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Jordan Hoffman
Very Good Experience
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It's a 12 week course for web development. I had a past degree in comp sci from 8 years ago and did not put it to long term use, so I was very rusty. This course was extremely useful. It teaches HTML, CSS & SASS, Javascript with React, backend with NodeJS, learning about HTTPS and api calls, database management with mySQL, and numerous other things too. Be warned, it moves at a very fast pace! It's not a big deal for HTML and CSS, but it will be very very challenging once you get into Javascript and onwards for people with no programming experience. I encourage anyone with no experience to take some free online courses in programming before beginning. You can check out freecodecamp.org for that.
I had two main teachers and one teacher's assistant. The teachers were very knowledgeable and nice. I feel like they did their best considering how fast the pace is. Even teaching 9-5, it can be tough to cram all the necessary stuff in for learning. This bootcamp also has a really nice career assistance program that helps you out throughout 12 weeks to prepare your resume, linkedin profile, and even sets up some events for you to meet with industry people in the area.
My class only had 9 people starting, but I think there's typically more. Overall it is an extremely useful course for rapidly gaining skill and getting prepared for the job market. You work on individual projects for most of it, but then some group projects at the end. They also teach you about using git and Github for version control, and the group projects are great for getting the most experience with that. Again, I recommend that anyone with no programming experience should first do some online courses to learn some programming and get a bit of a foundation. Otherwise, this program was great. At the time of writing, I am in my last three weeks. But the career center is there to help you out long after the course finishes. -
Pamela One
Product Management
Brainstation was a great experience, the course itself was loaded for a crash course program and the instructors were easy to understand and great at explaining complex theories. -
Yasir Malik
Great course to get started on Data Science
This was a great course that started with basics of Python and then moved into Data Science concepts like visualization, data cleaning, pandas and machine learning. This has been extremely helpful in my current work where its extremely data heavy and these skill sets will really help me in discovering new facets -
Karen Hendry
An amazing kick-start to my career change!
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I was very impressed with my whole experience at BrainStation! From the application process to attending the online UX Design Certificate Program. The online learning platform was easy to navigate and the whole curriculum was very organized, leaving us with a solid foundation and understating of UX principles. Our instructors offered some great insight into the real world and made the experience extra special. Always there to help and support us along the way. Thank you for the great experience! -
Audrey
Great Milestone in a short period
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This was the best decision I took in 2022, signing up for Brainstation Bootcamp Data Science diploma. From the supportive career success team, the incredible tutors who made each day more memorable than the next, to the 'Power Hour' guest, what a great force propelling you to succeed. It's incredible how much was covered in such a short period and the enthusiasm to explain things in detail. Highly recommend BrainStation! -
Daniel Hung
This course will provide you with everything you require...
It was a fascinating and rewarding experience. I'm confident that the time invested will enable me to make a stronger contribution to my work. -
Jing
UX Design
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The overall experience is great! Brainstation UX design program gave me systematical learning of UX design. It is very detail structured and supported by well-designed sprints. By the end of the program, you will have all you need to prepare for the portfolio. The career success team is absolute a plus of the program. You can reach out to them if you have any questions while preparing for the interviews or going through the job application. It is definitely hard to find the first job, but as long as you follow the program structure, and believe in the process, you will find the path. -
Fay
UX Design
I found the course really helped me I’m so grateful I was able to take this opportunity. -
Vanessa Noueider
UX Design Diploma
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As an interested person in UX Design, I enrolled in the BrainStation bootcamp after seeing an ad on Instagram.
They immediately reached out to me and interviewed me to make sure that UX Design would be the right path for me (which I found a nice touch to make sure that I made the right decision).
As a student, the experience was delightful, the instructors were knowledgeable and flexible and made it a really fun and fruitful experience. The projects were intriguing, the material taught was based on the real-life design process, and we had the opportunity to work on multiple team projects as well as individual ones. The course delivery was virtual but we had to attend the classes every day from 9 am to 5 pm which was, to me, the best way to learn and remain dedicated.
As a graduate, the support continued while I was looking for a job, especially from Mina, she was and still is amazing and helpful! -
Ally
Data Analytics April 2022
The course is well designed and is delivered entirely online in real-time. The cadance of class is once a week and 3 hours per course. In every class, there is some assignment assigned and there would be a break-out session during the class, allowing people to tackle the questions taught in class together. -
Eileen
Data Analytics
BrainStation is a great place to start if you want to get your foot in the door for Tech. They offer a wide range of programs and the instructors are extremely helpful. The classrooms are smaller which makes it much less intimidating to ask questions. The instructors are responsive outside of class that can help you with your homework. Highly recommend! -
Anh
Great Fast-Track UX Design Online Course
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I started my five-week online course without any knowledge of UX Design. I didn't know where to begin, though I found the idea of UX Design interesting so I searched online and found BrainStation. I read reviews and stories of others who chose to learn from them and it all seemed positive, so I booked a call with a learning advisor.
My learning advisor was so helpful and lovely and assisted me from start to finish with the enrolling process. I chose the 5-week course which meant everything in the 10-week course would be condensed to double content every lesson but since I am not working at the moment, I decided that's fine for me. I think if anyone is working full time and would like to do the 5-week UX Design course too, be prepared to do quite a bit of work outside of your normal working hours. The rest of my learning cohort are full-time working adults and I can see how it might be a bit more difficult for them to do the homework tasks as it can be quite time-consuming. If you wish to have a bit more relaxation time whilst working full-time AND attend the course, I think the 10-week course would be better suited for you. It would be the same amount of content but spaced out across ten weeks.
As for my teachers and cohort? LOVELY PEOPLE! I don't know if every course has a main teacher and an assistant teacher but mine did and they are both patient and explain everything so well. From the fact I knew basically nothing about UX design before starting the course, I can confidently say I am ready to start a career in it. Everything I have learned in my course was content that I used to start my portfolio.
It has been such an experience and I am so happy I enrolled. Definitely worth the money I would say and I absolutely recommend the UX Design course at BrainStation or any course from them if their teaching standard is as high as in my course, for the other courses!
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John P
Intensive but worth it!
The bootcamp is 12 weeks and has (to most) an intensive workload. There is a mix of solo assignments, lab work, group projects, and solo projects. Although it may seem like a lot, the work is highly relevant to today's industry standards and is totally worth putting effort into. -
B
Hard work, but a great investment
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BrainStation's UX bootcamp taught me design skills that I hadn't been able to develop in my previous career. Instructors have valuable industry experience and assignments push you to apply the knowledge you learn in daily lessons. I met really smart, talented people and am excited to follow their design careers, The program required long hours of hard work and there were opportunities for improvement regarding the communication of assignment details, but overall I considered the program an excellent investment. Having access to their Career Success team was especially valuable. Emma worked with me to optimize my job applications and keep me accountable through the job hunt after graduation. I landed the design role I was hoping for and came away from the process with networking skills I'll be using in the future to progress my career. -
Kleber Sousa
User Experience Design Bootcamp
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In my 40s, in the middle of a pandemic, I decided to make a career transition backing to #UserExperience, #UserInterface, and #WebDevelopment; supported by my family and close friends, I took the shot.
Honestly, it was not easy at all going back to school. However, at BrainStation, I felt respected by its staff, who knows how a #Bootcamp has a diverse audience and different life stories.
During the full-time intensive 12 weeks program, I learned solid user-centric design foundations. Also, I have learned many new tools, such as Figma, which I admit I did not like at first glance, but now I am in love with.
About 3 months after my graduation, I am so delighted to inform that I have already landed my first job as a #UX, #UI Designer, and Front-end Developer.
I am so grateful for the considerable shot taken that had transformed my life, and now it's time to get my hands dirty #researching, #sketching, #wireframing, #prototyping, #testing, and #coding.
Thanks for all of your support!
You Guys Rock!
Ps. If you are interested to hear more about this journey, feel free to reach me!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/klebersousa/ -
Sophia P
Amazing experience
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My experience at BrainStation was excellent. Looing to make a career transition is a huge undertaking, and the team there makes it so manageable and enjoyable. I took the UX Design Bootcamp online-- I learned so much in such a short amount of time, was challenged creatively and intellectually, and received so much support from my instructors, TAs, peers, and the career success team. You'll have cheerleaders around you throughout the entire experience. Everyone wants to see you succeed, and they do everything in their power to make sure you do. -
Jacinta
Couldn't have asked for better
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I attended the online cohort at the start of 2022. We had 2 big classes start at the same time, with an incredible group of students. Though we were a lot of students, the Education team made sure we felt supported. With time in one-on-ones, I was able to get the support I needed. The program is incredibly fast-paced, however, they prepare you so thoroughly for the workforce it's amazing. The network of BrainStation alumni is incredible, that is how I got my job offer. Demo Day I had a hiring partner reach out to me right after my presentation, and that is who I ended up accepting a job offer from. The 6 months of job hunt support after graduation is also huge. It can be a daunting process left alone to fend for yourself, so the fact that they offer feedback, one-on-ones, and mock interviews is incredible. You're making the right choice by going with BrainStation. -
Gavin Liang
UX Design
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I had an incredible experience taking the UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation. The educators do an exceptional job with covering the program material comprehensively while always being prepared to offer additional insights, feedback and support. There are also ample opportunities throughout the 12-week curriculum to carefully explore concepts and put them into practice through both independent and group project work. Guidance from the Career Success Team was another key highlight and played an essential role in helping me confidently prepare and land my first UX Design role following the program! -
Jorge
Web Dev Bootcamp
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Overall it just seemed crazy to me that in just 12 weeks they were able to get us from nothing to full-stack. Still, having recently graduated from the course I can personally tell you that my classmates and I were fairly confident in our abilities by graduation. Of course, each outcome is as diverse as its participants coming in, but overall, we can all create full-stack applications.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to either seek employment or just create full-stack web apps. -
Ashley
UX Design Bootcamp
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I attended the BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp because I wanted to transition into the tech industry. I really enjoy my time there. My educators, TAs, and colleagues were all very knowledgeable supportive. We had the opportunity to complete a capstone project over the course of 12 weeks and presented to industry leaders on Demo Day. We also did two design sprints and one hackathon. BrainStation hosted many PowerTalks to allow industry professionals to chat about their career transition journey. It was super helpful! Though it was an intense full-time program, I learned so much and felt prepared for job hunt. With the help of the career educators, I landed my first contract position one month after graduating. Highly recommend this program! -
Adrienne
Loved it!
I learned so much through the UI Design program that I will be taking into my new role as a UI Designer. It helped me bridge my user experience knowledge with these tools in order to be more well-rounded and marketable to employers. Thank you to my talented instructors, Joy and Mauricio, for their guidance and support! -
Oles
Python Course
Well-organized process of learning, good material, concentration on important topics. Looking forward to finishing my Data Analytic course!!! -
Jowensky Neard
Digital Marketing
A welcoming team of instructors that are open to help throughout the journey. The team set aside time to meet 1 on 1 that is convenient for both members. -
Tamara
Web Development Bootcamp
It was a fantastic experience! I can confidently say that I am satisfied with my decision to join the BrainStation Web Dev Bootcamp and that I have created great connections with my teammates. I could not have done it without them. -
Alexa
BrainStation Online
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I attended BrainStations online UX Design bootcamp in 2021. I was brand new to UX design and didn't know if I was capable of completing the program. However, I was mentored and guided at every step. Clearly BrainStation has taken the time to make the most user-friendly program. Each unit informed the next. At the end of the program, I was sufficiently prepared to enter the job market as a strong UX designer.
I cannot recommend the UX program at BrainStation enough. -
Natalia
UX Design Bootcamp
Amazing experience! I could learn so much in such a short time. It was a great course with incredible teachers and incredible classmates. -
Andrew Dang
Comprehensive curriculum and excellent educators
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Overall, I had a very positive experience at BrainStation. The curriculum covers the core concepts and skills that are required for a Data Scientist. With topics covered ranging from querying relational databases with SQL, building and evaluating machine learning models, and exploring how to use Big Data tools, I feel like I am ready to tackle any task that I might encounter on the job. The homework assignments provided opportunities to apply the knowledge learned in class to practical scenarios.
The educators are very knowledgeable and are excellent at delivering the lessons. They are also very easy to reach when I required additional assistance. The Career Success team has been great at keeping up with my own personal job search after I had garduated from the bootcamp, and are also very easy to get in contact with whenever I needed job hunting tips.
With such a comprehensive curriculum, excellent educators, and a very caring Career Success team, I can confidently recommend BrainStation's Data Science Bootcamp for anyone who is looking to get started in Data Science. -
Sam
UX Design Bootcamp - Online
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I had a really good experience with the UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation. Throughout the 12 week online bootcamp I met other aspiring UX Designers throughout North America. I was hesitant at first because I've never done online schooling before, but it turned out to be a great experience. The first two weeks were fairly chill, as they introduce you to UX but the remaining 10 weeks were quite intense. The educators in the BrainStation program are industry pros and knew the material they were teaching and worked hard to really make sure we were supported throughout the experience. The pace of the program was intense and if you want to do well, you have to put the work in, but the end product is worth it. Having a background in design definitely helps but the educators and support teams at BrainStation provide resources throughout for the content that was taught and the programs used throughout. We primarily used Figma for UI work. I would suggest the UX Design Bootcamp to anyone who's interested in UX and doesn't have any other commitments ongoing while taking the program. -
Shreyas
Data Science Bootcamp
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The bootcamp was tough with a very steep learning curve. However, this enabled me to learn the broad spectrum of Data Science skills on both the theoretical and practical fronts. The bootcamp was catered to students with different level of experiences with some of us who had no previous coding experience (including myself). The weekly projects provide a good practice for the theoretical learning and an industry led 24 hour Hackathon gives interdisciplinary working experience (where you design a concept with UX Design, Web Development and Data Analysis students). The job support is ongoing even after the educational aspect of the bootcamp ends, with regular online meetings to chart progress and keep students motivated while assisting them with CV reviews and interview prep if required. In 3 words I would describe the bootcamp as "Tough but Effective". -
Sari Farah
Student
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BrainStation was an amazing experience! With direct and indirect support I was able to grasp a lot of concepts and knowledge that would have been difficult otherwise. Learning the technical skills is just part of the BrainStation experience, there is a whole other curriculum centred around becoming a professional in the industry. High powered and respected figures in their respective fields are also invited to speak and guide the BrainStation community on the experiences and obstacles they have faced and gave us tips on how to overcome these obstacles. I felt I grew as a person after this course. -
Alba
UX Design Diploma
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12-week Bootcamp covers the UX and UI foundations. There was a good range of all things within the UXD discipline from research to strategy to prototyping. It's a good program to give the foundations you would need to become a junior UX Designer. I would have preferred a more in-depth design theory focus than we received though. A key thing to know is that whether or not you find a role after the Bootcamp ends is heavily dependent on whether or not you're willing to keep applying for roles, networking with other designers, and improving on your portfolio. The career success team is super helpful after the Bootcamp but their job isn't to do the work for you. -
Diana C
UI Design Course
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As somebody who has decided to change their career path, I think that this UI Design Bootcamp was exactly what I needed. Coming in I had only a vague idea about UI Design, but I was given the tools I needed to actually start working on my own portfolio. I appreciate Max and Tamira sharing their professional experience with us and always being responsive when I had questions outside of the class hours. -
Kenneth Chow
Designer
I am very satisfy with the course. The curriculum and the instrutors were great. Maybe the only thing that could improve is the class size, it could be a bit less people -
Carol
Product Management Course
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The online product management course at Brainstation was a great introduction to the methodologies that PM teams use. It's a good foundation to have to get started in the PM world. The class I was apart of was very interactive with one another which was a nice and comfortable environment to learn in. The course instructors were very knowledgable and encouraged the students to ask as many questions as we wanted. They also provided a lot of good resources for reference. Overall, I would recommend this course for those who are trying to understand what PMs do. The course would have been even better if we were allowed to go back into a classroom setting. -
Melissa
Digital Marketing Certificate
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This is strictly an introductory-level course, NOT suitable for marketers with more than 2-3 years of experience. Concepts are very high-level and theoretical. I could not get any clear information about the syllabus when I was considering enrolment.
Here is the actual syllabus:- Introduction to Digital Marketing - what are some digital marketing tactics, what is a customer persona, general steps to defining a marketing goal, KPIs, customer journey
- Content - what is content marketing, what are keywords, how to develop content pillars, what is copywriting, how to write a CTA and effective headlines
- SEO - what are SEO and PPC, how organic search works, how to plan and select target keywords, how to apply SEO to website
- Paid Search - what is PPC and how it works, what is quality score, keyword match types, what is a typical ad campaign structure, tips for writing ad copy, what are display and remarketing ads
- Websites - what are the components of a website and landing page, difference between a home page and a landing page
- Google Analytics - what is GA, how to look at various reports in the GA platform
- Social Media - what is each social platform used for, differences between organic and paid content
- Email - elements of an effective marketing email, how to use Mailchimp, why use email marketing, spam regulations, what is a drip campaign, different types of emails, how to map email to customer journey
My general feedback is that you can get all this and MORE for FREE at HubSpot Academy.
I chose this course because I was intrigued by the idea that we would be doing a project and it would be hands-on. I was hoping that the instructors and classmates would be able to help me shape my digital marketing strategy project, but I felt like their answers were always surface-level. In most cases, the instructor read straight off of the slides. I could get the same education from reading articles and watching YouTube tutorials. The main benefit for me was that it gave me a weekly structure to prompt me to complete my digital marketing strategy for a client. -
Anais
UX Design
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The course outlined the principles of UX design in a clear way, and gave students access to tools (like Slack and Figma) that were needed to complete the course. The course consisted of 9 3-hour lectures, with a 10th dedicated to final presentations. The two deliverables were a final project, and a mid-term strategy submission that outlined key elements of that final project. The lecturers were clear, knowledgable, and approachable, and slides were made available to us both in advance of the lecture and after. I think future students might benefit if the course structure was shifted to allow for more frequent check-ins on learning progress, and possibly from smaller class sizes (to make this manageable). This course is a great tool for beginners who are looking to learn about UX Design, but for those looking to make an immediate career switch, be advised that there's more work needed after the course ends (particularly when it comes to portfolios). -
Shianne
Data Analytics
Had lessons, homework, and activités. Very engaging and fun -
Eric Kim
Ux Design
The bootcamp was great and helped me land a great job! The curriculum prepares you for the real world -
Nick L
UX Design Bootcamp = top notch
Simply excellent. The sense of community is what really stood out to me. The bootcamp format is truly tough, but you are well supported throughout the entirety. No such thing as old school tests. You are purely graded on your performance via project submissions. -
Andy Jeong
Data Analytics @BrainStation
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This course is great if you are looking to build a strong foundation of Data Analytics, which I think everyone needs before they start learning more advanced programs like R or Python. S/O to John Duncan and Paras Batra who were my instructors. Those guys made this 10-week course so enjoyable and easy to learn. They've also been in the industry for many years so they know a lot of great resources. I just wish this class was in-person instead of online. I think that definitely would've helped. But overall, great experience.