BrainStation
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.
2,285 BrainStation Reviews
Kurt KudialisDirector of Quality • Student • Data Analytics Course Online • OnlineNov 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AData Analytics
The course was very informative and was at an excellent pace. The instructors took the time to explain the concepts well and were eager to answer any questions that were posed by the class participants. The ability to work on problems during the class and have the instructors post their solutions allowed me to learn by verifying what my thought process was. The final project allowed me to use all the skills I learned in the course to present an actual case and have it evaluated. Excellent ...
The course was very informative and was at an excellent pace. The instructors took the time to explain the concepts well and were eager to answer any questions that were posed by the class participants. The ability to work on problems during the class and have the instructors post their solutions allowed me to learn by verifying what my thought process was. The final project allowed me to use all the skills I learned in the course to present an actual case and have it evaluated. Excellent course to learn the basics.
- Ramun ParmarGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • OnlineOct 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Dev Bootcamp
This bootcamp was tough, but it gave great insight to web development and really gave excellent skills on React, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Node.js, and more. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting a career change! - AliceGraduate • Digital Marketing Course • VancouverOct 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Marketing Bootcamp
During the pandemic last year, I found myself with more time as work projects slowed down and we were all locked down at home. I was already working in a marketing role, but I wanted to further upgrade my skills in the digital space with some of the more technical skills such as SEO, SEM, paid ads, branding processes, DM tools, etc.
BrainStation's DM Bootcamp was the most brutal 3 months of my life. However, I learned SO much. It was a really valuable experience. Not only was it ...During the pandemic last year, I found myself with more time as work projects slowed down and we were all locked down at home. I was already working in a marketing role, but I wanted to further upgrade my skills in the digital space with some of the more technical skills such as SEO, SEM, paid ads, branding processes, DM tools, etc.
BrainStation's DM Bootcamp was the most brutal 3 months of my life. However, I learned SO much. It was a really valuable experience. Not only was it a great exercise in regenerating some of my dormant cognitive abilities, but I learned a lot about my own working habits, collaborative work under extremely high pressure/stress, and personal boundaries re: mental health. Mel Greene was my educator and she was AMAZING. She was so organized, knowledgeable, kind, but also firm. She knew how to keep us motivated and on our feet.
Pro-tip: If you also suffer from anxiety and depression, please make sure you have a strong support system in place before starting the program. I cried, A LOT. Doubted myself, A LOT. I was very lucky that I had close friends and family who were always there to support me when I was overloaded. Deadlines are tight, the workload can be overwhelming, and there may also be tense situations in group settings, so please equip yourself with the right tools before diving into the rabbit hole.
My feedback to BrainStation: PLEASE provide more mental health assistance for the bootcamps. Bootcamps are inherently tough mentally, please don't make it even harder for those who suffer from pre-existing mental health issues. Much like the career advisors, I think it would have helped me significantly if there was a counselor or a professional to talk to during this highly stressful period of time. - RueCredit Risk Analyst • OnlineOct 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics Course
This course has been instrumental to my career progression! The instructors were well versed in what we need to be successful in the world of data analytics. I am able to follow analytics conversations even more than before and even better I am able to contribute effectively to my professional teams. - RachaelUX Writer • Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • OnlineSep 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
From Actor/Waitress To UX Writer
After much research on similar programs, I chose the BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp for its varied curriculum and rigorous 12-week timeline. Having spent many years outside of a learning environment, I was uncertain how the immersive educational experience would affect me. My genuine interest and desire to learn propelled me forward throughout the 12 weeks. Seeing the quality of my work climb as time went on, I felt more and more prepared to take my new UX knowledge into the work world....After much research on similar programs, I chose the BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp for its varied curriculum and rigorous 12-week timeline. Having spent many years outside of a learning environment, I was uncertain how the immersive educational experience would affect me. My genuine interest and desire to learn propelled me forward throughout the 12 weeks. Seeing the quality of my work climb as time went on, I felt more and more prepared to take my new UX knowledge into the work world. Not having a background in tech or design was never a detriment, as I was consistently able to leverage my previous experiences and stories with the guidance of my Educators and Career Support. The fact that it was a remote learning experience was a plus because most of the jobs available today are remote; online learning helped me acclimate to future work environments. Upon graduating, I had continued support and guidance from my initial applications through salary negotiation once I received an offer.
Because of the solid foundation I built at BrainStation and their Career Success program, I was recently hired as a UX Writer for a FinTech app.
If you are considering BrainStation, prepare for a highly rigorous and robust curriculum. Much of your work is held to industry standards, and the work you do outside of class is just as, if not more important than, the work you do in class. Get to know your cohort. They are your teammates. Take advantage of 1-on-1 time with educators and TA's. They are your team leads incredible resources. Identify your strengths and areas of interest as the course moves forward. Those are the opportunities that will be most available to you once you receive your diploma.
The tech world is hungry to benefit from the unique perspectives and contributions of those with varied educational and professional experiences. If you feel ready to change the course of your career, BrainStation can give you the tools and support to make that happen. - HannahMarketing Coordinator • Search Engine Marketing Course • OnlineSep 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Search Engine Marketing
Although a very jam-packed and fast paced curriculum, I really enjoyed this course and found the knowledge provided to be foundational so my marketing role. - Nuri DavidQA analyst • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiSep 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Greatest experience ever!
Came into BrainStation as a recent high school graduate. First thing i noticed was the absolutely incredible teaching staff! Ernie was the greatest and most patient teacher ever and taught the material In a way everyone was able to understand. All of the other teachers and Teaching assistants were just as helpful! Whether we needed help with an issue we had on a project or just to help you and provide moral support, they were always there when we needed. The best part of the whole progra...Came into BrainStation as a recent high school graduate. First thing i noticed was the absolutely incredible teaching staff! Ernie was the greatest and most patient teacher ever and taught the material In a way everyone was able to understand. All of the other teachers and Teaching assistants were just as helpful! Whether we needed help with an issue we had on a project or just to help you and provide moral support, they were always there when we needed. The best part of the whole program was the amazing family the students formed. When we graduated it was the epitome of bittersweet. Luckily, I still keep in touch with many other alumnus and still work on projects and continue building our friendships. It’s truly an amazing thing. I graduated in May and have been job searching until around a month ago when I accepted an offer to an absolutely incredible company! One which was only a dream of mine until the amazing alumni team at BrainStation arranged an interview for me! Throughout the interview process, they provided constant support and amazing advice! I am so beyond great fun for the amazing experience I had at BrainStation! Truly changed my life for the best! I will never be able to thank BrainStation enough! - Yana SosnovskayaHead of Content Marketing • Student • Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online • OnlineSep 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
BrainStation changed my attitude towards online education
The amount of care, professionalism, and dedication you will get from the teaching team at BrainStation is absolutely unique. Everyone is contributing to students' professional and career success from the beginning and is genuinely interested for students to achieve their goals.
The diploma program is very demanding so it will suit only people who are serious about their career transformation as well as can dedicate the needed time and focus. It's a very intense bootcamp but it is ver...The amount of care, professionalism, and dedication you will get from the teaching team at BrainStation is absolutely unique. Everyone is contributing to students' professional and career success from the beginning and is genuinely interested for students to achieve their goals.
The diploma program is very demanding so it will suit only people who are serious about their career transformation as well as can dedicate the needed time and focus. It's a very intense bootcamp but it is very much worth it.
The industry knowledge of educators is very deep and covers 360 of all sorts of projects, clients, situations. Educators will also help you to understand the difference between future roles and career approaches (agency vs in-house vs freelance).
So far it has been the best investment in my education. - MylesSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • TorontoAug 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development Bootcamp
Excellent Program if you are planning to do the work. Everything you learn is useful, some of the content seemed out of date or not useful, UNTIL YOU GET INTO THE INDUSTRY. As soon as I got a job out of school I realized how relevant all the content actually is. You need to put in the work to understand the content and be able to use. If you put in the work I can tell you that you will shine at the new company and quickly move up the ranks. I personally have. - TrinhGraduate • Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online • OnlineAug 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The instructors and experience made this bootcamp worth it
Firstly, If you’re looking to get a diploma from a non-tradition institution in a short time, this bootcamp is it.
This is an intensive 3-month bootcamp that requires more than 60 hours a week, so only join when you’re prepared to commit. A lot of work, time, and effort need to be put in. Don’t come in expecting to get an easy diploma. Emphasize again because it’s important: you won’t have a life for 3 months if you want to produce good work.
The curriculum gets updated ve...Firstly, If you’re looking to get a diploma from a non-tradition institution in a short time, this bootcamp is it.
This is an intensive 3-month bootcamp that requires more than 60 hours a week, so only join when you’re prepared to commit. A lot of work, time, and effort need to be put in. Don’t come in expecting to get an easy diploma. Emphasize again because it’s important: you won’t have a life for 3 months if you want to produce good work.
The curriculum gets updated very frequently as the industry itself is dynamic. Di was a stellar instructor that dedicated her knowledge and time into perfecting the course materials, constantly. She was articulated and insightful; she gave great lectures and career advice. I attended some of Josh’s lectures and he was great as well. With Di and Josh, you’re definitely in good hands.
The mandatory projects were difficult and time-consuming but they reflected different industries, which served quite nicely as portfolio pieces.
One con about the bootcamp was: it required a lot of research on the student’s part. In some aspects, only the basics were taught - you definitely need to do additional research in order to complete the projects. Also, during the last 2 weeks, there was a lot of spare time that can be used to teach additional lectures. The curriculum might look different for new cohorts though because the instructors are always updating it.
They also had training sessions on LinkedIn profile polishing, resume/CL writing, and job interview skills - those were spot on. Michael and Lindsay had great insights on the job searching process and they were very supportive.
There are financing options for up to 24 months to pay off your tuition. It was expensive but the reputation of BrainStation in Toronto made it worth it. Remember to also inquire about their scholarships being joining. - Laura LeyshonGraduate • User Experience Design Course • VancouverAug 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design
I really enjoyed my course in User Experience Design with BrainStation. I found my new passion and felt that I learned a LOT in twelve weeks! The instructor and TA’s were very helpful and empathetic with everyone. The students were great and everybody helped each other.
Unfortunately, breaking into the industry is very difficult and frustrating with companies wanting 2-3 year's experience for entry level positions. BrainStation has an intense career success program but it would be ...I really enjoyed my course in User Experience Design with BrainStation. I found my new passion and felt that I learned a LOT in twelve weeks! The instructor and TA’s were very helpful and empathetic with everyone. The students were great and everybody helped each other.
Unfortunately, breaking into the industry is very difficult and frustrating with companies wanting 2-3 year's experience for entry level positions. BrainStation has an intense career success program but it would be great if they collaborated with companies where they could offer job placements/internships/practicums for their graduates to help them get their foot in the door. - ShaunaClient Success • Graduate • Product Management Course Online • OnlineAug 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management
The BrainStation Product Management course greatly surpassed my expectations. It was the perfect combination of lectures balanced with group work, and I really enjoyed both the main instructor and the assistant instructor. They were engaging and helped us learn all of the content! It was also great to meet so many new people coming from different backgrounds to learn the same material - I really enjoyed that aspect!
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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. 2,285 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,285 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.
Can I read BrainStation reviews?
You can read 2,285 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.
Is BrainStation accredited?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada