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.
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Josh EcheverriWeb Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJun 28, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceThe Great Disrupter.
Besides knowing how to embed custom music-players back in the early-MySpace days, I had zero experience with code. I feel more accomplished right now than when I graduated from FIU (Florida International University) with my B.A. In today's world, it feels like getting a degree from a college that isn't in the top 20 is subpar. A lot of people are growing increasingly desensitized to these pieces of paper. I personally hide mine because, to me, it's a reminder of how&...
Besides knowing how to embed custom music-players back in the early-MySpace days, I had zero experience with code. I feel more accomplished right now than when I graduated from FIU (Florida International University) with my B.A. In today's world, it feels like getting a degree from a college that isn't in the top 20 is subpar. A lot of people are growing increasingly desensitized to these pieces of paper. I personally hide mine because, to me, it's a reminder of how lazy and unmotivated I was to get the thing. What Wyncode has done for each of their students (especially me) is give them something to feel proud about. Something to feel good about. Something to talk about. Wyncode is yielding clear and concise results indicating that unbundling education isn't the future, it's the present! We're at the forefront of it all with Wyncode in South Florida, and it couldn't have been more of an honor to be one of the first students to go through this life altering program. I'm excited to see what the future holds for all of us, and I hope to make the Miami Tech community (and Wyncode) proud one day. I recieved 3 job offers within the first week after the course. I'm in a unique position, and for the first time in my life I feel like an asset to a company (let alone three companies.)
I couldn't be more thankful to the amazing people at Wyncode for providing me with the tools to change my life. Shout out to Ed, Jo, Juha, Diego, Frank, Walter, and Bryce. #WYNNING
- ScottGraduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiJun 26, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A transformative experience
Wyncode is the sort of experience that changes people. We are not the same when we leave as when we entered. In just 9 weeks time Wyncode will give you the skills to be a truly valuable member of any development team, or even to go off and create your own path. From a solid curriculum to tireless efforts at job placement, Wyncode does it all, but what is most valuable is their commitment to the people that come through their doors.
- Lenardweb developer • Student • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiJun 21, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
life changing experience
I made a really tough decision to drop everything I was doing in life and take a chance on Wyncode. I'm glad I made that choice and I can proudly say that I am a web developer being hired before even finishing the course. I had a great experience at wyncode. They had great course material and the instructors and staff were amazing. It's a tough nine weeks but if you stick with it you will learn how to do some amazing things.
- Jeff ShapiroStudent • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJun 02, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Wyncode: Proving on a Daily Basis that Disruptive Education Works
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and its instructors. The instructors were all extremely knowledgable, quick to offer a helping hand, very good at correcting my mistakes while simultaneously teaching me how to avoid such mistakes in the future, and often went above and beyond their responsibilities (many very late nights) to ensure that students were comprehending all of the material taught. There was also a thoughtful and purposeful degree of self-study required, as will be necessary whe...I thoroughly enjoyed the course and its instructors. The instructors were all extremely knowledgable, quick to offer a helping hand, very good at correcting my mistakes while simultaneously teaching me how to avoid such mistakes in the future, and often went above and beyond their responsibilities (many very late nights) to ensure that students were comprehending all of the material taught. There was also a thoughtful and purposeful degree of self-study required, as will be necessary when I enter the workplace. The guest lectures were directly-relevant to the current tech environment, and helped me to understand technology and its applications as seen from a variety of viewpoints (CEOs, investors, etc). The pass to the eMerge conference was also beneficial as it provided me with many great networking opportunities, the opportunity to observe first-hand the current tech field and its future iterations, and the chance to meet many potential future employeers. The 9-week program was appropriately rigorous and required a lot of hard work, which is to be expected. I entered the program with no prior coding experience and leave confident in my abilities to perform in a junior development position for any company. I have learned a variety of programming languages, and looking forward to continuing to learn as the programming field continuously grows. I would like to personally thank the staff of Wyncode for providing for me in 9 weeks (and at a fraction of the cost) what my traditional 4-year degree failed to provide for me, namely, direct and relevant training for employment in a field that is expanding daily. - Mario AguayoCo-Founder • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJun 01, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
From "What's a hash?" to "WHAT THE HASH!?"
I came into this course not knowing a single thing about coding. At most I had a wordpress site that I had purchased, and didn't know a single thing about how to use it or even change a background color. At first, I was nervous about not being able to learn and grasp the concepts. I tried all the online courses like codeschool.com and codeacademy.com, even some treehouse stuff, but I still couldn't tell the difference between a hash and my elbow.
Day one opens the d...
I came into this course not knowing a single thing about coding. At most I had a wordpress site that I had purchased, and didn't know a single thing about how to use it or even change a background color. At first, I was nervous about not being able to learn and grasp the concepts. I tried all the online courses like codeschool.com and codeacademy.com, even some treehouse stuff, but I still couldn't tell the difference between a hash and my elbow.
Day one opens the door to what you will be learning, and the instructors are your tour guides. The resources they give you both in class and outside of class are priceless. You have direct access to the instructor, and he will take his time and ensure that you know whats going on and why. Whatever the tuition cost I would of paid double, becuase the skills I learned in those 9 weeks has helped me continue to learn outside of the course.
- Jack GrahamWeb Production Specialist • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 28, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Wyncode Grad
First of all I would like to state that these reviews are in fact from wyncode Grads & Alumni (just because it is the first thing I would wonder if I was a perspective student reading this) and anyone can feel free to reach out to me at Jackbgraham2@gmail.com with questions. Wyncode came by extremely honest with what I would be taught and how I would move forward afterwords. On top of personally and carefully seeing each one of the students...
First of all I would like to state that these reviews are in fact from wyncode Grads & Alumni (just because it is the first thing I would wonder if I was a perspective student reading this) and anyone can feel free to reach out to me at Jackbgraham2@gmail.com with questions. Wyncode came by extremely honest with what I would be taught and how I would move forward afterwords. On top of personally and carefully seeing each one of the students through the actual course, they also continued to offer a tremendous ammount of both technical and personal support after we graduated. I would and have definitely suggest any Wyncode source to anyone intelligent and driven enough to complete it.
- Frank OrtizFull Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 21, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The start to an entire new chapter.
1 year perspective of an Alumni and Teaching Assistant of Wyncode Academy
I could go on about the positives and negatives of Wyncode, but the 5 stars and positive words mean next to nothing when it comes to what it is that Wyncode has provided to me and many others that I have seen go through this course.
What did I see Wyncode as before I enrolled?
I had no coding experience - I was a chef. I've always had aspirat...
1 year perspective of an Alumni and Teaching Assistant of Wyncode Academy
I could go on about the positives and negatives of Wyncode, but the 5 stars and positive words mean next to nothing when it comes to what it is that Wyncode has provided to me and many others that I have seen go through this course.
What did I see Wyncode as before I enrolled?
I had no coding experience - I was a chef. I've always had aspirations to do a lot, however I had not means to achieve anything. When I first heard of Wyncode I saw it as an opportunity to learn a skill set that I can create my own opportunities from.
What was Wyncode as a Student?
Every day was 100%, this was Wyncode's 1st cohort and I had no idea what to expect as far as structure and ability to learn from the curriculum; I saw this as an opportunity to use the resources around me and never get my mind off of my goal. As the course went on I never had a shortage of resources, Bryce and Ed were my go-to beacons for all knowledge. And When I didn't understand some code they wrote I was never afraid of asking them to explain, and they always did with very precise detail. But at the end I only got as much as I did from the course because I gave it my every being - Wyncode was my life for 9 weeks, no social life, no school, no work, just code.
What was Wyncode as an Alumni?
A new family. Now this is the really corny part - but it's true, you'll hear it time and time again. This is a bootcamp, we've all be through it, we all know what it's like, we help eachother out. The Wyncode Alumni network is massive and it's only increasing in size, most of the tech companies I know of have a student I've met through Wyncode.
What was Wyncode as a Teaching Assistant?
I've spent most of my time at Wyncode as a teaching assistant, first as a part time TA and then a few cohorts later as a full time Lead Teaching Assistant.
From the end of the first cohort Johanna and Juha asked me what I wanted to do after the cohort ended (job wise), and everytime I would persistantly tell them I wanted to be part of Wyncode. I fell in love with their vision and the tools that were given to me, I knew I had the skills to be able to teach students all that I had learned.
I had helped teach cohorts 2-5, and from that time range I noticed an extreme change in Wyncode's structure and curriculum. Because the staff believes so much in Wyncode's vision they constantly have improvement in mind - "What are we missing from the curriculum", "How can we teach more effectively", "What can we do for students falling behind", "What are hiring partners looking for".
Conclusion aka TL;DR
To re-state the title of this review "The start to an entire new chapter", before Wyncode I was a part time student at MDC and a full time chef and did not enjoy what I was doing - I was always frustrated and tired.
Now I am a full stack developer - my only limit is how much I am willing to push myself to grow, I don't need a 4year degree to show my skill, my work and my knowledge speak for me.
If you are driven, and if you are ready to change what you do - enroll for Wyncode.
If you enroll for Wyncode, be ready to give it everything. Throughout my year of involvement at Wyncode I've seen so many students come though and the ones who have done well are those who made those 9 weeks their life.
You can't make excuses, the results speak for themselves.
Enroll, get prepared, put in everything, carve your own path in life.
- Jonathon LyonsGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 11, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Cohort 2 Student Review
I attended Wyncode's second (and best...j.k.) cohort last fall. I can say that it was probably the best and most impactful decision I have ever made. I graduated college (undergrad) with a degree in Humanities (pretty much an art history degree) and mulled about for a couple years with no sense of direction, working a couple part time jobs here and there. Lets just say I'm a huge advocate of alternate education choices like dev boot camps now. 4 years at a traditional college did not give ...
I attended Wyncode's second (and best...j.k.) cohort last fall. I can say that it was probably the best and most impactful decision I have ever made. I graduated college (undergrad) with a degree in Humanities (pretty much an art history degree) and mulled about for a couple years with no sense of direction, working a couple part time jobs here and there. Lets just say I'm a huge advocate of alternate education choices like dev boot camps now. 4 years at a traditional college did not give me the skills, opportunites, or job preparation that I needed, but this fledgling start up managed to in a very effective way. When I attended Wyncode, things like curriculum and daily/weekly agendas/operations had not been ironed out quite yet, and we were a big part of the process in getting those things ironed out. One of the best things about Wyncode is that every week, you will get to talk about what worked, what did not, and all of this input gets taken into account going forward. If you are interested in learning to code, there are an insane amount of options out there. Its hard to say which would be the 'best' route to take, and I was not even aware of all of these options at the time, but personally I am extremely happy I chose Wyncode. The founders are great, they are focused on making Wyncode the best and most effective it can be and they genuinely care about your individual success. Our main teacher, mr. Ed (for the Wynwood location) is by far one of the smartest people I've ever met, and definitely the smartest who has ever provided me tutelage. He's also very patient and a great teacher and will take time to teach and help you on a individual basis. The teachers assistants are also great, and will do the same for you in terms of individual help when you need it. You may even see former students or just friends of Wyncode coming in and helping students out. There is just a fantastic amount of support readily available for you. The space is awesome, a big converted warehouse in the heart of Wynwood that is now a open floor/shared office space.
Attending Wyncode will give you an invaluable, highly practical, and extremely empowering skill. They will push you to do things you never thought you could, like pitching an app that you built from scratch to a crowd of over 150 people. You will also gain fantastic mentors, and make a bunch of friends with your peers. I also can personally say that I got a job within two weeks of graduation and had many companies contacting me instead of the other way around about job openings. So yes, I would definitely reccomend it!
- Angel HuezoGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 08, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Truly outstanding.
Joining the Wyncode Miami 4th cohort has been one of the best decisions of my professional life. The 9 weeks of the bootcamp were jam-packed with challenging projects, insightful and well planned lectures, and drink-from-the-fire-hose abundance of opportunities to join the vibrant tech community of Miami. I was able to leave my 19 year former career behind and have literally gone from taking my first step into the Wyncode classroom without any previous coding experien...
Joining the Wyncode Miami 4th cohort has been one of the best decisions of my professional life. The 9 weeks of the bootcamp were jam-packed with challenging projects, insightful and well planned lectures, and drink-from-the-fire-hose abundance of opportunities to join the vibrant tech community of Miami. I was able to leave my 19 year former career behind and have literally gone from taking my first step into the Wyncode classroom without any previous coding experience, to taking my first step into a new job as a programmer in 13 weeks to the day!
The Wyncode leadership, instructors and TAs are completely committed to their students' success. I can't thank them enough for their support.
- Ray BraafRuby on Rails Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiApr 28, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An A+ experience
My experience at Wyncode has been nothing but positive. The program prepares you for a career as a full-stack web developer, specializing in some of the most popular technologies being used today. The staff is incredible and highly supportive and the instruction is unmatched. This program is directed towards individuals that are serious about making big changes in their lives and are willing to work hard to accomplish them. Overall this life-changing experience has opened many doors f...
My experience at Wyncode has been nothing but positive. The program prepares you for a career as a full-stack web developer, specializing in some of the most popular technologies being used today. The staff is incredible and highly supportive and the instruction is unmatched. This program is directed towards individuals that are serious about making big changes in their lives and are willing to work hard to accomplish them. Overall this life-changing experience has opened many doors for me since I completed it.
- Enide DufresneGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiApr 24, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Wyncode: Among The BEST
If you want to be part of the one of up and coming tech communities in the country, then Wyncode is the place for you. I wouldn't trade the awesome experience I had for anything else!
The instructors were always on top of their game, answering questions and giving inspiring challenges. The leadership team is super supportive in those times when you may feel like an "imposter". There were so many networking events and opportunities to meet potential employers th...
If you want to be part of the one of up and coming tech communities in the country, then Wyncode is the place for you. I wouldn't trade the awesome experience I had for anything else!
The instructors were always on top of their game, answering questions and giving inspiring challenges. The leadership team is super supportive in those times when you may feel like an "imposter". There were so many networking events and opportunities to meet potential employers that I couldn't keep up! And there was always time for a little fun too - outings to local restaurants, go-carting, cross fit, and just a great group of fellow students to hang out with.
And of course, I cannot fail to mention, Wyncode is such a supportive enviornment for women! To the point of having the very first lecture feature how women made a huge impact in the technologies we use today. There's even a Women of Wyncode (WoW!) group that creates a space to engage in topics concerning women and diversity overall in tech.
It's an amazing organization.
- Travis GordonJunior Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiApr 17, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
What you get at Wyncode, you'll find nowhere else.
There are a lot of ways to learn how to code. But all of them, even the best bootcamps in the country, fail to offer what Wyncode gives its students. Wyncode is not just a 10 hour day of coding everyday for 3 months. It is more than a stellar computer science and full -stack web development curriculum. To analyze it by the technical skills and education it provides for its students is to compare it with every other bootcamp out there. And Wyncode wins that comparison heartily in almost eve...
There are a lot of ways to learn how to code. But all of them, even the best bootcamps in the country, fail to offer what Wyncode gives its students. Wyncode is not just a 10 hour day of coding everyday for 3 months. It is more than a stellar computer science and full -stack web development curriculum. To analyze it by the technical skills and education it provides for its students is to compare it with every other bootcamp out there. And Wyncode wins that comparison heartily in almost every case. But alas it is a comparison of Apples and Oranges - because Wyncode offers so much more than any other comparable programming course. Jo and Juha hand you the keys to the kingdom of Miami Tech. The intangible value of exposure to industry leaders in the local ecosystem, the stand-alone value of Hiring Partners that come in and actively interview participants while still in the course, the deep entrenchment in not just the methods and workflows of becoming a great developer, but becoming a hirable new face in the local tech scene.
Wyncode is so committed to getting every single one of there students placed and working that it is almost uncanny. So much so, that in my class, 5 out of 20 of us had job offers before the program was even over. That’s literally a 20% placement rate BEFORE graduation. I was hired before I even graduated. And the near 100% post-grad placement rate speaks for itself. That’s all because of the incredible amount of work they put in to make sure you are successful long after program ends. Wyncode will teach you how to code, there is no doubt there. You will be a Junior Rails Dev by the time your nine weeks is over. But it will also teach you how to develop in an Agile/Scrum organization, how to ace an interview, how to be a truly business savvy developer, and will enable you to build relationships that lead to future opportunities.
Wyncode is a leading institution in the Miami tech scene with an amazing group of people standing behind it, and the opportunities afforded to Wyncode students can be found at nowhere else that I've looked. From one on one time with amazing Teaching Assistants to group programming sessions with industry leading Senior Devs - all the way to angel investor guest speakers and interviews with the top local tech companies - Wyncode will get you where you want to be. You just have to put the work in, and you'll see the results sooner than you think.
If you're serious about taking this step - a leap into a new direction in life - becoming a developer in South Florida - there could be no better place to do it.
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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?
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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.
Is BrainStation accredited?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada