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BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
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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.

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2,339 alumni reviews of BrainStation

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    Kaitlin Davidson Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Search Engine Marketing Course · April 2020

    Amazing Learning Experience

    I cannot say enough good things about BrainStation and all of their courses! I have most recently taken the Search Engine Marketing Course through their online platform and finished with 100x more marketing knowledge and resources than before. The...
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    Parul Sahi Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Product Manager · Data Analytics Course Online · April 2020

    Loved the experience!

    Being committed to continuous learning,  I like to do thorough research on available options to ensure I invest my time and money efficiently and I'm so glad I decided to take the Data Analytics course (online version) at Brainstation. 

    To be...
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    Octavio Avilés-Villaseñor Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Digital Marketing Course · April 2020

    As relevant as you can get

    This course is for very busy professionals looking for what is worth to be learned in a very limited period of time.
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    Maria Patino Verified via LinkedIn
    Graphic Designer · User Interface Design · April 2020

    Great learning experience!

    At the end of last year, I took the decision of improving my digital skills and move forward to a new direction on my career path. While I was researching what would be the course that I wanted to take, where would be the place, and how I could be able...
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    Cassandra Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Science Course · April 2020

    Learned so much in the Data Science Course

    I decided to enrol in the Data Science course because I am with a Digital Health Startup and we are starting to look at data models and interpreting a lot of the data that's available out there. I really enjoyed all the learnings and it was easy enough...
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    Peter Nguyen Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course Online · April 2020

    UX Design Review

    I had a great time learning UX Design over a 10 week period at BrainStation. 

    As someone working on a startup project, my team and I recognized that our product needed to incorporate UX principles early on in order for us to do well with our...
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    Marko Krsmanovic Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Manager · Data Analytics Course · April 2020

    Data Analytics course review

    I had an amazing experience during a 10 weeks long Data Analytics course at Brainstation. I decided to go with online learning, and it turned out to be a really good choice because their platform is so well organized that it makes learning and...
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    Ashley Dier Verified via LinkedIn
    Content Marketing Specialist · Digital Marketing Course · April 2020

    Digital Marketing

    I entered this course looking to level up my digital marketing skills, deepen my understanding of some key marketing levers and to (hopefully) make the transition from freelance to in-house. 

    I was a bit nervous looking over the course...
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    Darren Palma Verified via LinkedIn
    Recruitment Marketing and Brand Specialist · Digital Marketing Course · April 2020

    Learned a ton and had fun!

    The digital marketing course at Brainstation was great! It was all encompassing and the instructors had great industry examples to complement the course material. It felt like a lot in the beginning but it really came together in the final...
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    Kevin Huang Verified via GitHub
    Student · Data Science Course · April 2020

    course was well laid-out

    Took the data science course. Class was engaging, instructor explained the material well and coding help was always on hand. Great for learning python as well
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    Tara Giacomozzi Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course · April 2020

    Really Enjoyed this Course!

    The Bootcamp I took was in person and the class size was just right - about 15 students. I loved that it was a diverse group - not only in age and ethnicities - but all different career backgrounds! Some people had never done any type of work like this...
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    Clemence Verified via LinkedIn
    UX Designer · User Interface Design Course Online · March 2020

    My love story with Brainstation

    I have taken 2 courses at Brainstation:
    - the UX Design course (part time) on the Toronto campus
    - the UI Design course (part time) online.
    With only 30 hours of class each, these classes will give you enough knowledge and practice to...
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    Max Verified via LinkedIn
    Regional Community Lead · Digital Marketing Course Online · March 2020

    Digital Marketing Online

    I recently completed BrainStation's online Digital Marketing Course. The instructor was awesome and by the end I was so excited to share my final presentation with the class. The skills we used were very applicable for my current work and helped me...
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    Tony Fedun Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Director, Business Development, Digital Services · Data Analytics Course Online · March 2020

    Data Analytics - Online

    I love the process of lifetime learning.  Website design, marketing and now data analytics courses over the last few years have made me an alumnus at BrainStation. I never set out to be a specialist in any one of these certificates, however, as a...
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    Iman Bashir Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode · March 2020

    Amazing Experience Doing the Full Stack Course

    I am so happy that I chose to do THIS course in Miami (coming from Canada)... What made my experience so amazing was the nonstop support where the staff didn't LET ME fall off my game. They keep you motivated and provide you so much more than just an...

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    Kiara P Verified via GitHub
    Student · Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode · March 2020

    Full Stack Web Development Course

    Proud to have had the opportunity to be part of the Wynfam and develop the skills needed to be a Full Stack Developer. One of the core values they taught was to Never Stop Learning, which I will forever keep with me throughout my career in the tech...
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    Bonita Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · UX/UI Immersive - Wyncode · March 2020

    Worth it!

    Definitely recommend. I was very thorough in my research when I was looking into bootcamps although I was on the fence between which program I wanted to do I knew it was either web dev or UX/UI, I knew I wanted to attend one. I am so happy with the...
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    Sonia St. Remy Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode · March 2020

    Full Stack Web Development

    Coming into this course with little to no experience the staff helped in any way they could to make sure that I succeeded. Recommendations for the upcoming student don't stop at the pre - work learn as mush as you can to give yourself a leg up in the...
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    Kasey Bayne Verified via LinkedIn
    Head of Marketing · Product Management Course Online · March 2020

    Product Management Online Live

    I am currently enrolled in the Product Management Online Live part-time course. With a background in startup marketing, I was excited to learn more about Product Management. Having worked remote before, making the move to a fully online course was...
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    Melissa Motyka Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course · February 2020

    Best decision I've made for my UX education and career!

    I just completed the User Experience Design program at BrainStation TO, and I could not be happier with my experience with both the school and my instructor, Jonathan.

    I decided to do the online live course. Before my first class, I was a little...
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News

Recent BrainStation News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 01, 2023
Course Report · January 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy New Year! Here at Course Report, we kicked off 2023 with the release of our Best Coding Bootcamps list and announced our most recent Alumni Review Sweepstakes winner. In bootcamp news, layoffs at tech giants like Google and Amazon receive a lot of media attention, but journalists uncovered the industries that are actually addi...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 03, 2023
Course Report · 2022: The Year in Review for Coding Bootcamp News We’re looking back at a very eventful 2022, and rounding up the most impactful news we saw in the coding bootcamp space. Follow along as we call out the top trends in 2022 and break down this year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisitions and fundraises. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2023 – from transparency in ISAs t...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 10, 2022
With data analytics being relied upon by so many companies across industries, data analysts are now an in-demand role on tech teams. But what does data analytics encompass? And how do you become a data analyst today? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, answers all of our questions about the typical responsibilities of today’s data analysts, which technical skills (and soft skills!) a...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 20, 2022
For nearly a decade, Jeanette Au has been working in banking as an analyst, but when her job started to feel stagnant, she looked to tech to find a more fulfilling career path. Excited by the creativity and problem-solving found in the UX Design career, Jeanette enrolled in the part-time, online UX Design bootcamp at BrainStation to reskill while still working her full-time job at the bank. J...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 29, 2022
Course Report · June 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy Summer! This June, tech hiring was at an all-time high despite news of layoffs and hiring freezes. We caught wind of four workforce developments for aspiring bootcampers in California, Montana, Virginia, and Florida, and three major fundraises in the coding bootcamp and workforce development sphere amounted to $395M. Since the re...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 06, 2023
BrainStation has tripled its physical footprint in NYC with its expanded flagship campus in SoHo! BrainStation Founder and CEO, Jason Field, walks us through what students can expect at this new campus, the bootcamps and courses they’ll teach in New York City, and how BrainStation is equipped to help students make career pivots and upskill in the city. Plus, find out which companies are hirin...
Nat Davis
Nat Davis
Updated June 14, 2023
Web accessibility describes the work to remove digital barriers that prevent users with disabilities from operating and connecting with websites and online platforms. When designing and building with web accessibility, auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, visual, and speech abilities must be considered. In the same way that a building must comply with ADA standards, websites should be...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated April 08, 2025
After attending a friend’s demo day at BrainStation, visual artist Joanne Le was intrigued by the opportunity to help others through purposeful UX design. She enrolled in the full-time UX Design bootcamp, learning the fundamentals of design while building her portfolio. After landing her first UX role, Joanne enrolled in BrainStation’s Product Management course to supplement her UX knowledge ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 02, 2022
Product Management is a gratifying career, but you won’t find a “product management degree,” so what’s the clearest path to becoming a product manager? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, is answering all of our questions about how a product manager fits into a tech company, which technical skills a PM needs to learn, trends to expect in 2022, and so much more. One way to start your ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 17, 2022
Course Report · Course Report EOY 2021 Episode 2021 was another rollercoaster of a year, and we’re rounding up all of the most impactful coding bootcamp news we saw in 2021. Follow along as we call out the top trends of 2021 and break down this year’s biggest acquisitions and fundraises in the bootcamp space. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2022, how accreditation and skills-based ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 28, 2021
What are the tech skills employers will be looking for in 2022? From the continued rise of artificial intelligence to the importance of solid communication skills, BrainStation Founder & Co-CEO, Jason Field, shares the 2 trends that his team observed in 2021, and his predictions for the top 3 trends of 2022. Whether you’re a career changer or a working professional looking to upskill, Jas...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 02, 2021
Want to know who may be teaching you UX design at BrainStation Miami? Meet Meade McCoy, a passionate instructor who left the world of Product Design to train the next generation of UX designers in Florida. Meade tells us what makes BrainStation’s Miami campus a unique and creative space for students, what you can expect from the UX Design bootcamp’s job-relevant curriculum, and 17 different j...
Jennifer Inglis
Jennifer Inglis
Updated March 04, 2025
If you’re a creative thinker and are looking for your niche in tech, you might consider becoming a designer. But you still have a few choices to make! Namely, should you choose web design or user experience (UX) design? While both are rooted in certain design principles, it’s important to understand what UX designers and web designers actually do in the real world. We’ll take a close look at ...
Rachel Meltzer
Rachel Meltzer
Updated April 22, 2025
Python and C++ are both object-oriented programming languages, but the similarities end there! We’re comparing these two languages – covering examples of how Python and C++ are used in the real world, how they are used in today’s tech ecosystem, and which language is best for beginners. Plus, learn about free C++ resources and Python bootcamps where you can master these languages. What is Pyt...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 13, 2021
To support career-changers who need to continue working while learning data skills, BrainStation now offers a part-time Data Science Bootcamp. BrainStation’s CEO and Founder, Jason Field, explains how this 8-month program has been specifically designed to follow the same rigorous curriculum as the full-time bootcamp, while supporting working students. Learn what it takes to get into the part-...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated September 29, 2021
Since graduating from BrainStation’s UX Design Bootcamp five years ago, Dorsa Giyahi has been building her career in product design. To take her career to the next level, Dorsa enrolled at BrainStation’s online Digital Leadership and Innovation course. Now Dorsa is applying the digital leadership techniques she learned at BrainStation as a Product Designer for Yelp! Dorsa shares how the proje...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 01, 2021
Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - June 2021 Happy summer! Tech hiring is booming, but there’s also an apparent shortage of tech workers. We’re diving into all the news we read this June about hiring, reskilling, upskilling, and diversifying the tech pipeline through programs like coding bootcamps and employer-side training. Indiana is introducing innovative Incom...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 30, 2021
Is Miami the next big tech hub? Huge employers like Citrix, Chewy, and Spotify (which all have South Florida offices) seem to think so. And so does the GM of BrainStation Miami, Johanna Mikkola! Between the workforce development funding available to Miami residents and the support from Mayor Suarez, there are plenty of opportunities for future technologists in Florida. Johanna shares her tips...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 01, 2021
In 2020, Alyssa took the COVID-19 lockdown as an opportunity to pivot her career from kinesiology to digital marketing. After several recommendations from folks in her network, she enrolled in BrainStation’s remote Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Alyssa shares how the online bootcamp provided her with professional-level knowledge to launch her new career, and how BrainStation helped her leverage ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 19, 2025
Most data science bootcamps require prior knowledge – a college-level understanding of linear algebra, probability, statistics, calculus, and Python – to get accepted into their programs. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need a college degree in those subjects or that attending college is a better way to get into data science than bootcamps. You can learn these skills through online cours...
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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.

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