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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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  • Alicia
    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 28, 2021
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    Not going to sugar coat it!

    I just completed the UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation. Before enrolling, I did my research on different programs/bootcamps and landed on BrainStation. The onboarding was intense, written statement, mini project and then an interview if you made it that far before they make their decision. While I thought I knew what I was getting myself into, it was by far different! I should preface this by saying, I'm not in my 20's, in fact, I'm 40. I've been around the block, worked in different in...
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  • Ryan Doubinin
    Full Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Vancouver
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    Aug 28, 2021
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    Web Development Bootcamp

    BrainStation was an amazing place and their team helped me transition into a full time employed Full Stack Web Developer. I had no prior experience with code prior to joining BrainStation, but I worked closely with coders in my previous job and knew it was something I wanted to learn to do. 

    The program was very thorough, fast-paced, and intense at some points (especially for a beginner). If you plan to join a coding bootcamp, just know that you will need to invest the majority of...
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  • Jason
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 27, 2021
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    Great full-stack course

    I was part of the full time 12-week Web Dev Bootcamp program (from the Toronto location fwiw). It was entirely remote, so there were students and instructors from throughout North America. And while it felt like there was an added challenge to be on Zoom for hours at a time, ever day, for 3 months, the experience was nonetheless rewarding and fun.

    The instructors were awesome. They were knowledgeable, approachable, and truly cared about your success. Along with the TA team, answer...
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  • Adam Dimla
    Ux Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 27, 2021
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    UX Design Post-Grad Diploma (Bootcamp)

    Brainstation's UX Bootcamp was a good experience. Coming into this program as an Industrial Designer, I was expecting to not learn much more than I already had in terms of theory, but I was pleasantly surprised!

    The teaching assistants and educators were extremely knowledgeable of the topics and gave great feedback when it came to coursework. Although the course was face-paced, I could keep up and ask any questions I had with confidence that I would get a well-educated answer. 
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  • Nathaniel Tse
    software developer • Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 27, 2021
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    Web development bootcamp

    The Bootcamp gave me a good foundation to build upon and it's a quick and structured way to learn everything needed to break into the field. It would be great if there's exposure to other programming languages during the program since it's always a good thing to have multiple programming languages on a resume and it helps students stand out during the job search process.

    The career program helps a lot especially the resume and LinkedIn review, I was able to land a full-time role r...
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  • Josh
    Josh
    Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Aug 26, 2021
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    Web Development

    Amazing Cohort. I learned a lot and improved my skills to the point where I can build out the projects that I want to build. I still have ways to go but going to this Bootcamp help fill some gaps I had in my skill set. Word of advice: Study and practice beforehand because it's really hard to learn everything from scratch in just 12 weeks. 
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  • Dominic Mortimer
    Graduate • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • Online
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    Aug 25, 2021
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    Highly Recommend Data Science Bootcamp

    For me, the full-time data science bootcamp at BrainStation was exactly what I was looking for.  I was coming from a scientific background looking to get into data science, and BrainStation did a great job of teaching me the cutting edge tools used in industry today.  The instruction is great - I had 3 educators and 2 TAs throughout my course, and all of them were super helpful, knowledgeable and approachable.  It is obviously a lot of work and quite time consuming, so be prepared for th...
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  • Ryan Vu
    Graduate • Web Development Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 25, 2021
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    Web Development Immersive

    BrainStation was an incredible experience to be a part of. 

    The instructors were amazing and were there to help you as much as they could. You create great friends as well -- and I did this bootcamp all online. 

    In terms of skill, you really create a great foundation that you can easily build on after graduation. Highly recommend this bootcamp to others! 
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  • Hien Le
    Product Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course • Toronto
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    Aug 24, 2021
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    Worthwhile investment

    Personally, the 3-month, $10K-ish USD investment was worthwhile for me.

    There are many UX influencers who discredit bootcamps because pretty much all of the curriculum can be found online one way or another. The BrainStation curriculum was not an exception. It did a good job providing the basic knowledge so that graduates could break into tech, but anyone with a tight budget would probably find UXD materials online at a cheaper price.

    The instructors made a differ...
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  • Adeel Rizvi
    Account Strategist • Digital Marketing Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 24, 2021
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    Digital Marketing Diploma Program

    The BrainStation digital marketing diploma program was a fantastic experience! I won't sugarcoat it though...It was tough. It required all my time and attention during the program. But what I got out of it was a strong foothold to the start of my career. The school's name is recognized by most, if not all employers in the field. It definitely helped me during my interviews. The projects are designed to be similar to what you would be doing in a real job. For one of my interviews, I was r...
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  • JP
    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
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    Aug 24, 2021
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    Great Experience, Room for Improvement

    Great experience at BrainStation - my lead educator was wonderful but unfortunately, he did not give many lectures. Lectures were often given by Associate Educators and while some of them were knowledgeable, others just would read off of powerpoints which we can obviously do ourselves. I liked the hands-on approach and the fact that we did labs to learn how to apply certain skills. I was disappointed at times when the educators told us to teach elements ourselves, for example, the design...
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  • Jeff Bay
    Student • Python • Vancouver
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    Aug 24, 2021
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    Python Programming

    Intro to Python programming
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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. 2,286 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!

Is BrainStation legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 2,286 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?

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 2,286 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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