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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.

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2,339 alumni reviews of BrainStation

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    Arielle Bourne Verified via LinkedIn
    Content Creator · Digital Marketing Course · May 2023

    Informational, Engaging and Transferable

    I enjoyed the course thoroughly. The information they provide was very useful insightful and heled be with my current job role. I will use the knowledge I learn to apply it to future job positions! 
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    Eli S Verified via LinkedIn
    Revenue Ops · Data Analytics Course · May 2023

    Informative, clear and engaging bootcamp

    Informative, clear and engaging data analytics bootcamp from a Sales/Revenue individual contributor without any technical background....buttttt I have now graduated and I feel SOO prepared to now leverage my new skillsets to excel in my current role...
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    DEBORAH LOI Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · May 2023

    Intense !!!

    I fill very proud and lucky to be part of the Brainstation  family. This is how I feel about my experience . Thank you to all the educators the TA and all de the whole Brainstation  for sharing your passion with us and your knowledge  Thank you...
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    Anthony Quispe Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · May 2023

    Best School Experience/ life experience I ever had

    I recently completed the software engineering bootcamp, and it was truly an amazing experience. Not only did I gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field, but I also had the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who felt like family....
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    Armando Fernández Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · May 2023

    Amazing Learning Experience

    It is not easy to learn and become a software engineer and Brainstation Miami made it a great experience. This is a no fluff course. You go straight into coding and learning real world experiences. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and...
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    Eric Haugen Verified via LinkedIn
    Data Manager · Data Science Course Online · May 2023

    High voltage, high velocity learning experience

    Brainstation has a horde of talented instructors who are available for you to schedule plenty of 1 on 1 time with titans who really know their stuff.
    The curriculum is brutal, and if you choose the 3 month bootcamp for data science, you're in for a...
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    Ryan W Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · May 2023

    Challenging & Rewarding Experience

    This bootcamp was jam-packed with so much information that is overwhelming at first but when you take a moment to thinking about it, it’s so amazing to realize the sheer amount of skills you learn, both hard and soft skills. All of the projects, group...
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    Marve Afo. Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · May 2023

    Intense, collaborative, thorough

    I learned alot through collaboration. I liked having a little extra guidance from instructors and a very hands on TA. My portfolio is much stronger now, especially since we did our hackathon with UKG. 
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    Charles Buada Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Web Development · May 2023

    Educational, Intense, Creative

    I learned a lot from this class! I didn't have much experience with coding beforehand, but by at the end of the course I created a nice looking webpage. There was a lot of educational material provided by the school and education material on the...
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    Miguel Vasquez Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Web Development Course Online · May 2023

    I love it

    This program is excellent for an absolute beginner to become an advanced web developer. The instructors are patient and always happy to help. My only regret about this course is that I wish I would've done this sooner
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    Lorenzo Verified via LinkedIn
    UI Designer · User Experience Design Course · May 2023

    An Exceptional Journey into the World of UX Design

    I recently had the pleasure of embarking on an immersive UX design journey through a remarkable bootcamp, and I must say, it was an experience that left an indelible mark on my professional growth. This comprehensive program provided an excellent...
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    Trevor Werner Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · May 2023

    Phenomenal

    As a recent graduate of Brainstation's Software Engineering program, I cannot recommend a better program for those considering a bootcamp.  The instructional staff, which included multiple talented teaching assistant's from prior cohorts, provided...
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    Tushav Vig Verified via GitHub
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · May 2023

    Good Course-Digital Marketing

    Good Course. Well taught. Gives you all info current as per market conditions and updated technologies being used and how to use them . I really liked learning about google ads and keyword planners, technical aspects of marketing including google...
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    Matthew Kuka Verified via LinkedIn
    Graphic Designer · User Experience Design Course · May 2023

    Hyer-focused Lessons by Enthusiastic Teachers

    Entering the 4-week course, I knew the classes would be dense and fast-paced. But what I didn't expect was the retain all of the information by the end of the ~8 hour session. This alone is thanks to the wonderful instructors Aadil Khan and Emi Sato....
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    Bruce Palmer Verified via LinkedIn
    Graphic Designer/DJ · May 2023

    Amazing Course

    Learned what digital marketing was all about. Didn’t know anything before. Taught us everything we needed to know. Class was fun. This is my second class at BrainStation. 


    Thank you!!!
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    Michelle Hernandez Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · May 2023

    Worth it!

    I had a great experience learning digital marketing at Brainstation. Thank you, Marianna for making this class so special and worth my time.

    Take this class if you’re interested in marketing!!!!!  
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    Ethan Eynard Verified via LinkedIn
    Copywriter · Digital Marketing Course · May 2023

    Instructive above all!

    What most stood out to me, consistently across the course, was the caliber of talent Brain Station brings on. Each instructor for my digital marketing course was both well qualified to lead the course and also generous in the time they took to lay it...
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    Alice Verified via LinkedIn
    Product Manager · Data Analytics Course · May 2023

    Really insightful course

    The Brain Station Data Analytics course was really thorough and went into a lot of technical detail. As a PM, I now have a really good understanding of how to use SQL and Tableau, which helps me collaborate better with my data and engineering...
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    Roxanne Tan Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Analytics Course · April 2023

    Great course at Brainstation

    The Data Analytics course was a great refresher of excel as well as an excellent introduction to SQL, Tableau and Data Visualization. It was a great way to be able to pick up an additional skill to add value to my day to day as a marketer. 
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    Elias Fares Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Product Designer · Design Leadership Course Online · April 2023

    Excellent Design Leadership Course

    The curriculum was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics relevant to design leadership. From strategic thinking and team management to effective communication and stakeholder engagement, the course provided a holistic view of the role of...
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News

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Rachel Meltzer
Rachel Meltzer
Updated April 21, 2021
Before you dive into a digital marketing bootcamp, you might be wondering, “Who hires digital marketing bootcamp graduates anyway?” The quick answer is: plenty of companies! Many companies rely on bootcamper talent for their cutting edge marketing know-how and real world experience. We’ve rounded up some of the best companies to work for after your digital marketing program. These companies h...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated August 22, 2022
Product leadership has quickly become a sought-after skill in today’s tech-savvy workforce. We caught up with Jason Field, BrainStation’s Founder and CEO to hear more about BrainStation’s part-time Product Leadership professional certificate course, what learners can expect from the curriculum, and how it imbues students to stay curious and continue learning. Jason breaks down how to get the ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 19, 2021
Cybersecurity professionals are in demand, but how can cybersecurity skills be helpful for professionals not in the cybersecurity field? The experts at BrainStation share how cybersecurity skills can be an asset to software engineers, product managers, computer support specialists, IT technicians, and business analysts. Plus, can cybersecurity be learned in a course? We take a peek into Brai...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 01, 2021
Course Report · January 2021 Coding Bootcamp News 2021 began with $118M in coding bootcamp fundraises, plus some major acquisitions in the bootcamp space. Despite the overall loss in the U.S. job market, December’s job numbers showed tech adding plenty of new positions. In this roundup, we’re also highlighting the new workforce development programs now available to career changers, and the...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 13, 2021
Ilias, a graduate of BrainStation’s digital marketing bootcamp wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,200 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 Ilias to hear about their bootcamp experience! Want to win $500 in our ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated January 12, 2021
Which tech skills will get you noticed by employers in 2021 and how can you quickly add them to your skills toolbox? We caught up with three experts from BrainStation to hear their predictions of the 4 top tech trends to expect in 2021 and which tech skills to focus on in order to stay relevant next year. Plus, BrainStation shares how anyone can acquire a new skill set in 2021 even while work...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated November 17, 2020
Working in the fashion industry sparked Deveshree Shinde’s interest in digital marketing. When Deveshree decided to pursue a career-change, she chose BrainStation for their hands-on, comprehensive, and project-based bootcamp model. Her bootcamp experience became the catalyst to career opportunities she hadn’t imagined! Deveshree shares how her BrainStation portfolio helped her land a Digital ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 14, 2025
Career centers and workforce development grants are a key resource for unemployed/underemployed workers looking to re-skill. Around 12 million people have contacted their local career centers this year, which is 8.5 million more than in 2019. Federal programs like WIOA (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), the CARES act, and even initiatives run by your city or state can make it pos...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated October 21, 2020
Laura Brennan worked in a variety of administrative jobs (including running her own bar in France!), but she yearned for a career that would fuel her ambitions to be a creative problem-solver. Laura listened to the advice of her supportive family and enrolled in BrainStation’s Web Development Bootcamp. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how Laura quickly landed a job as a Technical...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 08, 2021
  Course Report · September 2020 Coding Bootcamp News It’s a new school year, but with COVID-19 ever-present, we read more interesting articles about Gap Year opportunities for college students. There was plenty of buzz around workforce development in September, from who’s leading the charge with new initiatives to how best support the nearly 20 million unemployed workers in the U.S. ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
This summer, BrainStation hosted their first Stay at Home Hackathon in partnership with Microsoft. We caught up with two members of the winning team, Data Science alum Nick Mahon and UX Design alum Jung Oh, so they could walk us through their app FocusBuddy. Plus, Jung and Nick share what it was like to work remotely with UX designers and data scientists, and how the BrainStation bootcamps p...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 04, 2020
  In “normal” times, 79% of bootcampers are employed after graduating from a coding bootcamp. But the question we hear most often in 2022? Will I get a job if I go to a coding bootcamp during the COVID pandemic? Should I “wait and see” or should I take advantage of this time to change careers? Companies like ServiceNow continue to hire bootcampers as developers because demand for their ...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated September 24, 2020
  One trademark of a coding bootcamp is the project-based curriculum, which means students build many smaller projects throughout the bootcamp and one final capstone project, graduating with a full portfolio of web applications and mobile apps. Coding bootcamps prioritize teaching what the tech industry actually uses on the job today, so it’s no surprise that Full Stack JavaScript is the...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 29, 2020
When John Ray Martinez immigrated to Canada from the Philippines, he was already years into an IT diploma but found that his credits didn’t transfer. While completing a computer science diploma program in Toronto, John Ray came across BrainStation’s full-time Web Development bootcamp and decided to enroll. His cohort was 10 weeks into their program when COVID-19 transitioned the in-person b...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 08, 2020
BrainStation just launched more than 70 new online courses in design, web development, data science, and marketing. We sat down with Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, to learn tips for how to collaborate online, why it’s important that the courses are instructor-led, and how to set yourself up for success in BrainStation’s online courses. Plus, is this the right t...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there!...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 03, 2020
Josie Altare combined her research skills with on-the-job training to transition into UX design. The UX designers she worked with recommended BrainStation, and Josie enrolled in the part-time UX Design Certificate Course and the part-time UI Design Certificate Course. Throughout those courses, Josie built the UI for a fitness tracker app and shares her Sketch and InDesign project with us! T...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
The spectrum of data science jobs is broad – everyone from governments to businesses to non-profit organizations are collecting data. But it takes Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers to turn that data into smart business decisions. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from interviewing so many data science bootcamp graduates, it’s that no two companies use the exact same job tit...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 07, 2020
BrainStation has been teaching digital marketing classes for years and recently launched an intensive, career-changing Digital Marketing Diploma program. Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, tells us all about the new Digital Marketing Diploma – including who should apply (and who the diploma course is not right for), the admissions and interview process, and what th...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
  Dallas Kwok is a full-time Product Designer at Ritual and teaches UX design at BrainStation’s Part-Time UX Design Bootcamp. We caught up with Dallas to find out how he brings that real-world experience to his students at BrainStation, what makes the “ideal” UX designer, and how he’s inspiring the next generation of UX designers. Plus, Dallas answers the question we hear most: “Do I ne...
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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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