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.
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AnonymousBusiness Development Manager • Graduate • Product Management • TorontoAug 23, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceI would not recommend Brainstation
Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:
- Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.
- The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for prese...
Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:
- Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.
- The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for presentations so that doesn't really count. Week 1 to 6 was spent talking about some really simple stuff. All of this information is available on the internet
- There is a lot of False Advertising. For example their ads say "Become a Product Manager". This is how they advertise their product management course for example. Having worked with a lot of product managers in my own companym I can tell with confidence that Brainstation's PM course will not make you a PM. It's a part-time "get your feet wet" course and that's all that is.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
You’re definitely correct that technology-related jobs are in high-demand right now. That’s why at BrainStation we aim to provide our students with the most industry relevant and in-demand skills.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your Instructor – we pride ourselves on providing Instructors who are leaders in their industry and experts in their field.
Our part-time certificate courses are aimed at giving professionals the tools and knowledge on a subject to move forward in their careers. The course is an excellent first step toward learning about the product management field, and many professionals utilize this course as a means to improve interdepartmental communication, improve their project and product management skills, and gain knowledge of management frameworks like Agile methodologies that can be applied in their field.
We do also offer full-time diploma programs for those looking to completely transform their career.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our team can try to help improve your overall experience.- AnonymousUX Designer • Student • Product Management • TorontoJun 11, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Workshop
Went well above my expectations! Lots of hands-on work and the instructor did a good job of articulating un-common concepts like Agile and design thinking. Pace could've been a little faster to fit in all the content in one day.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 18, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
a new start
I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background. Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot. You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated. Basic computer skills are a must. I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated! Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles. The cost of the program is too high in m...
I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background. Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot. You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated. Basic computer skills are a must. I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated! Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles. The cost of the program is too high in my opinion--they seem to spend a lot of money on spoiling the students: beer, food, social events, etc. I think they should cut all of that and drop the price. I paid to learn, not to party. The two main instructors are incredibly different, so make sure you inquire before registering. VERY wide range of abilities in the classes, which can make pacing difficult. They do a great job at the end helping you find, interview and apply for jobs--very supportive. If you are ready for a life change, love being on the computer, and have the the financial means, go for it! Wyncode is definitely NOT for everyone though, several of my classmates were miserable at coding and will likely never get a tech job. Wyncode has started to get a good name in in the area though, and I would recommend it if you know you can do it.
- AnonymousDigital Marketing • TorontoApr 02, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Marketing
I have just finished the 10 week Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I'm really happy with what I have learned. I wanted to take the course to further deepen my knowledge in digital marketing (notably through social media) as I had been playing around with my own online business. This course made me realize that there are so many layers to a proper digital marketing strategy, and learning from educators that work in the field was so valuable to me.
My favourite thing a...
I have just finished the 10 week Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I'm really happy with what I have learned. I wanted to take the course to further deepen my knowledge in digital marketing (notably through social media) as I had been playing around with my own online business. This course made me realize that there are so many layers to a proper digital marketing strategy, and learning from educators that work in the field was so valuable to me.
My favourite thing about the course was to be able to have amazing teachers - ones that were always open to communication and to help whenever we needed. We were constantly able to ask questions and create discussions from there, also we were always connected through slack (everyone was very responsive). I have now a larger network of people that are interested in similar things, and I have already done some additional digital marketing work for Toronto based companies.
I would recommend this course to anyone that needs a refresher or basic knowledge on how to build a digital marketing strategy! I look forward to keeping in touch with the people I have met and keeping a relationship with BrainStation (as they always have amazing events).
- AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJan 26, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development Immersive
I have taken the Web Development Immersive - fall 2016, course. I have enjoyed the course a lot. I liked the speed and the structure of the program very much. Every week they were focusing on a new topic and everyday was full of intense materials. The best part was, they gave new lessons for 2-3 hours then we had time to do an assignment ourselves. It was like hands-on training. When I listened to the lecture, everything seemed ...
I have taken the Web Development Immersive - fall 2016, course. I have enjoyed the course a lot. I liked the speed and the structure of the program very much. Every week they were focusing on a new topic and everyday was full of intense materials. The best part was, they gave new lessons for 2-3 hours then we had time to do an assignment ourselves. It was like hands-on training. When I listened to the lecture, everything seemed straight forward but when I started doing the assignment, then I realized, I had tons of questions. TAs were the best, they were always there to help you out. It was fun to learn a lot of materials in a short time.
For a beginner, who has no programming background, this course might be challenging but if you can keep up with the assignments and ask away questions to TAs or peers, it's doable.
It was also great to see that, BrainStation tried to keep up with the latest technology. My batch was first to learn about React. Also, every Friday, they had different speakers to give insight about various topics such as algorithms, background about how internet works, networking, how computer works, etc. Someone coming from a non-Computer Sc. background, these topics are crucial that they know.
Overall, it was fun experience for me and I have learnt a lot. The best part was, BrainStation taught me how to teach myself. They have introduced a lot of topics, that they didn’t have time to teach but it’s an opportunity for me to continue to learn myself and keep working on my projects to add on my portfolio.
- AnonymousNew York CityJan 10, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Course got cancelled with 4 hours notice
I was registered for a UI Course in Vancouver Campus. On the first day, 4 hours before the class time, I received an email saying that the course got cancelled for this cohort and asking me to move the start date to the next season.
The institution offered me a refund but it was a very negative and frustating experience.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We’re sorry that you experienced a cancellation and hope it didn’t cause too much inconvenience. This is an extremely rare occurrence, and the BrainStation team does everything in our power to avoid it.
In this situation, we would always provide a refund to all of our students, but would reserve a spot for you in the next cohort if you were still interested. We hope that you still decided to take the UI Design Course with us, as it’s an excellent course that gives you the tools and skills to design beautiful interfaces. - AnonymousGP • Graduate • Product Management • TorontoDec 06, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Product Management Fundamentals
I came to BrainStation with a background in finance and my goal was to get a better understanding of how teams within digital businesses (Design, Marketing, Operation, Engineering) work together to bring ideas to market. The hands on experience I got being guided by top industry professionals in modelling my own market opportunity and finding product market fit was top notch.
By the end of the class I felt more confident in my abilities to speak the language of digital and bette...
I came to BrainStation with a background in finance and my goal was to get a better understanding of how teams within digital businesses (Design, Marketing, Operation, Engineering) work together to bring ideas to market. The hands on experience I got being guided by top industry professionals in modelling my own market opportunity and finding product market fit was top notch.
By the end of the class I felt more confident in my abilities to speak the language of digital and better evaluate digital businesses.
Another really interesting aspect of the course were the students I got to work with. They came from a variety of backgrounds which made for a dynamic environment with many view points and opinions. Also made for an interesting group of student presentations. Highly recommened this course as an intro to how the digital product development process.
- AnonymousTorontoDec 06, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Data Analytics
I took BrainStation's Data Analytics course as a way to further my analytical skills for my current role. I use Excel often but had no experience working with larger data sets, and wanted to upgrade my skills to be able to do more complex analysis.
I came out of the course with an understanding of some complex tools (SQL, Tableau) as well as with hands-on experience doing analysis of a variety of different data sets. The instructors were very attentive and there was enough time i...
I took BrainStation's Data Analytics course as a way to further my analytical skills for my current role. I use Excel often but had no experience working with larger data sets, and wanted to upgrade my skills to be able to do more complex analysis.
I came out of the course with an understanding of some complex tools (SQL, Tableau) as well as with hands-on experience doing analysis of a variety of different data sets. The instructors were very attentive and there was enough time in class to work through problems with their assistance. The pace does move quite quickly, but there is enough support in and outside of class if you need it. Highly recommend this course!
- AnonymousCustomer Success Manager • TorontoNov 27, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Completely Unprepared and Lost Instructors.
Signed up as a part of my company's effort in learning more about Google Analytics. The company spent roughly $2.5K to send 7-8 people to the 7-hour course on Sunday.
In the first 30 minutes, it was clear that both instructors have not prepared at all to host the session :
- No structure
- Reading from slides
- No structured approach to explaning material
- Lack of rehearsal for the class
In about an hour, I realized t...
Signed up as a part of my company's effort in learning more about Google Analytics. The company spent roughly $2.5K to send 7-8 people to the 7-hour course on Sunday.
In the first 30 minutes, it was clear that both instructors have not prepared at all to host the session :
- No structure
- Reading from slides
- No structured approach to explaning material
- Lack of rehearsal for the class
In about an hour, I realized that we are already a section behind and instructors did not think of sticking to the agenda up until the moment it was lunch time and we were nowhere near the expected point in agenda.
There was a huge gap between the audience and instructors, no interactions and on occasions when "students" would ask questions, answers were never 100% satisfying - as if we are paying someone who is only "good enough" to teach us.
My advice : before thinking of signing up for one of these 1-day bootcamps, I definitely recommend searching for available online materials ( especially if this is a Google Analytics/Ad Words/Digital Marketing) as this will be a more structured approach to learning rather than sitting in a classroom where instructors aren't 100% or even 75% confident about the topics covered.
Most common words used during the session :
- I think this is how its done
- I'm not too sure because I'm not a developer
- I think that's what it used to be
- Not sure why they do it that way
- Need to look it up during the break
Question to Outbrain : HOW DO YOU SELECT INSTRUCTORS?
Do you ever look past their resume and have any other ways to see how fit are they to host sessions that cost 300$ per head?
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
Thanks for providing your feedback on the Google Analytics Workshop. To answer your question on how we select instructors, our Education Experience team hires professionals and industry leaders from some of the most innovative organizations in the world.
We only select professionals with real-world experience in the field they will be teaching, to ensure that our students are receiving relevant insights from someone who understands the industry. Additionally, we welcome instructor feedback from our students, and provide anonymous feedback opportunities periodically throughout our courses.
We actually no longer offer the workshop that you attended, and have launched a brand new Google Analytics Training Course this fall.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your experience further, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to our team at contact@brainstation.io. - AnonymousFull-Time Web Development Program • TorontoNov 23, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Frustrating Experience
I did the web development immersive program. The group started off on the wrong note as there were way too many students, the ratio we were promised was incorrect.
There was a lot of great topics covered in the lectures, but it was presented too quickly for most, and once you fell behind you stayed behind. Brainstation offered little to no support for anyone who was struggling. I had reached out for assistance on several occasions to multiple instructors and w...
I did the web development immersive program. The group started off on the wrong note as there were way too many students, the ratio we were promised was incorrect.
There was a lot of great topics covered in the lectures, but it was presented too quickly for most, and once you fell behind you stayed behind. Brainstation offered little to no support for anyone who was struggling. I had reached out for assistance on several occasions to multiple instructors and was ignored or put off for the most part. The one time I was spoken to it was in an aggressive manner, it was strongly suggested that I was the problem, not the program.
There were many times that the group was promised something that was never delivered. The portal we were getting our lessons from was a work in progress, often you could not access the lessons and they kept modifying the website. It felt like we were the test rats for the new platform. Everything felt very disorganized, and the cohorts took second place to any corporate event that took place in the space.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry that you felt that you weren’t supported enough during the program. At BrainStation we encourage students to book one-on-one time with Instructors, work with their peers and ask questions to ensure they are getting the best learning experience possible.
Our Student Experience team offers a career support program to full-time graduates looking to pursue a role in web development, which includes mock interviews, tech company tours, networking events and even resume-building workshops. This career support is ongoing, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at contact@brainstation.io for more information on the program. - AnonymousDeveloper • Graduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiOct 01, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
After going through Wyncode, It definetly was not worth the 10k. After graduating I enrolled in a Udacity nanodegree course and graduated after 2 months. My current employeers were way more impressed with the work I did in my nanodegree program. The job support I received with Udacity actually helped me get my current position. It is strange that Udacity offers money back after 6 months if you are not hired but Wyncode won't do that. I would love to get that 10k back to be honest....
After going through Wyncode, It definetly was not worth the 10k. After graduating I enrolled in a Udacity nanodegree course and graduated after 2 months. My current employeers were way more impressed with the work I did in my nanodegree program. The job support I received with Udacity actually helped me get my current position. It is strange that Udacity offers money back after 6 months if you are not hired but Wyncode won't do that. I would love to get that 10k back to be honest. Waste of good money and time. I do not reccomend. its a good course but worth around $700 to be honest. I urge you to try something else.
Matt Campbell of BrainStation
Director of Admissions
Oct 06, 2016
Dear Wyncoder,Thank you for your feedback! Udacity is one of our out-of-state hiring partners and we're happy to tout three Wyncode graduates who have been hired there with one right after the program. In fact, those graduates have been instrumental in the creation of the Ruby nanodegree.We're happy that you were able to finish the nanodegree in two months, which is faster than the average completion of six months to a year. It's unfortunate that you feel the nine-week program did not attribute to your success with that curriculum.Also, we're confident that the web immersive is more than just a curriculum that teaches beginners how to build web applications. Wyncode is a community of individuals, including you, who are looking to broaden their opportunities while developing a new skill set and investing themselves in the burgeoning South Florida ecosystem.As far as job support, we've successfully placed graduates in over 80 companies with over 30 hiring more than one, five of which have hired more than five. Considering your experience as a Wyncode graduate, it makes sense that the Udacity nanodegree would make you a more exceptional candidate. We also encourage our graduates to continue learning beyond the web immersive and it's great to hear that you've done that.Best of luck in your current role and know that we're happy to have you part of the Wynfam!Thanks,Matt Campbell, Director of Admissions at Wyncode Academy - Anonymousstill looking • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiSep 27, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The biggest lie was...
A lot of people chose Wyncode because of their 90% placement in 90 days. After their own audits we now know the truth behind that. Many people are still looking for work. Many people had to go back to their old lives and even move back to where they originally lived before moving here with the hopes of finding work.
Saying that Wyncoders graduate and go to work in Tech, isnt a stretch. But with that said, they are not coding. Lots of people graduating Wyncode are taking jobs with ...
A lot of people chose Wyncode because of their 90% placement in 90 days. After their own audits we now know the truth behind that. Many people are still looking for work. Many people had to go back to their old lives and even move back to where they originally lived before moving here with the hopes of finding work.
Saying that Wyncoders graduate and go to work in Tech, isnt a stretch. But with that said, they are not coding. Lots of people graduating Wyncode are taking jobs with companies doing things other than coding.
Wynwork (job placement) sessions are depressing. They ask you if you have any leads, then share them with everyone else, causing that company to get bombarded with applicants. That arent always qualified.
Miami tech doesnt really exist as much as they try and sell you. Its the same small group of people. To be honest they arent even that welcoming. If you dont beleive me just go to any "tech event" in Miami and say "hello" to the same 30 people you see at every event.
After looking for work for almost over 6 months, I can tell you that Ruby is not hiring here in Miami. They will tell you that so many companies use Ruby, that may be true. But they def. arent hire, and if they are. They arent hiring Jr. Devs.
With that being said almost no one is hiring Jr devs in Miami.
JavaScript, PHP, UX developers is where the work is.
There arent many negative reviews here because Miami is all about who you know, and people know that if you get blacklisted. Its pretty much over for you. There has actually been talk about class action lawsuit between quite a bit of previous Wyncoders from multilpe cohorts across multiple locations, because of the 90% job placement rating which was their biggest selling point. A lot of people took out loans and are paying them back and honestly havent even gotten a single interview after Wyncode.
Also, telling people that "getting the job is up to you, we give you everything you need to get the interview" is a really crappy way to make people think its their fault they cant find the work. When in reality there is no work.
Finally, if any of this sounds far fetched or just someone being bitter. Lets look at the facts, well over 250 people have graduated Wyncode and there are only 118 reviews. If everyone was satisfied with their experience they would have been happy to leave a review, or let alone resond to the audit questions.
Matt Campbell of BrainStation
Director of Admissions at Wyncode Academy
Oct 06, 2016
Dear Wyncoder,We’re sorry to hear that you’ve been having difficulties finding a role in Miami. The job hunt in any field is difficult but, we would like to make it better for you. We appreciate your feedback and would like to address some of the concerns you expressed.For a long time we wanted to make sure our stats were verified for the benefit of those enrolling in our program and you. So that's what we did this summer. Our recently released independently verified job report will show that 97% of job seeking graduates during 2014-2015 were placed 120+ days after graduation. 188 Wyncoders graduated during that time, and 168 graduates were considered job seeking, defined as actively looking for a role in the 90 days following graduation. Of the 163 graduates who obtained work after graduation, 137 graduates, or 84%, obtained a technical role. A technical role is defined as working as part of, or directly with, an engineering team. Our marketing will be updated to reflect these audited statistics.As far as the job market, Wyncode graduates have been hired at over 80 companies, with 30 hiring more than one. The majority of our hiring partners are in South Florida and we’ve had five companies hire five or more Wyncode graduates. We continue to host Wynterviews, which introduce Wyncoders to companies looking for hires. There is definitely demand for junior developers and is evidenced by the number of Wynterviews we host every cohort. Students have been hired out of these sessions in the past and it’s also valuable interview practice.The WynWork sessions are a means to support students as they continue their job search. The sessions are designed to provide tips, advice, and personal introductions and direct contact with hundreds of local hiring partners. Also, WynWork support is not only offered to help graduates with their first roles, but also their second and third after graduating from the program.Wyncode is licensed by the Florida Department of Education and as a result, we are not allowed to promise roles to anyone by law. The job search can be difficult, but as I mentioned, we offer support for students and do the best we can to help place them in tech roles after graduation. The web immersive program is designed to teach individuals the skills necessary to build web apps while also focusing on soft skills, including interview prep, resume prep, and providing connections with South Florida hiring partners. In our over two years of operation, we’ve done just that and our student outcomes are evidence of that.Wyncode has the most ratings out of any brick-and-mortar coding bootcamp in the country on Course Report. Considering your logic, none of the coding bootcamps on this site would be legitimate. We’re happy to see graduates leave reviews, positive or negative, because it provides prospective students an opportunity to see what our program has to offer.If you’re still having trouble finding roles in Miami, please feel free to reach out and we’ll do our best to support you.Thanks,
Matt Campbell, Director of Admissions at Wyncode Academy
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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. 2,313 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,313 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Does BrainStation offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 2,313 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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PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada