BrainStation Reviews
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Lisa Culbert Verified via LinkedIn
Data Analytics - Practical & Positive Experience!
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Mike Lake led us through a comprehensive overview of data analytics in a 10-week, 3-hour/evening web-based learning program covering data analysis, databases, data visualization and data communication skills. He taught with a view to all abilities and gave countless real-life use-case examples which made the lessons easier to engage with. As someone who works in a non-traditional data field (law), I was able to explore how working with datasets can be used to supplement and improve upon the way we communicate information (by using more numbers and visuals in exchange for less text). Especially enjoyed learning the Tableau program. I did find the web-cast format challenging given the difficulty of certain lessons and labs. I would consider trying an in-person learning experience for future courses with BrainStation.
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rebecca so Verified via LinkedIn
One of a kind UX course!
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My instrutor Paul Pittman is very experienced, passionate, and wise. The best part of this course is Paul would share his real-worklife experience on UX design so I would get to taste how this field works. I’ve gotta say taking this course at Brainstation is very different than taking any other courses at institutions because the interactivity and disucssion during class. The problems solving challenges given in the cass keeps my brain running.
Taking this course motivates me to use the other side of the brain (which I hardly use) .. I have been in the graphic designer field for very long and all I have been working is transforming information into beautiful graphics. The UX thinking is a new challenge for me because I need to think logically all the time, and need to find out potential problems and solutions on all possible situations that will occur.
On the last class Paul gave a very good advice that UX designers need to be a leader who can’t be shy, and have excellent communication. He also inspired us how to introduce UX design into our workplace in a practical ways. In this course, the technical / academic parts of this course is just foundation; however, the thinking and altitude, and character buildling is the key is a life-time learning process. Hence, this course is a great reminder and a great motivation to move you to the next level.
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Ali Jamali Verified via LinkedIn
Top-Class Program + People
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The BrainStation family has been a tremendous part of my life in the very short amount of time I had the pleasure of being with them. In mere twelve weeks I went from having no knowledge of web development and programming, to being incredibly confident with HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, MySQL, and Sequelize, as part of our curriculum. In addition to this official tech stack, my peers and instructors helped me in learning MongoDB, and how to use aspects of the AWS & Heroku cloud infrastructures to deploy my projects.
I could never have achieved this on my own, and even if I somehow managed to do it, I would have completely missed out on the quality of education and the opportunities that BrainStation afforded me. Because BrainStation does not simply show you how to code — we were tested with whiteboarding sessions twice per week, and completed our assignments in the agile development method - the industry standard. Additionally, we participated in cross-disciplinary hackathons, toured offices of top tech companies in Vancouver, and regularly had them pay visits to our classroom to deliver lectures on their work. We also had regular career planning talks, lectures, etc; and last but certainly not least, we had our Demo Day with dedicated for industry recruiters and the who's who of the tech scene in Vancouver.
I must admit that before I signed up for BrainStation, I was concerned if it was as good as it sounds. I was especially concerned about the quality of education that I would receive. But as I came to find out: every single person I dealt with during my time at BrainStation, from admissions, to admin, to career support, is nothing but extremely professional and knowledgable about what they are doing. The teaching staff especially blew me away at how fantastic they are at their jobs. I can confidently say that my main instructor at BrainStation is amongst my top 3 teachers/professors I have ever had, and the TAs are better than any TA I have had at UBC.
I simply cannot recommend the Web Development Diploma Program at BrainStation enough.
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Kevin Wang Verified via LinkedIn
Web Development Course
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Simply amazing.
at first, I didn't know which Bootcamp to go to, but after researching I realize that BrainStation offers pretty much best in the field. After this 12 week program, I have learned everything I need, and all the TAs and the educator helped me so much so that I won't fell behind. Career Success sessions also helped me with my resume and storytelling skill. Besides those, there is so many more amazing practice interview questions and many more other. benefits. But one thing I enjoy the most is the atmosphere at BrainStation, everything is so friendly and it made me felt like I was part of a big family. I would wake up every morning wanting to go.
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Manny Brar Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science Certificate - Online
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Fantastic experience!
When I first found Brainstation, I was for sure a bit skeptical coming from trying different MOOC's, that often seemed lacking. However quickly I began to see the quality of the content, the highly knowledgeable instructors and the ease of use with the Synapse learning portal. I did the online version of the program for the convenience and ended up moving across the country from BC to Toronto during the program and I was still able to keep up and continue my growth during a busy move. The instructors were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure they were putting the students in the best situation to succeed and were always extremely helpful, answering questions regarding the content, the industry and ways to improve. Parin and Nishant were very knowledgeable and a delight to learn from and very accommodating to students of all skill levels.
I highly recommend this program and Brainstation in general! Absolutely will be back for more!
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Haroon Tahir Verified via LinkedIn
Product Management - Review
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Excellent course to get your step in the door of product management. Great interactive learning style methodologies used by the instructors and the best part is an actual product you make at the end of the course. Got the opportunity to hone my skills in the #product domain over concepts such as #Scrum SoftwareDevelopment using agilemethodologies to create #productroadmap, gotomarketstrategy, pivots, wireframing minimum viable product, and other productmanagement tools and techniques used in the tech industry today.
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Trevor Clarke Verified via LinkedIn
Data Analytics Course – and more!
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I have completed three BrainStation courses: Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Product Management. All have helped me secure a position with one of Canada's largest ad agencies working on their Performance Digital Marketing team.
All of the skills I gained allow me to grow in my new position. For those looking to accelerate their careers or pivot into something new, BrainStation is a great option.
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Keith Ho Verified via LinkedIn
Product Management Graduate Student
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Emilio Izquierdo Verified via LinkedIn
Wyncode - Student
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I attended Wyncode in Oct of 2019. My instructor was Andy Weiss and the Teaching Assistants where Leo Policastro and Lazaro Quintana. After working for nearly a decade in data warehousing, strategy and analytics alongside web developers, I decided to take a break and dive into full-stack web development myself. I was seeking to understand the full cycle of web development and pick up on some new languages along the way. Before selecting Wyncode as where I'd like to gain these new skills, I explored several schools offering similar programs online and with physical locations in South Florida. During my initial interview with Wyncode the interviewer understood my needs and made me feel welcome.
Once the Wyncode program started the pace of the program was appropriately fast-paced, all the lectures would build on each other in a proper way with just enough projects and homework in between to fully link the lectures together. As a student, you must remain fully committed to working long days, including weekends, to get the full benefits from the course. After just 10 weeks I can proudly say that I feel very comfortable with full-stack web development and ended the course having enough tools in my tool chest to accomplish the tasks I was looking to tackle and build my own light white web applications.
In addition, the full-time staff at Wyncode exceeded my expectations. They were always very genuine with their demeanor and went above and beyond to assist the students at all times of the day. The sense of community and support you experience at Wyncode is amazing. It is without a doubt that I would recommend Wyncode to anyone looking to expand their tech skills and/or completely switch careers
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Natalia Verified via LinkedIn
WE LOVE WYNCODE
Wyncode is more than a Bootcamp is a family. They really support you since the beginning and during the entire process. All the team is amazing.
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Jen Jordan Verified via LinkedIn
A life-changing 10 weeks
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I found out about Wyncode when I was working as a middle school teacher and feeling deeply unsatisfied with where my life was going. I did my research on various bootcamps, and Wyncode stood out from the crowd. I attended their one-day bootcamp and quickly realized that they perfectly execute the teaching process, which impressed me as an educator. Also, Andy is a phenominal instructor with years of experience both in education and as a senior web developer. The fact that tuition includes Wynwork (job support and placement) makes this bootcamp a no-brainer. It isn't the cheapest, but it has the most value.
Now that I am a graduate of Wyncode, I can say it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The constant reminder to have a growth-mindset to tackle any problem has made me a better developer and person. My family is amazed with how confident and knowledgeable I am as a developer in a short space of time. They really prepared me for my final project and presenting it to the tech industry on pitch night. I'm genuinely a happier person now, and I can't thank them enough for giving me this confidence and these practical skills.
Now that I am seeking work, I really feel like the "Wynfam" are really behind me. Every year, they release a job support for their hiring rate (93% for 2018), so my success is also their success. Wyntalent is supporting me with resume help, and weekly workshops. All of it free for me.
You may feel like, "Wait a second. This is all too perfect. What's the catch?" The truth is that there is no catch. The founders, Johanna and Juha Mikkola are genuine people that want to help the South Florida tech scene grow. This school is their brainchild, and they love it and protect it. As a result, they hire folks that are just as positive, dedicated, and upstanding as they are. The work culture here is amazing. You're going to love learning here. -
Anna Verified via GitHub
Climbing to success
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My learning experience was challenging, sometimes difficult. I stayed late everyday to finish homework, to work on the projects. But the same time this experience was really rewarding. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and gave me more confidence. I set goals for my future. During these 10 weeks I was completely involved in the learning process, I got great support from TA's, and head instructor, they are real professionals and very dedicated people. I also made a lot of connections with new people.
My advice to future students:
before the course do all assigned pre-work and learn even more to prepare yourself for this bootcamp.
Dedicate all your time and energy for these 10 weeks. It will be very intensive but remember - always believe in yourself and never stop learning!
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Nico Verified via GitHub
Web Development
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I came to Wyncode because of all the positive reviews they had online when i searched up coding bootcamps in South Florida. 10 weeks laters i am absolutely blown away by the quality of material that was covered. The Full-Stack web develpment course leaves no gap in how to a site can be created from front to back. The teachers are and teaching assistants are extremely dedicated and are open to any question a student may have. Theres no word that can describe the impact my instructuor Andy has left on my life, the man has truely inspired me and countless others as well. I felt extremely supported along the way by both programs managers thoughout my stay. I love the learing enviroment, the glass walls, the atmosphere, and location. I look forward to exploring the career search in the upcommin weeks through Wyntalent.
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Jujopico Verified via GitHub
Share my C35 web developer experience
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Feel lost? Working but don't gain a lot? Try to catch up the pace of new tech?
Why not just take a tour in Wyncode? Here is my own experience.
The first time I came in, the room was packed by coders/desginers with laptops, which actually made me stressful - I hope I can be one of them confidentially but the same time I really got scared. You actually need some determination to stay here. Later you will find this is an awesome place, everybody came here with the real inner will of studying. Glad to share and help each other. Any problem? Just talk to your instructor, your TAs, your manager, or even directly to your boss. I didn't know we should spend weekends here as weekdays, for some family issuses I couldn't make it but after talking to manager and TAs, they provided TA support on extra time like one-on-one after school. But also, cherish your time here, you only have 10 weeks here, tuition is not a small piece of cake, while everybody is busting butt to support you, you really should take advantage of this.
After 10 weeks, what you gain is not only solid tech, but also useful social connections and sopportive backups. Trust Wyncode and hang on there, you will get paid off.
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Andres Mejias Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing Bootcamp!
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Well I take the course of full stack web development (10weeks). I'm very happy to select Wyncode how the place to take this course, all staff are very amazing they are very commited with the work and students, the information in class is very completed and the system to work is excelent.
I don't speack so much english i am from Venezuela but here can practice with the language and at the same time learn code, is very hard at begin but with constanse and discipline all can complete.
I invite all the community from my country and hispanic / latin people to come here is the place to start the jorney in code. Is amazing!
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William Kennedy Verified via LinkedIn
My Experience.
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I recently graduated from the Full-Stack Web Development course at Wyncode Academy, and I can honestly say it was the most challenging yet most rewarding experience I've gone through. The culture at Wyncode is absolutely amazing, and you truly become apart of a family. The course itself was rather challenging. Every student experienced many sleepless nights and a few fustrations during the development of their applications, but we all came out on top with the skills needed to directly contribute to the tech community. My mindset on how to tackle problems, whether it may be in tech or life in general, has been a tremendous benefit of completing this course. I HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone who is looking into getting a career in tech.
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Brendan Guralsky Verified via GitHub
A school for the driven
Wyncode is ran by the most inspirational people ive ever met. From the owners to the head instructer and even down to even the teaching assistent the program is here to set you up for success. That being said it is all down to what you put in. If you treat the program the with respect the program will more then respect you. Highly reccommend
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Aereli Oyanadel Verified via LinkedIn
Simply special
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Writing this at the very last day of week 10.. Cannot emphasize enough the incredible feeling of pure bliss. Just keep pushing, dont stop, dont think about stopping, punch through, keep fighting. This school has giving e light into an incredible new carreer i never though I could ever be part of on my own. They really went through and kept their word on helping you find a job and helping you succeed IF you put the work into it.
I did, and couldnt be happier.
You could do it.
take that leap of faith.
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Pitney Verified via GitHub
Top Notch!
This is easily the best place to learn how to code. The staff is friendly, Andy is an absolutely wonderful coding instructor, and the TA's are incredibly knowledgeable. Even the guest speakers deliver tons of value. Would recommend to anyone looking to start their journey as a software developer.
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James Kemp Verified via GitHub
Absolutely amazing experience.
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The best part about wyncode has to be the vailabiltty of teaching assistants. There was always an extremly inteligent and caring individual to help out students from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. every day and weekends. The instructor Andy is a really incredible teacher and his prior expirience as a senior dev and a school teacher really bled through into him being such a fantastic instructor.
I'm a recent grad and we are just starting the job process. It's a huge deal for both them and us. They're providing us with all the resources, workshops and continued support to land that first job.
Overall my expirience at wyncode has been extremly possitive and I have almost no qualms with the course.
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Karen Molina Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI designer
Though 2-3 months, but worth the time. glad to had made it and ready to move on. Wyncode has been a great school, I came here with no experience and now I feel confident with all the training and positive energy.
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Robert Terrell Verified via LinkedIn
Best Experience Ever!
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Walking into Wyncode I found myself a bit skeptical. I didn't think I would be able to accomplish everything they were promising me. After listening to the TA's and the owner's speak, I became motivated and adopted the "never stop growing" mindset. I learned so much from the course and I can't thank Wyncode enough for giving me the tools to continue my journey as a web developer. Great TA's, Great Instructors!
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Valiana Verified via GitHub
Junior Web Developer
Proud Wyncoder! This program changed my life and career in just ten weeks. Instructor/teaching assistants are awesome and so supportive. So excited to continue learning and growing my new skills.
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Alexandra Pittiglio Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science - 5 week program
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I completed the BrainStation 5-week intensive in Data Science in August/September 2019 through the Toronto campus, and had a fantastic experience. I was entirely new to the world of Data Science, although come from a background in Structural Engineering, so had soe limited experience with Python and data analysis. I was surprised to realize how creative Data Science can be. When combined with an analytical background, creativity can really guide you in this field in terms of how you interpret data, understand human behaviour behind data, and come up with corresponding test models based on this.
The instructor was thorough, made time for individual students while also maintaing the schedule. You have to be present for each class as they are live and it is intended that you follow along with the material while interactively coding and analysing on your own screen. I learned a ton! We went through the basics of Python programming first, which was essential for me. I would HIGHLY reccomended completing the Prep Course they provide you with (for free), prior to embarking on your first class, or within your first week. The 5 weeks was certainly intense, and I made time for about 3 hours of "homework" each week. The final project was fun as we got to chose our own data set to work with!
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Scott Lester Verified via LinkedIn
Great course for those new to UX design
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I recently completed the “User Experience Design Certificate Course” offered by BrainStation, and I really enjoyed it. While there is an option to take the course over an 11-week period, I decided to complete the course in five weeks. The accelerated version is great, but there is quite a bit of material covered in a short period of time. If you feel like you can keep up with the fast pace, it is a good option to consider.
What I liked most about the course:
- The online course is live. You have to sign in to the classroom and participate.
- The class is interactive, so you’re listening to lectures but also applying what you’re learning
- There are breakout rooms for students to practice interviewing each other, sharing their designs, etc.
- There is a project component to the course, so you have to apply what you’re learning before you can complete the course
I do want to mention that:
- This is an introductory course. I wouldn’t recommend this to people who have a background in UX design.
- The accelerated version of the class requires people to pick up the concepts and tools we’re using quickly.
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Giovanni M. Verified via LinkedIn
User Experience Design 5 Week Course
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So this was my first time attending an online class. Never have done it before and was assuming it would be easy, in which it was. But that was not my goal to join the course in the first place. I originally signed up for the summer course in the new york offices but to reasons partaking the instructor that was supposed to teach that class it was disbanded. So i was put in a Online class. Another event happened shortly after which was they pushed my online class to late october instead of early october.... It was annoying but nonetheless i still wanted to get the program started. Once it came to be the instructor i had was knowledgble and gav insight industry tips about UX design. By this time I was already self teaching for about 7 months so 80% of the tops that was reviewed i knew about. The other 20% was methods that i didnt quite understand from selfteaching so that was good. Overall it wasnt bad for but it would've been better if i was in an actually classroom with other students next to me. More of a Network mindset i was expecting to have but networking in different regions wasn't for me. I'll recommend anyone to brainstation but the online course, its up to the indiviual if they are suitable for the online courses depending on there life situation.
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Halfdan Hem Verified via LinkedIn
Useful survey course - Unfortunate approach
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Pro's
- Very helpful team.
- Super accommodating campus experience.
- Very friendly instructors
Con's
- I was disappointed to find that the course was still structured as more of a 'sage on the stage' style like what you do at most universities, compared to flipped classroom style. I think this makes the course a little less scary, because it results in less requirement to prepare between classes, and results in feeling like you're learning compared to actually learning.
- Too often would the instructor as us to "read over and work through this next part", but when the next part contains both the question and the answer, its too easy to feel like you understand without possessing the skills to get to the right answer on your own. Assignments were provided as a way to gauge your own understanding outside of class time, but were never reviewed or worked on in class, we infrequently had some challenges in class but I would've liked to see more of these.
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Matthew Castonguay Verified via LinkedIn
Advanced Data Analytics - Success
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This was my first course at Brainstation, I was hesitant at first as it's been almost 15 years since I've gone to "school" for anything.
The process from the beginning was pretty seamless, they assign you a Brainstation lead who walks you through everything, from the prep course, how to use their platform called Synapse, all of this is done through Slack which is simple enough to use.
Once you have all the prework done, it sets you up for what to expect in this class, how to use SQL and the software Tableau. Our instructors Rohan and Micheal were super transparent with us as a group - We weren't leaving this class with full understanding of SQL, and the various implementations of it.. but a solid foundation and what we need to know to get around SQL commands in the simplest form.
This is exactly what I needed. It was a refreshing and fun way to get the basics, with the expectation to do extensive practice at home so we can sharpen our skills.
Speaking of Micheal and Rohan, they were a pleasure to learn from. They both have a different background, one more analytical and one more on the data science side, and it was a perfect combination. It was a light environment and the classes seemed to fly by quickly. We had almost 20 students, but they both managed to give us all personal attention when needed - which was a plus.I entered this course to better understand how data works, how to understand data and pull key insights and i left with exactly that.
Yes, the course is expensive, but if you actually implement what they're teaching you can learn quite a bit.
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Alyia Rahemtulla Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI Design
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I took the in class UX design course in New York City and it was such a great choice! The course requires dedication, with additional (optional) readings that really help you understand the concepts!
My course instructor was great, bringing lots of real life examples to the classroom and making it easy to relate to existing examples we see everyday. There was 'homework' that was working towards the final project each week as we learnt the material, it gave us a chance to apply it to our project. You can use this as part of your portfolio as a takeaway, which was a huge benefit! I would highly recommend putting the effort into the project, as it'll help you In the class and in your career if you choose to persue UX design. I highly reccomend taking the course as a beginner or if you're already working in the field. It gave me insights on things I was working on already in my day job, and also showed me how to utilize the skills I learn and build a portfolio! BrainStation was a great choice!
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Maniesha M Verified via LinkedIn
Digital Marketing Course
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Having no formal Digital Marketing experience, Brainstation’s 10 week course allowed me to be immerse myself in a learning environment that helped me gain in depth knowledge on the subject. From the content, instructors, interactive classroom and being able to display my new dynamic skills through the final project. I highly recommend this course to anyone who’s new to the marketing field or wants to brush up on their current marketing skills.
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Giovanni Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science - Online
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The Data Science course offered by Brainstation gives the students a comprehensive overview of some of the major tools associated with collecting and cleaning and visualizing data - Excel, SQL, Tableau.
The course was a great learning experience. It was my first time doing an online course, and there is an art to getting the most out of that type of environment. In essence, there is a bit of a curve to knowing how to get the best out of an online course. If you are self-driven, you will succeed.
The concepts were explained slowly and clearly by the course instructor, who was readily available. Sometimes this can be a little fast or a little slow depending on each person in the class, but generally it was at a good pace. The breakout sessions within the classes ran smoothly, and it was easy to connect with classmates.
If you have no experience with Excel, there would be value in doing a course in that platform as a prerequisite, but otherwise, this was understandble by people without any data background.
All-in, the course is highly recommended whether you are a manager learning to better communicate with staff in this field, or someone looking to upgrade their skills and position.
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Dale S Verified via LinkedIn
Full-Stack Web Dev
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BrainStation’s development program starts with a two week online portion that allows you move at your own pace as you are introduced to HTML/CSS. From there, the course dives directly into JavasScript where you learn the basics of the language and programming.
The course is perfectly paced such that the assignments and the lectures coincide which allows for students to implement new techniques as soon as you learn them. React was my favorite part of the course, the instructors did a fantastic job of teaching design patterns and could explain the nuances within the language. The Node and Express part of the course gives you a very good base for back-end development. You are introduced to API’s and security design patterns which are very important.
The instructors lead you through daily morning challenges as well as weekly white-boarding challenges as you prepare for future interviews. As you complete the program, you will have a few solid portfolio pieces which showcase your hard work.
I recommend checking out Demo Day to see what the Capstone projects are all about. The experience overall was worth every penny.
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Davin Harding Verified via LinkedIn
Couldn't Ask For More
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I want to preface this by saying that I intentionally waited a year after graduating to write this review. I chose to do this because I wanted to share perspective on not only the job search process, but also my time at my new position and how I have fared being brand new to the technology industry.
Back Story (if you care lol)
Prior to Wyncode I only dabbled in JavaScript, working about halfway through what I later learned was a very poor intro to JS online class that I bought for $10. I had thought about getting into technology and software development for years, but it never seemed feasible with coding bootcamps being expensive and out of state. Then a friend of mine told me about Wyncode in Miami and I was intrigued. I filled out some preliminary info online and then, to be honest, sort of forgot about it. A few weeks later I am on the beach and I get a call from a number I don't know. Now normally I never answer these types of calls but for some reason that day I did. Crazy enough it was Maria, one of the admissions officers at Wyncode. We had a very genuine conversation where I didn't once feel like I was being pushed or sold. Instead I was invited to a free Intro to JS class where I could meet other people like me, instructors and the Founders of Wyncode. Long story short I went and was blown away with the space, the people and the overall energy. I started to believe this was possible. After that things started falling into place one after another and within a couple months of that phone call I was registered to start class in the summer.The Actual Review
If I had to sum up the reasons why I attended/primary benefits of attending Wyncode it would be three things: Mentorship, Network and Resource Curation.
If you talk to anyone that is successful I can guarantee you that they will tell you they would not be where they are today without one or more Mentors. This is especially true with software development. You need someone who has gone before and done what you are trying to do. They can show you the way, encourage you when you struggle and most of all be living proof that the insane thing that you are trying to do is actually possible. This is something that is incredibly difficult to find on your own, especially if you have little to no ties to the technology industry. I found this in the instructors, TA's, graduates and even other classmates at Wyncode. If you are willing to seek them out there are an abundance of mentors ready and willing to help you on your path.
When it comes to finding a job, Network is absoutely imperative. Wyncode achieves this in many ways, obviously the group of people I mentioned as mentors, but in addition to that you are exposed to countless events, conferences, interviews and of course Wynwork. Wynwork is headed up by a few Wyncode employees and is a network of employers and graduates who all work together to help provide you with resources and leads to find a job once you have employable skills. I am here to tell you that without a Network, or taking advantage of said Network, you WILL NOT find a job.
And lastly, resource curation. This one is huge. If you read my intro you know that I attempted to learn JS prior to Wyncode. It didn't go so well. Let's be clear, everything you can and will learn at Wyncode you can find for free on the internet. The issue is that as a total noob you have no idea whether the material you find is the most organized, efficient, informative and/or up to date. How would you be able to know? This is where the Wynfam comes in. They have gone before, successfully pushed through hundreds of people through their currciculum. They know what you need to know, the best way of teaching it and constantly refine and update to stay on top of trends. This alone is worth the price of tuition! It will accelerate your learning at least 5x.
For these three reasons I can honestly tell you as I sit here at the desk of my well compensated, multi perk job that Wyncode is worth the price of admission and then some. It WILL NOT be easy. On the contrary, going through this program was probably the hardest thing I have ever done. But it was something that I thought a lot about and felt deeply was true to my passion. And so even though I spent 12 hours a day 6 days a week coding for 10 weeks, I never once resented it. Instead I absolutely cherished every moment, even staying at Wynbase until 2am on a Friday night by myself to finish an assignment. When you know you are on the right path you can do anything.
The Job Search
The job search support and resources that Wyncode provides are excellent but only if you take advantage of them. You might think that getting through the course is the hard part but its actually after that really counts. My best advice is to be a yes man/woman. Attend every event that Wyncode provides for the job search process and pursue every lead, every connection to a fault. If you want to get the most out of your experience you have to be absolutlely ruthless and never let up for a second. The week after my graduation I attended networking events every night. I pursued every possible lead I could find. I can say that I was incredibly lucky to have a lead from a very close friend with an amazing company that gave me an initial phone interview within two weeks after graduating. After the phone screen I was invited to an in person interview that was 4 hours long and received a job offer the same day. I waited a few weeks to see some other opportunities through but eventually accepted that offer as it checked all of my boxes. I will admit that I was extremely lucky to accept a job offer within 5-6 weeks of graduation. While this is certainly not the norm, it is definitely possible. The biggest piece of advice I can give is to leverage your network, especially any long standing relationships if at all possible. I'm talking about close friends or at least people that you were close with at one time. These are the people that are most likely to go to bat for you and therefore increase your chances of making it through the entire interview process. While it is definitely possible to get a job without leveraging network, it is definitely more difficult and will probably take longer.
The Job
I now work as an IT Consultant with a Software Engineering focus. I split my time 75/25 with software engineering and client engagement. While a lot of the skills I picked up have been put to use here, the most important thing I learned is the "get it done"/"growth" mentality. The idea that anything is possible with the proper mindset and self application. At my job we are constantly faced with a myriad of challenges and Wyncode definitely helped me to learn that I can solve any problem if I apply myself enough. It is a skill that I will take with me for the rest of my life. If the only thing you get from this program is that, you've won. In that regard I can truthfully say that this program more than adequately prepared me for the real world.
Conclusion
While I could go on longer about the cold brew on tap, modern facilities and prime location in the heart of Wynwood, at this point if you are still reading this then I think you already have made your mind up. Make the phone call, submit your info online, do whatever it takes and take the plunge! I promise you won't regret it and possibly you might end up changing your life! I know I did!!
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Amos Werner Verified via LinkedIn
UI Design Online
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I just completed an online 10 week UI/UX Design course. Taking this BrainStation course was probably one of teh best moves I've made for my career development. I was previously working in the UI/UX field as a designer, and realized that I was lacking in some areas, specifically process. Although there was a lot of informtaion given in the course that I was previously familiar with, what I did learn has already proven to be tremendously benificial to my career development.
My instructor brought lots of real world, industry examples and experiences to each class and presented the content in an easy to understand, yet thorough manner which made learning and following along easy and enjoyable.
I would highly recommend ths course to anyone looking to switch careers, or mak a lateral move within the industry. It may become a little dry and slow at for designers like myself who were looking more to boost skills than learn from the ground up, but what I did learn will go with me throughout my career development and obtaining the certificate for the course will be a great asset to have as I proceed.
Content 9/10
Instructor 10/10
Course overall 10/10
Very happy I did this, I'll be looking at more BrainStation courses in the future.
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Phil Verified via GitHub
Data Science Full-time
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I recently completed completed the data science programme. This was my first ever experience in a boot camp and I was suprised to see how much I could learn in such a short time. What I really appreciate as well was all the other information we received to help us make a career transition from whatever we were doing. We also had people involved in the field come to speak with us and asked questions about what they do and we visited workplaces of local companies to see what happens in the real world. I highly recommend going here.
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Mo Verified via LinkedIn
Digital Marketing Course
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Just completed Digital Marketing course in campus. I was sceptical but very glad that I did it. I had taken few online courses and was not sure if this would bring enough value. But decided to do it and it was a great experince.
- Teachers are succesful and experinced in the industry. Have a lot of up to date knowledge and valuable experince to share.
- Great oportunity to ask questions and hear different points of view which you don't normally get from online courses.
- Give you chance to meet smart people, classmates and teachers.
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Chloe Evoy Verified via LinkedIn
User Experience Design Bootcamp
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I have recently just completed the Full Time User Experience Diploma program at BrainStation Toronto. I had previously studied UX/UI design in a traditional college setting, but what I found I was missing were professional pieces for my portfolio, a thorough curriculum that followed industry standards, and a small class environment with assistance from teachers.
BrainStation fulfilled all those needs for me that I was missing in the traditional college education experience. BrainStation gave me such a thorough understanding of what you need to know as a UX/UI designer, and what a day in the life would be in this role. The classroom setting was exceptional. There was always someone to offer assistance, whether I had a question or wanted feedback on something that I was working on. By the end of the program, I had multiple projects that I felt confident enough to showcase in my portfolio.
The best part of BrainStation which I was not expecting to get out of the course was the sense of community. I always looked forward to going to class and seeing my friends, and have made connections which I will cherish for many years to come.
I highly recommend BrainStation to anyone who is looking into a bootcamp style course.
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Romina Caraba-Thampi Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science Diploma ( Full time)
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I have recently just completed the Diploma for Data Science in Toronto.
The course was very well structured, covered a range of programming languages needed for the Data Science jobs, the assignments were great as they pushed me to apply the material learnt throughout the week and at the end we had to present a capstone.
The capstone project for the DS program is introduced halfway through the program. It is up to the student to choose a topic and a project. The instructors held one-on-one meeting with the students to help us with our progress and provide any help as needed.
The instructors were on point, with even teaching assistants to help throughout the course. It was a great experience learning from industry experts, getting real-life examples and learning how to apply it ourselves.
The program pushed us to go to tech meetup and tech events (tickets were covered by the school), and it was a great way to learn how to network and make connections.
Beside learning about programming languages and concepts, we also learnt how to give a presentation, how to get better at public speaking, how to network, how to make an impression.
After the program ended, we got extra material to work through to help us get a job. As I finished last week's batch, I already have a meeting with a company's CEO for a potential position at their company.Brainstation community has been very supportive, helpful and understanding in the course of the 12 weeks. Best part? Their support does not end with the 12 weeks, but rather continues with job search, resume and cover letter. At the end, they even divided us into groups to make sure we stay in contact and keep each other motivated to continue growth and learning.
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Omar Verified via GitHub
The structure and direction that I needed.
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I just completed the Full-Time Web Dev bootcamp at BrainStation and had a great experience. Over the past couple of years I've tried to come home after a full time job and do some self learning and to be honest I got pretty far. It's hard to maintain that momentum though and after a while I began to get overwhelmed by not just the material but by the sheer number of hours I had to put in on top of doing my work.
Enrolling at the bootcamp gave me the time to think solely about the material. The instructors were awesome in guiding me towards the right resources, being available to answer any questions, helping out with issues in my assignments/personal projects, and even just showing me what I didn't even know existed yet!
I'm back at my job that I left before BrainStation where I work as a technical recruiter. I have more knowledge and understanding of the field, technologies, and methodologies that I've been talking about with candidates and hiring managers for the past few years! I also have a few awesome side projects that I've been working on, including one that's being used by the marketing team at work :)
Honestly, there's a lot of self motivated learning required not just here but at any bootcamp. But with the right attitude, a solid plan, and great googling ability (:p) completing the web dev program at BrainStation could be the start of a great new chapter in your story.
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Vanin Ferrall Verified via GitHub
An excellent experience!
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I am surprised with how much I was able to learn in 12 weeks. The class was challenging. We learned skills that I feel are practical and applicable. I found that having some backround in statistics as well as some recreational coding experience really helped in the adjustment to the fast-paced learning environment. I would absolutely recommend this program to those who want to shift their career to working with data.
I found that the career assistance and guidance in the program to be particularly valuable.
The instructers were always willing to help and offer guidance throughout the course.
