BrainStation
Average Rating4.66
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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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Traci LevineGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiDec 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceBrought my dream to reality!!
I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity. Ten weeks ago my future in Tech was just a dream, now it's a reality. When they say you Bootcamp, it's definitely true. You will work hard and dig harder but you will feel so accomplished when you finish!- JeremySales • Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • OnlineDec 06, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Online
I took this course between September and December 2020. It was once per week for 3 hours at a time and then a few hours each week outside of class. To make the most out of the class you really need to spend time outside of class hours building upon your ideas for your final project. The structure of the course was to design the user flow of an app of your choice. Throughout each lesson you were to build upon your final presentation i.e. each class gave you time in break-out sessions ...I took this course between September and December 2020. It was once per week for 3 hours at a time and then a few hours each week outside of class. To make the most out of the class you really need to spend time outside of class hours building upon your ideas for your final project. The structure of the course was to design the user flow of an app of your choice. Throughout each lesson you were to build upon your final presentation i.e. each class gave you time in break-out sessions to further your tasks. I.e. start with the idea, conduct some research, interview users, sketch some ideas, put them into wireframes and ultimately create a clickable proto-type. Throughout the process you should be conducting user research to get input from the people that would be in your target market such that you can re-iterate over and over. My instructor Karishma was really good at meeting the varying learning needs of all students in the class as some were more advanced than others in the field of UX Design. She provided amazing real world examples to bring lessons to life and was always willing to help both inside class and out.
Not coming from a UX Design background, I found the first few lessons tougher to follow however quickly learned that you should really read through the course material in advance of each lesson and come prepared to class with your final project in mind so that you could progress your app each class during the break-out sessions. Perhaps the only feedback I would give to Brainstation would be to have individuals work on their bespoke app/final project outside of class and use the break-out sessions during class time to teach the general concept of UX Design by building one app together i.e. A transit app for the duration of the course. This would teach students the concepts that they could then use in their own time to build their own app for the final project / future learnings.
I enjoyed my course and meeting everyone in it from all parts of the world!
Jeremy - DavidGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiDec 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing experience
Curriculum is well-balanced and matched to the most in-demand skills. Instructors are well-versed, great at explaining concepts, and capable of suiting many learning styles. Bountiful support from TAs round-the-clock. In-depth, high-touch career support for life. Can't recommend Wyncode more highly! - ChrystinaGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • TorontoDec 02, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design - Full Time Diploma
This is a full time UX Design program that focuses on teaching you the UX and the UI components of Product Design. It was done completely remotely. It initially had 2 instructors and an associate instructor, about halfway through the course, 1 instructor was taken to do the dedicated online course and we had no choice on which instructor they should take. We were then left with 1 instructor and another associate/in training instructor. The in training one didn't provide much guidance whe...This is a full time UX Design program that focuses on teaching you the UX and the UI components of Product Design. It was done completely remotely. It initially had 2 instructors and an associate instructor, about halfway through the course, 1 instructor was taken to do the dedicated online course and we had no choice on which instructor they should take. We were then left with 1 instructor and another associate/in training instructor. The in training one didn't provide much guidance when it came to assignments and a lot of the assignment guidelines were ambiguous at best. When we asked for clarification, we were given a different answer from each person. Ww had 4 TAs, one left midway through as she secured a full time UX position at a company so we were given a new TA. The TAs are hit or miss, they had all recently finished the program and didn't have much experience out in the field so we found that they were good to bounce ideas but it was also strange that once we completed the course, they would be our competition in the job market.
This course was initially supposed to be held in class but changed to full remote because of COVID. There's a demo day at the end of the program that you're continually working towards but found that it was lacking in support when it came to the actual preparation and the part of what happens after the program is complete and you have your diploma. There isn't much in the way of helping you find a position after you've completed the program.
It's a very stressful experience, as most bootcamps are and with transitioning to a new career, it adds even more stress. The added stresses of working fully remotely as well made it even more difficult. There are a lot of tight deadlines and very little guidance, there are supposed to be industry speakers or guests who come to speak to you but that only happened when we pushed about when that would be happening.
Overall, it was a good experience, I felt like I got a good base knowledge in order to build and grow from that but the ambiguity and non answers were a lot and it just added to an already stressful experience. It's not for the faint hearted, that's fo sure. - JessicaWeb consultant, digital marketing • Graduate • Data Analytics Course Online • OnlineNov 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hands-on practical learning
I’ve taken two courses (digital marketing and data analytics) and can’t recommend it enough. The instructors have day jobs in the disciplines they’re teaching so I find what they teach has real-life practicality to it. They’re great at answering questions about getting into the field, and teaching not just theory but practical knowledge you can’t learn from a book. The final projects require you to consolidate all your learnings into one final pitch of sorts - really great courses for an...I’ve taken two courses (digital marketing and data analytics) and can’t recommend it enough. The instructors have day jobs in the disciplines they’re teaching so I find what they teach has real-life practicality to it. They’re great at answering questions about getting into the field, and teaching not just theory but practical knowledge you can’t learn from a book. The final projects require you to consolidate all your learnings into one final pitch of sorts - really great courses for anyone looking to upskill or learn something new. - Lauren AndresProduct Designer • Graduate • Web Development Course Online • OnlineNov 25, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
10 week web development course
I recently completed the 10 week part time web development program. I found the online live course to be a really great option that allowed for the convenience of taking the class from anywhere, but also provided the structure that I needed with a designated required class time each week. As a designer who frequently interacts with our development team, I took this course to better understand the dev process. I was happy with the knowledge I gained by the end of th...I recently completed the 10 week part time web development program. I found the online live course to be a really great option that allowed for the convenience of taking the class from anywhere, but also provided the structure that I needed with a designated required class time each week. As a designer who frequently interacts with our development team, I took this course to better understand the dev process. I was happy with the knowledge I gained by the end of the 10 weeks. The instructor dove into both css and html, and provided us with the information needed to create a basic one page website as a final project. Our instructor was super helpful and patient with all questions; he never made anyone feel like any question was dumb or a waste of time. I would not go into this course expecting to be a professional developer upon completion; there just isn’t enough time in 30 hours to learn everything you need to know, and that’s not really the intention of the part time course. However, I think this course is great way to get a good base of html and css, and start you off on the right foot in the coding world. - CodyStudent • Social Media Marketing Course • OnlineNov 20, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Social Media Marketing
The social media marketing course covers most of the social platforms and dives deeper in Facebook ads specifically, which I believe is the most valuable aspect of the course. I think there should be a Facebook ads certification that goes along with this course and that could add more value to it but it's also something you can go and get yourself.
If you have none or limited knowledge of social platforms this is a great way to learn the basics and strategies across various platf...The social media marketing course covers most of the social platforms and dives deeper in Facebook ads specifically, which I believe is the most valuable aspect of the course. I think there should be a Facebook ads certification that goes along with this course and that could add more value to it but it's also something you can go and get yourself.
If you have none or limited knowledge of social platforms this is a great way to learn the basics and strategies across various platforms. - PaigeDigital Marketer • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • TorontoOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing Certificate
I really enjoyed my learning experience with BrainStation! I signed up for this course because I was looking to start a career in digital marketing and I had very limited professional experience. As a learner with little experience in the field, the curriculum was exactly what I was looking for touching on very important areas such as SEO, paid social ads, paid search ads, social media, Google Analytics and email marketing. The instructors (Deborah and Jordan) were really great, friendly...I really enjoyed my learning experience with BrainStation! I signed up for this course because I was looking to start a career in digital marketing and I had very limited professional experience. As a learner with little experience in the field, the curriculum was exactly what I was looking for touching on very important areas such as SEO, paid social ads, paid search ads, social media, Google Analytics and email marketing. The instructors (Deborah and Jordan) were really great, friendly, approachable and did a great job of explaining the content and bringing in their real world knowledge. I was hired into a full time job as a result of this learning. Highly recommend. - Moe AhmedSenior Software Engineer • Student • Product Management Course Online • OnlineOct 13, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management
Course Summary
- Opportunity Discovery: customer discovery, customer personas
- Value Propositions: market research, vision statements, value proposition
- MVP: lean canvas, build-measure-learn cycle, pivoting, lean UX, wire-framing, user testing
- Agile: agile software development, scrum, story mapping
- Market strategies: product launch, market positioning, lean analytics, success metrics
- Product Finance: risk management, revenue models, pricing strategies - AmyGraduate • Social Media Marketing Course • OnlineSep 24, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Social Media Marketing (Online Live)
I’ve completed two courses now at BrainStation – Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing. While Digital Marketing provides a good (high level) overview of many digital channels (including a week on social media), it was helpful to dedicate the full 7 weeks to Social Media Marketing. The curriculum dives into Facebook and Instagram with less time allocated to YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Influencers.
The course brings you through the full cycle of campaign cr...I’ve completed two courses now at BrainStation – Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing. While Digital Marketing provides a good (high level) overview of many digital channels (including a week on social media), it was helpful to dedicate the full 7 weeks to Social Media Marketing. The curriculum dives into Facebook and Instagram with less time allocated to YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Influencers.
The course brings you through the full cycle of campaign creation; from identifying your segment, setting objectives, ad creative and copy, and implementing campaigns. Getting set up with Facebook Business Manager and working through the tool in class and with the instructors’ tips was great! I’d say it’s a pretty good balance of learning and application.
I have huge appreciation for the instructions, Alex and Amber! They enhanced all of the course material with their own experiences and insights from being professionals in the industry.
I recommend the course for people new and/or somewhat familiar with social media marketing (I’m in marketing myself but don’t work in digital marketing), but it may not be advanced enough for someone already with a hand in paid social.
- Kumail ZaidiStudent • Web Development Bootcamp • TorontoSep 23, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worst Experience Ever
1) The content that is taught be BrainStation in their web development program is not even adequate knowledge to lend a job in their affiliate company Konrad.
2) There is hardly any support after you complete the program. If you bring this up and keep bugging them you will surely be on their "black list".
3) There is hardly any Database and Authorization covered in the course. Which is one of the keys.
4) Waste of Time, and Money!! Double loss!!
5) Last but ...1) The content that is taught be BrainStation in their web development program is not even adequate knowledge to lend a job in their affiliate company Konrad.
2) There is hardly any support after you complete the program. If you bring this up and keep bugging them you will surely be on their "black list".
3) There is hardly any Database and Authorization covered in the course. Which is one of the keys.
4) Waste of Time, and Money!! Double loss!!
5) Last but not least, there is 0 Job Assistance! ZERO!!
I will not Recommend them to anyone. - Andrea MoralesGraduate • User Interface Design • TorontoSep 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Online UI DESIGN
I enjoyed the online training, John Kantor our lead instructor was great on every class, he was prepared and seems to have a great knowledge about topics. David Aboutboul was always sharing great links and information, he also had goo knowledge and was a good compliment to discuss other software options for pc users.
I had a great experience, refreshed a lot my knowledge in design, got confident on what I already knew. Understood better the concept of UI Design and added a couple ...I enjoyed the online training, John Kantor our lead instructor was great on every class, he was prepared and seems to have a great knowledge about topics. David Aboutboul was always sharing great links and information, he also had goo knowledge and was a good compliment to discuss other software options for pc users.
I had a great experience, refreshed a lot my knowledge in design, got confident on what I already knew. Understood better the concept of UI Design and added a couple of software to my list, which is great!
I recommend Brainstation to those who have a previous background in design and know how to use the tools, if you are a begginner you may want to learn about design FIRST!
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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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4.8
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4.5
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FAQs
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. 2,295 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,295 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 2,295 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