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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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Alejandro S.Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiVerified by GitHubJun 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceWyncode's Remote Full Stack Web Development - April 2020
Hello Everyone,
I'd like to share this in-depth review of my experience with Wyncode's Online Full Stack Development Bootcamp. Sections are bolded to highlight different topics. Feel free to skip to the one of your interest.
Why did I choose Wyncode?
I was first exposed to Wyncode when I was working for MagicLeap as a contracted content manager. I really wanted to stay at the company but I wanted to move into a developer role. My boss recommended I...Hello Everyone,
I'd like to share this in-depth review of my experience with Wyncode's Online Full Stack Development Bootcamp. Sections are bolded to highlight different topics. Feel free to skip to the one of your interest.
Why did I choose Wyncode?
I was first exposed to Wyncode when I was working for MagicLeap as a contracted content manager. I really wanted to stay at the company but I wanted to move into a developer role. My boss recommended I take the bootcamp because of the fact that Magic Leap is an active recruiter of Wyncode alumni. I then spoke to a couple of employees at MagicLeap and they confirmed their success with the program and how it helped them pivot their career. They both stated it was challenging and consuming but highly rewarding. I decided to set up a tour after this confirmation.
Tour and Interview
When I went to tour the schooI Linda received me with great energy. I really loved the space and location. The environment was very welcoming and the staff were very nice. I went ahead and interviewed with Francis. She was very real about the expectations, but was personable and really took the time to get to know me. The interview is a form of getting to know who you are, what your background is, and if you would be a good fit for the program. Francis mentioned she would get back to me in a couple of days with her decision and also let me know I could apply for an internal scholarship Wyncode offers based on need. A couple days later I got accepted and was granted a partial scholarship. At this point I had done my research and realized that Wyncode was going to be the school for me, based on the initial recommendation from my boss, the real life success stories, and my first impression of the school and staff it just made sense.
Tuition
A quick note on Tuition. After price checking different programs, Wyncode has a very competitive tuition considering everything they offer. They will offer you a partial scholarship if you need it and if you need more they can lead you in the right direction for more financial aid. They are also partners with a education loan company called Climb up. I paid my tuition with Climb-up and was able to get an affordable monthly payback rate with low interest.
COVID-19
In the midst of this admissions process, Covid-19 hit hard and suddenly things started to seem a little unclear for me. I wasn't sure if this was going to be the best decision. I wasn't sure how I was going to afford this financially anymore. Magic Leap suddenly started laying people off left and right. At this point I doubted I was going to be able to return. After the initial stress and overthinking I had a moment of clarity and realized that if I was going to do this it would be now or never. Francis and Linda were very communicative along the way and extra helpful when I needed it. I was informed that my cohort was going to start remotely until it was safe to reopen the school. They also pushed back the start date given the circumstances.
Pre-Course Work
The pre course work is mainly setting up your computer, reading specific articles, and taking codecademy classes so that you get exposure to the different languages and tech you're going to be learning. I 100% recommend trying to get as much of it done as you can. Things pick up quick and so the more exposure you have the easier it will be for you to stay up to pace. If you don't have enough time to complete it then focus on learning javascript before hand. This is the bulk of what you will be learning.
The actual course. Weeks 1 - 11.
There's a lot that can be said here but I will try my best summarize. It is CHALLENGING. It's not easy. It will test you and it will consume you. You will be tested in a lot of ways. You will have homework, group projects, you will speak in front of the class. You will grow as a person and as a professional. You will learn so much. It will be overwhelming at times. Your time management skills and focus will be key to your success.
The structure of the program is well thought out. Vasti, the program manager is excellent. She will be very clear of how the program works, what is expected, where you can get help, and what is expected of you on a daily basis. She will hold you accountable. Your team mates will also hold you accountable.
The professors and TA's are awesome. Their patience is incredible and they truly care about your progress. They hold it down for you even after hours they are happy to help. They each have their own teaching style so try to connect with the ones that you learn from the best. Overall they all want you to succeed and you can tell they all have a passion for student progress and education.
Our cohort mainly learned the MERN Stack along with a ton of tools that developers use in a real work scenario.
Work-Life Balance
There will be some weeks where you have some afternoons that are not that busy and some weekends where you will have a day off, but technically you could always be using that free time to learn something in better detail or working with another student or a TA on difficult subject. The reason I mention this is because you really have to go into the program choosing to make this your priority. We lost 22% of the students that started with us due to personal reasons so make sure you are 100% ready to commit most of your time to this. Don't plan any vacations or long weekend escapes. It's simply not worth your investment if you're going to do that. 12 weeks fly by so take advantage of the course to the max.
Remote Experience
Pros: To be honest I loved the remote experience. Zoom is a great tool. I actually ended up making strong connections with a few students and with most of the staff. Working from home is comfortable, and the fact that I didn't have to dress up or drive 45 minutes to and from Wyncode every day is priceless. This time I was able to leverage it by putting it into studying or getting an extra few minutes of sleep when I needed it. You also save money on food as you aren't tempted to go out to eat that much during lunch breaks.
Cons: I wish during projects that we could of have gone to the school to work because working with other people can be challenging in different ways and being in person sometimes makes communication a little easier. However, because of Covid it just wasn't a possibility and most places were closed for social gatherings so we really had to learn how to work remotely. In a way this turns into a PRO because the challenges you face from working solely online lie in the fact that you have to learn to be an excellent communicator and become really proficient at using tools that other remote companies use. So overall I think it challenged us but allowed us to become better candidates for remote work opportunities.
Career Week
Career week is no joke. Wyncode's success relies on your success so they have a dedicated week to helping you become job ready. You will still be working with people through resume building and conversations about different topics. Beto, the one in charge of this week is well educated on hiring trends and what works, so make sure you take notes and put into action his recommendations. They seem to have really strong partnerships with a ton of companies and the Wyncode alum is growing fast and strong.
Where I am at?
I am currently in the middle of career week. I am fixing up my resume, github, portfolio, and will be applying to 15-20 jobs a week and attending their weekly "wynwork" meetings where they announce the latest opportunities in their hiring partner network. Their lifetime job support was a huge relief for me after I saw what happened with MagicLeap. If I don't return to that company I know there are still tons of opportunities. I have already seen many different success stories with different backgrounds from Wyncode and I am sure I will continue to learn more about them. The Wyncode alumni is strong and they are represented in different parts of the country and the world so Wyncode's ties are now global. As side note, if I remember correctly most Wyncode Alum are able to land a job with 3 months of graduating.
My goals
I plan to apply, apply, apply, keep my coding skills sharp, and work on more independent projects or hackathons. I'm setting up a study plan to learn more about algorithms and data structures so I'll be able to compete against candidates with CS backgrounds. The game now is about HUSTLE. I know I will be able to land a job as a software developer sooner than later if I put in the work. Graduating is just the beginning.
I hope this helps everyone considering Wyncode. I am highly satisfied with the program and I hope to update everyone once I land my dream job.- Benjamin MooreJr Full-Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiVerified by LinkedInJun 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
10 Weeks intensive course
This course was very intensive but instructed very well. Each week built on the last one and was well designed to help me grow into being a junior web-developer. All of the instructors were motivational and did a phenomenal job instructing us given the circumstances of COVID-19.
Our classroom became very tight-knit group out of this bootcamp and we are already working on team-based networking along with pursuing projects and job opportunities. - RashadData Analytics Course • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJun 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Analytics
Great course if you have Raymond K. as your instructor. - BrandonExperience Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJun 24, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design
Learning UX design from an actual UX designer in professional field. This course is overviewing entire journey of UX design with great examples of real industry examples and studies. Very useful course to learn for current and future designers in creative industry. Although you don't know any idea of UX design, it is still fine. You will be surprised with your outcome at the end of this course. - PaigeGraduate • Digital Marketing Course Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 24, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
10/10 Recommend!
I’ve taken two courses at BrainStation, and fully recommend that anyone who is interested register. I loved the Online Live format because it offered me the opportunity to learn from home without sacrificing the quality of content or connection with my instructor/peers. This course covers all facets of digital marketing and teaches best practices to implement and analyze targetted campaigns. - Aritra SahaStudent • Data Science Course • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJun 22, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intro to Data Science Course Review
5-week introductory course to core data science topics on Python, including data manipulation, visualization, cleaning, modelling, and model validation. - Stephanie KrompierCreative Director • Student • User Interface Design Course Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 15, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A great followup to the UX course
I have been working in design and branding for the last 20 years and although I had risen to a managerial position, I wanted to update my hands-on skills, especially digitally. After researching the different part-time options, I chose BrainStation as they seemed the best value and enrolled in their on campus UX course. The NY campus, in the heart of Soho, is an absolutely beautiful and inspiring space to learn in.
The UX course proved to be challenging in a good way and ...I have been working in design and branding for the last 20 years and although I had risen to a managerial position, I wanted to update my hands-on skills, especially digitally. After researching the different part-time options, I chose BrainStation as they seemed the best value and enrolled in their on campus UX course. The NY campus, in the heart of Soho, is an absolutely beautiful and inspiring space to learn in.
The UX course proved to be challenging in a good way and I was very keen to follow it up with the UI course. At that point, Covid had hit and I was WFH but luckily the course easily adapted to being online through Zoom. Because of the global pandemic situation, one of my fellow students found himself stuck in Belgium but he still called into every class at 3am in the morning!
The UI course was a bit easier for me than the UX course as I already knew some of the content around visual language such as typography best practices. However, other content more specific to digital was new to me such as the grid system and responsive design. The course also helped reinforce skills that I had learnt in the UX course such as how to use software like Sketch.
Our tutor, John Kantor, was a pleasure to learn from as he explained things well whilst also keeping up a good pace. I also enjoyed it when he shared his own professional experiences with us. He made himself available through Slack for if we needed help whilst working on our projects outside of class time. When I reached out with a question, he responded within the hour. He also provided links to additional resources that helped reinforce what we were learning.
With this course, as with most part-time learning, there is not the time to master skills in each class so you need to do that in your own time and it is a case of getting out of it what you put in. Due to being stuck at home, I was able to put in many free hours on my final project and I’m really proud of what I achieved. - Mae W.Student • Product Management Course • New York CityVerified by GitHubJun 10, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Highly Recommend
This is my second class with Brainstation and I want to take another one. I took the product management class a Really liked that you didn’t need any prior experience to take part in the class. The instructors are available outside of class time which was very helpful. I feel like in 10 weeks and for a lot of useful information about product management and it was definitely worth my time. - Kevin K.Sr. Business Analyst • Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 10, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
BrainStation's Online UX Was A Great Learning Experience!
As an aspiring product manager, having a thorough understanding of User Experience was always a goal of mine. When we were put into nation-wide quarantine/lock-down due to COVID-19, I decided to use this opportunity to take an online UX course from BrainStation. Having taken a BrainStation course before (Product Management), I was very familiar with their approach and teaching methodology. The online format utilized Zoom and Slack and delivered the content very similar to the in-class ex...As an aspiring product manager, having a thorough understanding of User Experience was always a goal of mine. When we were put into nation-wide quarantine/lock-down due to COVID-19, I decided to use this opportunity to take an online UX course from BrainStation. Having taken a BrainStation course before (Product Management), I was very familiar with their approach and teaching methodology. The online format utilized Zoom and Slack and delivered the content very similar to the in-class experience. The instructors, Elias and David, were fantastic - they were industry experts who brought valuable real-life experience to the classroom. Overall, they were very knowledgable, approachable, and made the online learning experience fun and interactive. After now completed the 10-week UX program, I am much more confident speaking the UX language, and ready to use my new skills in my career. I would definitely recommend taking this course. =) - Dylan StackStudent • Product Management Course Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fantastic Course with Engaging Instructors!
I completed the Product Management Certificate online at BrainStation in the Spring of 2020. Having already taken the UX Design certificate the year prior, I had a pretty good sense of what to expect. I can say with certainty that the courses and delivery of the courses at BrainStation all maintain the same level of excellence and consistency throughout. The instructors have been highly engaging and wonderful at delivering content in a way that's digestible and easy to follow. The inclus...I completed the Product Management Certificate online at BrainStation in the Spring of 2020. Having already taken the UX Design certificate the year prior, I had a pretty good sense of what to expect. I can say with certainty that the courses and delivery of the courses at BrainStation all maintain the same level of excellence and consistency throughout. The instructors have been highly engaging and wonderful at delivering content in a way that's digestible and easy to follow. The inclusion of a final project is also awesome. I find it's the best way for the material to sink in and for us to have an opportunity to do hands-on work. I highly recommend BrainStation if you're looking to level up your digital skills! - Gavin SturrockStudent • Social Media Marketing • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJun 02, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Social Media Marketing Madness
Social Media Marketing, Part Time, in class. I had a great time here. About me - I already had experience with FB Ads going into the course, all self taught and from experience. I run my own business(es). I was already running FB Ads for my business before starting. But the stuff you learn here is very useful. I learned and applied this increasing our ROI on ads. Significantly. It's a very practical and straightforward course. Caitlin Hall, my instructor, really knows SMM well and...Social Media Marketing, Part Time, in class. I had a great time here. About me - I already had experience with FB Ads going into the course, all self taught and from experience. I run my own business(es). I was already running FB Ads for my business before starting. But the stuff you learn here is very useful. I learned and applied this increasing our ROI on ads. Significantly. It's a very practical and straightforward course. Caitlin Hall, my instructor, really knows SMM well and is very effective at teaching it. I worked with her to improve my marketing strategy, and what she taught me brought real results!
As a young business person just starting up two businesses, I learned new skills that I applied directly to my e-commerce advertising strategy to drastically improve ROAS. My ad return was already okay coming into the course, but what I learned here made it work much, much better. So you don't have to be a complete newbie coming into the course. Actually, having experience allows you delve deeper and ask the more advanced questions, which Caitlin is more than capable of answering and providing insight for. Expect a practical approach, and not an academic one - they get straight to the practical stuff and don't waste time on rubbish (like memorization of the 4 P's of Marketing). That's the difference between learning SMM here, and, a university. Yes, it's an expensive course, but I easily got my ROI from the increase in FB ad revenue.
Also I enjoyed being with every one of my classmates. Pretty much all of them were entrepreneurs! I got to meet some really interesting people.
Thanks Brainstation! A++ review, well deserved.
jan-march 2020, monday class - KalGraduateVerified by LinkedInMay 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
BrainStation Experience
After graduating University with an Undergrad in Business, I wanted to grow my technical skillset to adapt to the digital world we live in. BrainStation sparked my attention with their state of the art campuses, curriculum and online live learning capabilities.
I have completed their Product Management, Data Analytics, Data Science and Web Development Courses and must say it has has been terrific experience.
- Their instructors are great and knowledgable in their respected...After graduating University with an Undergrad in Business, I wanted to grow my technical skillset to adapt to the digital world we live in. BrainStation sparked my attention with their state of the art campuses, curriculum and online live learning capabilities.
I have completed their Product Management, Data Analytics, Data Science and Web Development Courses and must say it has has been terrific experience.
- Their instructors are great and knowledgable in their respected fields
- Their campuses are unique trendy locations which makes learning even more enjoyable
- Their staff are friendly, helpful and want their students to have the best experience
- Their online live courses are a game changer having the ability to take a live course with classmates all around the world
- The BrainStation community is positive environment where you find like minded individuals with a passion for technology and life long learning
Overall, I highly recommend anyone to pursue a course at BrainStation to gain a new skill and embrace life long learning!
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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. 2,286 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,286 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
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