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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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    Maitri Thakkar Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Developer · User Experience Design Course · August 2023

    It was a great learning experience!

    I took the UX Design course at Brainstation and it was a great experience. I am completely new to UX and this course helped me gain very deep insights into the complete UX process starting from user research to information architecture to wireframing...
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    Imroz Malik Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · August 2023

    Great Learning Experience

    I was blown away by BrainStation's Digital Marketing In-Class Course in Toronto. The instructors, who are industry pros, shared practical insights seamlessly, and interactive sessions kept me engaged. Collaborative projects and case studies made the...
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    Maria Paula Lauria Verified via LinkedIn
    Data & Analytics LEad · Product Management Course Online · August 2023

    Excellent course to enhance existing knowledge and/or pivot into product management

    This is a great course to take if you're looking for a 360º view of the scope around Product Management.
    The tools provided are applicable to real-life work right away and the professors' expertise shows throughout the entire course's content,...
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    Maisie Fowler Verified via LinkedIn
    Marketing and Design Lead · August 2023

    A great learning experience

    I signed up for the Design Leadership course at Brainstation to level up my skills. This was well laid out to align with my full-time schedule and was directly applicable to my everyday work. We covered a variety of topics and case studies, and I most...
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    Yingqi Chen Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · User Interface Design Course Online · August 2023

    A Valuable Experience in UI Design Course at BrainStation

    I recently completed the web development program at BrainStation, and after much consideration, I decided to enroll in their UI Design course to enhance my web design skills. Looking back, I am extremely grateful for that decision because the learning...
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    Louis G Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · August 2023

    UX/UI Bootcamp Changed My Life

    I thought I was going to learn some "new skills" so I could just apply for designer jobs. Boy - I was wrong. Not only was this the hardest thing I have ever done scholastically, it was also the most rewarding. I truly had no idea what...
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    Sam Celarek Verified via LinkedIn
    Data Scientist · Data Science Course Online · August 2023

    Amazing, Community, Challenging

    I had an absolutely amazing time at this bootcamp. My classmates and I have been trying to figure out how exactly to describe it: Difficult, exciting, challenging, and pushing ourselves like we never thought we would. 
    • The teachers are...
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    Raul Calero Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · August 2023

    Amazing Educators and Learning Experience

    An amazing support and education team! I came in to this bootcamp with prior knowledge around Python and web development yet I was still able to take my skills to a level I could never have done by myself.
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    Lorcan O'Toole Verified via LinkedIn
    Ecommerce Executive · Data Analytics Course · August 2023

    Detailed and Engaging

    Junyi Wang was a great teacher and carried us through the data analytics process from beginning to end, from data gathering and initial exploratory analysis in Excel, through working with large datasets, more detailed analysis in SQL and conveying...
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    Ryan Iusi Verified via LinkedIn
    Technical Program Manager - Motum B2B · August 2023

    Great course that covers major marketing leadership themes

    I took this course as a way to familiarize myself with modern marketing leadership strategies, themes and frameworks. As someone who's transitioning to a leadership role, it was valuable to learn and discuss the course material with experienced...
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    4.0
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    Tatiana Barrera Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Manager · User Experience Design Course · July 2023

    Highly recommended as a complementary skill for your Product Management career

    I recently completed the UX Design Certification at BrainStation. 
    Most of my peers were interested in a career in UX design, and I think this was a great first step for them. 
    My objective was to learn about UX Research and Design as well as the...
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    John Quintero Verified via LinkedIn
    Technology Manager at IGT · Product Management Course · July 2023

    Productive and fulfilling

    I have been in the tech industry for many years.  I understand many concepts through experience, but I have to say that it felt good to sit down and pay attention in class.  Even though we were a small group, we shared and learned from our instructor...
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    Tatiana Barrera Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Manager · User Experience Design Course · July 2023

    UX Design Certification

    I took the 10 week UX Design Certification course at BrainStation. Highly recommended! Instructors are knowledgeable and personable. Class curriculum is well designed, engaging, and packed with valuable information. 
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    Poncho Mendoza Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Manager · User Experience Design Course · July 2023

    Great UX Design course

    If you are looking for a great UX Design course, Brainstation has one of the best, no matter if you are new to the field, want to expand your career skills or even a revisit of the basics. I feel this course has everything it also has great guidance...
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    Zealtiel Zuniga Anaya Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · July 2023

    Jumpstart your education

    BrainStation and the courses they offer are a great way to jumpstart your education. I know for me, learning has always been a passion, but I struggle with keeping myself accountable long enough to learn the basics. BrainStation has been has been a...
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    Adam Leon Verified via LinkedIn
    Construction Project Manager · July 2023

    Great Content, Knowledgeable & Helpful Instructors

    This course, cybersecurity, was a great intro to IT field. I am in construction industry and I wanted to increase my knowledge and understanding in information technologies. I have learned great concepts and we went over real life case studies. We did...
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    Christine Miller Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Operations Manager · Data Analytics Course · July 2023

    Great foundational skills!

    I came to this course at Brainstation looking to build some foundational skills in SQL and Tableau in particular, and that's exactly what I got.  I feel I got 100% of what I was looking for to be able to go out and put these things into practice to...
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    Alvis Kalarikkan Verified via LinkedIn
    Frontend developer · Data Science Course · July 2023

    Data Science Experience

    I had a blast learning data science. Having to go from absolute no knowledge of python coding to being decent at manipulating large datasets gives a sense of accomplishment. I can confidently say that large datasets are no longer scary, I am able to...
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    Sai Krishna Tadimeti Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · July 2023

    Holistic overview of cybersecurity for beginners

    The course is great for all types of audiences. If you are new to cybersecurity, you understand the concepts of cybersecurity and also how different parts of the organizations (IT vs Business) need to look at security. The course also takes us through...
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    Tiffany Leung Verified via LinkedIn
    Research & Insights Analyst · July 2023

    Awesome Experience

    This was my first Brainstation course and overall it was a really positive experience! I had taken an intro to Python course several years ago and this course helped me ramp up and contextualize how Python can be leveraged for the field I'm building a...
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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
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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
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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