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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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  • Jessica Maloney
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    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    Aug 20, 2018
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    It was a good experience

    I think my time at Wyncode was interesting. Our cohort did not entirely get along. No one wanted to participate in socials and no one really keeps in touch. It was just a weird time.

    Overall, I thought that the curriculum was fine, and they did their best to prepare us for interviews after Wyncode.

    My biggest disapointment  is that I needed money to start paying back my loan, so I never got to actually use my new dev skills. It almost feels like a waste of money.

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    Craig of BrainStation

    Director of Admissions

    Aug 22, 2018

    Hi there,
    I just wanted to briefly address your concerns:

    I am sorry that the cohort you were in did not mesh socially in the way that many of the classes here do during their time in the Wyncode program. We have high admissions requirements and we try to carefully curate our classes to try to make sure that everyone will get along and work well together, but that's nearly impossible to guarantee. 

    Also, most Wyncoders find that it’s more than a cohort, it becomes a lifelong network of friends and colleagues that can help to grow within the same tech ecosystem. We are sorry that you didn’t feel that way. Sometimes one personality might just not mix in with the group. That said, our doors are always open for lifetime job support and networking and all 600+ grads are available to you via Slack; along with teaching assistants and our instructors are here to help you get plugged into groups that are part of the tech/development area here in South Florida.

    We want you to be able to utilize the skills you learned at Wyncode, so please come by and get reconnected with our Director of Hiring Partnerships and Wynwork team, so that we can help get you going in the right direction with regard to finding work that does encompass the type of development that you want to do and are capable of doing. 

    As always, please feel free to come by the campus, connect via Slack or give us a call anytime. We hope to see you again soon and help get you on track to working as a developer. 
  • Mark Lim
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    Junior Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • Toronto
    Jul 30, 2018
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    Great experience overall

    I attended BrainStation for the full time web development course in the Summer 2017 cohort.

    Overall, I have nothing but great things to say about the course, its instructors and the people I met throughout my ten weeks there. I personally had dabbled in development before taking the course (not web), and I certainly still found the course challenging and fulfilling. From my own experience and from others, I believe that to get the most out of the WDFT course, you should have at lea...

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  • Anonymous
    Communications Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing • New York City
    Jun 19, 2018
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    Digital Marketing (part-time) program | Great general overview

    I recently completed Brainstation's Digital Marketing (part-time) program this summer, and was pleased with the learnings I took away from the course. Coming from a Communications background, and having dug a little into digital in my own spare time, this program was a great refresher about the general scope of digital marketing - from SEO/SEM, social media best practices, Google Analytics/Adwords, content creation, and generating ad campaigns. That being said, if you're looking for a deep...

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  • Kyong
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    Student • Web Development • New York City
    Mar 03, 2018
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    Poor learning experience

    I took the full-time web development course and I have had a very bad experience for various reasons:

    1) the teacher is generally ill-prepared for class, and he rushes through concepts without clearly explaining them

    2) When you ask for help, instead of giving a clear answer, the teacher will give you 10% of the answer, tell you to go off and figure it out yourself, and then punish you or asking him a question in your assignment grade which is demoralizing 

    3)...

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    BrainStation of BrainStation

    Student Experience Team

    Dec 05, 2018

    Hi there, 

    We’re sorry to hear that your experience with BrainStation was anything less than excellent. At BrainStation, student feedback is important, which is why we urge students to complete the Instructor feedback forms at multiple intervals throughout the course. This is to ensure that our education team has an indication if they are moving too quickly through topics, and can adapt their pace to student needs. 

    With regards to the pace of the course, our full-time Web Development diploma program is designed to give students the skills they need to step into a role as a junior full-stack developer right after graduation. The program is immersive, covering a great deal of material, and training students so that they can perform as a developer in a workplace environment. Often, these environments require self sufficiency, which is why we encourage our students to do extra practice and work outside of class to really hone their skills. The course is challenging, but we believe that this is the best way to prepare students for the real world. 

    Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that our team can try to help improve your overall experience. 

  • Denny
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    Product Management • New York City
    Dec 31, 2017
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    Take an online course instead.

    Took an accelerated, 4-day full time, product management course and have to say it was relatively disappointing considering the cost. I'd recommend instead to take an online course if you have the discipline.

    Pros:

    • Great instructor: Knowledgeable, friendly, easy to work with.
    • Cool space, unfortunately highly underutilized. 

    Cons:

    • Very pricey: Full price = $2250 or $563/day
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    BrainStation of BrainStation

    Student Experience Team

    Dec 05, 2018

    Hey there, 

    Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the Instructor of your Product Management course. At BrainStation we always strive to provide the best learning experience and our Instructors are a large part of that. 

    Our Accelerated course formats are the fastest-paced course options designed for students who would like to accelerate their learning. We offer our courses through a number of delivery options to suit the needs and learning styles of many students, and recommend that prospective students to speak with a Learning Advisor to determine which format is best for them. 

    Our main concern is student success – which is why we have an awesome Education Experience team working with our Instructors and students every step of the way. We encourage our students to reach out to our team with any concerns throughout the duration of the course and try to make changes to accommodate the needs of each student. 

    Don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that our team can try to help improve your overall experience. 
  • Student
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    Sales & Marketing • Digital Marketing • Toronto
    Nov 28, 2017
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    10/10 Digital Marketing instructors

    "Just wanted to give some feedback for the Digital marketing course. I don't know where you found this guy, but Josh is hands down the best educator I have had, in anything. Always keeps the class engaging, makes it exciting from 6:30-9:30pm on a work night, extremely knowledgeable, great communicator, makes everyone feel comfortable for a very diverse group, hilarious, empowering, and made Thursday nights at Br...

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  • Tim
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    Student • Web Development • Toronto
    Oct 30, 2017
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    Web Development

    Full time
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  • vinay iyer
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    Business Development Manager • Graduate • Product Management • Toronto
    Aug 23, 2017
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    I would not recommend Brainstation

    Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:

    - Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.

    - The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for prese...

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    BrainStation of BrainStation

    Student Experience Team

    Dec 05, 2018

    Hi there, 

    You’re definitely correct that technology-related jobs are in high-demand right now. That’s why at BrainStation we aim to provide our students with the most industry relevant and in-demand skills. 

    We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your Instructor – we pride ourselves on providing Instructors who are leaders in their industry and experts in their field. 

    Our part-time certificate courses are aimed at giving professionals the tools and knowledge on a subject to move forward in their careers. The course is an excellent first step toward learning about the product management field, and many professionals utilize this course as a means to improve interdepartmental communication, improve their project and product management skills, and gain knowledge of management frameworks like Agile methodologies that can be applied in their field. 

    We do also offer full-time diploma programs for those looking to completely transform their career.

    Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our team can try to help improve your overall experience. 
  • Eric Chen
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    UX Designer • Student • Product Management • Toronto
    Jun 11, 2017
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    Product Management Workshop

    Went well above my expectations! Lots of hands-on work and the instructor did a good job of articulating un-common concepts like Agile and design thinking. Pace could've been a little faster to fit in all the content in one day.

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  • ye
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    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • Miami
    May 18, 2017
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    a new start

    I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background.  Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot.  You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated.  Basic computer skills are a must.  I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated!  Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles.  The cost of the program is too high in m...

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  • Sofia
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    Digital Marketing • Toronto
    Apr 02, 2017
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    Digital Marketing

    I have just finished the 10 week Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I'm really happy with what I have learned. I wanted to take the course to further deepen my knowledge in digital marketing (notably through social media) as I had been playing around with my own online business. This course made me realize that there are so many layers to a proper digital marketing strategy, and learning from educators that work in the field was so valuable to me. 

    My favourite thing a...

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  • S Kabir
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    Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • Toronto
    Jan 26, 2017
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    Web Development Immersive

    I have taken the Web Development Immersive - fall 2016, course.  I have enjoyed the course a lot.  I liked the speed and the structure of the program very much.  Every week they were focusing on a new topic and everyday was full of intense materials.  The best part was, they gave new lessons for 2-3 hours then we had time to do an assignment ourselves.  It was like hands-on training.  When I listened to the lecture, everything seemed ...

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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.

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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.

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