BrainStation Reviews
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Seneca Saunders
Second chances are worth a try.
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I am currently enrolled in the Data Science certificate program. It was an intense 10 weeks introduction in the world of Python and Data Science. The leading tutors of the course were knowledgeable, patient, and resourceful. Luis, Malika, and Xiaolei have awaken a curiosity for Math and Statistics in me that I haven't had in years. I am slowly coming into middle-age and I felt fully part of the young cohort. We did activities that reinforced concepts mentioned in class. The highlight for me is that all of the tutors are available even outside class to guide your training. Everyone was 100% giving. I would love to do this again. Working full time and part-time, I am still not tired yet. I can't wait to see where this takes me thanks to BrainStation. And a massive heartfelt appreciation to my tutors for always giving me a chance to catchup. I would endorse this program 1 million times. -
Jim Lougheed
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
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Although one of the more expensive web dev bootcamps, BrainStation really prepared me for my career change into Web Development. I learned JavaScript, Node and React fundamentals a month prior, but the bootcamp helped me grasp these concepts, exposed me to a lot more tools and techniques, and really cemented my understanding through practice and projects. I completed the program with a capstone project I could be proud of and skills that I could use to build a solid portfolio.
This bootcamp won't guarantee students getting a job right away, but it will definitely equip them with the tools they need to succeed. -
Ghazaleh Milani
UX design
It was a great course and I learned a lot about UX design. Our instructors were super friendly and supportive.I just wish we had more practice sessions. -
Ela
Social Media Marketing Course
A great introduction into social media marketing. It was helpful to learn about the tools available, how to use ad mangers on Meta and other platforms. Learn the lingo and see examples. I enjoyed my class and classmates. I would recommend this course for people who are beginners to marketing. -
Roderick
UX Design
Really great industry led instructors. Good pace, applicable projects, and interview tips! -
Juan Martin
Product Management
Great content, great instructors and high level of engagement with the class. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an introductory course into product management. -
Sebastien
Data Analytics 5 Week Course
Attended and completed the 5-week stream of the Data Analytics course online. -
Joshua Young
Web Development Diploma Bootcamp
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I attended the Web Development Bootcamp in Fall of last year. When I first started, I didn't know up from down when it came to coding. I was as green as you could be, but when it came time to develop my own full-stack web app during the capstone portion of the program, I surprised myself with just how much I had picked up during the three months of instruction from my teachers and amazing TAs.
I didn't realize that I would enjoy coding as much as I do, and I'm thankful that my instructors at BrainStation helped me unlock this new passion. If you're looking to try something new, or to make a career pivot and be able to work remotely even post-Covid, I would definitely recommend that you speak with someone at BrainStation. I have already recommended the program to 2 of my friends, one of which recently graduated and the other is about halfway through and both love the challenge.
It isn't for the faint of heart though. You will have some long nights and you will feel lost at times, but your instructors and TAs will be there to help you along. They want you to succeed, so if you take the bootcamp, rely on them to fill in the knowledge gaps. -
Ron
To future students
Hi,
I am in the last week of my UX design course. The instructors are very helpful and fourth coming. It was an absolutely great experience. I really recommend it.
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Oishik
HIGHLY OVERPRICED AND USELESS
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I have taken the cybersecurity course that brainstation has to offer because it was recommended by a friend, The sales consultants said you should find a job after taking this course, no problem (as they always do). Now after a year of applying, I could not find a job in the cybersecurity sector. The course cost me around $3297 because I chose the 12 month payment plan. This was a 5 week course, each week has one 8 hour class and cover 1 modules per day, total 5 modules in the remainder of the course. The instructor was very enthusiastic when teaching, and explained certain topics very well, but the over all course does not teach you any technical aspects of the topics they are covering. The only information they provide is the overall descriptions of the security systems. The course does not teach how to use specific security systems. (HOW DO YOU GET SOMEONE "JOB READY" IF YOU DON'T TEACH THEM TO USE THE SYSTEMS THEY ARE GOING TO WORK WITH IN THE FIRST PLACE?) Their claim to get you job ready is a lie. do not fall for their job ready BS at least when it comes to cybersecurity. $3297 for 5 classes is $659.4 per class, which you are paying someone just to listen to them gives you a summary of what cybersecurity is. Brainstation claims they get you job ready, instead when i have emailed a brainstation support for help with job search, they did not even reply back to me. I have learned more about cybersecurity from Google IT Professional certificate course than this pile of dumpster fire, and that course cost only $50 a month on coursera. If you want to get into cyber security and have no experience, go watch some youtube videos on it and get the Google IT Professional certificate, A+ certificate, Security+ certificate, way better investment than this trash -
Christine
UX Diploma Program
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BrainStation's UX Diploma program was very helpful with my pivot into the UX field with no prior design experience. The success of a student will depend on how much they put into the program. It is a very challenging 12-week program and a lot of self-guidance is needed to really hone in on your craft. However, the education team as well as the career success team are very approachable and provide a great amount of support throughout.
My experience was great as I have had the opportunity to successfully complete the program and also become a UX Teaching Assistant. BrainStation has really allowed me to get my foot in the door as a new UX Designer.
I would highly recommend BrainStation to anyone who is looking to pivot in careers or advance their design skills. -
Dean
BrainStation review
For my situation, it was absolutely worth it. I was able to fill in some knowledge gaps and learn up-to-date technologies in a fast-paced environment by building projects, collaborating with others etc. The instructors were also very helpful and knowledgeable. I was also able to utilize career services throughout the program and after graduating. -
Vanessa
design Ui
A class to really learn the way to design an app or any interface. A new look to the design of tomorrow. -
George
Couldn't be happier
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With the guidance of the educators, I was confident to begin my new career in UX. The workload is heavy & challenging but is conveyed at such a level of detail and care that you never feel over encumbered. My favourite thing about this bootcamp is that every minor idea, concept or tool that is mentioned or covered, is almost immediately put into practice through labs/ homework study. Sure, you'll still be lacking real-world experience, but you'll be aquatinted with all you need to know and feel confident talking about/ interacting with other designers, devs etc... 3 months out and I have my first ever UX position. -
Frank Serafine
Data Science Bootcamp - Not for the Faint of Brain
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The full-time Data Science bootcamp is both as vast and as concise as it could be for a 12-week program. The curriculum was amazing and focused, as well as truly challenging. The assignments make heavy use of intelligent ambiguity to give you a feel for how real-world projects will go, but the class time will not leave you wondering what to do.
The grading for assignments is thankfully very strict and the level of data scientist they want to see you achieve is evident with the bar that they set using this grading style. This course is not your flimsy “I learned a new thing! Look at me! I’m a fountain of knowledge” type of easy course and you will have to really work nights and weekends to earn your diploma. I wouldn’t have had it any other way — as rigorous as a semester in advanced stats or linear algebra, perhaps!
Lastly, Daniel, Fallyn, Arad, Boris, and Myles go above and beyond to focus your education and ensure that you don’t fall behind.
Further, the career success team provides the most tips I’ve ever seen to position you for success. Mina specifically was fantastic at this!
The only thing that could be improved is if they had recruiters actively scouting opportunities on your behalf after graduating. Nevertheless, I got what I needed and then some out of the program. -
Haley G
Web Development Diploma Program
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Changed my life! I went through their 3-month full-time web development diploma program and it jump started my career in web development. The quality of learning was incredible, I went through the program completely remote and cannot believe how effective it was. The tech stack they cover is super relevant to the industry right now and is in demand, learning React sets you up to learn many other frontend frameworks easily so it's a great starting point. The educators are AMAZING, not only are they super knowledgable and approachable, but they fostered such a fun and supportive learning environment. I look back on the bootcamp so fondly and a lot has to do with the community they built.
I've been employed from the day I graduated. The job assistance is GOOD, what will make it GREAT is if you take initiative and follow up with the industry professionals they bring in. They give you the tools you need for an effective job search, but you won't land a job unless you're proactive. -
Sonya Camenzuli
Product Management Course
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I recently completed an accelerated Product Management course with BrainStation and earned a Certificate I shared on LinkedIn. I recommend this course to professionals interested in becoming or transitioning to a PM role.
Laura Loughran and Blair Fast co-instructed this course. They had abundant knowledge and experience to share in class about startups, large enterprise organizations, and the Product Manager's role. They were also available on Slack outside of class hours to guide projects and answer student questions.
I was impressed with the technical presentation of this course. And for the first time in my educational experience, I interacted with international students outside of Canada. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! -
Kadeem
Best Instructors I've had!
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I recently completed a cyber security bootcamp with Brainstation in December 2021.
Having previously completed several courses and the Security+ I did not expect to learn anything groundbreaking.
I was pleasantly surprised with how well the instructors went through the course material and they spent lots of time answering questions. Both instructors were professionals working in the industry at large companies and from different areas in Cyber Security.
Highly recommend this course for anyone serious about starting a career in the industry
The learning platform was very easy to use and had no technical issues at all.
Brainstation also has very flexible payment options and even provided me with a scholarship to reduce the cost of tuition.
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Jessica ORTS
Data science
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I really enjoyed the data science with Brainstation. Sure it requires time and effort, but so does any coding language. I am really glad I put the effort as I feel confident and motivated in taking up data projects and continuing the journey. The duration of the course was adequate, the exercises given pushed the students to go beyond the scope of the class and the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and supportive with the exercises and the project.
Highly recommend Brainstation for anyone looking to explore data science and machine learning. -
Tosan Iluwa
Web development
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Hina
Digital Marketing
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Ryan and Joanna were great instructors. They helped answer any questions I had, and are great mentors. They made the course experience interesting by sharing stories related to the course work - which kept it very interesting as 3 hour classes can get tiring. I am glad I choose BrainStation as my school to complete the certificate for Digital Marketing. I will implement the new skills I learned into my future career. I highly recommend the course, if you are looking to gain knowledge and a better understanding of the world of DM. -
Antonino
Data Science Course
I had the opportunity to join the Data Science Course at Brainstation and I must say it was such a boost to my skills. I had a basic knowledge of SQL and MySQL but the classes and the ability to teach made me learn quickly. I would highly suggest the course to everyone has deal with big sheets of data. -
Luis Lopez
Amazing Data Science Course
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Amazing course which helped me to the set bases for my data science journey. Not only it focuses in how to get around with Python but also gives extra theoretical information to do analysis.
The course cover all the major phases when you are working with a data set. From uploading and cleaning it to finally extract meaningful analysis and insights. Moreover, you are available to apply all the knowledge acquired along the course with the different homework you get every class and with the finally project which gives you the possibility to have hand on real data.
Beside, the instructors are very capable and helpful people who help you during the whole journey. -
Thomas Abraham
Cybersecurity
The course was extremely helpful. Had wonderful experience with my two professors -
James Young
Product Management
It was great -
Kurt Kudialis
Data Analytics
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The course was very informative and was at an excellent pace. The instructors took the time to explain the concepts well and were eager to answer any questions that were posed by the class participants. The ability to work on problems during the class and have the instructors post their solutions allowed me to learn by verifying what my thought process was. The final project allowed me to use all the skills I learned in the course to present an actual case and have it evaluated. Excellent course to learn the basics.
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Ramun Parmar
Web Dev Bootcamp
This bootcamp was tough, but it gave great insight to web development and really gave excellent skills on React, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Node.js, and more. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting a career change! -
Alice
Digital Marketing Bootcamp
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During the pandemic last year, I found myself with more time as work projects slowed down and we were all locked down at home. I was already working in a marketing role, but I wanted to further upgrade my skills in the digital space with some of the more technical skills such as SEO, SEM, paid ads, branding processes, DM tools, etc.
BrainStation's DM Bootcamp was the most brutal 3 months of my life. However, I learned SO much. It was a really valuable experience. Not only was it a great exercise in regenerating some of my dormant cognitive abilities, but I learned a lot about my own working habits, collaborative work under extremely high pressure/stress, and personal boundaries re: mental health. Mel Greene was my educator and she was AMAZING. She was so organized, knowledgeable, kind, but also firm. She knew how to keep us motivated and on our feet.
Pro-tip: If you also suffer from anxiety and depression, please make sure you have a strong support system in place before starting the program. I cried, A LOT. Doubted myself, A LOT. I was very lucky that I had close friends and family who were always there to support me when I was overloaded. Deadlines are tight, the workload can be overwhelming, and there may also be tense situations in group settings, so please equip yourself with the right tools before diving into the rabbit hole.
My feedback to BrainStation: PLEASE provide more mental health assistance for the bootcamps. Bootcamps are inherently tough mentally, please don't make it even harder for those who suffer from pre-existing mental health issues. Much like the career advisors, I think it would have helped me significantly if there was a counselor or a professional to talk to during this highly stressful period of time. -
Rue
Data Analytics Course
This course has been instrumental to my career progression! The instructors were well versed in what we need to be successful in the world of data analytics. I am able to follow analytics conversations even more than before and even better I am able to contribute effectively to my professional teams. -
Rachael
From Actor/Waitress To UX Writer
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After much research on similar programs, I chose the BrainStation UX Design Bootcamp for its varied curriculum and rigorous 12-week timeline. Having spent many years outside of a learning environment, I was uncertain how the immersive educational experience would affect me. My genuine interest and desire to learn propelled me forward throughout the 12 weeks. Seeing the quality of my work climb as time went on, I felt more and more prepared to take my new UX knowledge into the work world. Not having a background in tech or design was never a detriment, as I was consistently able to leverage my previous experiences and stories with the guidance of my Educators and Career Support. The fact that it was a remote learning experience was a plus because most of the jobs available today are remote; online learning helped me acclimate to future work environments. Upon graduating, I had continued support and guidance from my initial applications through salary negotiation once I received an offer.
Because of the solid foundation I built at BrainStation and their Career Success program, I was recently hired as a UX Writer for a FinTech app.
If you are considering BrainStation, prepare for a highly rigorous and robust curriculum. Much of your work is held to industry standards, and the work you do outside of class is just as, if not more important than, the work you do in class. Get to know your cohort. They are your teammates. Take advantage of 1-on-1 time with educators and TA's. They are your team leads incredible resources. Identify your strengths and areas of interest as the course moves forward. Those are the opportunities that will be most available to you once you receive your diploma.
The tech world is hungry to benefit from the unique perspectives and contributions of those with varied educational and professional experiences. If you feel ready to change the course of your career, BrainStation can give you the tools and support to make that happen. -
Hannah
Search Engine Marketing
Although a very jam-packed and fast paced curriculum, I really enjoyed this course and found the knowledge provided to be foundational so my marketing role. -
Nuri David
Greatest experience ever!
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Came into BrainStation as a recent high school graduate. First thing i noticed was the absolutely incredible teaching staff! Ernie was the greatest and most patient teacher ever and taught the material In a way everyone was able to understand. All of the other teachers and Teaching assistants were just as helpful! Whether we needed help with an issue we had on a project or just to help you and provide moral support, they were always there when we needed. The best part of the whole program was the amazing family the students formed. When we graduated it was the epitome of bittersweet. Luckily, I still keep in touch with many other alumnus and still work on projects and continue building our friendships. It’s truly an amazing thing. I graduated in May and have been job searching until around a month ago when I accepted an offer to an absolutely incredible company! One which was only a dream of mine until the amazing alumni team at BrainStation arranged an interview for me! Throughout the interview process, they provided constant support and amazing advice! I am so beyond great fun for the amazing experience I had at BrainStation! Truly changed my life for the best! I will never be able to thank BrainStation enough! -
Yana Sosnovskaya
BrainStation changed my attitude towards online education
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The amount of care, professionalism, and dedication you will get from the teaching team at BrainStation is absolutely unique. Everyone is contributing to students' professional and career success from the beginning and is genuinely interested for students to achieve their goals.
The diploma program is very demanding so it will suit only people who are serious about their career transformation as well as can dedicate the needed time and focus. It's a very intense bootcamp but it is very much worth it.
The industry knowledge of educators is very deep and covers 360 of all sorts of projects, clients, situations. Educators will also help you to understand the difference between future roles and career approaches (agency vs in-house vs freelance).
So far it has been the best investment in my education. -
Myles
Web Development Bootcamp
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Excellent Program if you are planning to do the work. Everything you learn is useful, some of the content seemed out of date or not useful, UNTIL YOU GET INTO THE INDUSTRY. As soon as I got a job out of school I realized how relevant all the content actually is. You need to put in the work to understand the content and be able to use. If you put in the work I can tell you that you will shine at the new company and quickly move up the ranks. I personally have. -
Trinh
The instructors and experience made this bootcamp worth it
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Firstly, If you’re looking to get a diploma from a non-tradition institution in a short time, this bootcamp is it.
This is an intensive 3-month bootcamp that requires more than 60 hours a week, so only join when you’re prepared to commit. A lot of work, time, and effort need to be put in. Don’t come in expecting to get an easy diploma. Emphasize again because it’s important: you won’t have a life for 3 months if you want to produce good work.
The curriculum gets updated very frequently as the industry itself is dynamic. Di was a stellar instructor that dedicated her knowledge and time into perfecting the course materials, constantly. She was articulated and insightful; she gave great lectures and career advice. I attended some of Josh’s lectures and he was great as well. With Di and Josh, you’re definitely in good hands.
The mandatory projects were difficult and time-consuming but they reflected different industries, which served quite nicely as portfolio pieces.
One con about the bootcamp was: it required a lot of research on the student’s part. In some aspects, only the basics were taught - you definitely need to do additional research in order to complete the projects. Also, during the last 2 weeks, there was a lot of spare time that can be used to teach additional lectures. The curriculum might look different for new cohorts though because the instructors are always updating it.
They also had training sessions on LinkedIn profile polishing, resume/CL writing, and job interview skills - those were spot on. Michael and Lindsay had great insights on the job searching process and they were very supportive.
There are financing options for up to 24 months to pay off your tuition. It was expensive but the reputation of BrainStation in Toronto made it worth it. Remember to also inquire about their scholarships being joining. -
Laura Leyshon
UX Design
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I really enjoyed my course in User Experience Design with BrainStation. I found my new passion and felt that I learned a LOT in twelve weeks! The instructor and TA’s were very helpful and empathetic with everyone. The students were great and everybody helped each other.
Unfortunately, breaking into the industry is very difficult and frustrating with companies wanting 2-3 year's experience for entry level positions. BrainStation has an intense career success program but it would be great if they collaborated with companies where they could offer job placements/internships/practicums for their graduates to help them get their foot in the door. -
Shauna
Product Management
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The BrainStation Product Management course greatly surpassed my expectations. It was the perfect combination of lectures balanced with group work, and I really enjoyed both the main instructor and the assistant instructor. They were engaging and helped us learn all of the content! It was also great to meet so many new people coming from different backgrounds to learn the same material - I really enjoyed that aspect! -
Danny
Online UX Design Fulltime Diploma
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This program will give you as much as you give it. I went in here prepared to dedicate 12 weeks of my life to nothing but studying, and learning. If you put in the effort, the instructors, TA's, and support staff will help you along the entire way.
I came into this program without any real baseline knowledge, but the amount of skills I've learned in the last 12 weeks have really prepared me for a career in UX. I'm a lot more knowledgable and confident in this field than I ever imagined. You really get immersed in all aspects of the field, and its a great way to see which areas of UX you could move forward with in your career, as you are exposed to the entire end-to-end design process.
As far as job assistance goes, throughout the program they instruct you with multiple resume drafts and linkedin profile setup workshops along with networking tips. I've just graduated and begun what the program refers to as the "post bootcamp- bootcamp". This is the period in which the actual job hunting really begins. I'm confident though, if its anything like my learning experience, I'm sure this will be just as helpful and supportive, provided you put the effort in yourself.
It's a fast paced, highly demanding program, so make sure you're ready for it!
But again, don't worry, you'll have all the support you need to make it a super fun and rewarding experience. -
Letícia
UX Design Bootcamp
Intensive full-time 3-month program learning end-to-end UX/UI design process. -
Eugenio
Worth every bit of the investment.
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BrainStation was one of the best decisions I made when I was looking to transition from hospitality into a design career. It isn't for everyone, so I would recommend a few things to keep in mind that I'll list below, but if you were wondering if it's worth the money to invest in this Bootcamp with the hopes that you will find employment at the end, you can't really do much better.
I began with the Web Development full-time diploma, then transition to the User Experience Design program, graduated, became a teaching assistant, and then found a job right after my contract was through. Most people in my cohort, both in the Web Development one and the UX one, were able to transition into full-time roles after they graduated. The reason it is likely the same will happen to you too is because they have a super dedicated and present career success team that always emphasizes how they will continue to help you for as long as you need them, months or years after your education is done.
No matter what program you choose, they will make you work for your grades, and there will be times when you will want to quit or feel burned out. I recommend you expect this to be hard as nails, and to expect having to do a lot of problem-solving on your own. Very little of your hand is held because the point is to force you into uncomfortable situations so that you may solve your way out of them. This encourages growth and it is one of the reasons why so many of us found jobs after graduation.
Overall, if your goal is to transition from one industry to another, or to find a job in tech that you love, you can do much worse than BrainStation. In fact, it should be your first choice.