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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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  • Anna Lewis
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    UX Design Bootcamp Student • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • New York City
    Dec 11, 2023
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    Too Expensive

    In the Fall of 2022, I enrolled in the UX Design Bootcamp, and while the course provided a base foundation in UX principles, there are several aspects that prospective students should be aware of, especially if you are self-financing this program.


    Workload and Post-Course Reality: Be prepared for an intense three-month commitment with a heavy workload. I underestimated how little time I had outside of class. I had no life. However, the biggest cha...
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  • Katie Hong
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    Student • Digital Marketing Course • Vancouver
    Dec 08, 2023
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    Amazing instructors, but broad topics

    Maemi and Emma are incredibly knowledgeable. It was both educational and fun to hear stories about what's going on in the digital marketing career. 

    I would not recommend this class if you're looking for in-depth tutorials: it's designed like a broad overview of the key areas of digital marketing. That said, I gained a lot from using the language and ideas to do deep dives on my own and asking my peers and teachers for opinions. 

    It was also interesting to meet my peers fro...
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  • Max Olivazzo
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    N/A • Student • User Experience Design Bootcamp • London
    Dec 07, 2023
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    I do NOT recommend

    It’s ironic these people teach user experience design, really. A little context: I just finished my master’s in visual communication at the Royal College of Art. As I’m doing this bootcamp I’m also working (to pay for rent) and interviewing for jobs for after the course; all choices I should be able to make as a mature adult.In my Brainstation class there are people coming from finance, music, gaming, or simply dropped out of university. That’s all fine, but if ther...
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  • Trang Nguyen
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    Digital Strategist • Student • Product Management Course Online • Online
    Dec 06, 2023
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    Good Real Life Experience

    The instructors are experienced in the product management field, which is helpful to get insight into their personal experiences and anecdotes. While they stick to the class content, there's a lot of opportunity for questions and they're willing to provide examples and constructive feedback on projects/group work.
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  • Carl D
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    Student • Digital Marketing Course • New York City
    Dec 05, 2023
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    Valuable Learnings for Digital Marketing Strategies and Tools

    The BrainStation digital marketing course was a very helpful introduction and and detailed overview of digital marketing strategies, tactics, and tools. The course content was well delivered and interactive, making it engaging. I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for additional digital marketing knowledge. 
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  •  Alex Arinze
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    Graduate • Cybersecurity Course Online • Online
    Dec 05, 2023
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    Overall a 4/5 experience

    Basically an introductory course of cyber security good instructor and very informative. Will definitely be taking more classes in the near future. It was pretty fun course overall and after taking this course I will take my career in cybersecurity seriously.
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  • Rosa H.
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    Dec 05, 2023
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    Brainstation Data Science Course = Scam

    $400 for each session, 8 sessions in total, two nice instructors that were nice as person but no idea how to teach. Absolute scam. This program finds cheapest instructor and scam you with the high price. Never ever get close to them. You can get much more with all free online courses than Brainstation data science course. BE CAREFUL!!!!
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  • Kery Mauvais
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Miami
    Dec 02, 2023
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    Demanding Yet Empowering

    Being here was a helpful experience in transitioning into UX Design by learning a variety of skills ranging from research into UI design and even properly presenting with sharing our thought process to demonstrate our understanding and effective storytelling. The deadlines were very tight given that the bootcamp is 3 months and so much that was taught. Having classmates was very helpful with having a sense of community and an ongoing channel of support beyond the classroom which would be...
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  • Jenn
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Dec 02, 2023
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    Bootcamps are career accelerators

    I joined BrainStation as a UX design student, and I genuinely recommend the program for the mentorship, constant feedback, and content. The content being taught are all necessary information that we will inevitably be exposed to later on, but the bootcamp format lends itself nicely to a faster format and track. 
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  • Lee Rosario
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Good support

    I did the SE bootcamp! It was very intense but everyone from the educators and TAs, so helpful and supportive. 
    Though I feel that the projects should have been more spaced out between one another; to give students a chance to learn new topics more
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  • Thomas Burke
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    A great experience!

    Educators are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and coursework is very industry relevant. The project based coursework leaves me feeling ready to take on a UX career head on. The entire staff at BrainStation is so supportive.
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  • Ahmed
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Renewed my passion for coding and learning

    • Having finished the course I feel confident in my abilities to create functional websites having started with only a little knowledge of web development 
    • It was really great that the curriculum taught relevant technologies such as React and MySQL which are commonly used in the industry 
    • The educators and TAs were very helpful in further enriching the experience by providing extra help even at late times of the night while we worked on our projects
    • It was gr...
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  • Volodymyr Strokach
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Challenging,Exciting,Fun,Skill-Enhancing

    After 12 weeks in this bootcamp i can say it was definitely worth the time and the money I invested into it. Very nice teachers, they will help you even after hours at anytime. The program itself was challenging for me because of zero experience prior to the program but on week 12 I’ve done stuff I thought I could never do. Today is my last day at the bootcamp and i feel very proud and happy of the stuff I learned and am definitely excited to get a job. 
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  • Krystle Chan
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    Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Challenging But Fun Course

    This course was both challenging and rewarding. The instructors and TAs were fantastic, providing excellent support and guidance throughout the program. The curriculum covered all the essential skills needed to become a confident UX designer, starting with the fundamentals of research and progressing through UI design. The pace was admittedly fast, but it kept things moving and ensured we covered a lot of material.
    My only suggestion for improvement would be to allow students to downl...
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  • Clara
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Worthwhile experience

    I really enjoyed my experience during this 12-week bootcamp. I cannot express how grateful I am to the educational team. Their passion for teaching and commitment to students' success were evident throughout the program. They provided clear explanations, practical insights, and were always willing to offer additional support when needed. The bootcamp was really immersive including hackathons, whiteboarding practice sessions, and the final industry project, which was huge highlight of the...
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  • Brett Genoe
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Software Engineering Bootcamp

    Was a very nice bootcamp and a quick pace, which allows a solid understanding upon completion. it teaches html, sass/css and javascript. the educators are very helpful and empathetic. It has allowed me to learn a set of skills which i have had no prior experience for. 
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  • Xiaoning Wang
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Fantastic Experience Overall

    The whole bootcamp is very well designed. The slides and lectures are very easy to follow and there are lots of assignments to practice the skills learnt in the class. Additionally, the course materials are constantly updated to reflect the latest trends and technologies in the field, ensuring that learners are always at the cutting edge. The instructors are knowledgeable and approachable, providing personalized feedback and support to help students overcome any challenges they encounter...
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  • Marija Brzev
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Supportive, interactive, relevant, practical

    My software engineering bootcamp was amazing! Great curriculum, passionate instructors, practical projects, and excellent job placement support. Highly recommend if you're seeking a career change and are looking for a supportive program.
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  • Alireza Entessari
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    Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Valuable and Rewarding

    The bootcamp was challenging, but I truly learned a lot. The course curriculum is very relevant to the current state of the industry, and the instructors are very clear in terms of their teaching style. The TAs provided assistance whenever I needed to ask for help, even on the weekends. I learned a lot from the assignments and labs, and I now feel far more confident in my coding ability. 
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  • Mark Stansky
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    Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • New York City
    Dec 01, 2023
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    Brainstation NY Data Science Fall 2023

    I had a great experience at Brainstation New York’s Data Science bootcamp. The course was impressive turn the breadth and depth of content covered as well as how up to date it is with industry best practices and tools used. The instructing team led by Paul Smith and including Steven Savchick, Laura Cornejo Paulino, and Sam Hartman were excellent and enriched  the learning experience by sharing their real-world experience using many of the techniques covered in class. 

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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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