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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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  • Ali Lang
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    Project Manager • Student • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Aug 18, 2024
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    scam

    My experience with BrainStation’s UX program was deeply disappointing. The program had a clear double standard: students were expected to maintain 90% attendance, but instructors frequently arrived late or extended their lecture times.


    I left the program SO unbelievably burnt out - and I'm someone who worked as an EMT and went to FT university for the past 3 years. And for what? The program’s content was outdated, and students were awarded high grades for following...
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  • Ameen Al
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    Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 23, 2024
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    It’s a scam

    I quit my job to go through the UX design bootcamp as I had a scholarship offer by BrainStation and was optimistic but nearing the end they decided that my projects which I had spent essentially every minute of my time throughout the 3 month program were not good enough (even tho they were) and refused to grade appropriately. My entire class was shocked to hear that they wouldn’t allow me complete the last project and we all noticed how condescending some of the educators were throughout...
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  • Jessica Lorenzo
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    Environmental Specialist • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • Miami
    Jul 19, 2024
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    Data Analytics

    The Data Analytics course at Brainstation was a good course but it could be improved. I think Brainstation doesn't set the expectation from the beginning that this is going to be more of a self taught course. I understand that the course is short, and meeting once a week is not enough to learn everything, but with all of the material being taught you will need to put in the time outside of class to learn on your own. However, I felt like the course material wasn't very detailed and didn'...
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  • Silvia H
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    data scientist • Student • Web Development Course Online • Online
    Jul 19, 2024
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    highly recommended for anyone looking to become a software developer

    Pros:
    - Learning with and collaborating with peers.
    - Plenty of support from the education team for when you inevitably get stuck.
    - Structured curriculum.
    - Project-based learning.

    Cons:
    - The pace of the first 2 weeks was too slow given that the material was covered in the pre-program prep material.
    - Some students without much coding experience struggled to keep up and they had no chance to learn at a slower pace.
    - There are 4 projects where you worked in ...
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  • Olivia Farr
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    Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    Intense UX bootcamp

    A great program with awesome educators. Covered all the bases and provided so many helpful resources in addition to course content.

    One of the best virtual experiences I've had in terms of education and work as the scheduled check ins and live classes keeps you on course to succeed.

    All this said, the fulltime bootcamp is extremely intense and I wouldn't recommend it if you have any kind of life events happening during the study period. Prepare to not see the outside world ...
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  • Anamika Lal
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    Graduate • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    Good curriculum, great educators, well organized and fast paced, with career advice and networking advice throughout

    I joined the full time Data Science bootcamp in April 2024. The past 12 weeks have been a whirlwind, but I have learned a lot about Tableau, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Machine Learning. The course is very fast paced so it needs full time commitment from the students, don't think you can work and do this full time course at the same time. The assignments are well structured and give the students a chance to review and implement what was taught during that week. This also means that you will ...
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  • Aaron Dierkes
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    Student • Student • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    Data Science Bootcamp

    Was a great experience. A challenge but one that I think would set you up for success. The homework was geared towards implementing what you learned through out the week, and there were always instructors available in case you ran into problems or had questions. The professional development side of the bootcamp was helpful in setting up my resume and my LinkedIn and I'm excited to get into this field of study.
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  • UX Designer
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    Worklike Bootcamp

    Good work like bootcamp- gives a good experience of what it could be like working in the industry with lots of tight deadlines. Good cohort and educators.  Timeframe was tight- lots of push.  
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  • Austin
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    Intense but Great!

    Great educators that have real world experience. The curriculum is all well done and allowed me to just show up and make sure I was active and a sponge. Plenty of project that give you great experience as well. I would recommend this camp to anyone who really has done their research on the field and truly wants it. 
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  • Jameil
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    Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    The bootcamp was challenging but absolutely worth the journey.

    My experience at Brainstation was an incredible journey. I was fortunate to have exceptional instructors who provided invaluable guidance and support, helping me develop my skills and expand my knowledge significantly. 
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  • Mathias Petersen
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    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    provides real world experience

    The bootcamp does a decent job preparing you for the CompTIA Security+ exam but more importantly it gives you work you will be doing day to day. You will be writing an average of 3 reports a week for a variety of assessments. From risk, threat modelling, data and network security, business continuity planning and 3rd party risk. You will also learn a handful of important tools like basic usage of a Linux operating system, metaspoitable, Nessus, Wireshark and a ton of command line tools.<...
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  • Joseph Aizawa
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Jul 12, 2024
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    It was an awesome experience!

    It was a great experience. I started out with ZERO coding experience and have been able to create a capstone project using CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, connecting REST APIs. And they have given me the knowledge to continue learning and growing. 10 out of 10 would recommend.  
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  • franco beetogg
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • London
    Jul 12, 2024
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    Great and Hardcore!

    this was great, very fruitful. it was intense but i definitely feel like it was so useful. i cant wait to go into the world with my knowledge. this was great, very fruitful. it was intense but i definitely feel like it was so useful. i cant wait to go into the world with my knowledgethis was great, very fruitful. it was intense but i definitely feel like it was so useful. i cant wait to go into the world with my knowledge
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  • Alexander Boardman
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    Student • Data Science Bootcamp • London
    Jul 08, 2024
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    Amazing educational experience

    My time at BrainStation's Data Science 3-month bootcamp was one of the most intense academic challenges I've experienced, but also one of the most rewarding. The teaching and content were excellent, providing a comprehensive and rigorous education in data science. Working alongside a diverse group of talented individuals with varied backgrounds was incredibly enriching. I particularly enjoyed the capstone project, which allowed me to delve deep into the world of data through my passion f...
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  • Barry Lazarus
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    Graduate • Data Science Course Online • Online
    Jun 01, 2024
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    Trial by Fire

    I had been self-taught in Python for a few years. However getting the BrainStation Data Science diploma, accelerated my learning in an exponential way. From in class tutorials and code-alongs to assignments which made me want to cry, and then into detailed lectures, the curriculum was, without a question, thorough and accurate. I didn't know a stitch about data science and data analytics before BrainStation. Now though, I can speak intelligently about the intersection of business and dat...
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  • Onaga Chimdinma
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    Graduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • Toronto
    May 17, 2024
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    Amazing course materials. Lovely and Helpful instructors. The course was very informative,Patrick and Matt were a very efficient in this process . They focused on teaching us the concepts rather than just the formulas and really cared that we learned as much as possible. The course material was very helpful in forming my understanding of the investment banking/valuation oriented world so far.
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  • Asli
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    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • New York City
    Apr 25, 2024
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    They offer it for free now after making me pay a year work of my salary!

    First, let me give you a bit of context, I am an immigrant in the US and I have spent over a year worth of my salary to this bootcamp. I'm an engineer with a master's degree with a 1.5 years of Data Analyst experience at a big tech company. I wanted to expand my skillset before I apply to jobs in the US and decided to apply to BrainStation DS Bootcamp. I told them I need help with the payment. It is already a lot but it is over a year worth of my work in my home country (not the money I ...
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  • Rishane Dassanayake
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    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • London
    Apr 21, 2024
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    Intense and Rewarding Experience

    I just completed the 12-week in-person Data Science BootCamp and can confidently say it was probably one of the most rewarding academic experiences I have ever had. The course is meticulously designed to get students up to speed with fundamental (and some very advanced) data science and ML tools. The educators are fantastic - they are incredibly knowledgeable and patient. The admin/student experience team is efficient and professional. The student body is varied, talented, and motivated....
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  • Rielma Trelles
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Apr 19, 2024
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    BrainStation Bootcamp

    My experience with BrainStation has been overwhelmingly positive. I feel that the curriculum was well-structured and covered the major areas of importance for UX, to learn by doing as the main goal. It is very fast-paced and can be challenging if you don't know what you're getting into beforehand. The instructors and TAs were great, each had a different style of teaching and a different perspective and area of focus, which helped to understand how vast the field of UX is.       
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  • Youssef El Khashab
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Apr 19, 2024
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    Great Experience

    I was a little worried at first that I wouldn’t find the experience rewarding but I can confidently say that it was an amazing experience. The curriculum was relatively comprehensive and the education team was really knowledgeable and helpful. 

    The course is great for complete beginners up to seasoned programmers (that are lacking in certain areas). I came in with a lot of personal experience with a bunch of different programming languages and technologies but I was lacking in the...
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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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