I loved the UXD course at BrainStation. My instructors (Irina and Kenan) were informative, funny and supportive and they really knew their stuff. We also were the first cohort to get to use the new BrainStation building in Vancouver. It is beautiful!!!! This is my second class with BrainStation. I find the classes refreshing compared to traditional educational institutions. They are casual but the course content is refined and always relatively fresh. Would recommend this class to anyone w...

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  • Sam Weltman
    Sam Weltman
    Marketing Manager • Graduate • Data Analytics • Toronto
    Jun 06, 2017
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    Marketing Manager

    I just finished my Data Analytics course at Brainstation and found it immensely valuable for my career. The educators were enthusiastic, and helped to make a somewhat dry course more exciting. Working at a tech company on the marketing team, it was hard for me to understand some of the logic that went into databases, pulling queries and our reporting documents. Now, I have noticed that I'm able to engage deeper in conversations with the developers at my company and can "...

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  • DaniVS
    DaniVS
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    Jun 03, 2017
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    Dani

    First of all, I want to say I've "graduated" about 3~ months ago(Around March 2017).

    Before even signing up for Wyncode I can say this is one of the first places I checked to get more information about them and I was skeptical.How could they have so many good reviews, I thought they were fake.Now that I see my classmates reviews here and other names I also recognize and having gone through the process I understand them.

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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.

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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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