brainstation-logo

BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
2,339 Reviews 20 Courses

BrainStation is a global digital skills provider empowering teams and professionals with industry-recognized certifications and world-class instruction across AI, Product Management, Product Design, Data, and Digital Marketing. We specialize in in-person learning experiences and corporate training programs, trusted by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth emerging companies. 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 offers a range of learning options, including full-time and part-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with a 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. 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.

Reviews

2,339 alumni reviews of BrainStation

Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews.
  • K
    Kishi Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Course · June 2023

    Awesome learning experience

    I had an awesome learning experience with UX Brain Station. The instructor delivered the class very clear. By the end of the course, I learned all the basic knowledge of UX and is able to create a prototype for an app using Figma. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • C
    Christian Sierra Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Product Analyst · June 2023

    Great Part Time Course

    Overall great part time course. I’ve learned a lot about product management and it’s helped me a lot in my job. The part time course is well designed as to not be overwhelming for those with full time jobs.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • J
    Jorge Ruiz Verified via LinkedIn
    CEO · June 2023

    Product mgmt @ Brainstation

    I am a CEO of a tech company, I took this course to better understand how can I add value to my product team. the results are extremely positive, the way the course was conducted as well as the topics that were covered were right on point.  thank you...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • G
    Giuliano Bopp Panichi Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    Brainstation Data Analytics Course

    I recently had the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey into the world of data analytics through an exceptional course, and I am thrilled to share my outstanding experience. The Data Analytics Course offered a comprehensive and immersive...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • M
    Mariana Patino Verified via LinkedIn
    Graphic designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · June 2023

    Insightful. Collaborative. Cohesive

    I highly suggest taking this UX course in person! UX design is a joint collaboration and feedback, and for an accelerated course, it has a more immersive experience when you get to talk to fellow students and professors. I can see how I can apply what...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • M
    Malcom Lane Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Bootcamp · June 2023

    Awesome Experience!

    Amazing time here, really feel like I’ve learned a lot of very important material that I will surely need as I continue to pursue my career into technology. Thank you to my two helpful instructors, Jean and John, who was always willing to go the extra...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • H
    Helen Ling Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · June 2023

    Great learning experience!

    This was a great learning experience. It gave me a first step for learning SQL and Tableau. Also there were teachings in Excel and analyzing data. The instructors were patient and helpful. I would recommend this course.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • J
    Jucel Meneses Verified via LinkedIn
    Operations Manager · User Experience Design Bootcamp · June 2023

    UX Design was exactly what I was looking for!

    I had a wonderful experience taking the UX Design course at BrainStation’s Miami campus this spring/summer. It’s a very fast pace Figma-based course, so practicing the software and keeping up with the pace of the class is key. I really enjoyed all the...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Anna Okolnikova Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Science Course · June 2023

    Very engaging and fast pace course on Data Science

    I had a wonderful experience taking the Data Science course at BrainStation’s Toronto campus this spring. It’s a very fast pace python based course, so having some exposure to python and keep up with the content is key. I really enjoyed the delivery...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • P
    Pedro Montano Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Analytics Course Online · June 2023

    Data Analytics Course has Room for Improvement

    The course could use more practice problems with solutions available to compare your answers. The instructor I had was not very engaged in the course as they were doing it as a side job. They did not come prepared to class and we had a lot of silent...
    Overall
    3.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    2.0
    Flag
  • H
    Hoda Eldehimi Verified via LinkedIn
    Technical Specialist · Product Management Course · June 2023

    Product Management at BrainStation

    I recently had the incredible opportunity to take the Product Management course with  Instructors Stacy and Matthew, and let me tell you, it was absolutely phenomenal! Stacy's expertise and enthusiasm were simply infectious. Her ability to break down...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • I
    Iaroslav Sindiak Verified via GitHub
    Applicant · Web Development Bootcamp · June 2023

    great pace, relevant information, positive team

    I am grateful to study with such a supportive team and competent instructors who provide us with the most relevant practices in the industry. Also I got a quality network connections with the ones having a lot of in common
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • S
    Sayako Uei Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Course · June 2023

    Good for starting new career

    I took UX certificate course at BrainStation for shifting my career. The course has 8 classes and they cover basic knowledge about UX design through a project. I felt a bit tight schedule to learn whole process of UX design in this course. We have to...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • O
    Oliver Lapsley Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Paid Media Account Manager · Product Management Course · June 2023

    From nothing to a plan.

    The mix of in-person lessons and Brainstation's digital education platform was perfect for me. In-person classes fostered open discussion, and the tutors could more easily share personal anecdotes, while the digital element allowed me to easily refer...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • V
    Vera Jaman Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Product Management Course · June 2023

    Great introductory course

    Over the course of 8 weeks, our experienced teachers taught us what product management entails, using examples from their extensive careers. The lessons were highly interactive and the whole group was engaged. Having to submit a final project really...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • B
    Brandon Landry Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    A solid foundation for data analytics

    The Data Analytics class was an incredibly fun learning experience. The course covered database structures, SQL, Tableau and some basic presentation skills. All in all, it felt like a solid starting point in data analytics. The instructor was...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • T
    Tanaya Mukati Verified via LinkedIn
    Project Manager · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    Immersive, Practical, Skill-Building

    The 10-week data analytics course offered me a comprehensive and practical learning experience as an aspiring data analyst. I gained valuable skills in building and managing databases, effectively organizing and analyzing large quantities of data. I...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • E
    Eddie Amaitum Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Science Course · June 2023

    Data Science Certificate Course

    I have recently completed a data science certificate course and I must say, it was exceptionally well-executed. The instructor was not only knowledgeable but also had significant industry experience, which greatly enhanced the learning experience. One...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • A
    Aymeric Paillet Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    Great Experience!

    I learned VBA, Tableau, how to prepare for a case interview and general best practices for analytics. This gave me a huge boost when applying for jobs, and I'm glad I had a solid in-person experience in which I met peers and was able to engage directly...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
  • N
    Nikki Lam Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · June 2023

    Intense yet supportive & practical

    The main reasons I chose this program above any other was the accountability I would get with a schedule for my personal learning style and the opportunity to work on a project collaboratively with web dev and data analysts. 

    I took the part...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag
News

Recent BrainStation News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 02, 2025
With the introduction of AI, 2024 saw companies and bootcamps working quickly to help workers acquire the needed skill set. Over the course of 2024, Online Program Managers (OPMs) saw major shake-ups with a key OPM’s sudden exit and suggested federal regulation folding. We’re closing 2024 with renewed funding for VET TEC on the horizon, and trends like skills-based hiring becoming more ingrai...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated August 05, 2024
This month, we’re celebrating 10 years of coding bootcamps and a big announcement from our own team here at Course Report! We’ll also let you know about new funding for the federal apprenticeship system and “climatetech” jobs, the status of skills-based hiring, and the career outcomes of two coding bootcamp graduates in the news. Plus, learn more about the 10 coding bootcamps we added to the ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 01, 2024
Happy Summer! This month at Course Report, we released our Best Cybersecurity Bootcamps list for 2024 — check it out if you are looking to launch an in-demand career this year! This June, five coding bootcamps announced cohorts that will be fully or partially funded through grants (read: FREE to you)! A Southern coding bootcamp landed a one-million dollar fundraise, and two interesting partne...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 31, 2024
This May, training programs and nonprofits helping women, people of color, low-wage workers, and nonbinary folks make career changes into tech received extra support from investors, philanthropists, and regional government organizations. Numerous grants are now available to Canadians looking to gain technical skills, and a cybersecurity bootcamp announced it is now offering college credit. At...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
Hackathons are exhilarating (albeit sometimes stressful!) events where technologists come together to innovate and build projects within a limited timeframe. We’re delving into four reasons to participate in hackathon events, and insights on what you can expect once you’re signed up. Find out where to find your next in-person or online hackathon, plus learn from the hackathon experiences of t...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 01, 2024
As we kicked off Spring, the international coding bootcamp space saw $34 million in fundraises to help expand their technical skills training efforts. The federal government issued three new bills to expand workforce development and skills-based hiring, and Big Tech banded together in a new AI consortium with the focus of reskilling 100 million workers. We celebrated Earth Day with a roundup ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 27, 2024
Toronto is an important epicenter for tech and commerce in Canada, which makes it a perfect place to launch a tech career! With its modern classroom layouts and world-class amenities, take a virtual tour of BrainStation’s enhanced campus situated in The Well, Toronto’s ambitious new development. Find out what students can expect from learning in person at BrainStation’s Toronto campus, and ho...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 22, 2024
Wendy, a graduate of BrainStation’s Data Analytics bootcamp, wrote a Verified review of her bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,500 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course Report and went into the draw to win a $500 Amazon gift card. We caught up with Wendy to hear about her bootcamp experience! Want to win $500 in our next...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 29, 2023
2023 was a bit of a rollercoaster year! We’re rounding up the most impactful news we saw about coding bootcamps in 2023. Follow along as we highlight 2023’s top trends and break down the year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisition, fundraises, and initiatives. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2024 — from tech hiring to AI skills to bootcamp tuition financing! Course Report · 2023: The...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 03, 2023
Four years ago, a simple coding project at work ignited Aveen Pattni’s desire to code full-time. After completing the Software Engineering Bootcamp full-time at BrainStation, Aveen went on to work in full stack and front end development roles at Walmart, Loblaw Digital, and now Intuit. Aveen shares what it took to kickstart a new career in software engineering through an immersive bootcamp, ...
Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated September 30, 2024
Canada is a leading tech country with data science bootcamps in its five major tech cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa. Learning data science in Canada means having many opportunities of working at large, respected companies or cutting-edge tech startups. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time program, we’ve rounded up all of the in-person data science boot...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 02, 2023
Happy Fall! AI was all everyone wanted to talk about this September, and rather than reading more doomsday headlines, we saw more nuanced (and longer!) articles on how AI integration will actually improve and create more jobs. We saw two tech training programs receive sizable gifts from MacKenzie Scott’s charitable foundation, and a new coding bootcamp merger in south Florida. We’ll let you k...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated June 01, 2023
As Miami evolves as a tech epicenter, BrainStation Miami is geared up to offer digital skills training at its Wynwood campus and live online. We caught up with the BrainStation team to learn what students can expect from the in-person campus (hint: modern classrooms and an inspirational mural in the courtyard!). Learn how to code in Miami with BrainStation to take advantage of their expansive...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 11, 2023
BrainStation’s UK flagship campus in East London features 10,000-square feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, event space, and even a rooftop terrace for students to enjoy! Whether you’re interested in their in-person or online learning experience, get a peek at what UK students can expect from this London campus in Shoreditch. Plus, the BrainStation team delves into how the program is connect...
Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated March 23, 2026
In 2024, AI is unavoidable in the modern workforce as tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing are incorporated into workflows across major industries from healthcare to transportation, manufacturing, retail, finance, insurance, and food tech. Even if you don't work in tech (yet!) you can likely still benefit from an AI intro course. As AI evolves to ease your workload and make you...
Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated August 01, 2024
Can you use technology to improve the relationship between humans and our planet? Green technology is a fast-growing industry that utilizes tech to promote the livelihood of the planet by reducing the negative impact of humans on the environment. Green tech jobs are on the rise in 2024, as companies hire software engineers, product managers, data scientists, data analysts, and machine learnin...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated April 17, 2023
BrainStation’s Product Management course is aimed at beginners interested in launching a PM career. Within the 4-unit course (which can be completed online or in-person at a BrainStation campus), students will learn product management fundamentals, such as product strategy, Agile, prototyping, and marketing strategies. Find out how you can prepare for the course through a Start and Build Your...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 01, 2025
As a response to the COVID pandemic in 2020, most in-person bootcamps quickly transitioned to online or remote classrooms. In 2025, hybrid classrooms and immersive online learning continue to be popular, but in-person bootcamp options are available again. If you’ve been waiting for an in-person classroom to start your career change, then here are the 33 in-person coding bootcamps with campuse...
Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated April 09, 2025
What are the best tech job cities of 2025? While remote tech jobs are on the rise, wages are often still tied to a geographic location and cost of living. And even though salaries are still highest in major tech cities, you can now look beyond San Francisco and New York City to find a strong job network (though we still love SF and NYC)! Here are the 16 best tech job cities, ranked by populat...
Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated April 09, 2025
What are the best tech job cities of 2025? While remote tech jobs are on the rise, wages are often still tied to a geographic location and cost of living. And even though salaries are still highest in major tech cities, you can now look beyond San Francisco and New York City to find a strong job network (though we still love SF and NYC)! Here are the 16 best tech job cities, ranked by populat...
FAQ

BrainStation FAQs

Find answers to the most-asked questions.

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. 2,339 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!

How much does BrainStation cost?

BrainStation costs around $3,950. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Python Programmer Certification (PPC™) (Online) cost $2,950.

Where does BrainStation have campuses?

BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, New York City, and Toronto. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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.

Is BrainStation legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 2,339 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.

Can I read BrainStation reviews?

You can read 2,339 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?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. BrainStation doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

Find the path that fits your
career goals

Match with Bootcamps
Explore Courses

Sign up for bootcamp advice

Enter your email to join our newsletter community.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive email marketing from Course Report.