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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AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Bootcamp · November 2022
Amazing Experience
Being a student at BrainStation was a great experience. Over the course of three months, I learned so much and got to demonstrate these skills through all of my projects. The educators and staff at BrainStation was very helpful and supportive. The...Being a student at BrainStation was a great experience. Over the course of three months, I learned so much and got to demonstrate these skills through all of my projects. The educators and staff at BrainStation was very helpful and supportive. The cohort as well was so great - every student was friendly and a pleasure to collaborate with :)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · November 2022
Incredible educators
The educators were great, had a very deep knowledge in their area of expertise. They also had a great teaching style and were able to explain and pass on complex topics. The course content and support from Brain Station was great. I learnt a lot in...The educators were great, had a very deep knowledge in their area of expertise. They also had a great teaching style and were able to explain and pass on complex topics. The course content and support from Brain Station was great. I learnt a lot in this course.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Data Science Course · November 2022
Very informative
This course was very intense and if you don’t have the time for it you should not do it. However, this course was incredibly formative and a great way for me to start of my data science career.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Data Analytics Course Online · November 2022
Best Resource to help you grow in today's digital world
Instructors are nice/experienced and you get the experience of multiple hands-on lab activities while getting solutions and feedback. You would need to complete project which is not difficult based on the content of the course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · November 2022
5 week accelerated UX Design Course at BrainStation, Toronto ON
I recently graduated from the 5 week accelerated UX Design Course at BrainStation. Although the course was intense, I learned a lot and feel confident building out real Case Studies to supplement my Design Portfolio. Through hands-on workshops, I was...I recently graduated from the 5 week accelerated UX Design Course at BrainStation. Although the course was intense, I learned a lot and feel confident building out real Case Studies to supplement my Design Portfolio. Through hands-on workshops, I was able to hone my skills and have things, "click" I feel I have a blueprint for success and this was the best way to start my UX Design experience.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Social Media Marketing · November 2022
Insightful Fun Quick
This online class was informative at a pace that suited my schedule and needs. Personally, I am a visual learner, so the slides and additional links were helpful as a reference once the class was over. It was great having a guest lecturer from Facebook...This online class was informative at a pace that suited my schedule and needs. Personally, I am a visual learner, so the slides and additional links were helpful as a reference once the class was over. It was great having a guest lecturer from Facebook as well as opportunities to attend related events both in person and online. The final project was a group project, which can be challenging with fellow in different time zones and with various obligations, but we used Slack to help us coordinate our schedules.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Product Management Course Online · October 2022
Industry Knowledge
Instructors have a lot of industry knowledge and answer questions with different examples. Lots of time for discussion and group work to ensure we are learning from difference perspectives.Overall3.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Product Management Course · October 2022
Product Management Course
Useful course material and instructors sharing real-world scenarios from their industries led to an effective course, learning the basics of product management. Great first step towards becoming a product manager.Overall3.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Product Management Course Online · October 2022
Amazing Product Management course
This course really helped me understand the concept of Product management, instructors and curriculum were really detailed. I learnt alot in 10 weeks and It was able to apply this to my current workOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Product Management Course Online · October 2022
Good, not great
Teachers are really good, friendly, and very helpful. The courses gives you an okay understanding of what a product manager does. However, if you are looking to get into product management without any previous experience it might not be the best idea....Teachers are really good, friendly, and very helpful. The courses gives you an okay understanding of what a product manager does. However, if you are looking to get into product management without any previous experience it might not be the best idea. The course does not help you with interview prep or skills to the extent where after taking the course you will be able to become a product manager - unless you have previous dev / design experience.Overall3.0Curriculum3.0Job support2.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Web Development Bootcamp · October 2022
Excellent and Caring Staff
BrainStation overall was an amazing experience that really shined through the quality of instructors and staff, and their willingness to help their students. I was very fortunate to receive teachers and the extended career team who cared so much about...BrainStation overall was an amazing experience that really shined through the quality of instructors and staff, and their willingness to help their students. I was very fortunate to receive teachers and the extended career team who cared so much about our success. However I feel the experience could be variable for its students if they were in a different location with a different set of instructors. I feel this could be amended with a stronger curriculum, and a focus on the entirety of the development process from creating to deployment. I felt the final weeks of the program was more rushed on teaching how to deploy a site and the backend program could have been more developed. However i understand the rushed nature of the bootcamp and as a student and in any future career you need the initiative to supplement the parts that are missing. I would recommend this program to a friend, and already have!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · October 2022
An intensive bootcamps with great community
I participated in an intensive full-time UX Design bootcamp. For the duration of the 3-month program, we were challenged significantly and had to put our personal lives on hold. The first week was a bit concerning since we were placed into groups and...I participated in an intensive full-time UX Design bootcamp. For the duration of the 3-month program, we were challenged significantly and had to put our personal lives on hold. The first week was a bit concerning since we were placed into groups and meant to create an app concept in 1 week (a sprint) with little guidance. It turns out that it was meant to challenge us and take us through a mini version of the entire program in 1 week, and we would eventually learn how to do things the right way later in the program. The UX Design bootcamp is very fast-paced with consistent weekly project deadlines, so it will take some time to get used to this.
Our instructors and TAs were very supportive and always happy to help throughout the program. I attribute a good amount of my success to my one-on-one time with them because they really helped me to understand some of the material (if you need help, reach out to them). Their grading felt very nitpicky at times, but it's only meant to help us improve as designers, so I wouldn't take it personally.
The career services team is also very happy to answer any questions and support us. I appreciated their availability and encouragement during and after the bootcamp experience. Ultimately, finding a job is a feat in itself and may require a lot of time/effort after bootcamp. However, BrainStation has some industry partners that may be hiring so they are great at making those connections.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousProduct Designer/ Developer · Data Analytics Course Online · October 2022
Great way to upskill.
This course was a great way to upskill yourself if you have some experience, or looking to continue your learning. I found some classmates who had no expertise struggled with MySQL understanding. It is designed for beginners but some of the advanced...This course was a great way to upskill yourself if you have some experience, or looking to continue your learning. I found some classmates who had no expertise struggled with MySQL understanding. It is designed for beginners but some of the advanced ideas can be hard to understand. I do wish there was more outside-the-classroom help because there are only 10 classes trying to get answers to a specific question or multiple questions means that you have to wait until that class when you are given more homework or new understanding that can sideline your current understanding.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousSalesforce Consultant · User Experience Design Course · October 2022
Great experience at brainstation
I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn ux design. It has been a great experience for me and a great opportunity to learn from industry experts. I really enjoyed the classes because they were informative and fun at the same...I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn ux design. It has been a great experience for me and a great opportunity to learn from industry experts. I really enjoyed the classes because they were informative and fun at the same time! Thank you brainstation!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Data Analytics Course · October 2022
Eye opening and Intriguing
My brainstation experience has been amazing overall.
The instructor used everyday examples in discussions to drive the points home.
The instructor has been approachable throughout the duration of the course which makes it a bit easier...My brainstation experience has been amazing overall.
The instructor used everyday examples in discussions to drive the points home.
The instructor has been approachable throughout the duration of the course which makes it a bit easier especially when you’re stuck. He is/was constructive regarding feedback related to projects. I feel more confident going out into the tech world after my course.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Product Management Course · October 2022
Informative
It was very informative and educational. As somebody who is fresh in tech, it was the exact course I needed. Although the course was for ten weeks, I managed to learn the basics of everything.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Product Management Course · October 2022
Amazing instructors and hands-on experience
Loved my time at the Brain Station Product Management course, gave me the best kickstart to a junior PM career. Informative instructors and exciting project, would definitely recommend for those looking to start in the careerOverall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Product Management Course · October 2022
Unique Learning Experience
BrainStation is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · October 2022
A great introduction to the world of UX!
I appreciated the pace of this class and how insightful it was. I enjoyed connected with like-minded individuals from different backgrounds, including the instructors. I would like to have had more industry knowledge or advice on how to break into the...I appreciated the pace of this class and how insightful it was. I enjoyed connected with like-minded individuals from different backgrounds, including the instructors. I would like to have had more industry knowledge or advice on how to break into the market. Apart from that, I thoroughly enjoyed this course.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · September 2022
Great Online UX Bootcamp
I had a great experience learning at BrainStation. It has a comprehensive curriculum and the educators & TA's were engaging and supportive throughout the whole process.
It started out slow in the first 2 weeks, but quickly...I had a great experience learning at BrainStation. It has a comprehensive curriculum and the educators & TA's were engaging and supportive throughout the whole process.
It started out slow in the first 2 weeks, but quickly became rigorous with many hands-on projects that built up my skills quickly. There were lectures as well as workshops during class, and on top of that, you'll work on a relevant project for every unit, and a final capstone project. There was also an industry hackathon, as well as career support such as resume writing and LinkedIn profile set up. They also support you post-bootcamp with job search.
It's a really tough 12 week program, but if you put in the work, take advantage of the 1:1 meetings, make and maintain connections, you'll get a lot out of this program that'll prepare you for the industry!
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0
Courses
20 BrainStation Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
Marketing Leadership Certification (MLC™) (In-Person)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Marketing Leadership Certification (MLC™) (Online)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Product Design Certification (PDC™) (In-Person)
★ 5.0 (1)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Product Design Certification (PDC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Product Leadership Certification (PLC™) (In-Person)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Product Leadership Certification (PLC™) (Online)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Product Management Certification (PMC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Product Management Certification (PMC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Python Programmer Certification (PPC™) (In-Person)
5 weeks
$2,950
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Python Programmer Certification (PPC™) (Online)
5 weeks
$2,950
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News
Recent BrainStation News
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
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
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
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
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!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.