BrainStation
Average Rating4.66
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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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Ray MartinStudent • Data Analytics Course Online • OnlineSep 12, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceHelpful for introducing concepts
This class was very helpful for someone who had little to no exposure to data analysis or visualizations. You won't be an expert by any means - this stuff takes more repetition - and the course might have tried to pack too much into 8 weeks. But it laid a firm foundation for learning SQL and Tableau.- JavedProduct Consultant • Student • User Experience Design Course Online • OnlineSep 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Met my expectations!
I took the accelerated UX design course course with Brainstation and had a really good time learning. The lessons were well thought out and the instructors were really good at explaining things. I really enjoyed working with the class on some of the group activities. Will recommend this course to anyone looking for a beginner to intermediate intro into UX! - David KoGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • VancouverSep 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Bootcamp experience at the Vancouver campus
I took the UX Bootcamp between July and August of 2023, and I felt I had a very enriching learning experience at the Vancouver campus. The UX educators, fellow classmates, and staff really made a big, positive impact on my journey to becoming a UX designer.
The bootcamp is quite the intense learning experience, and it can feel overwhelming at times. I feel that the in-person learning experience really helped alleviate these moments because I was able to work thro...I took the UX Bootcamp between July and August of 2023, and I felt I had a very enriching learning experience at the Vancouver campus. The UX educators, fellow classmates, and staff really made a big, positive impact on my journey to becoming a UX designer.
The bootcamp is quite the intense learning experience, and it can feel overwhelming at times. I feel that the in-person learning experience really helped alleviate these moments because I was able to work through challenges face-to-face with the educators and fellow design students. Additionally, being able to exchange learnings and experiences with students from the Development & Data Science added to the whole learning experience (and we get to share in the struggles and success in person).
For anyone who has a background in more traditional design disciplines (like Graphic Design or Industrial Design), this program is actually a great opportunity to up-skill and develop new work relevant to the field, and build confidence in your creative abilities as you transfer your skills into a new problem space (especially if it has been a while since you last sat through a class). The educators are very up-to-date with their skills and can deliver the knowledge vey well (plus tie it back to relevant work situations). - ShayanGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • TorontoSep 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great, Educative Bootcamp!
I recently completed a bootcamp, and I can confidently say it was a truly transformative and enriching experience. In just a few words, I would describe it as "great" and "educative." First and foremost, the quality of education I received during the bootcamp was exceptional. The instructors were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the subjects they taught. They made complex concepts easy to understand, and their enthusiasm was contagious. This made the learning process enj...I recently completed a bootcamp, and I can confidently say it was a truly transformative and enriching experience. In just a few words, I would describe it as "great" and "educative." First and foremost, the quality of education I received during the bootcamp was exceptional. The instructors were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the subjects they taught. They made complex concepts easy to understand, and their enthusiasm was contagious. This made the learning process enjoyable and engaging. Moreover, the practical aspect of the bootcamp was invaluable. I had the opportunity to apply what I learned through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios. This practical approach not only reinforced my understanding but also gave me the confidence to tackle similar challenges in my future career. Additionally, the support system provided by the bootcamp was outstanding. The mentors were always available to answer questions and provide guidance. The sense of community among fellow participants was also remarkable, as we often collaborated and learned from each other. In conclusion, my bootcamp experience was an excellent investment in my education and personal growth. It was not just good; it was outstandingly educative. I feel well-prepared for my future endeavors, and I highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone seeking a comprehensive and enriching learning experience. - JonathanGraduate • Data Science Course • LondonSep 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging fruitful bootcamp
The course is very challenging that covers a lot of topics within 12 weeks and requires a lot of effort from students. The topics are all very useful for people wanting to break into data science field. - Maggie HowellStudent • User Experience Design Course • New York CitySep 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A Great Stepping Stone
I took this course to see if UX Design was something I could see myself doing as a career. Having zero tech experience at all, I was very overwhelmed by the information but persistent in getting as much as I could out of this experience. The teachers were key in making this happen. They were passionate about the material, empathetic to our challenges, and receptive to feedback when I needed a concept explained in a different way than what was being shown on the Powerpoint. I highly recom...I took this course to see if UX Design was something I could see myself doing as a career. Having zero tech experience at all, I was very overwhelmed by the information but persistent in getting as much as I could out of this experience. The teachers were key in making this happen. They were passionate about the material, empathetic to our challenges, and receptive to feedback when I needed a concept explained in a different way than what was being shown on the Powerpoint. I highly recommend an in-person class for the community building and group learning, and I am so appreciative that Brainstation sees the value in that and offers that option for most of their courses.
I think it would be beneficial for Brainstation to diversify the way they present their curriculum, which is why I gave that category 4 stars. The Powerpoint was fine in giving me the basic concepts, but I struggled to actually comprehend them- so much so that I finally asked the teacher to guide us through one of the activities, and found that far more helpful than anything we had done before. There are so many learning styles out there, and it would benefit Brainstation to offer their teachers various approaches for teaching the curriculum. - Maria GomezSoftware engineer • Student • Software Engineering Bootcamp • MiamiSep 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing bootcamp!
Great experience, very challenging and with a lot of learning. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to live this enriching experience. I take a lot with me and I highly recommend anyone who is interested in daring and putting all their effort and time to achieve it. Will be worth. - Anthony Suarez (BrainStation Alumni)Student • Software Engineering Bootcamp • MiamiSep 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Continual growth and mindset changing
I started in the cohort of June 2023- September 2023 and upon the first day of this program, my expectations of what it took to get into tech was eye-opening. Throughout the experience they continually reinforced how important it is to adopt a growth mindset. I saw many people join for a career change and for the most part we knew nothing of how the tech industry worked. The program picks up fast upon Week 3 and for the rest of the weeks onward it felt like a nonstop train of doing new p...I started in the cohort of June 2023- September 2023 and upon the first day of this program, my expectations of what it took to get into tech was eye-opening. Throughout the experience they continually reinforced how important it is to adopt a growth mindset. I saw many people join for a career change and for the most part we knew nothing of how the tech industry worked. The program picks up fast upon Week 3 and for the rest of the weeks onward it felt like a nonstop train of doing new projects and learning new skills. If you think you’ll be able to juggle doing outside work, THINK TWICE before signing up to this bootcamp because it does get heavy after a while.
You will learn very valuable skills from this program if you’re able to stick with it. Just to give you a taste of what you learned is HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (front-end) and Node.js, Express.js, MySQL (back-end). You’ll be essentially a full-stack developer and learn which areas you’ll like the most to specialize later on.
There were many times where I felt very uncomfortable, lost, and overwhelmed with the amount of work being thrown at you and expectations to deliver on a deadline. However, you have support from your teaching assistants to help if you get stuck, resources from the bootcamp curriculum via their portal called Synapse, and your peers.
The biggest takeaway from this experience is to always be willing to ask for help if you need to and don’t suffer in silence. One way that the program facilitates this is through Slack, which you have the ability to connect with your fellow peers. You will get frustrated, you will want to quit, you’ll feel like an imposter but don’t let these feelings keep you from doing this experience because it is worth it.
One phrase my teacher used to say is to “trust the process” and I think that if you keep the growth mindset in mind you’ll surprise yourself at what you can do.
I highly recommend doing this bootcamp just for the unique environment to develop yourself as a person and if you’re willing to learn new things. - Jay RodriguezSoftware Engineer • Student • Software Engineering Bootcamp • MiamiSep 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Career Altering
The bootcamp was amazing and the course work was challenging and first rate. The tech stack was outstanding and will highly prepare you for entry level roles in Software Engineering. The instructors are diverse and relatable. The career services are top notch. - Andrea MatosGraduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • MiamiSep 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging, Rewarding, Fast-Paced
This bootcamp, although very stressful, was incredibly rewarding. I met very empowering people and learned a lot of empowering material to help me in my career moving forward. I would recommend this to anyone looking to diversify their skills! - Dadly FiliusStudent • User Experience Design Course • MiamiSep 05, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Amazing Experience
The staff is amazing from the hostess in the front to the experienced instructors. I feel very confident with just the level I learned with Reinaldo. Learning the design principles, what makes a good UX design, etc boosted my company's ability to scale into the future. After this course I realized that UX is one of the biggest parts in making a quality product or event. I would most definitely recommend this course to everyone that wants to get into the field of UX. - Emmanuel OsmannGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • MiamiSep 01, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intense, but worth it.
I had an amazing experience during my bootcamp in May. There were lots of ups and downs, but I managed to pass this course with no worries. Coming from fashion school, I was prepared for the level of intensity. I had to still do the things I loved doing outside of school to keep my sanity. Chris and Christina are top tier instructors, very knowledgeable and encouraging. Learning was fun and assignments weren't impossible, although they were very time consuming. This condenses years of st...I had an amazing experience during my bootcamp in May. There were lots of ups and downs, but I managed to pass this course with no worries. Coming from fashion school, I was prepared for the level of intensity. I had to still do the things I loved doing outside of school to keep my sanity. Chris and Christina are top tier instructors, very knowledgeable and encouraging. Learning was fun and assignments weren't impossible, although they were very time consuming. This condenses years of studying into a quarter, which explains the workload. Annette is amazing with helping make ourselves hireable. She's super professional and good at what she does. This bootcamp is not for the faint of heart. You have to be tough mentally and lock in to the goal, which is earning a living to live the life you desire.
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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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FAQs
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. 2,296 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,296 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 2,296 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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