BrainStation Reviews
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Chris Backus
Data Science Course Review
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I recently completed the online live version of Brainstations Data Science class.
A bit about me:- I didnt know any Python or Data Science prior to the class
- I'm not a software engineer, but understand basic concepts of coding
- I have a very basic understanding of stats
- My primary goal was to get a very basic understanding of core concepts for data science
Overall, I really enjoyed the class and achieved my goal of achieving a basic understanding of core concepts. The coursework was progressively challenging and enabled me to quickly compound my understanding. I'd highly recommend it for people looking to get a basic intro.
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Sebastian Martinez
UX Design Course (5 week)
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A well facilitated, learning experience, exposing students to the full design process. Great content, a bit condensed given the limited timeline. An understandable limitation nonetheless.
Observations/feedback re: wireframe software used, there was notable compatibility issues when converting between mediums. My free Sketch trial ran out prior to submitting the final project - this was due to downloading Sketch for the pre-course challenges. -
Jason Hughes
Great experience and intro to data science
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I took the Data Science (online live) course with Brainstation in the fall of 2019. For context to this review I am not in a technical career (I work in HR) but I study computer science part time and have about 18 months experience programming, mostly in Java. This is my second Brainstation course, following a part time web development course I completed in 2018.
Initial impressions to this course were very good – there is pre-coursework to be completed prior to the first session and the initial pace of the course is gentle, which gave me a chance to get my bearings with Python, its syntax and Jupyter Notebooks (which is the application used to teach the material). The pace rapidly increases however and the course covers many core data science concepts over the weeks that follow. This was one of the things I liked most about the course – as it covers a broad range of subjects you get a solid overall understanding of the foundations behind data science, which sets you up nicely for further study and research in the future.
Parin Shah was our instructor for this course – he was very good. Very patient teaching style and happy to slow down and go over things as many times as necessary for them to sink in. Would recommend.
As for the platform (doing the course online live rather than in person) this was good and offered more interaction with my peers on the course than I expected. I would recommend a 2 screen set-up for this course if you have the hardware available – it is a great to be able to go through the material with the instructor on one screen while trying things out as you go along on the other screen as well.
Overall this was a great experience – I know a lot more about data science and python than I did a few months ago! If you are someone looking to start studying in data science I would for sure recommend this.
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Bria Derksen
BrainStation Data Analytics Course
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I took the 10 week Data Analytics Course via their 'Online Live' platform. My entire experience was awesome! I'm glad I made the decision to learn with them again, after already completing the Product Management certificate.
I felt very supported by the entire BrainStation team throughout the entire course. My instructor was excellent. He was an expert in the field and provided industry examples for all of the tools and concepts we learnt. He was organized, engaged, and truly cared that we were getting the most out of the course material.I would definitely recommend the course and would encourage trying an 'Online Live' course if you can. It's a great way to level up your skills in a more flexible and accessible way. Looking forward to applying my new knowledge to my career!
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Jan Natividad
Data Analytics Part-Time Course
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Enrolled in the course to learn some new things and to become a better marketer. I’ve taken a few other courses at BrainStation so I was already very familiar with the structure and quality of the curriculum. This course was a fantastic dive into the world of data analytics. Aside from the theoretical concepts of data analytics, I was able to gain hands-on experience using tools such as advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Very quickly, I applied the skills I learned in class to real-life challenges at my job.
I took the “Online Live” version of the course, so there was a bit of adjustment in the beginning. A few things you might want to consider when choosing online live over in-class:
Pros:
— You can attend class from anywhere. Although the instructor is based in Vancouver, we had individuals who checked in from other cities and time zones.
— The format of the online live version is just like the in-class version. No worries about feeling like you’re missing out on the BrainStation experience.
— Things were easier to see because it was happening right on your computer screen instead of squinting at a monitor at the front of a classroom.Cons:
— You miss out on some of the spontaneity and organic conversation that occurs in a real-life classroom. People in the class seemed to be apprehensive about chiming in because it’s a video conference.
— Since data analytics is a very hands-on type of class as opposed to something like digital marketing which involves a lot more explanation of concepts, you miss out on some of the benefits of having an instructor physically present. For example, many students ran into some tech issues when using SQL or Tableau, but they couldn’t easily show their screen to the instructor.Overall, the instructor dealt with these issues to the best of his abilities. Despite these small hiccups, I definitely recommend this BrainStation course and Online Live!
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Eric Thorfinnson
Fantastic Web Development Bootcamp!
Just graduated from Brainstation's Web Dev Bootcamp. Great experience overall, the material was very thorough and up to date with the current development environment. The units moved by quickly and were extremely comprehensive, and overall the community was amazing and really has helped empower me in my career change towards web development.
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Rita Law
UX Diploma program
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I took the full-time user experience diploma program in the fall 2019 cohort. It was quite intense both during class and outside of class but well worth it!
I really enjoyed all the workshops and events that helped us connect to professionals in the industry.
The mentor ship program was amazing! Our mentors helped us through and gave us great feedback on how to be successful.
I didn't come from a design background so it was quite intimidating to start a new career path in design but BrainStation made it achievable and provided the knowledge required.
Although BrainStation provides a great foundation and support, the success of students is dependant on the effort and work that is put into this program. Expect to put in the work to see the results!
Feel free to connect with me through LinkedIn if you'd like to chat more!
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Marina Tanase
Digital marketing
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The digital marketing course was a great experience for me.
Both instructors were very good. They explained the concepts in a very clear way, with lots of examples from real world. They had a very positive attitude all along the course and they were always open to suggestions.
The curriculum of the couse is a good one and many resources were shared by the instructors.
The only downside of it was that the school does not provide a demo account for some programs that are being used during the class so it is a bit difficult to practice.
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Lisa Redfern
The perfect low-pressure certification program!
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I loved my recent online live course obtaining a Product Management certificate. The 10 week course seemed to cater to both new students who were just starting to understand what a PM does, but also could be very good practice for seasoned candidates who already have a PM role and want to be better at it. My Fall course had a small class of 6 students, which was the perfect size to make sure we were all heard and participating equally. This particular online live course was every Tuesday night for 3 hours. We generally took a small break as a class about halfway through the learnings, but otherwise the rest of the time was jam-packed with custom Brainstation slides to supplement the lecture. The slides definitely helped me (as I am a visual learner) and now that it's over, I remember the course work from memory based on the visual layout of charts that they gave us to help brainstorm our products. These slides will be used for sure in the future, so even just those little resources are invaluable. Brainstation was eager and happy to fix a slide that I gave feedback on when I mentioned that the font was hard to read. All of the students in the class learned so much over the course of 10 weeks- this was evident at the end of the course when we presented our MVPs. The final assignment was low pressure and open for interpretation- which was refreshing for us to be able to define the assignment. Some of my classmates even worked on projects that they could present to their bosses at their full time jobs. Our instructor Britt was seriously the best. I was hesitant to go "back to school" based on previous negative experiences I've had with other colleges and teachers, and Britt reminded me that some teachers can still be great. She was knowledgeable, professional, and very helpful when she gave real life examples for just about every topic. She was never condescending when someone asked a question that might've been obvious, and made a point to actively engage everyone in the class. I also really liked that she was always available outside of class via Slack to help us as we worked through assignments, or just to kick around ideas. The course length of 10 weeks was a perfect amount of time to learn a lot, but not so long that I didn't get burnt out while juggling a full time career. I will definitely be looking into other courses that Brainstation offers, as this was a very positive experience, and everything I could've asked for when making the choice to devote my spare time to help further my career.
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Bala Mandava
Great Learning Experience Ever
Opting BrainStation to upgrade my skills was the best decision I’ve ever made in my career. Learning resources are insightful, support from educators are incredible.
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Steve Li
Data Science Full Time
Before taking this program, I took some online courses. This full time program is a totally different experience. The educators are nice and knowledgeable. Although the course is very intense, you will need to push yourself and I've learned a lot during these three months.
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Alex Mascott
Search Engine Marketing
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I just finished taking the Search Engine Marketing Class with Brainstation. This was my fifth class with Brainstation and I have gained a ton of value from each of them.
This class was a great overview of Search Engine Marketing, what to look for and how to do it. Both the instructors were hands on, constantly working with students on individual learning, and both very knowledgable.
Won't be the last course I take from Brainstation, and I recommend it to you.
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Hannah
Web Development
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I couldn't recommend Brainstation's Web Development course more!
Each concept was explained clearly and thoroughly. We got a lot of learning value out of each class.
Zach taught the lessons at a good pace - one that was easy to follow for beginners but also provided enough challenges to ensure growth. Adam made sure that all of our questions were addressed and explained concepts very clearly.
The student support at Brainstation is great as well.
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Vitor Oliveira
Great classes
I had a fantastic experience while I studied at BrainStation Vancouver. The instructors were always presenting examples and trying to explain the hardest things in an easy way.
Machine Learning is an amazing field and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to study the concepts at BrainStation.
I'd highly recommend this school because they really want to accelerate students' progress.
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Tahsin
Data science full time
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I cannot believe how much I was able to learn in 12 weeks. The class was challenging. We learned skills that I feel are practical and applicable. The course is suitable for ones without coding background but if you have some statistics knowledge it would be easier.I would absolutely recommend this program to those who want to shift their career to working with data.
The instructers were always willing to help and offer guidance throughout the course.
All BrainStation team really support us to have a great education experience though the whole course.
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Marian Martinez
UXFT
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It was an amazing experience and I will recomend this course to whoever wants to change careers path or even if you are already in the industry and you just want to build more skills. I signed up to the UX Design full-time diploma with no design background and I can say that i feel confident jumping into the design world! BrainStation community is very friendly and all educators, TA's, and employees at the campus always make you feel comfortable.
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Devesh Uba
UX Diploma : Review
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I recently got done with the extensive 12 weeks UX Design Diploma course at BrainStation and would like to share my review on the same.
BrainStation is such a positive place, everyone you meet there is willing to help and wants you to succeed. I had no experience in design before this course but now I am confident that with practice and time - I can reach my goals. I learnt a lot not just from the Education team at BrainStation but also from the support staff and my batchmates at BrainStation.
I would definitely say that in Toronto (not sure about other cities) there is no better place to upskill than BrainStation.
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Jen B
User Interface Design - 10 week online program
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I completed the 10 week User Interface course in December 2019. I really liked the flexibility of the online elarning environment, although there can certainly be pros and cons to this format. I think you get out of what you put into online learning. One thing that impressed me is that if I had a question, communicating on Slack was super easy with my cohort and also instructors and the broader school community. So that was great to help fill in blanks if waiting for more feedback or help from one particular person...
In general I found that the course was a good foundation for theory, and hands on learning helped to build on that base. The course material was fast paced so you really needed to be on top of your learning game and attend all sessions if possible. The instructors provided good real life examples and pro tips for developing as a designer, and some career coaching.
I want to say that the expectation should be not to run out and immediately get a job in UX/UI after, but this is a great kickstart on a learning journey in working in the User Experience Design field.
I'd like the pace for theory slowed down a bit, and access to the course material via a downlaodable format which currently ins't available. You have access to the material for 6 months but I feel this is a bit of a gap.
Overall for me it was a positive learning experience and suitable for some one looking for introduction to design principles and tools, or interest in cross training to a new function in the field.
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Cristhian
Full Stack Web Dev - 10 weeks Bootcamp
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no soy alguien que normalmente deje comentarios sobre algo en especifico, pero espero que esta informacion pueda ayudar a futuros interesados en el programa, el bootcamp de 10 semanas es una de las mejores experiencias, pero se deve estar preparado para tomarlo y cuando digo preparado me refiero a disponer de las 10 semanas solo para aprender codigo incluyendo los fines de semana, aunque el horario de clase diga que es hasta las 4 de la tarde no es asi, lo mejor si quieres realmente aprender y extresarste lo menos posible, lo mejor es quedarse y despejar dudas con los TAs despues de clase, es un bootcamp dificil ya que recibes mucha informacion en poco tiempo, por que si te descuidas arrastras debilidades durante todo el curso, mi consejo para llevar el bootcamp de una manera mas placentera, antes de empezar el bootcamp, un mes antes en lo posible estudiar las bases de javascript, el resto de cosas como HTML,CSS, command line, git hub diria yo que se adaptan muy bien con el tiempo de apredizaje en el curriculum, hablo desde mi punto de vista de como yo senti el programa. obviamente hay estudiantes que tienen experiencia previa o una capacidad de aprendizaje mas rapida y puede que les cueste menos aprender y se adapten mas facil a los tiempos establecido para cada tema, pero para una persona que no tiene ni la menor idea de codigo ese seria mi consejo. pos data: los proyectos de fin de semana son lo mejor para probarte a ti mismo.
el bootcamp es completamente en ingles, alguien con un 80% de ingles diria yo que puede tomarlo, espero que algun latino interesado lea esto.
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Julissa Wilson
Encouragement!
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This experience has been humbling, it has has given me all the tools that I would need to perfect the user experience in my digital designs. I would totally recommend this program to anyone seeking to enhance their career in technology with the users experience in mind. You totally get a fulfilling amount of information at a rapid speed. In the beginning it may feel like a lot but eventually your brain will catch up and you will truly understand all the information you are learning. TRUST ME!!!! Patience is a virtue and you have to make sure to instill that in your journey. You will leave with a growth mindset and feel better prepared for an exciting future in Technology. Take my advice and sign up to become a part of the Wyncode family! See you soon!😁
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Lisa Cindric
Graphic Designer turned UX/UI Designer
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I was a graphic designer for 15+ years. I felt very stuck in my career, my salary had hit the ceiling and although I had worked in various industries the type of work was always the same. Print design and a bit of web/app design that was really designing in the dark because it wasn't data driven. I would receive a creative brief with some cursory research at best and be expected to design a successful app or website. The people I worked with didn't know any better and frankly neither did I. As I started to research UX/UI design I realized there was a whole discipline that knew how to design digital products for a postivie user experience and so I signed up for some on line courses but it was really difficult to do them after work and putting my son to bed. I was too exhausted to absorb and understand the content on my own. I knew I had to immerse myself into the world of UX/UI and listening to myself instilling growth mindset into my son on a regular basis I finally decided to practice what I preach and become a REAL UX/UI Designer. Wyncode taught me so many new skills, technical as well as soft skills (ie; presenting) and I acquired a ton of knowledge that would have been difficult to have achieved on my own in a 10-week time frame. I'm not going to lie, this was VERY hard. Every week I would find myself working till 1, 2, 3 o'clock in the morning. This happened at least 3x's a week. It is not a course for people who don't want to work hard. I am a Mom, and I managed but if you are a parent, planning to do this course, get your resources in place to make sure you have child care. You will not see a lot of your family for 10 weeks. Sometimes you have to be selfish though to make a better life for yourself and ultimately your family. Good luck!
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Andres Urdaneta
Life changing experience!
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I did not know that my life was about to change the way it did. It was a GREAT experience, I learned a lot, more than I could learn by myself. I applied for the full-time Full Stack Web Dev program, and now after finishing the program I can confidently say that I feel developed a valuable skillset, and not just that, now my network in the Tech scene is growing so fast, and it makes me feel that I'm in the right place.
The support that I'm getting from the Wyncode team its just amazing and it is for life, and that's simply great.
The program is super organized, every Wyncode member is commited to help you and push you out of your comfort zone.
And of course, if you are reading this, like I was doing a few months back... The job?
I got an paid internship at this known company here in Miami, there's other people finding jobs already or getting interviews.
They don't guarantee you a job, but let's be honest you gotta put the hard work, that's not their responsability, but it is importat to highlight that they give you all the tools and all the support that you may need, and they go extra mile with this.
100% recommended
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Kaiya Myers
WHAT AN EXPERIENCED!!!!
My experience at Wyncode has been an amazing one. This is that first school that I've been to where the staff and the students are so well connected. It's amazing how much the staff is involved in helping you to succeed.
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John Fitz
FE - Web Development
5-week immersive FE web development course. Daily & weekly projects + final project.
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Adoniram Josue Vargas
Wyncode Review
Just gratuated from cohort 35. Wyncode is an excellent place to learn how to become a full-stack web developer. The instructor level of knowledge is superb. The TA are always there to help you. Even for those programmers how are self-taugh, Wyncode will help you become a much much better programmer.
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Ashley R
Product Management- a course for everyone!
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I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to pursue product management or is just looking to refine their skills in business strategy and thinking.
The flow of the course was well structured, and there were a lot of real-world examples to compare the frameworks to. I specifically found the in-class project a very useful way to apply the frameworks in a practical way.
In addition to learning all the tools and steps to bring a product (physical, or tech) to market, a lot of these tools are also applicable to strategic thinking to all types of business. The tools and insights gave me a fresh perspective on our customer profiles, our strategic offering, the SWOT and risk analysis of the future of our business and more. It was also really valuable to see how other people used these tools to apply to their product, and to learn from both our instructor and the people in the class.
The instructors were very experienced, had a clear course syllabus with an intuitive flow, and the custom platform Brainstation has implemented made it easy to follow along with the lecture material, find extra supportive materials, and to submit projects.
I would recommend this course to anyone- as there is something applicable for all.
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Avi D'Souza
Machine Learning Course
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I have been hearing a ton about AI in the media and felt it was important to understand it at a deeper level. Having never written a line of code, I knew it would be a challenge for me but felt with the right instructor I could learn. After searching through many different schools in Toronto I finally chose Brainstation. I did the once a week Saturday full day courses and the instructor (Casey) was amazing. The course covered a very wide variety of topics including Neural networks, Gradient Descent, NLP and Random Forest Models. I appreciate the depth of the course and the hands on nature of it. What was amazing is Casey's insights into how Machine Learning works in a corporate setting and laying out very practical applications for it as well as career strategies. The learning systems Brainstation use (Synapse) are very comprehensive and taff would respond to queries ASAP. By the end of the course I was able to make a machine learning/ Artificial Neural Network model to predict California real estate prices. It was definitely challenging but taking this course was the best decision I made. Highly highly recommend taking the leap, even if you are a NEWBIE like me:)
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Kristanto T.
Data Science Full Time Program
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It was an excellent program to jump-start your data science curiosity. I took the Data Science program and was introduced with many methods. Although each method was kind of brief, they should suffice in preparing you for further self-study after the course is done. I would say the notes (they call it labs) are amazing. They have many of case studies. Although they are not a complete manuals themselves, they are engaging to read through examples than reading based on solely the Python manuals. I signed up for an online course elsewhere and all I had for the second week were two links to Python documentation websites. My advice is to take the DS course at BrainStation with the expectation that you will keep learning after the course. It was great to learn a lot within 12 weeks while making new friends with various backgrounds.
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Nikhil Suhaney
Digital Business Analyst
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I attended BrainStation UX Design 5-week classroom certificate course. My trainer was Gerard and he had a tremendous industry experience. Since it was a UX Design course, my trainer focused on understanding the process of UX design. His intent, for us as student, was to make us aware about what are the steps of UX design and then follow them in order to arrive at the final design. The course objective was not to make us learn a particular tool but to know the process and that's how my trainer approached the class.
During the class, I interacted with my cohort students an learnt a lot from them. Since the project was individually driven, students in the class helped out in refining the user interviews, intevriew script, initial testing etc.
Course curriculum was apptly designed and being hands-on in learning made me understand lot of concepts which I will remember for life.
I will surely recommend this course to aspiring UX students.
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Justin Wong
Product Management Course
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i just recently finished the online live Product Management course and I learned a tremendous amount about how to take a product idea from just a concept to launch. At first, I was skeptical about the online live classroom setting, but it was actually a great experience! The instructor, Ari, was very engaging and he was very straight forward. He taught the content very well and he was willing to take the time to discuss questions or ideas outside of class privately.
I also really enjoyed all the group discussions/activities and it was a way for all the students to learn about each other’s ideas and provide feedback.
I would definitetly recommend this class or any BrainStation class to anyone looking into taking one!
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Sandy
User Experience Full Time Diploma Course
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I just recently finished the User Experience Full time diploma course at BrainStation last summer 2019 and to sum it up in one sentence “one of the best experiences ever!!”
Just for some background, I took the course during the summer before my last year of University and I could not be happier that I took the opportunity to join BrainStation. The whole experience definitely gave me the foundation and understanding of UX design which I was not able to learn in my traditional university schooling. Also they were able to emphasize the right design thinking principles that employers are looking for during interviews and employment. I definitely feel much more confident in my skills and in my ability to find a job after I graduate university. The instructors were definitely what made the course what it is. Our lead instructor, Brad, was amazing and it was obvious he had a lot of experience in the field so we definitely knew that all his advice would be applicable to real world settings. Also our TA Denise was also very knowledgable in UX and had a lot of experience. She was very helpful when we had blockers and everything.
Overall, i would definitely recommend this course to whoever is considering moving into the UX field. Great community and great instructors!
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Elena Favaro Viana
Accelerated Digital Marketing Course
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I recently completed the Digital Marketing course at Brainstation in Toronto. Wow. I will be candid when many colleagues and friends told me not to take a course at Brainstation, but rather to use free online learning tools. As a diehard classroom nerd, I am very satisfied with my choice to take the plunge and go to Brainstation. The course material was invaluable and the accelerated format really immersed you in the subject matter. The most valuable aspect for me was expanding my network with other digital marketers and entrepreneurs. Meeting people face to face at Brainstation is exactly why you should go to Brainstation. Many of us in the classroom were starting our own business, expanding our clientele and knowledge or hoping to be digital marketers. I made incredible connections which I know will fuel future success. I would recommend Brainstation to anyone, and I am hoping to do another course soon!
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Michael Ryan
Web Development Diploma Program
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I was looking for something to take me to the next level in my professional skill set, and the 12-week Full-time Web Development Diploma Program with BrainStation did that, and so much more.
Honestly, you still couldn’t wipe the grin off of my face from this recent experience!
The instructors and staff at BrainStation go over and above in presenting you with real world experience, while of course helping you learn all the fundamental skills required as to current industry standards. At the beginning, they don’t pull any punches in terms of laying out the emotional journey all students will go through as it is an intensive course, but immediately you feel their support. You can really tell how much it matters to them that you, as a student, get everything possible from the chosen program, and have bunch of fun while doing so.
My biggest take away from the Web Dev program were that I learned a lot of the ‘whys’ that come with development… “Why doesn’t it work?”… “Why DOES it work?”… “Why do we do it this way?”, and so on. These questions had hindered me in past and held me back in many ways. Now, not only were they made clear, but also I learned how to break down and answer ‘whys’ for myself. This always makes me think of this old piece of proverbial wisdom:
“Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.”
Well, I have to tell you, I sure enjoyed my fishing lesson! ;)
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Vidhya Ganesan
User Experience Design - A pivot in my education and career
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BrainStation is an amazing place to learn. It is not just for people who are looking for career transformation but for anyone who is passionate to learn on specific topics.
I took full time UX design diploma program in the summer of 2019 and I personally feel that this is how an education system should look like - it gives you hands on experience on projects (not just one but many). It prepares you for the real world and helps you to be industry ready.
It is an intense program which requires only diligence and dedication from our part but then we don't have to push ourselves to learn hard. It happens naturally. That's how the lessons are structured. Every single step of the course is carefully thought out starting from a pack of business cards on day 1 at the campus to lesson plans, workshops, power hours, tech tours, hackathon and finally the fantastic demo day on the 12th week. Demo day gives you a chance to pitch your project to industry people and public. It opens a new door for a number of business contacts.
I really like that the educators are always available for questions, feedback or suggestions. They give us knowledge on plenty of resources out there related to the field.
I would highly recommend Brain Station to anyone who needs a boost of confidence in their career or simply thirst for knowledge. -
Adam
Search Engine Optimization Training
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I just completed the 2-day Search Engine Optimization Training course and overall was very satisfied with the experience.
Going into the course my goal was to learn a few quick SEO tips/tricks that I could apply to my own websites to help them rank higher on search engines. I ended up getting that and much more, including what SEO is actually about and a number of long-term strategies for optimizing my websites.
The course was taught by an SEO professional who knew his stuff very well and was able to articulate concepts clearly with real-life examples. He also provided us with a few great tools to see what people are searching for and to find potential SEO flaws with our websites.
My only criticism with the course (which is minor) is that not all of the curriculum was applicable to concepts I learned at a prior BrainStation course. The web dev course that I took last year taught students how to build React websites so I assumed the SEO course would have been geared more towards those types of websites. Despite not focusing on React websites many of the tips and tools learned could still be applied so the course was still effective.
Overall, I found the course to be beneficial and would recommend it to friends and colleagues.
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Kathryn
SEO
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This was a 2 day online intensive SEO course. I am located on the Westcoast and the course was based out of Toronto and other than the early start in my day, I had never participated in an online live experience before. With a little technical glitch at the beginning on my end, the instructor Trevor helped me to sort it out and I quickly got up to speed.
I was probably one of the only non-digital or developer professional in the group and I found that with effort I was able to keep up and even produce a final project in the end. It was likely a bit more intense for me because a lot of the material was fresh, but there was lots of support and all questions were answered clearly and thoughtfully. Highly recommend for anyone who owns a website - even if outsourcing SEO.. Valuable.
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Victor Zoubok
Mr
I was very happy to attend part-time classes on machine learning. I want to express special thanks to our instructor: Alireza Haghnegahdar. I hope this will help me in further career perspectives.
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Mayowa
Learning at the highest level
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BrainsStation is high standards, high level training that prepares you for the real world. In line with mine, their primary objective is to get you ready to get a job in the field once the fast-track program is done.
I appreciate the intense, fast-paced and very dynamic (connecting with other programs and constant networking with industry professionals) method of training I was put through. I feel confident and ready for a professional role in my field now.
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Hina
User Experience Design Diploma
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I came into this bootcamp nervous. With no background in design, I was sceptical about what I could learn in 3 months. I am happy to say after graduating and looking back, I have learned everything I hoped I would and more. I had the chance to gain first hand insight into what working in the industry looks like. Formed valuable relationships with my peers and instructors. Met with professionals in the field and gained the confidence I need to begin pursuing opportunities in UX and putting myself out there.
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UXUI Immersive program
UXUI immersive 10 week program