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BrainStation

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BrainStation is a global digital skills training and workforce transformation provider that offers bootcamps and courses in data, design, development, digital marketing, product, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in New York, London, Miami, Toronto, and Vancouver. 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 has a learning option, with full-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with 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 across the world. 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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  • ndidi obinwanne
    ndidi obinwanne
    Graduate • Web Development Course Online • Online
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    Nov 06, 2024
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    A life-changing experience

    The BrainStation Software Engineering bootcamp has been a life changing experience. The courses were detailed, relevant and very hands-on. It is quite intensive but I'm glad I took the chance even when I didn't think I would make it. The Educators, TAs and Career Success team are very experienced, knowledgeable and supportive individuals who helped me along and got me job-market ready.
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  • Fernando Ladeira
    Experience Manager • Student • Data Analytics Course • Miami
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    Oct 30, 2024
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    Manipulating Data is Not So Complicated

    Data Analytics was always something I avoided touching in my career as it always sounded very complicated and I always had a team who could assist me getting reports without getting my hands dirty. Finally, I decided to face my fears and joined this classed hosted by BrainStation. After a few weeks, I have to say my perspective changed completely. Spending time with 2 professionals in the area and learning how to analyze data made me realize this can actually be fun! You can learn a lot ...
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  • DAMION C JAMES
    Digital Marketing Manager • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • Miami
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    Oct 09, 2024
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    Broadening my horizons couldn't be so much fun!

    I had an amazing time learning this course. The instructor was amazing and very knowledgeable to help us better to understand how to achieve success in digital marketing campaigns. He guided us towards creating compelling analysis and to detect where brands can find opportunities for growth using paid advertising and optimizations to improve online reputation. I left with much better knowledge than I did before.
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  • Genesis Elias-Wilson
    Graduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • New York City
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    Oct 08, 2024
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    Rigorous, Supportive, Rewarding

    My time at Brainstation was one of great difficulty and great learning. I was a student of the full-time, 3-month software engineering cohort of the bootcamp in New York City. I engaged the material with very little background in coding, professionally or personally, but I committed the full extent of my discipline because that is what the depth and breadth of the content of the bootcamp demanded of me. My instructors, Matt Meyer and Eli Boninger, provided generous support along the way ...
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  • Angelo Yap
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
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    Sep 27, 2024
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    Rewardingly Stressful

     I joined the bootcamp with only basic HTML and CSS knowledge, and by the time I finished, I was building full-stack web apps! The program is fast-paced, and you’ll feel like you need more than 24 hours in a day just to keep up. But the reward is well worth the effort. The instructors I had, Ed and Joseph, were incredibly helpful and made the intense learning process so much more manageable and enjoyable. If you’re ready to dive in and dedicate yourself, this bootcamp will push you furth...
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  • Ryan M
    Technical Product Lead • Graduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Sep 27, 2024
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    Information, holistic, exciting

    I had a great experience with Brainstation's SWE Full-Time bootcamp! Instructors are very knowledgeable and available, and it's crazy to look back on the things you've built post-bootcamp and how far you've come. I'd definitely recommend the bootcamp as a great way to build the foundational skills necessary to transition into SWE, or build some technical knowledge to become a Technical Product Manager! 
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  • Amna Manzoor
    Technology and Engineering Curriculum Designer • Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Sep 14, 2024
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    UX Design Certificate

    I’ve had a fantastic experience with BrainStation, and I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on the course. The program is exceptionally well-structured, with a focus on equipping students with real-world skills and knowledge. The instructors, who are industry professionals, bring a wealth of expertise and an infectious enthusiasm to their teaching. Their practical insights and up-to-date industry practices make the learning experience both relevant and engaging.The curriculum is ...
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  • Mike McDowall
    Freelance Software Engineer / TV Producer • Student • Software Engineering Bootcamp • London
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    Sep 07, 2024
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    Superb Quality Education

    I am not an average student. At the ripe old age of 59, I decided to pick up some new skills before hitting 60, and against the advice of a number of colleagues and friends I deliberately opted for what I imagined would be the toughest course around: a Software Engineering Bootcamp.  I like a challenge.

    I had limited computer science knowledge, but have been a technophile for decades, and unlike in my previous career as a TV producer, where creating anything requires vast resource...
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  • Kinnari Buch
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    Aug 23, 2024
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    An Invaluable Learning Experience

    I'm incredibly grateful to the educators, TAs, career services, and the entire BrainStation team for their unwavering support. Their encouragement boosted my confidence and pushed me to achieve more than I imagined. I learned so much during this journey and highly recommend BrainStation to anyone looking to make a career transition or enhance their skills. 
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  • Jennifer Zhan
    Graduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 13, 2024
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    A Very Precious Three-Month Learning Experience

    An irreplaceable team collaboration experience, learning the latest and most standard programming techniques in the industry, with daily access to teachers and TAs for answering questions. Compared to self-learning, it greatly increases the chances of career transition, allowing you to see the gap between yourself and industry professionals, learn how to set goals, and complete your own independent project, taking the first step into the industry.
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  • Justin Muir
    Back End Engineer • Graduate • Cybersecurity Course Online • Online
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    Jul 26, 2024
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    Great first step in the world of cybersecurity

    The Cybersecurity course at BrainStation offered a thorough and engaging learning experience. The course content was relevant and up-to-date, the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the delivery methods catered to different learning styles. The practical applications ensured that students were not only learning but also applying their knowledge effectively. Overall, I would say this course is highly recommended for anyone looking to start or advance their career in cyberse...
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  • Tabytha Jensen
    Director of TAB LLC • Student • Digital Marketing Course • Miami
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    Jul 17, 2024
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    Empowering, Interactive, Introductory

    This was a very cool experience to go back to school and learn new skills. The content was very helpful and the final project helped us apply our new skills. It was be great to have more 1:1 time with the instructor. The class is introductory so it's very limited at only 8 weeks. It moves fast and you have to do a lot of work outside of class. Class was more helpful when we  got through all the slides and were able to ask questions while still having time to do the in-class activities. I...
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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
This summer, BrainStation hosted their first Stay at Home Hackathon in partnership with Microsoft. We caught up with two members of the winning team, Data Science alum Nick Mahon and UX Design alum Jung Oh, so they could walk us through their app FocusBuddy. Plus, Jung and Nick share what it was like to work remotely with UX designers and data scientists, and how the BrainStation bootcamps ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 04, 2020
  In “normal” times, 79% of bootcampers are employed after graduating from a coding bootcamp. But the question we hear most often in 2022? Will I get a job if I go to a coding bootcamp during the COVID pandemic? Should I “wait and see” or should I take advantage of this time to change careers? Companies like ServiceNow continue to hire bootcampers as developers because demand for their pro...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated September 24, 2020
  One trademark of a coding bootcamp is the project-based curriculum, which means students build many smaller projects throughout the bootcamp and one final capstone project, graduating with a full portfolio of web applications and mobile apps. Coding bootcamps prioritize teaching what the tech industry actually uses on the job today, so it’s no surprise that Full Stack JavaScript is the mos...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 29, 2020
When John Ray Martinez immigrated to Canada from the Philippines, he was already years into an IT diploma but found that his credits didn’t transfer. While completing a computer science diploma program in Toronto, John Ray came across BrainStation’s full-time Web Development bootcamp and decided to enroll. His cohort was 10 weeks into their program when COVID-19 transitioned the in-person...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 08, 2020
BrainStation just launched more than 70 new online courses in design, web development, data science, and marketing. We sat down with Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, to learn tips for how to collaborate online, why it’s important that the courses are instructor-led, and how to set yourself up for success in BrainStation’s online courses. Plus, is this the right...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there!...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 03, 2020
Josie Altare combined her research skills with on-the-job training to transition into UX design. The UX designers she worked with recommended BrainStation, and Josie enrolled in the part-time UX Design Certificate Course and the part-time UI Design Certificate Course. Throughout those courses, Josie built the UI for a fitness tracker app and shares her Sketch and InDesign project with us!...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
The spectrum of data science jobs is broad – everyone from governments to businesses to non-profit organizations are collecting data. But it takes Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers to turn that data into smart business decisions. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from interviewing so many data science bootcamp graduates, it’s that no two companies use the exact same job ti...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 07, 2020
BrainStation has been teaching digital marketing classes for years and recently launched an intensive, career-changing Digital Marketing Diploma program. Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, tells us all about the new Digital Marketing Diploma – including who should apply (and who the diploma course is not right for), the admissions and interview process, and what ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
  Dallas Kwok is a full-time Product Designer at Ritual and teaches UX design at BrainStation’s Part-Time UX Design Bootcamp. We caught up with Dallas to find out how he brings that real-world experience to his students at BrainStation, what makes the “ideal” UX designer, and how he’s inspiring the next generation of UX designers. Plus, Dallas answers the question we hear most: “Do I need ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 23, 2019
When Georgie Gow had a taste of data-driven UX design, she decided to upskill in her marketing career, and get into more digital roles. She enrolled in BrainStation’s part-time Data Analytics course, and found it immensely helpful, then decided to take another BrainStation course, this time in UX Design! Georgina tells us how she balanced her full-time job in Australia with learning onlin...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 01, 2019
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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 $16,500. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Social Media Marketing Course cost $2,450.

What courses does BrainStation teach?

BrainStation offers courses like Artificial Intelligence Course Online, Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online, Cybersecurity Course Online, Data Analytics Course and 29 more.

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. 2,293 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!

Is BrainStation legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 2,293 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 2,293 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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PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada

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