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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

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    Alec Bana Verified via LinkedIn
    Do it now · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    Do it now

    The education experience I had at brainstation was the best learning experience I’ve ever had in my life. The educators/staff were all amazing and I would recommend this course to anyone with a desire to learn to code. It was difficult without a doubt...
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    Rory Doak Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    Software Engineering London Sep - Dec 2023

    BrainStation provided a fantastic learning environment from their campus in Shoreditch. I found the lecturers informative, passionate, and highly engaging. The pace of the course is well thought through with consistent support. I left with an in-depth...
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    Jonathan Yeung Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Product Management Course · November 2023

    Great upskilling for people in tech

    The course is highly recommended for people who are interested in product development in general.

    I have read "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries before, and was intrigued by those ideas for developing new products, especially in tech industry....
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    Kuzi Mutonga Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Manager · Data Analytics Course · November 2023

    Data Analytics Review

    My experience in the data analytics course has been mostly positive. I would give the course a 3.5/5 in terms of my overall experience. The course content was helpful from an introductory lense, and there was a wide variety of topics covered. To get...
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    4.0
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    3.0
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    Amy Nagelberg Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course · November 2023

    Great supplement as a developer

    I took this course through an Ambassador program offered post-web development bootcamp at BrainStation. The course was really helpful for learning about the process of UX design and I felt like every lecture I took away several key points that I will...
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    Gotham Tikyani Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Research Associate · Data Science Course · November 2023

    A good course if have some industry knowledge

    BrainStation's Data Science course impressed with its comprehensive curriculum, expert instructors, and hands-on approach. The well-structured program seamlessly progressed from fundamentals to advanced concepts, emphasizing practical application...
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    4.0
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    3.0
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    Zeid Bsaibes Verified via LinkedIn
    Founder · Software Engineering Bootcamp · November 2023

    Software Engineering BootCamp London In Person

    This course really over delivers on the prospectus. It is very intensive, but if, like me, you want to get to a point where you can build-out some tech ideas as soon as possible then this is the course for you. The teachers are incredible, the...
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    5.0
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    Liudmila Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Data Science Bootcamp · November 2023

    Super intensive bootcamp, great support, highly recommended

    I learned SO MUCH in the 2.5 month of the data science bootcamp at BrainStation! The pace is very quick, and it is ESSENTIAL you come prepared - at least able to code in Python, know basic stats and linear algebra.  The educators are amazing, very good...
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    Juan Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Designer · Artificial Intelligence Course Online · November 2023

    Great content, Great instructors, Great insights

    This is my fourth course with Brainstation, and evidently so. They just know how to properly deliver information to help you further your career. The AI course was no different than the others. Brent and Matt were ready to provide valuable insights,...
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    Ismael Santos Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Developer · Software Engineering Bootcamp · November 2023

    Intensive and focused

    I never expected to have the chance to even go to a software engineering bootcamp, let alone study and work all day on projects and code-alongs. BrainStation Miami was a golden opportunity, and one I do not regret in the slightest. From morning...
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    Michael J MacDonald Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Science Course Online · November 2023

    Quick, Informational, Interactive, Rushed, Independent

    Learning is entirely up to me but the instructor(s) make it easy to pull more out of it if I desire to ask questions. Adding a couple weeks to the course wouldn't be a bad thing, same curriculum. Wenjie-Sun is a great instructor
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    Ibezimako Nkwogu Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Web Development Course Online · November 2023

    An Impactful Learning Experience

    I am glad to have participated in the just concluded Web development certificate program. I have been able to improve my frontend web development knowledge; the program has restored my confidence in going into the web development field. It was nice...
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    Ricardo Caballero Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · November 2023

    Great Course

    Fantastic instructors, very down to earth and knowledgable, they are in the market and it shows, the information provided is also super insightful with current trends in the field, I would highly recommend this course for beginners and intermediate...
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    Margaret Eum Verified via LinkedIn
    Visual Merchandiser · User Experience Design Course · November 2023

    Exciting!

    I am someone who has worked in retail for over 10+ years. Was motivated for a career change and wanted to gain a new skill and took the opportunity to take a UX course. I came into my first class completely blind, nervous, and 0 knowledge of how to...
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Isabel Bolger Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Product Management Course · November 2023

    Wonderful Bootcamp for Aspiring PMs

    My experience at BrainStation was wonderful! I went for Product Management, which was an in-person PM course for 8 weeks. The instructors were highly skilled in their area and provided lots of relevant examples happening in the industry right now. The...
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    Maryam Mohsin Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Course · November 2023

    UX Design Course

    It was a fantastic class. So much was taught through discussion and interaction with the teacher and students. Great instructor who uses real-life examples and websites to make us analyze.  
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    Wendy Han Verified via LinkedIn
    Technical Talent Acquisition · Data Analytics Course · November 2023

    Fast paced, challenging and engaging!

    BrainStation's Data Analytics course offers a challenging and fast-paced learning experience that is well worth the investment. The course content is comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics in data analytics, and it is delivered by knowledgeable...
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    Aaron C Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · October 2023

    Really good experience

    I really enjoyed my experience at Brainstation. The Instructors actually work in the fields they are teaching.   The facility is great and convenient class times for people who are working.  
    Thanks to the great staff.  Highly recommend for someone...
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    Ryan Verified via LinkedIn
    Campus Recruiting/Program Management Analyst · Data Analytics Course · October 2023

    Overwhelming, all-inclusive

    Overall I believe the course tried to cover too much in too short a period of time for students to really learn the skills taught in class. I think this is great exposure for someone new to data, but this course is better for someone with previous...
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    Joe Ackerman Verified via LinkedIn
    Insight Analyst · Data Science Course · October 2023

    Great course and experience

    I loved my Data Science course experience at Brainstation. The teacher (Makk) was an industry professional who provided some great advice and explained things well. I felt like I picked up far more than I expected I would in only 8 weeks. The campus is...
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News

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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
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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
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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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