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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EEspoir TuyisengeStudent · Data Analytics Course · April 2023
Exciting
The course matched my expectation and gained the skills that I was looking for in the course. The instructor were helpful throughout the course and the hands on experience examples were great.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
NNataliia SokolovaGraduate · Data Analytics Course · April 2023
Data Analytics
I recently took a data analytics course, and overall, I found it to be a valuable learning experience. The course covered a broad range of topics related to data analytics, including data collection and preparation, statistical analysis, and data...I recently took a data analytics course, and overall, I found it to be a valuable learning experience. The course covered a broad range of topics related to data analytics, including data collection and preparation, statistical analysis, and data visualization.The instructors were knowledgeable and experienced in the field, and they provided clear and concise explanations of the concepts covered in the course. They also provided practical examples and real-world case studies to help illustrate the application of these concepts.
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LLucindaStudent · Digital Marketing Course · April 2023
A very valuable course
I learnt so much from my digital marketing course which i feel able to apply independently, it was enjoyable and engaging with great instructors who are very knowledgable, experienced, helpful and approachable and the course helped me to grow in...I learnt so much from my digital marketing course which i feel able to apply independently, it was enjoyable and engaging with great instructors who are very knowledgable, experienced, helpful and approachable and the course helped me to grow in confidence tooOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
SStephanie LoGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · April 2023
great educators, great coursemates!
I took the Jan 2023 course in data science in-person, firstly, I really did enjoy the program it was challenging and the set up was intense, but the educators make it so that they are checking in with you and whilst they won't hold your hand they will...I took the Jan 2023 course in data science in-person, firstly, I really did enjoy the program it was challenging and the set up was intense, but the educators make it so that they are checking in with you and whilst they won't hold your hand they will help point you in the right direction. I learnt a lot in a small amount of time, but the quality of the education, plus the morale boosting of the other students really made this an unforgettable 12 weeks. If you can do the bootcamp in person, please.. do! It really changed things for me. Thanks to the education team for a great structure and rhythm to the course.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
DDorretha EnglishGraduate · April 2023
Informative; great content; great facilitator
Hi. Having no prior knowledge in cybersecurity, I found your Cybersecurity course to be extremally informative, having great content and easily digestible in the way it was facilitated. The instructor (Sachin Kalra)...Hi. Having no prior knowledge in cybersecurity, I found your Cybersecurity course to be extremally informative, having great content and easily digestible in the way it was facilitated. The instructor (Sachin Kalra) did an amazing job in breaking down the content and providing real-world examples, via case study activities. With no prior cybersecurity knowledge, I now have a better understanding of how cybersecurity works; how I can protect myself online; and how companies should protect my data. I recommend this course. Thank you, DorrethaOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
HHue TranGraphic Designer · User Experience Design Course · April 2023
Comprehensive, Informative and Interactive
I recently completed an in-person UX Design course at BrainStation, which I found to be a highly informative, engaging, and comprehensive crash course. The classroom atmosphere was excellent, and the instructors encouraged participation and peer review...I recently completed an in-person UX Design course at BrainStation, which I found to be a highly informative, engaging, and comprehensive crash course. The classroom atmosphere was excellent, and the instructors encouraged participation and peer review of ideas and assignments.
The experience was invaluable as I aim to advance my career in the tech industry. I highly recommend BrainStation to anyone seeking to improve their skills and expertise in the field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
JJorge MarquezClient Delivery Manager · April 2023
BrainStation - Data Analytics Course
I completed the 10-week analytics course. This would be an excellent course for someone that has a grasp on excel and wants to dive into visualization and start learning SQL. The instructors were amazing, and you could tell they have a passion for what...I completed the 10-week analytics course. This would be an excellent course for someone that has a grasp on excel and wants to dive into visualization and start learning SQL. The instructors were amazing, and you could tell they have a passion for what they do and want to share their knowledge. Due to timing I was not able to attend any of the Networking events but they do a lot of them.
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NNicole MatosGraduate · April 2023
Digital marketing
I recently completed Brainstation's digital marketing bootcamp and loved it. The program was 10 weeks long, meeting every Wednesday evening for 3 hours of class. The bootcamp covered a breadth of topics within marketing and culminated with a final...I recently completed Brainstation's digital marketing bootcamp and loved it. The program was 10 weeks long, meeting every Wednesday evening for 3 hours of class. The bootcamp covered a breadth of topics within marketing and culminated with a final project. My favorite part of the bootcamp was that our 2 instructors really took the time to ensure we understood the topics, and even offered specialized guidance and advice when we asked for it. They really took their time to answer all questions and didn't rush the lectures just for the sake of it.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Yyanet pazSr Designer experience · March 2023
career growth , new skills
amazing experience, great learning environment, teacher are so experienced and well prepared. The Maimi campus is a very nice and quite environment. The learning portal is full of content , and access to classes is very easyOverall5.0Curriculum1.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
ZZeeGraduate · Data Analytics Course · March 2023
Dont waste your time and money
I recently took a course from Brainstation Institute and was very disappointed with my experience. The material was presented in a disorganized manner and did not effectively cover the topics advertised. I strongly believe that this course not worth...I recently took a course from Brainstation Institute and was very disappointed with my experience. The material was presented in a disorganized manner and did not effectively cover the topics advertised. I strongly believe that this course not worth $2800. They only reviewed what I had learned from w3schools (a free website). Long story short, I learned up to 10 SQL statement in this class.
When I started my course, the tuition was about $2200 for the course I took (cus they told me that I have received a scholarship). I used an installment plan to afford the fee. Recently, I have received an email and for some reason they noticed that I have to pay $2800 (the original amount fee). I am still paying the fee, and I suffer every time I transfer money to them. Because I am paying money for nothing. They should pay back the money because they literally wasted my time.
I am not asking readers to stop taking course there, but I highly recommend that do your research and find a nice institute to take data-related courses. I recently took a course somewhere else, in Vancouver, for $750 and am so happy with this.
While I appreciate the effort put into the course, I believe there is significant room for improvement.
Overall, I cannot recommend this institute based on my experience with this course.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job support1.0Instructors1.0 -
JJessica CoveUX Researcher · March 2023
Up your data-driven decision-making game
I recently completed the Data Analytics course at Brainstation in Miami, and it was a great introduction to understanding how data is retrieved, examined, and used to make decisions. The instructors were real professionals in the field and were able to...I recently completed the Data Analytics course at Brainstation in Miami, and it was a great introduction to understanding how data is retrieved, examined, and used to make decisions. The instructors were real professionals in the field and were able to add real-world examples to the course content. We covered advanced Excel, SQL, MySQL, and Tableau, and I was able to gain some useful context as to the purposes that all of these tools serve in my organization. As a primarily qualitative UX Researcher, this course gave me a really solid foundation on which I can build my quantitative skillset further. The workload of the course was reasonable for the time frame, and there were plenty of extra opportunities provided to practice the skills covered in class. The final project gave us the opportunity to follow the data analysis process from start to finish and draw conclusions on any topic of our choice. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and I would recommend it to anyone with zero to beginner-level data analytics skills.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
PPiyush KhengarSr. Manager, Software Engineering · User Experience Design Bootcamp · March 2023
It was eye opening
I've worked with UX Designers for several years before taking this course, and was always in awe of the magic they weave to create delightful experiences. However, in 2020, I started to manage UX Designers for the first time in my career, and found...I've worked with UX Designers for several years before taking this course, and was always in awe of the magic they weave to create delightful experiences. However, in 2020, I started to manage UX Designers for the first time in my career, and found myself severely lacking in the skills and knowledge required to support them and their career growth. This course helped me to understand, and better appreciate their methods. Which, in turn helps me to be a better thought partner with them, better represent them in annual performance reviews, and support them during promotion reviews.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
TTiffany MedinaProduct Management II · March 2023
AMAZING Product Management Course
The Product Management course is carefully thought out teaching you every step from what is a product manager, the product manager's roles, from research all the way to analytics. Not only does this teach the fundamentals of product management but the...The Product Management course is carefully thought out teaching you every step from what is a product manager, the product manager's roles, from research all the way to analytics. Not only does this teach the fundamentals of product management but the instructors share tips and tools they use in their own practices to implement. In my class we had people who have not done product at all all the way up to people who have been in product for 2 years and everyone took away something useful.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
RRichard ShresthaGraduate · Product Management Course · March 2023
Thoughtful, Informative, and Interactive
I really enjoyed my experience taking Product Management at BrainStation! Jared Arrington and Rina Fufaeva were great instructors and so helpful in terms of creating a welcoming and interactive learning environment. My classmates were exceptionally...I really enjoyed my experience taking Product Management at BrainStation! Jared Arrington and Rina Fufaeva were great instructors and so helpful in terms of creating a welcoming and interactive learning environment. My classmates were exceptionally nice and engaged. The facility was also super modern. Would definitely consider taking a course again at BrainStation in the future.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CCandice RGraduate · March 2023
UI Design Course
I had a positive experience with BrainStation's UI course. The program taught me essential skills in UI design and development, covering topics such as typography, color theory, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. I had two great...I had a positive experience with BrainStation's UI course. The program taught me essential skills in UI design and development, covering topics such as typography, color theory, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. I had two great instructors and who were highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in the field, providing students with valuable insights and mentorship. Great class!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
OOlivia HoganTeam Operations Specialist · User Interface Design · March 2023
UX & UI Design Course
I had such a great experience doing both the UX and UI courses. The classes are interactive, the instructors are knowledgeable and supportive and I've created such a great professional community here. Highly recommend.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDuyen NguyenStudent · March 2023
Positive and great learning experience!
Comprehensive cybersecurity course in 10 weeks. I walked away paranoid but with a security mindset!
I feel confident and equipped with the right tools, frameworks and aware of best practices to tackle my organization's cybersecurity incidents!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
KKasey GreashamStudent · March 2023
Cybersecurity Course
Matthew was awesome and the whole course and presentation was great learned a lot hope I can take these tools and use them in the workforce this has been a great experience! Would suggest if you are wanting to learn more about cybersecurity and have...Matthew was awesome and the whole course and presentation was great learned a lot hope I can take these tools and use them in the workforce this has been a great experience! Would suggest if you are wanting to learn more about cybersecurity and have interest.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAhmetKStudent · Data Analytics Course Online · March 2023
Great Experience!
I took this class to learn more about Data Analytics. It was an excellent experience for me as I learned a lot. Thanks to my great instructors for being amazing! I would recommend this course to everyone. :)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SShania FernandezGraduate · User Experience Design Course · March 2023
Great introduction to UX Design!
I recently completed the UX Design course at BrainStation and had a great experience. The instructors, Veronica and Samantha, were very knowledgeable and always ready to answer questions + lend a helping hand. The eight weeks flew by quickly and I...I recently completed the UX Design course at BrainStation and had a great experience. The instructors, Veronica and Samantha, were very knowledgeable and always ready to answer questions + lend a helping hand. The eight weeks flew by quickly and I appreciated the interactive elements of the class and how they each focused on a different step in the UX design process.
By the end of the eight weeks, I had brainstormed an idea, done research via interviews, wireframed, and built out a prototype in figma. I think there's room to go a bit deeper into some of the different topics but for an eight week program, there was a lot of valuable and actionable information provided. I'm glad I got to take this course!Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0
Courses
20 BrainStation Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (In-Person)
5 weeks
$3,750
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Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (Online)
5 weeks
$3,750
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Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Data Science Certification (DSC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Data Science Certification (DSC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Design Leadership Certification (DLC™) (In-Person)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Design Leadership Certification (DLC™) (Online)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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News
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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 hir...
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 mo...
Jess Feldman
Updated July 19, 2021
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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 rise...
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 ne...
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 workin...
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 Ma...
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Updated February 14, 2025
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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 Suppor...
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. This Septemb...
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 prep...
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 product ha...
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 most com...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 29, 2020
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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 time ...
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! M...
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! Today...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
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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 the ne...
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 need a visua...
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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.
What courses does BrainStation teach?
BrainStation offers courses like Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (In-Person), Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (Online), Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person), Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (Online) and 16 more.
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.
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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.
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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.
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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. BrainStation doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.