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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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    Dylan Young
    Program Manager · Product Management Course · October 2022

    Real World Experience

    Enjoyed the Product Management course at BrainStation. Instructors shared their experience working in some of the industry's most recognizable names. Their real world examples gave us insight into the problems and solutions that product managers face...
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    Keaton Grein
    Western Canada District Manager · Product Management Course · October 2022

    Inspiring, Informative, Educational

    Immersive Experience. Lots of work-related experiences integrated into curriculum. The timing of the program was flexible and catered to my schedule. Loved it ! Thank you !!! Looking forward to researching future classes. 
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    Kenneth Lo
    Personal Trainer · Product Management Course · October 2022

    Fantastic jumpstart into Product

    The class was great, definitely elevated by the instructors Chitra and Shaan. They made the classes very grounded to reality being product managers currently. They were both easy to talk to, approachable and always made the class engaging. The class...
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    Maria Kristina Marquez
    UX Designer · User Experience Design Course · October 2022

    Informative 10 weeks!

    It was a pleasure experiencing a Brainstation class. For one the campus was located in a convenient place. It was a joy to be in class again with other people. The curriculum was great. Our instructors Jill and Tolu were able to provide us real world...
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    Tim Ng
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course · October 2022

    UX Design Certificate

    A concise introduction to the field of UX design. Great leadership and insights from instructors with real-world industry experience. Course requires end-to-end work on a full project with provided prompts and the option to bring a personal problem.
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    5.0
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    Pranav Panchal
    Graduate · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · October 2022

    Difficult... yet rewarding...

    I attended BrainStation Data Science Bootcamp from July to September 2022, and for me personally it was grueling 12 weeks filled with tired eyes and sleepless nights, yet at the end of it all, I was satisfied & proud that I had learned new skills...
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Greg
    Graduate · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · October 2022

    Solid Data Science bootcamp

    BrainStation’s teaching staff was well rounded and knowledgeable about the academic and real-world applications of data science. 

    The career support during the program was aimed at preparing folks that have little to no “on-the-job”. 

    I...
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    sohini
    Student · Digital Marketing Course Online · October 2022

    interesting course

    The class has very informative lectures and the slides are also in depth and informative. Overall good class, good teacher and very approachable and informative. The pace was slow and content was easy to grasp.
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    Malena Smith
    Graduate · Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online · September 2022

    Amazing digital marketing bootcamp

    I took the digital marketing bootcamp at BrainStation. The educators are amazing they are so helpful and supportive of your journey. This is a really good investment for your future  career and you get a lot of careers support. Another plus is being in...
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    Rachel
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · September 2022

    A Rewarding Experience

    I am a graduate of the UX Design bootcamp at BrainStation. I chose BrainStation to help me in my career change because of its comprehensive curriculum. Throughout the program the educators and TAs made themselves available outside of lecture times to...
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    Angie
    Student · User Experience Design Course Online · September 2022

    UX Design Bootcamp- Online

    I am at the 5th-week mark of the 12-week UX Design bootcamp and wow. I have learned so much already ( I don't have any background experience in UX. Coming from a psychology background). Now don't get me wrong, it is a bootcamp, and it's a lot of...
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    Jaime
    Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online · September 2022

    Amazing Program, Learned a Lot

    The Digital Marketing boot camp was exactly that- a boot camp! You learn a lot of information in a short amount of time, which can feel overwhelming but is an excellent way to learn more skills than just marketing skills- time management, prioritizing,...
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    Saida Huseyn
    Graduate · Data Science Bootcamp · September 2022

    Transformed my career

    Overall experience was amazing; curriculum, instructors, the whole team. I really appreciate instructors support and motivation through the bootcamp as I could feel challenging at times. It is incredible how much one can learn given a right curriculum...
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    Joshua Clopton
    Software Engineer - Frontend · Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · September 2022

    Software Engineer - Frontend

    Great bootcamp. So glad I joined and went with BrainStation. Curriculum was relevant, in my first role after graduating I’m basically using the same stack that we learned in the bootcamp. The main instructors were great and is what got me through...
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    Nicole
    Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online · August 2022

    Wonderful Experience

    Had a wonderful experience participating in the online class for Digital Marketing with both my instructors as well as my classmates. The instructors all came from a professional background and are extremely knowledgeable and passionate in their...
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    Kate M
    Sales Operations Manager · Data Analytics Course Online · August 2022

    Data Analytics Course

    Brainstation's Data Analytics Course was excellent. I learned a ton. When I started, I was at a crossroads of determining if I wanted to continue with sales operations or switch to a career in data. This was a great opportunity to get a feel for the...
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    Sheila U
    Student · Data Science Course Online · August 2022

    Detailed intro to data science

    I've now done 2 courses via BrainStation. The Python course was good but I think you can learn the same material cheaper elsewhere. However, the Data Science course was definitely worth the money but you need the Python knowledge to complete...
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    April
    Interior Designer · Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online · August 2022

    Digital Marketing Course

    I loved learning about Digital Marketing from BrainStation! I learned so much from this coursel This course is a 10 week course. Even though it was a rigorous 10 weeks I came out with a greater knowledge of the digital marketing realm. Learning about...
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    Alvin
    Frontend Developer · User Interface Design Course Online · August 2022

    UI designer Course

    The UI course is structured in a way that, you explore, engage, observe and apply the principles attained from the course. This course has been really helpful especially my thought process when it comes to design.
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    Marina
    Data Scientist · Data Science Bootcamp · August 2022

    Data Science Bootcamp

    I knew almost nothing about data science prior to starting the bootcamp, and felt considerable anxiety about switching my career from business to data. However, Daniel and Zain, our amazing educators, did everything to make this intimidating experience...
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Updated October 23, 2019
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Updated October 17, 2019
Zack had made a career for himself in front end development, but found the UX design part of his job the most rewarding. He wanted to move from Canada to the US and focus on UX so he enrolled in BrainStation’s User Experience Design diploma program in Toronto! Knowing the importance of a great portfolio for landing a job, Zack worked hard on his BrainStation capstone project, and shared his scr...
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Updated October 03, 2024
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Updated October 24, 2025
Data scientists are more in-demand than ever, but how much does it cost to learn data science at a bootcamp? From students looking for free data bootcamps to those wondering if a $17,000 data course is worth it, we understand that cost is important to future bootcampers! Data science bootcamp tuition can range from $7,000 to $18,000, so how do you decide what to budget for? In this guide, we br...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated June 27, 2019
BrainStation Product Management Instructor Khaled Zaky is also a Director of Product Management at the Royal Bank of Canada. He wanted to share his knowledge, so he started teaching aspiring product managers on evenings and weekends, online and in Toronto. Khaled tells us how he uses real examples from his job to help his BrainStation students understand product management concepts, helps stude...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 03, 2019
Danielle started out in the creative field of journalism but lost her passion for writing in the process. After being laid off, she explored other career options and discovered BrainStation’s Toronto Web Development Diploma Program – a different creative outlet! She now works as a Full Stack Developer at Knockri, an AI startup dedicated to removing bias in the hiring process. Danielle tells us ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 20, 2019
Brynne’s background in the arts and visual design led her to the fashion industry, but she was ready to shift careers towards a more sustainable future. She decided to merge her creative background with her interest in psychology and pursue a career in UX design. Brynne enrolled in BrainStation’s three-month UX Design course in Toronto where she was able to apply her fashion background to her c...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 14, 2018
As he was finishing his degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto, Nadim realized he wanted a more technical career. He tried sales, then heard that BrainStation was launching a Data Science Diploma Program in Toronto. As an international student from Lebanon, he was happy to find that BrainStation accepted international students and offered scholarships for re...
Imogen Crispe
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Updated September 10, 2018
As a newly minted PhD in anthropology, Kiersten faced the challenge of planning her next career move. She liked the idea of combining her research skills with designing useful products, so she enrolled in Brainstation’s online, part-time User Experience Design Course. We spoke to Kiersten about balancing a full-time job with the UX bootcamp, the crossovers between anthropology and UX design, an...
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Updated December 03, 2024
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Updated May 23, 2018
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Lauren Stewart
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Updated March 19, 2018
After waitressing and earning a degree in graphic design, Maria was on a mission to find job security and utilize her skills. During her graphic design job search, she kept seeing “front end development” as a hot skill wanted by employers, so she decided to enroll in BrainStation’s Remote Web Development Program. Learn why Maria chose to learn online with BrainStation, how she stayed engaged an...
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Updated August 06, 2024
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Lauren Stewart
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Updated December 14, 2017
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Updated September 28, 2017
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Liz Eggleston
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Updated September 05, 2017
Graeme Davis is the CEO of Brüha, an online ticket provider in Ontario. But when he began working in startups, he found his lack of tech skills impeded. So Graeme started learning web development and iOS at BrainStation, and says he’s now able to contribute to the technical conversation. Next up for Graeme? He’s attending BrainStation’s new online Data Analytics course to learn how to tell a be...
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Updated February 06, 2023
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Updated January 08, 2018
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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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