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BrainStation

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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.

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  • Mike
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    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Apr 16, 2023
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    Underwhelming Results


    Mediocre Review: BrainStation Bootcamp
    As someone who recently completed the coding bootcamp at BrainStation, I have mixed feelings about my experience. The program was fun and the instructors were knowledgeable and engaging. I enjoyed the learning process and felt that I gained valuable skills in web development.

    However, the TAs (Teaching Assistants) were a disappointment. They were just previous students who lacked the expertise and probl...
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  • Morgan Sanchez
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    Applicant • Product Management Course • New York City
    Apr 12, 2023
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    Great professional development

    Although, I have hands on agile experience and am vaguely familiar with product management, I felt this course provided me with the end to end product life cycle knowledge I needed to be successful. The presentations were informative, the instructors were clear and engaging and am very happy I took the time to take this course. I do wish we did more hands on prep for job interviews but I do think I have the materials I need to be successful. 
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  • Alice Lee
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    Student • Data Analytics Course • Vancouver
    Apr 08, 2023
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    The Bootcamp is Detailed while the Certificate is an Introduction

    I have taken two courses at BrainStation so far. One was the UX Design bootcamp, and the other was the Data Analytics certificate.

    I enjoyed and learned a lot from the UX Design bootcamp. It covered a wide range of content from research to design to testing. The instructors really cared about the students, and the TAs gave detailed feedback on assignments. The only downside of this program was that it was quite intense and I worked an average of 12 hours per day for the duration o...
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  • Jackie Qiu
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    Student • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Vancouver
    Apr 03, 2023
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    An amazing bootcamp!

    A fantastic boot camp that I thought helped sharpen my skill as a UX Designer. The coursework is a lot so make sure you put extra time outside of school to work on your projects. The instructors are always there so take advantage of their time, they offer great insights on how to improve and tackle problems from a different point of view. I would also recommend asking your classmates for help, they're probably learning about tips and tricks you don't know, they're a great resource.
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  • Justin Luangrath
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    Apr 03, 2023
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    Amazing experience learning in a fast paced environment

    BrainStation's Software Engineer Web Development course is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to build modern web applications. The course is delivered through a mix of lectures, hands-on exercises, and projects, allowing learners to practice and apply their skills in real-world scenarios.


    The curriculum covers key web development concepts such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and databases. Additionall...
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  • Isabel K.
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    Student • Product Management Course • New York City
    Apr 01, 2023
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    Fun way to create a new project!

    The project we worked on throughout the course was a great way to exercise some creative muscles and apply what we talked about in class to an idea we were interested in exploring. I had a great time interviewing some potential users and playing with the programs to create my proposed application, and it was a great experience to imagine an idea as if I were bringing it to fruition in a product management role. The instructors recommended a lot of extra reading too for those who wanted t...
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  • Gillian Geremia
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    Account Executive • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
    Mar 30, 2023
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    Learned something new!

    I took the UX Design course at Brainstation and had a fun time with it! I would definitely say I learned something new and really enjoyed applying our new knowledge to the project. It really brought everything together. Some friendly feedback, I would say that the classes could have had more meet to them. Sometimes I felt like they could have been shorter or we could have combined two classes in one. But that may just be my learning pace. Instructors were kind, knowledgable, and helpful....
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  • Karim Fagir
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    N/A • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • Toronto
    Mar 27, 2023
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    Great way to learn with others

    I thought this was a good intro course to the world of analytics. I did the accelerated class so it was a bit fast but regardless you have a environment to work, learn, practice and most importantly; make mistakes.  It remains to be seen how the job assistance support works as I only recently began my job searching journey. I am looking forward to being apart of the alumni network. I would considering taking another Brainstation course or bootcamp in the future. 
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    - • Graduate • User Interface Design • Toronto
    Mar 26, 2023
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    Not worth the high cost.

    Brainstation is way overpriced. You are only paying for the name and the certificate, which I need to find out how valuable that is in the UX/UI industry. Please do your research and seek out alternatives. Course instructors were not even knowledgeable, and watching them struggle with Figma was embarrassing. Would not recommend it, even for beginners, because you can find most of the course content online for free. The only benefit is small class sizes and live instruction wherever you a...
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  • Luciana Unonius
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    Brand Specialist • Student • User Interface Design • Toronto
    Mar 24, 2023
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    Great overview of UI Design

    Brainstation team and tools are super professional. Their platform is good and makes learning engaging. The content touches most important aspects of UI Design, but it's a bit rushed. I with there was more time to dive deeper into the topics, without having to do individual research specially for Figma tutorials. But really happy with it and totally recommend specially if you don't have any UI design background.
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  • Nicole Hoppe
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    Student • User Interface Design Course Online • Online
    Mar 23, 2023
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    A Good Introduction

    This course overall is a good introduction to User Interface design if you are very new to the field. The course material is not particularly challenging, but the coursework itself working towards a final project of a clickable prototype in Figma is quite a lot of work. The instructors are working in the field and have enough experience with the program to guide you through the development of the project and the course materials. Instructors are friendly, helpful, and full of good resour...
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  • Noah Miller
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    Student • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • Online
    Mar 23, 2023
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    Fun, informative, well rounded

    I took the cyber security certification course and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very informative and helpful to get a grasp of what cyber security is and what factors go into it. I would recommend this course to any beginners in the space to get a good foundation to build upon. 
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BrainStation Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 2,000+ BrainStation alumni reviews on Course Report, students often highlight the quality of the curriculum, experienced instructors, and effective career support services. Particularly, the Full-Time Software Engineering and Data Science Bootcamps are frequently commended. One reviewer says, "The program was challenging but extremely rewarding, offering real-world projects that truly enhanced my skills." However, some students noted the high cost of courses as a consideration.
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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. 2,284 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!

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We let alumni answer that question. 2,284 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.

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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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You can read 2,284 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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