BrainStation
BrainStation is a global digital skills training and workforce transformation provider that offers bootcamps and courses in data, design, development, digital marketing, product, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in New York, London, Miami, Toronto, and Vancouver. 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 has a learning option, with full-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.
BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with 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 across the world. 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.
2,295 BrainStation Reviews
Avi D'SouzaProgram Director • Student • Machine Learning • TorontoNov 07, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceMachine Learning Course
I have been hearing a ton about AI in the media and felt it was important to understand it at a deeper level. Having never written a line of code, I knew it would be a challenge for me but felt with the right instructor I could learn. After searching through many different schools in Toronto I finally chose Brainstation. I did the once a week Saturday full day courses and the instructor (Casey) was amazing. The course covered a very wide variety of topics including Neural networks, Gradien...
I have been hearing a ton about AI in the media and felt it was important to understand it at a deeper level. Having never written a line of code, I knew it would be a challenge for me but felt with the right instructor I could learn. After searching through many different schools in Toronto I finally chose Brainstation. I did the once a week Saturday full day courses and the instructor (Casey) was amazing. The course covered a very wide variety of topics including Neural networks, Gradient Descent, NLP and Random Forest Models. I appreciate the depth of the course and the hands on nature of it. What was amazing is Casey's insights into how Machine Learning works in a corporate setting and laying out very practical applications for it as well as career strategies. The learning systems Brainstation use (Synapse) are very comprehensive and taff would respond to queries ASAP. By the end of the course I was able to make a machine learning/ Artificial Neural Network model to predict California real estate prices. It was definitely challenging but taking this course was the best decision I made. Highly highly recommend taking the leap, even if you are a NEWBIE like me:)
- Kristanto T.Graduate • Data Science Course • New York CityOct 31, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Full Time Program
It was an excellent program to jump-start your data science curiosity. I took the Data Science program and was introduced with many methods. Although each method was kind of brief, they should suffice in preparing you for further self-study after the course is done. I would say the notes (they call it labs) are amazing. They have many of case studies. Although they are not a complete manuals themselves, they are engaging to read through examples than reading based on solely the Python manu...
It was an excellent program to jump-start your data science curiosity. I took the Data Science program and was introduced with many methods. Although each method was kind of brief, they should suffice in preparing you for further self-study after the course is done. I would say the notes (they call it labs) are amazing. They have many of case studies. Although they are not a complete manuals themselves, they are engaging to read through examples than reading based on solely the Python manuals. I signed up for an online course elsewhere and all I had for the second week were two links to Python documentation websites. My advice is to take the DS course at BrainStation with the expectation that you will keep learning after the course. It was great to learn a lot within 12 weeks while making new friends with various backgrounds.
- Nikhil SuhaneyGraduate • User Experience Design Course • TorontoOct 02, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Business Analyst
I attended BrainStation UX Design 5-week classroom certificate course. My trainer was Gerard and he had a tremendous industry experience. Since it was a UX Design course, my trainer focused on understanding the process of UX design. His intent, for us as student, was to make us aware about what are the steps of UX design and then follow them in order to arrive at the final design. The course objective was not to make us learn a particular tool but to know the process and that's how my trai...
I attended BrainStation UX Design 5-week classroom certificate course. My trainer was Gerard and he had a tremendous industry experience. Since it was a UX Design course, my trainer focused on understanding the process of UX design. His intent, for us as student, was to make us aware about what are the steps of UX design and then follow them in order to arrive at the final design. The course objective was not to make us learn a particular tool but to know the process and that's how my trainer approached the class.
During the class, I interacted with my cohort students an learnt a lot from them. Since the project was individually driven, students in the class helped out in refining the user interviews, intevriew script, initial testing etc.
Course curriculum was apptly designed and being hands-on in learning made me understand lot of concepts which I will remember for life.
I will surely recommend this course to aspiring UX students.
- Justin WongStudent • Product Management Course • TorontoSep 26, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Product Management Course
i just recently finished the online live Product Management course and I learned a tremendous amount about how to take a product idea from just a concept to launch. At first, I was skeptical about the online live classroom setting, but it was actually a great experience! The instructor, Ari, was very engaging and he was very straight forward. He taught the content very well and he was willing to take the time to discuss questions or ideas outside of class privately.
I also reall...
i just recently finished the online live Product Management course and I learned a tremendous amount about how to take a product idea from just a concept to launch. At first, I was skeptical about the online live classroom setting, but it was actually a great experience! The instructor, Ari, was very engaging and he was very straight forward. He taught the content very well and he was willing to take the time to discuss questions or ideas outside of class privately.
I also really enjoyed all the group discussions/activities and it was a way for all the students to learn about each other’s ideas and provide feedback.
I would definitetly recommend this class or any BrainStation class to anyone looking into taking one!
- SandyGraduate • User Experience Design Course • New York CitySep 21, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
User Experience Full Time Diploma Course
I just recently finished the User Experience Full time diploma course at BrainStation last summer 2019 and to sum it up in one sentence “one of the best experiences ever!!”
Just for some background, I took the course during the summer before my last year of University and I could not be happier that I took the opportunity to join BrainStation. The whole experience definitely gave me the foundation and understanding of UX design which I was not able to learn in my tra...
I just recently finished the User Experience Full time diploma course at BrainStation last summer 2019 and to sum it up in one sentence “one of the best experiences ever!!”
Just for some background, I took the course during the summer before my last year of University and I could not be happier that I took the opportunity to join BrainStation. The whole experience definitely gave me the foundation and understanding of UX design which I was not able to learn in my traditional university schooling. Also they were able to emphasize the right design thinking principles that employers are looking for during interviews and employment. I definitely feel much more confident in my skills and in my ability to find a job after I graduate university. The instructors were definitely what made the course what it is. Our lead instructor, Brad, was amazing and it was obvious he had a lot of experience in the field so we definitely knew that all his advice would be applicable to real world settings. Also our TA Denise was also very knowledgable in UX and had a lot of experience. She was very helpful when we had blockers and everything.
Overall, i would definitely recommend this course to whoever is considering moving into the UX field. Great community and great instructors!
- Elena Favaro VianaGraduate • Digital Marketing Course • TorontoSep 20, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Accelerated Digital Marketing Course
I recently completed the Digital Marketing course at Brainstation in Toronto. Wow. I will be candid when many colleagues and friends told me not to take a course at Brainstation, but rather to use free online learning tools. As a diehard classroom nerd, I am very satisfied with my choice to take the plunge and go to Brainstation. The course material was invaluable and the accelerated format really immersed you in the subject matter. The most valuable aspect for me was expanding my network ...
I recently completed the Digital Marketing course at Brainstation in Toronto. Wow. I will be candid when many colleagues and friends told me not to take a course at Brainstation, but rather to use free online learning tools. As a diehard classroom nerd, I am very satisfied with my choice to take the plunge and go to Brainstation. The course material was invaluable and the accelerated format really immersed you in the subject matter. The most valuable aspect for me was expanding my network with other digital marketers and entrepreneurs. Meeting people face to face at Brainstation is exactly why you should go to Brainstation. Many of us in the classroom were starting our own business, expanding our clientele and knowledge or hoping to be digital marketers. I made incredible connections which I know will fuel future success. I would recommend Brainstation to anyone, and I am hoping to do another course soon!
- Michael RyanGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • New York CitySep 19, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development Diploma Program
I was looking for something to take me to the next level in my professional skill set, and the 12-week Full-time Web Development Diploma Program with BrainStation did that, and so much more.
Honestly, you still couldn’t wipe the grin off of my face from this recent experience!
The instructors and staff at BrainStation go over and above in presenting you with real world experience, while of course helping you learn all the fundamental skills required as to current indust...
I was looking for something to take me to the next level in my professional skill set, and the 12-week Full-time Web Development Diploma Program with BrainStation did that, and so much more.
Honestly, you still couldn’t wipe the grin off of my face from this recent experience!
The instructors and staff at BrainStation go over and above in presenting you with real world experience, while of course helping you learn all the fundamental skills required as to current industry standards. At the beginning, they don’t pull any punches in terms of laying out the emotional journey all students will go through as it is an intensive course, but immediately you feel their support. You can really tell how much it matters to them that you, as a student, get everything possible from the chosen program, and have bunch of fun while doing so.
My biggest take away from the Web Dev program were that I learned a lot of the ‘whys’ that come with development… “Why doesn’t it work?”… “Why DOES it work?”… “Why do we do it this way?”, and so on. These questions had hindered me in past and held me back in many ways. Now, not only were they made clear, but also I learned how to break down and answer ‘whys’ for myself. This always makes me think of this old piece of proverbial wisdom:
“Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.”
Well, I have to tell you, I sure enjoyed my fishing lesson! ;)
- Vidhya GanesanGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • New York CitySep 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
User Experience Design - A pivot in my education and career
BrainStation is an amazing place to learn. It is not just for people who are looking for career transformation but for anyone who is passionate to learn on specific topics.
I took full time UX design diploma program in the summer of 2019 and I personally feel that this is how an education system should look like - it gives you hands on experience on projects (not just one but many). It prepares you for the real world and helps you to be industry ready. <...
BrainStation is an amazing place to learn. It is not just for people who are looking for career transformation but for anyone who is passionate to learn on specific topics.
I took full time UX design diploma program in the summer of 2019 and I personally feel that this is how an education system should look like - it gives you hands on experience on projects (not just one but many). It prepares you for the real world and helps you to be industry ready.
It is an intense program which requires only diligence and dedication from our part but then we don't have to push ourselves to learn hard. It happens naturally. That's how the lessons are structured. Every single step of the course is carefully thought out starting from a pack of business cards on day 1 at the campus to lesson plans, workshops, power hours, tech tours, hackathon and finally the fantastic demo day on the 12th week. Demo day gives you a chance to pitch your project to industry people and public. It opens a new door for a number of business contacts.
I really like that the educators are always available for questions, feedback or suggestions. They give us knowledge on plenty of resources out there related to the field.
I would highly recommend Brain Station to anyone who needs a boost of confidence in their career or simply thirst for knowledge. - AdamStudent • Search Engine Optimization • TorontoSep 16, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Search Engine Optimization Training
I just completed the 2-day Search Engine Optimization Training course and overall was very satisfied with the experience.
Going into the course my goal was to learn a few quick SEO tips/tricks that I could apply to my own websites to help them rank higher on search engines. I ended up getting that and much more, including what SEO is actually about and a number of long-term strategies for optimizing my websites.
The course was taught by an SEO professional who knew his ...
I just completed the 2-day Search Engine Optimization Training course and overall was very satisfied with the experience.
Going into the course my goal was to learn a few quick SEO tips/tricks that I could apply to my own websites to help them rank higher on search engines. I ended up getting that and much more, including what SEO is actually about and a number of long-term strategies for optimizing my websites.
The course was taught by an SEO professional who knew his stuff very well and was able to articulate concepts clearly with real-life examples. He also provided us with a few great tools to see what people are searching for and to find potential SEO flaws with our websites.
My only criticism with the course (which is minor) is that not all of the curriculum was applicable to concepts I learned at a prior BrainStation course. The web dev course that I took last year taught students how to build React websites so I assumed the SEO course would have been geared more towards those types of websites. Despite not focusing on React websites many of the tips and tools learned could still be applied so the course was still effective.
Overall, I found the course to be beneficial and would recommend it to friends and colleagues.
- KathrynStudent • Search Engine Optimization • TorontoSep 16, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
SEO
This was a 2 day online intensive SEO course. I am located on the Westcoast and the course was based out of Toronto and other than the early start in my day, I had never participated in an online live experience before. With a little technical glitch at the beginning on my end, the instructor Trevor helped me to sort it out and I quickly got up to speed.
I was probably one of the only non-digital or developer professional in the group and I found that with effort I was able to...
This was a 2 day online intensive SEO course. I am located on the Westcoast and the course was based out of Toronto and other than the early start in my day, I had never participated in an online live experience before. With a little technical glitch at the beginning on my end, the instructor Trevor helped me to sort it out and I quickly got up to speed.
I was probably one of the only non-digital or developer professional in the group and I found that with effort I was able to keep up and even produce a final project in the end. It was likely a bit more intense for me because a lot of the material was fresh, but there was lots of support and all questions were answered clearly and thoughtfully. Highly recommend for anyone who owns a website - even if outsourcing SEO.. Valuable.
- Victor Zouboksoftware developer • GraduateSep 15, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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I was very happy to attend part-time classes on machine learning. I want to express special thanks to our instructor: Alireza Haghnegahdar. I hope this will help me in further career perspectives.
- MayowaUX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • TorontoSep 11, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Learning at the highest level
BrainsStation is high standards, high level training that prepares you for the real world. In line with mine, their primary objective is to get you ready to get a job in the field once the fast-track program is done.
I appreciate the intense, fast-paced and very dynamic (connecting with other programs and constant networking with industry professionals) method of training I was put through. I feel confident and ready for a professional role in my field now.
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How much does BrainStation cost?
BrainStation costs around $16,500. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Social Media Marketing Course cost $2,450.
What courses does BrainStation teach?
BrainStation offers courses like Artificial Intelligence Course Online, Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online, Cybersecurity Course Online, Data Analytics Course and 29 more.
Where does BrainStation have campuses?
BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, Miami, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
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. 2,295 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
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Does BrainStation offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 2,295 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?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada