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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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  • Senior Illustration design student
    Senior Illustration design student
    Graduate • User Interface Design Course Online • Online
    Aug 28, 2020
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    Worth it.

    As a 23 year old, I was hesitant to spend 4 digits on a 5 week course, it's the equivalent of taking 3 courses at my university for a semester. However, my curiosity prompt me to sign up and go for it. 

    You get exactly what you pay for, extremely experienced instructors with excellent up-to-date industry work experience. It is very fast-paced but since it's only one class per week, you have the other 6 days to catch up on anything you want to look into! 

    Do it if you're on ...
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  • Jordan
    Jordan
    Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • Online
    Aug 26, 2020
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    Fully Online Remote Web Development Program

    The education team is great and very helpful. BrainStation really knows what they're doing and how to deliver such an intense program.

    At some points in the program, there are moments of doubt and questionable thoughts:
    -Should I quit, should I drop out? Is this really for me? I don't want to fail out of the program.
    -What is going on? Do they know how to teach and layout the material? Why didn't they just teach us this from the beginning?

    In the end, after going thro...
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  • Gi Kim
    Gi Kim
    Creative Director • Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Aug 26, 2020
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    UX Design

    My experience for UX Course from Brain Station has been nothing more than amazing!  When I started, I knew nothing about the industry and by the time, I completed the course, I felt like I can change my career with a confidence.  
    Our course teacher, Jenna has been nothing more than incredible and well skilled within the UX/UI industry.  She taught us all the tips and tricks she learned during her career and that she made us feel comfortable and easy to learn with descriptive explanat...
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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca
    Student • User Interface Design • Toronto
    Aug 25, 2020
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    User Interface Design

    I recently took the 12-week User Interface Design course from Brainstation and it was wonderful! The BrainStation team made it easy to learn in both a classroom setting (and later online). The course materials were all incredibly hands-on and very relevant to my transition into UI & UX roles. My instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and provided students with relevant industry knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend this course and others like it for anyone look to ...
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  • Rohan Mehta
    Rohan Mehta
    Graduate • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Aug 23, 2020
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    Product Management Course Toronto

    The BrainStation course is great for giving you a foundation for Product Management. They have you pick a product and go through the thought process as a full time PM would. The instructors work in the field and are great at using their real life examples to bring concepts to life and the feedback they give you is good for your growth. My only issue is that you're paying thousands of dollars for this with little to no assistance with finding a career after. I don't know a single person f...
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  • Bernard Malijan
    Bernard Malijan
    Social Media Team Lead • Student • Social Media Marketing • Toronto
    Aug 22, 2020
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    Social Media Marketing Review

    The course was a very good refresher and introduction to social media marketing. The instructors were friendly and approachable, and they boiled down the concepts very well. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to further their understanding or just want to build a good base for social media marketing. 
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  • Imran Tahir
    Imran Tahir
    Management Accountant • Applicant • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Aug 22, 2020
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    Data Analytics

    Learning Data analytics course designed by Brain Station was such a big achievement. During continuation of my day to day job it was so easy to learn in a very short time and professional way. This course is amazing, consists of advanced excel, learn and practice on query writing in SQL, learning and practice on tableau with easy to learn online methods. Instructor was so experienced that he never took a second for any questions to answer in a very professional and friendly manners that ...
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  • Daniela
    Daniela
    Student • User Experience Design Course • New York City
    Aug 21, 2020
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    Great introduction

    I wanted to explore a new career path and the 10-week User Experience Design course at Brainstation was a great experience. It helped me understand the basics of UX and gave me a good overview of the field. The instructor was an expert in the field and showed us examples from his own work experience, which was very helpful.
    I would definitely recommend this course for people who want to introduce themselves into UX.
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  • Harry Umel
    Harry Umel
    Student • Digital Marketing Course • Vancouver
    Aug 21, 2020
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    Digital Marketing Certificate

    I took the Digital Marketing certificate course in early February. The course contained a large amount of information and the pace of the course is rather fast to ensure all topics are covered. That being said, this means the course information is very compressed; take the course if you're willing to put in the time to re-read information after class. Scott (teacher) was extremely helpful in providing real-life situational examples of when to use certain methods (Paid ads, PR releases, S...
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  • Rebecca L
    Rebecca L
    Student • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
    Aug 21, 2020
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    User Experience Design

    The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot in the 3 months I took this course! It definitely gave me the basics of UX in a short time though the learning continues after. You get pushed to produce a lot in a short time and in the end, you come out with some version of portfolio. They helped me a lot with my projects and the feedback was good. Be prepared to breathe, eat, and sleep UX though! Being job ready is up to you once the course ends though. 
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  • Hariharan
    Hariharan
    Student • Digital Marketing Course • Toronto
    Aug 21, 2020
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    Mr

     I took the 12 week Digital Marketing course via in class sessions and it was great! The BrainStation instructor made it easy to learn and the course material was clear enough to grasp. My instructor was super knowledgeable and provided relevant industry examples. I'd recommend BrainStation to anyone looking to kickstart their career in tech 
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  • Dee
    Dee
    Business Analyst / UX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
    Aug 21, 2020
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    UX Design Course

    My overall experience was great. 
    The brainstation instructors were industry professions who not only taught the course material, they provided us with the tools and tricks needed to succeed in the industry. 

    The classes were very engaging and the instructors always matched the pace of the group’s learning ability. Very valuable feedback was given as to how to effectively navigate the new material and improve your work.  

    I am definitely looking forward to taking another...
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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. 2,285 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.

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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.

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