brainstation
About
About
BrainStation offers full-time and part-time courses in data science, design, development, marketing, cyber security and product in New York City, London, Toronto, Vancouver, and through an Online Live platform. BrainStation’s goal is to empower individuals, businesses, and brands to succeed in the digital age by offering diploma programs, certification courses, and training options across the full digital product lifecycle. BrainStation provides a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with curriculum updated on a daily basis to ensure professionals gain the skills and experience needed to succeed in their careers.
BrainStation’s class structure combines engaging, in-person instruction with interactive online content and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. To account for different learning styles and schedules, BrainStation offers a variety of flexible learning options, including Online Live. Powered by Synapse, a data-driven learning platform, Online Live learning lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world. 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.
Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 400+ instructors from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 100,000 professionals and some of the largest organizations in the world.
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Courses
Courses
Cybersecurity Course
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Cybersecurity Certificate Course is designed to provide individuals and organizations with a detailed understanding of how to protect mission-critical data and secure day-to-day operations. Taught by industry leaders, this course uses an applied, project-based learning model that ensures professionals gain hands-on experience implementing their new security skills and knowledge.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level N/A Placement Test No Interview No
Data Analytics
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation's Data Analytics certificate course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Analytics Experience Master the analytics process to manage databases and conduct high-quality analysis. Build Dashboards and Visualizations Learn how to present data in a clear and engaging way. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Data Analytics Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Online Data Analytics certificate course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Analytics Experience Master the analytics process to manage databases and conduct high-quality analysis. Build Dashboards and Visualizations Learn how to present data in a clear and engaging way. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation’s Data Science Certificate Course is an intensive learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Science Experience: Master the analytics process to develop and test hypotheses, and build categorical and numerical data models. Learn How to use Python: Work with Python programming and packages to develop engaging visualizations and more. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders:s Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Intermediate Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science Diploma Program
ApplyMySQL, Data Science, R, Data Visualization, Excel, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Python, Machine Learning
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location New York City, Toronto Prepare for a career as a Data Scientist. BrainStation's Data Science Diploma Program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in data. The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning the most in-demand data science skills, techniques, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on real-world data problems, building a standout portfolio of completed projects. By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in data.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, 12, or 24 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior experience with programming. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Data Science Diploma Program Online
ApplyMySQL, Data Science, R, Data Visualization, Excel, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Python, Machine Learning
OnlineFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location Online Prepare for a career as a Data Scientist. BrainStation's Online Data Science Diploma Program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in data, delivered completely online. The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning the most in-demand data science skills, techniques, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on real-world data problems, building a standout portfolio of completed projects. By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in data.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, 12, or 24 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Income Share Agreements (ISAs). Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior experience with programming. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Data Science Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Data Science certificate course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Science Experience: Master the analytics process to develop and test hypotheses, and build categorical and numerical data models. Learn How to use Python: Work with Python programming and packages to develop engaging visualizations and more. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders:s Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Intermediate Placement Test No Interview No
Design Thinking
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $2,450 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation's Design Thinking course is a collaborative, hands-on learning experience, meant to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking process. Taught by industry experts with real-world experience, you will learn how to adopt a design thinking mindset, allowing for an iterative, user-centric approach to problem-solving.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Design Thinking Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,450 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Design Thinking course is a collaborative, hands-on learning experience, meant to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking process. Taught by industry experts with real-world experience, you will learn how to adopt a design thinking mindset, allowing for an iterative, user-centric approach to problem-solving.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Leadership & Innovation Course
ApplyIn PersonPart Time3 Hours/week10 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $3,950 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation’s Digital Leadership & Innovation Certificate Course is designed to demystify the latest technologies and trends while teaching the frameworks used by leading companies around the world to drive innovation. Taught by experienced digital leaders with a track record of success in digital transformation, this course empowers new and future business leaders to harness technology and drive digital transformation in their business.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level N/A Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Leadership & Innovation Online Course
ApplyOnlinePart Time3 Hours/week10 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $3,950 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Digital Leadership & Innovation Certificate Course is designed to demystify the latest technologies and trends while teaching the frameworks used by leading companies around the world to drive innovation. Taught by experienced digital leaders with a track record of success in digital transformation, this course empowers new and future business leaders to harness technology and drive digital transformation in their business.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level N/A Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Marketing
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation’s Digital Marketing certificate course is an intensive learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Digital Marketing Experience: Build and develop a full digital marketing strategy, including social media, search, and email marketing. Learn Social and Search Marketing: Understand SEO and SEM best practices, and how to leverage social media for effective, targeted campaigns. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Marketing Diploma Program
ApplyDigital Marketing, Growth Hacking, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Content Marketing
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location New York City, Toronto BrainStation's Digital Marketing Diploma Program is designed to transform your skillset, providing hands-on experience with real-world marketing strategy and techniques, to prepare you for a new marketing career. The Digital Marketing Diploma Program is comprehensive and project-based, ensuring you have direct experience with digital marketing strategy, search engine marketing, content development and management, social media marketing, advanced analytics and reporting, and more. Working with Educators from some of the most innovative companies in the world, you will complete projects for each module in the program, allowing you to develop in-depth knowledge of all aspects of a cutting-edge digital marketing strategy. By the end of the program, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into an exciting new career in digital marketing.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, 12, or 24 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Digital Marketing Diploma Program Online
ApplyDigital Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Content Marketing
OnlineFull Time40 Hours/week10 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Online Digital Marketing Diploma Program is designed to transform your skillset, providing hands-on experience with real-world marketing strategy and techniques, to prepare you for a new marketing career. The Digital Marketing Diploma Program is comprehensive and project-based, ensuring you have direct experience with digital marketing strategy, search engine marketing, content development and management, social media marketing, advanced analytics and reporting, and more. Working with Educators from some of the most innovative companies in the world, you will complete projects for each module in the program, allowing you to develop in-depth knowledge of all aspects of a cutting-edge digital marketing strategy. By the end of the program, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into an exciting new career in digital marketing.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, 12, or 24 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Digital Marketing Online
ApplyDigital Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Content Marketing
OnlinePart Time3 Hours/week10 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Digital Marketing course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Digital Marketing Experience: Build and develop a full digital marketing strategy, including social media, search, and email marketing. Learn Social and Search Marketing: Understand SEO and SEM best practices, and how to leverage social media for effective, targeted campaigns. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
iOS Development Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s iOS Development course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain iOS Development Experience: Learn to program using Swift, Apple's programming language for iOS applications. Improve App Usability: Add interactivity to applications and build sleek user interfaces. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Recommended experience with variables, control flow, functions, data structures and objects; May be suitable for beginners Placement Test No Interview No
Machine Learning
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto In BrainStation's Machine Learning certificate course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how machine learning works to bring a technical perspective to the workplace, learn to apply machine learning concepts to the real-world business problems your organization faces and to use real data and select the relevant model to create portfolio projects, and learn how to leverage these frameworks and tools to make decisions. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Placement Test No Interview No
Machine Learning Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online In BrainStation's online Machine Learning certificate course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how machine learning works to bring a technical perspective to the workplace, learn to apply machine learning concepts to the real-world business problems your organization faces and to use real data and select the relevant model to create portfolio projects, and learn how to leverage these frameworks and tools to make decisions.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Placement Test No Interview No
Product Management
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation's Product Management course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Product Management Experience Learn product management concepts to identify problems worth solving, craft value propositions, and more. Understand MVP and Scrum Learn the concepts behind Minimum Viable Product and Scrum, the most commonly used Agile process. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Product Management Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Online Product Management course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Product Management Experience Learn product management concepts to identify problems worth solving, craft value propositions, and more. Understand MVP and Scrum Learn the concepts behind Minimum Viable Product and Scrum, the most commonly used Agile process. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Python Programming
ApplyData Science, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Algorithms, Python
In PersonPart Time3 Hours/week5 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $2,950 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation's Python for Data Science training is designed to provide individuals with the Python programming fundamentals needed for a career in data. One of the most widely used programming languages, Python is the language of choice among Back-End Developers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. Taught by industry experts, you will cover core Python concepts, including essential libraries, dictionaries, and lists, allowing you to learn more advanced data science and machine learning topics.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Placement Test No Interview No
Python Programming Online
ApplyData Science, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Algorithms, Python
OnlinePart Time3 Hours/week5 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $2,950 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's online Python Programming course is designed to provide individuals with the Python programming fundamentals needed for a career in data. One of the most widely used programming languages, Python is the language of choice among Back-End Developers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. Taught by industry experts, you will cover core Python concepts, including essential libraries, dictionaries, and lists, allowing you to learn more advanced data science and machine learning topics.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Placement Test No Interview No
Search Engine Marketing
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation’s Search Engine Marketing certificate course is an intensive learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Search Engine Marketing Experience: You will build and develop a comprehensive SEM plan for a brand of your choosing, using SEO and PPC strategies. Learn How to Increase Web Traffic: Create and measure targeted search marketing ad campaigns that drive traffic and lead generation. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Search Engine Marketing Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Online Search Engine Marketing course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Search Engine Marketing Experience: You will build and develop a comprehensive SEM plan for a brand of your choosing, using SEO and PPC strategies. Learn How to Increase Web Traffic: Create and measure targeted search marketing ad campaigns that drive traffic and lead generation. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Social Media Marketing
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $2,450 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto, Online BrainStation's Social Media Marketing course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Experience Creating Social Media Strategies Develop metric driven social campaigns to accelerate business goals. Build Campaigns within Social Tools Get experience working with social management tools to effectively build and measure campaigns. Optimize Campaigns Take a data-driven approach to social media marketing. Work with Industry Leaders and get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Social Media Marketing Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $2,450 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Online Social Media Marketing course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Experience Creating Social Media Strategies Develop metric driven social campaigns to accelerate business goals. Build Campaigns within Social Tools Get experience working with social management tools to effectively build and measure campaigns. Optimize Campaigns Take a data-driven approach to social media marketing. Work with Industry Leaders and get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
User Experience Design
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation’s User Experience Design course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain UX Design Experience Learn how to design web pages with the user’s needs in mind, including information architecture, sketching, and more. Start Prototyping Turn ideas into clickable wireframes, then test the functionality of your designs. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
User Experience Design Diploma
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location New York City, Toronto BrainStation's User Experience Design Diploma Program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in design. The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning cutting-edge UX/UI design concepts, skills, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on a fully realized mobile app, in the process building a portfolio of completed projects. By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in UX design.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
User Experience Design Diploma Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Online User Experience Design Diploma Program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in design. The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning cutting-edge UX/UI design concepts, skills, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on a fully realized mobile app, in the process building a portfolio of completed projects. By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in UX design.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
User Experience Design Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Online User Experience Design course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain UX Design Experience Learn how to design web pages with the user’s needs in mind, including information architecture, sketching, and more. Start Prototyping Turn ideas into clickable wireframes, then test the functionality of your designs. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
User Interface Design
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto BrainStation’s User Interface Design course is an intensive learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain User Interface Design Experience: Understand the principles of print and screen design, and learn the anatomy of typeface and its impact on design aesthetics. Learn Interaction Design and Prototyping: Bring your screens to life and create beautiful end-to-end experiences. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
User Interface Design Online
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s User Interface Design course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain User Interface Design Experience: Understand the principles of print and screen design, and learn the anatomy of typeface and its impact on design aesthetics. Learn Interaction Design and Prototyping: Bring your screens to life and create beautiful end-to-end experiences. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Web Development
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Vancouver, New York City, Toronto This web development course is for complete beginners who want to build beautiful websites from scratch that scale across all devices including smartphones and tablets. Learn web development skills that will help you clearly communicate your ideas to all stakeholders to authentically manage a technical team. Learn HTML, CCS, jQuery and more to start your journey to becoming a freelancer or build your business for the web.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing AvailableScholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Web Development Diploma Program
ApplyMySQL, HTML, Git, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, DevOps, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Front End, Agile, SQL, REST
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location New York City, Toronto The BrainStation Web Development Diploma Program introduces you to all of the skills and technologies required to produce a modern web application. The 12 week program focuses on project-based learning, creating an environment where students spend the majority of the time working on projects and assignments. Over the duration of the course you will learn how to build a complete software solution for the modern web through iterative lessons and labs that build on each other. The program focuses on JavaScript, utilizing the NodeJS runtime, to help you develop a firm grasp of programming concepts. You will also be introduced to ReactJS for building dynamic client side User Interfaces, and JavaScript based ORM’s for database management. The goal is to empower you to become full-stack Web Developer with an in-depth understand of how software for the web is built. Along the way you will also be introduced to the fundamentals of computing and auxiliary topics covering modern technology discussions challenging our current world.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, 12, or 24 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior experience with HTML & CSS recommended. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Web Development Diploma Program Online
ApplyMySQL, HTML, Git, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, DevOps, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Front End, Agile, SQL, REST
OnlineFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size N/A Location Online The BrainStation Online Web Development Diploma Program introduces you to all of the skills and technologies required to produce a modern web application, taught completely online. The 12 week program focuses on project-based learning, creating an environment where students spend the majority of the time working on projects and assignments. Over the duration of the course you will learn how to build a complete software solution for the modern web through iterative lessons and labs that build on each other. The program focuses on JavaScript, utilizing the NodeJS runtime, to help you develop a firm grasp of programming concepts. You will also be introduced to ReactJS for building dynamic client side User Interfaces, and JavaScript based ORM’s for database management. The goal is to empower you to become full-stack Web Developer with an in-depth understand of how software for the web is built. Along the way you will also be introduced to the fundamentals of computing and auxiliary topics covering modern technology discussions challenging our current world.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, 12, or 24 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior experience with HTML & CSS recommended. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Web Development Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $3,250 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Online Web Development certificate course is for complete beginners who want to build beautiful websites from scratch that scale across all devices including smartphones and tablets. Learn web development skills that will help you clearly communicate your ideas to all stakeholders to authentically manage a technical team. Learn HTML, CCS, jQuery and more to start your journey to becoming a freelancer or build your business for the web.Financing
Deposit $150 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Scholarship Women in Technology Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Not-For-Profit Scholarship, Veterans Scholarship, Entrepreneurship Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Reviews
BrainStation Reviews
- Digital Marketing Bootcamp- 4/9/2021Maximillion Semchuk • Course: Digital Marketing • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedInBrainStation is the program for people who are serious about making a genuine career transformation. This isn't a tip your toe in the water to get a feel for it, it's the full plunge. I loved the education I received at BrainStation, the instructors and career accelerator team have provided so much value to my professional development.
Why choose Brainstation
a) you're ready for an upgrade that will actually give you the confidence to move your career forward
b) you want to learn the best most up to date skills from the best instructors
c) you want to take a bootcamp that recruiters will respect and notice on you CV & Linked in
d) meet great people and be exposed to an incredible network that you can have for life
e) You've been waiting to do something you really love and are ready to increase your satisfaction in work and life.
I thought about joining BrainStation for over 2 years. I am so happy I finally pulled the trigger, the investment feels so worthwhile.
Don't wait, contact brainstation and book an appointment with one of their advisors. Once I did, I was was convinced. I really the BrainStation bootcamp is the real deal. Years after I finished my first degree BrainStation has enhanced my confidence and reinvigorated my passion for continued learning.
I'm taking the time to leave this detailed review because I wish someone would have helped me start sooner.
If you only take one thing away from this review, let it be this. I felt more passion from BrainStation's faculty in three months than in my entire 4 years at uni. They care immensely about the service they provide and about the student journey. BrainStation is worth it.
- UX Design- 4/6/2021Andaleeb Rizwan • Senior Graphic Designer • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInBrainstation's UX Design course gave me the complete understanding of the field of UX which I was looking to get. Throughout the course, we were able to apply our learning from each week to a project that we were building to present at the end of the course. The structure was friendly and the instructors were very helpful with explaining concepts, giving real world examples and answering questions during class and later, on Slack. If you're looking for a good understanding of UX, this course is it! It will start you up and you can build from there very confidently.
- My experience at BrainStation was a 10/10!- 3/25/2021Mahnoor Adnan • Graduate • Course: User Interface Design • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInThis was my first time taking a course at BrainStation and I couldn't have asked for anything more. In the span of 10 weeks, I was able to gain skills in programs such as Sketch, Flinto and InVision. The lectures focus on the theory as well as hands on learning. At the end of the course, you have a final project that is completed to add into your portfolio. I would highly recommend BrainStation for anyone looking to advance their skills in a certain area. I look forward to taking more courses here in the future.
- UX Design Student- 3/24/2021Shirley • Student • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInBrainStation is a fast-paced bootcamp and it's great for novice UX Design students because you get to learn from educators who are UX professionals that have examples and stories from their own experiences. There are some educators who are amazing and patient during lectures and there are some who zip through it. The diploma is condensed so every week moves very quickly - I'm able to schedule 1-on-1 times with TAs and educators whenever I am confused or need feedback to get myself back on track. Taking this bootcamp is a great stepping stone for me, as a novice, because it gives me a good introduction and a solid base to dive deeper into a specific aspect of UX and UI. Another thing I respect about BrainStation is that they have the connections that leverage us to partner with different big companies - my cohort was able to work on a design sprint with Hello Fresh, a 4D 24-hour hackathon with Google, and many power hour talks throughout the program! I am able to include these projects into my portfolio and resume that they also assist us with too. Make sure to double check with scholarships and that they are applied to your payments - there are a few options that may apply to you and there was a student in my cohort who did not receive it when she really should have gotten it. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
- Great School for Data Analytics and Data Science- 3/23/2021Adrian Brillembourg • Global Senior Operations Specialist • Graduate • Campus: Miami • Verified via LinkedInIt is important to understand that bootcamps are made to open the first door to worlds like data science and data analytics. Taking a 3 or 6 month bootcamp will not automatically make you a data scientist, but it will teach you fundamental concepts, provide the basics to understand what they are all about, and tools to start solving real problems. To become a data analyst or a data scientist you don't just need the bootcamp, it takes time and practice to master the tools and programs involved in these areas. What I can assure you is that Brainstation does an excellent job in giving you tools and knowledge to succed in these two paths. Before starting my three certifications with them in Data Science, Data Analytics and Python, I was only very good at Excel and Tableau and other Business Intelligence applications and data management software; but I had no knowledge of programming, Python, SQL or Machine Learning. After finishing the courses I feel that I understand what each language is made for, and how to use them; I learned new things from Excel and Tableau where I thought I knew almost everything, and I can solve basic to intermediate tasks using SQL and Python now. But I have to repeat this, practice, hard work, and curiosity are a must for you to become a Data Scientist or to find a succesful career in Data Analytics!
I would recommend this course not only for beginners who want to understand more about these topics, but also for managers of technology areas who want to know the breath of these languages in order to manage their teams more efficiently.
- Web Development- 3/23/2021Ann Macoy • Student • Course: Web Development • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedInI took the Web Development - part-time certification for beginner's html and css. The instructors were extremely helpful and recommended materials and resources outside of their own content to provide the best insight and education. The program offers a wide variety of class options that assist students who require schedule flexibility.
- 10 Week Digital Marketing Course- 3/23/2021Lauren Ramesbottom • Content Marketing Manager • Graduate • Course: Digital Marketing • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInAs a global leader in digital skills training, I knew there was no better place for me to continue my education in the realm of digital content marketing than BrainStation. Despite the common challenges of virtual learning (especially during a pandemic), BrainStation has done a great job of utilizing digital mediums to facilitate high-level, well-paced learning opportunities for individuals like myself who are eager to advance their industry knowledge. I have worked in content marketing for the last 5 years, so much of the course material was a bit of a refresher for me but, nonetheless, it was valuable and I appreciated the industry insights provided by the course instructors. I met some great people in my class, and only wish that we had all benefitted from in-person networking opportunities which, unfortunately, aren't possible right now.
- Zairah Khurshid • User Growth Content Manager at TikTok • Graduate • Course: Data Analytics • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInIf you're looking to become a solid data analyst, this is the course for you! I really wanted to get a better understanding about the work of a data analyst, and how to work more closely with data in my day -to-day life, so I took this course to help me understand how to interpret data and present it (either in a professional setting, personal writing and also within the scope of my job)
My cohort was taught by instructors from Hootsuite and Uber who were both really passionate about the topic and help you understand how you would take the knowledge on the job. They really took the time to help us understand the homework and course materials outside of class hours and were approachable whenever we had questions.
I learned so much about how to approach real-world problems and examples and create a way to tell a story with data. I learned how to write SQL commands and scripts in our databases, Excel advanced formulas and also how to visualize data on Tableau, all amazing skills to take with you on any career path you choose, I really recommend taking this course!
They were also really good and helping you understand the career paths you can take as a Data Science, Data Engineering and Data Analyst, so you'll be equipped to take on a entry-level role or dive deeper into the topic as a full time professional.
- Brainstation UX Design course review- 3/17/2021Regan Katerenchuk • Student • Course: User Experience Design • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInI've been so pleased with the Brainstation User Design course. I have been pleasantly surprised about the degree of communication, organization and effort that goes into creating and running these courses. I felt very connected to my teachers and classmates and looked forward to my weekly class. The timing worked out perfectly for my schedule and I truly learned so much from this program. I'm excited to take this wealth of knowledge and experience and begin my UX career.
- Digital Marketing- 3/5/2021Nitika Oberoi • Workplace Consultant • Graduate • Course: Digital Marketing Online • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInA great certificate program to enhance and build upon new skills in the extremely relevant Digital Marketing area of expertise
- Data Science - Part-Time- 2/28/2021Joshua Koonce • Operations Research Analyst • Student • Course: Data Science Online • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInI've had good experiences with Brainstation. I've now taken both their Data Science and Machine Learning certificate programs, and I'll be commenting on the Data Science one here.
First off, the instructors I've had have been top notch. Andrew was my instructor this go round, and it was evident that this guy works data science for a living. You can tell by the way he codes, changes code on the fly at such speed, and debugs code when it's not working. He also seems to be genuinely enchanted with Data Science as a whole. He answered all questions, even my dumb questions, clearly and cleanly.
The course content itself is solid. I highly recommend you know Python prior to taking this course, rather than just knowing a programming language in general. Everything is coded in Python from day 1, to include using some more "advanced" features like list comprehensions, so having a good grasp of Python I think is integral to your experience with these courses. The only thing I really wasn't high on in the course content was the Statistics section; it's simply too large and broad of a topic to cover in the scope of this course. In my opinion, a basic statistics background should already be had before jumping into Data Science. Most classes and topics are like that, but the statistics portion really stuck out to me.
Jupyter notebooks are provided, so the material is flexible and easy to work with. The instructors provide solutions-included notebooks after the lessons, which is handy for someone like me that wants to watch them work the problems and then figure them out in my own manner later.
Due to the nature of these part-time courses, and the material covered in such a short time, don't expect to just listen to lectures and be good at Data Science. You will need to work through the Jupyter notebooks on your own time, and do additional research on your own as well. This should be expected for anyone who has ever coded before, but for those who might think it's a sit back and learn it all class, it's not that easy.
A hanging point for some people is that there's no 'job guarantee' or assistance with BrainStation. To those folks, I ask you do you truly believe that you're going to get a dream job out of a bootcamp's career assistance or guarantees? I think it's a worthless perk for the average student because you're going to have to know your stuff to be successful in the field anyway, and if you don't know your stuff, you're probably not going to stay in that job long even if it's given to you. It may work out for some, but I didn't see it as a requirement.
Overall, I would recommend BrainStation to others, particularly if your company is willing to help with the tuition.
- UX Design Diploma | Fall 2020- 2/8/2021Jacqueline • UX Design Intern • Student • Course: User Experience Design • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedInThe BrainStation UX Design Diploma was incredible experience and led to my first internship at a startup so close to where I live. The entire program was delivered online over the course of 3 months. It was based out of Toronto, but like I said, I worked from the comfort of my home without commuting anywhere. Here are some of the highlights and some considerations.
Highlights- Hands-On learning helps you learn fast and makes you feel competent at a fast pace
- Teachers who don't make you feel dumb for asking questions and try to create confidence in students while still remaining open to feedback
- Empathetic and available instructors to help you with the course, but also help you with the emotional aspect of switching your career
- TA's that work even more closely with you and answer questions immediately when you need help
- The course is meant to mimic the real world in so many ways, so that you feel confident when you enter the workplace
- Job search advice and seminars on how to tailor you resume and network with industry professionals
- Forces you to learn things beyond the course content, like time-blocking, which is essential when you do land a job in the industry
- Reading content and then immediately practicing it with your cohort helps solidify concepts
- You get to choose the topic of your capstone project so you feel pretty inspired by what you create
- Many Collaborative work opportunities, and learning to provide feedback from others as well as receive feedback from others on your work on a regular basis
Technology- Figma, Sketch, Invision
- We spent one day on principle and zeplin
Considerations- You're not going to learn everything there is to know about UX in this course, nor any course probably out there
- UX is about life-long learning. When I got my internship I took 3 more courses on the side b/c they were offered to me for free by the company sponsoring the internship, so if you are offered free courses, I recommend taking them. I learned lots afterwards and also on-the-job.
- I don't recommend working while taking this course as it starts out calm and goes into full speed before you know it
- No matter what course you take, it's going to be hard work switching over to that new industry without any work experience. There may not be alot of internships out there, but there ARE some and these are your best bet if you're not coming from a design background.
- It's not going to be easy, but if you love psychology and design, you will likely thrive
- Job Assistance, is NOT job placement. They teach you to create a great resume, talk about how to approach interviews (the most helpful bit) and also try to give you networking advice (which I found to be the least helpful tbh, but that may be because I had no connections to anyone in the industry & was just cold messaging people).
- It was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I am not an intern, making $15,000 more than I was last year and am doing something I find meaningful
