BrainStation Reviews
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Anonymous
Great
Easy to follow the information. Friendly environment. Great professors. Very helpful and easy-going. Love how the class was structured and information delivered. Great website to use. Get to meet a lot of people, however never had a chance to be in any of the network events which I was looking forward to. Hopefully still will have a chance after a graduation. -
Anonymous
Excellent and very thorough. GIves you a great understanding of the material
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I really enjoyed brainstation. The admissions process was very easy and straightforward. the admissions officers do their best to make sure you have the best understanding of the course you are enrolling in, and made sure to create a path that is best suited for you (eg finances, start times, etc). The course administrators are also very thorough with the material and try their best in providing all the necessary help (eg websites, books, videos) to supplement your learning. The way the material was structured facilitated understanding and learning. I feel really prepared to go out into the field and to grow. -
Anonymous
Hands-On Experience!
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Dallas Kwok and Anvita were amazing instructors. We learnt job-ready essentials of UX Design. The teachers were always available to help, even after hours. Great learning experience.
The curriculum consisted of intro to UX, design thinking, user research, user personas, information architecture, user task flows, sketching, wireframing, prototyping, interactive prototyping, UI design, typography, spacing, gridlines, user accessibility, user testing, etc.
The campus is also extremely beautiful! -
Anonymous
Great!
The course delivered my expectations and I think the best part was being able to work with instructors at an individual level who would help guide you according to your personal goals and skills. -
Anonymous
Brainstation Product Management
I really enjoyed my time at Brainstation. While I found the classes engaging and the instructors very knowledgeable this is more of an introductory course into the world of product management. It is a bit quick paced but you'll gain some valuable insights that would help you kickstart your PM journey. -
Anonymous
Informative
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The course is a great overview of the product manager role and provides a great opportunity to practice some of the techniques learned in class via a in class project. Most importantly, gave us a chance to work with other class members in class, which most of the classmates are from a different discipline and industry. This is a great simulation of cross job family collaboration which a lot of the product managers would have to face in the real world. -
Anonymous
Intense, Fast-paced, Fun
The course is intense/fast-paced but it was a great experience learning this Data Science course in Brainstation and the instructor is supportive and helpful.
Will share it to my friends and co-workers about the experience -
Anonymous
Brainstation - Data Analytics
This was a really great class. The instructors were instrumental especially in SQL. They really show you step by step how to work through the different things that you learned. It was fast paced, but the instructors did a great job of making sure, as a student, we were able to keep up. Great course and will definitely be back!!!! -
Anonymous
UX Bootcamp
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Brainstation UX bootcamp program provides a good foundation to build technical skills and academic knowledge of the entire UX process. The bootcamp also provides power hour speakers, hackathons, case studies, panel speakers, and career service help during your time with the bootcamp. If you can take the in-person class, I would recommend taking it for networking and more personal help from the educators. The cons to the program are that other bootcamps provide pre-work prior to their bootcamp and Brainstation pre-work doesn't do a good job on that compared to other bootcamps my friends have done. It would be better to do some self-learning before starting the bootcamp because most students that did well had a design background or did prework prior to starting the bootcamp. I wouldn't recommend working while taking the bootcamp, but it is manageable work because you will be provided with open studio hours to do work during the time frame you have to be in class. Overall, it is a great program, but I don't think its worth 16,500 for a 12-week course where you have an open studio most of the time in the day which is time to do work on your projects and office hours from the instructors. I would recommend weighing the pros and cons of all bootcamp and looking for real-world projects as well(Brainstation does this) before making a final decision. -
Anonymous
Amazing experience
The overall experience was great - quality experience from being taught by industry professionals, giving insight into what a career change might hold. It is intensive, if you choose the 3 month plan, but if you are seriously considering a switch into tech then BrainStation is the perfect choice! -
Anonymous
Great experience
I really enjoyed the experience and wish the class was for more that 8 weeks. learned a lot in a short amount of time considering I don't have any background and prior knowledge in this field. -
Anonymous
Great Learning Experience
Great overall data analytics. Went through some basics skills on Excel, SQL, and Tableau, but can apply it right away for some basic data analytics. However, wish there are more case examples for real life organization's issues -
Anonymous
Unfortunately not great
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I really wanted to like this course. I had high hopes for it but unfortunately it fell flat on two fronts. First is the course material was very dense and it felt like we flew through it at breakneck speeds. The instructors did a fantastic job with what they had to work with but I felt as though either extra weeks of course (which could be challenging considering the selling point is the short time frame) or adding more pointed self learning that students could do on their own between classes would help solidify the understanding of the material. The labs were good homework but I feel as though some more could be done ahead of the class to not feel lost. Second is the final project. When I signed up for the course it was sold to me as the start of my data analytics portfolio that I would then use as a resume. But it was in a group so I feel as though I didn't get as much out of it. Also group work is not great especially over video chat. -
Anonymous
Great instruction, disappointing content
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The Good:
I enrolled in this course to gain and understanding of the skills required to pursue a career in product management. I was impressed with the credentials of the instructors, and their passion for their work was inspiring and engaging.
The Bad:
Unfortunately the content was high level and was seldom contextualized in real world examples. For the price I was VERY disappointed in course and did not feel like I left any better prepared than I went in. I would advise doing some research and reading a few books, you’ll end up out a far greater understanding of the principles and you’ll save yourself 4k.
Additionally, they cut a full 8 hours of instruction out of the course, but did not adjust the price. Very disappointed with my experience, hopefully some of the other courses are better. -
Anonymous
Hard but worthwhile
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BrainStation's Data Science Bootcamp is very demanding. However, the instructors and the staff are great at supporting you through this journey. They have a tested and complete set of lectures that would give you a sufficient understanding of the different branches of Data Science. After completing the bootcamp you might be exhausted but it is amazing to see how much you can learn in such a short time. Highly recommend this bootcamp. -
Anonymous
Amazing Educators
An amazing and worthwhile experience. I took the Data Science full-time course and I am very pleased with BrainStation. The building and facilities are top notch. The educators are very passionate about delivering a high quality course for their students. The bootcamp is intense but I am extremly proud of the progress that I have made in the past 3 months. -
Anonymous
Relaxing Learning Environment!
I had a great 7-week course that was held virtually. The content was organized and presented on time each week. I enjoyed the flexibility of the class and the week's content was thought out and all relevant information pertaining to the course subject. -
Anonymous
Very Helpful
I did learn a lot throughout this class. After completing my project, I finally saw actually how much I learned from Fran and Tori. Everything started to come together after I started putting my own Marketing Plan together. Thank you! -
Anonymous
Informative and Insightful
Had a great time and the UX Design Course at Brainstation. This course was an 8-week course that takes you through the whole design process from start to finish. It also gives you a chance to make your own project and present it while getting feedback from industry professionals. -
Anonymous
Informative end to end learning
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Really informative course teaching Product Management from end to end. Course instructors are knowledgeable and use their experience to help students understand application of Product Management in a professional setting. Useful online learning resources which guide you through the full 8 weeks. Some knowledge or appreciation of Product would be helpful prior to taking the course. Feedback was delivered slightly late for my liking but was useful when shared. Overall a really friendly setting where you can learn in comfort. Would recommend for learners looking to pivot into Product Management. -
Anonymous
Learn with intention
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What I loved most about this Bootcamp (one night per week) is how concise and measured the lessons are week to week. The course has developed much over the years and I'm confident I finished this 8 week boot camp with the tools I need to start and continue my Data Analytics journey. Applicants that will get the most value out of this Bootcamp, are those who have invested time researching what Data Analytics is about, and cross-referencing their findings against their personality type and interests, and more importantly, what industry the applicant might hope to apply their learnings to. If an applicant goes into this bootcamp with a solid understanding of what was outlined above, the lessons will be more accessible and easier to comprehend, simply because as a student, you are able to contextualize new concepts to reality, or even better, what you do for work. 8 Weeks flies by. If you want to finish the course feeling like you've grasped and understood the core principles of Data Analytics, you must practice and or engage in learning more about the domain outside of time in class.
The bootcamps, greatest opportunity is to give its students more opportunities to improve/practice their new skills in-class multiple times per class. Of course, with varying levels of understanding between students, time can sometimes be allocated more towards helping students understand new and broad concepts, however, if more time was allocated towards deliberate practice I believe the upside would be that graduates may finish the bootcamp with greater confidence in their new skillsets. Another area that the bootcamp can optimize is the installation of software. With varying hardware, considerable time was sometimes spent in-class to support the installation of software like SQL and or Tableau. A suggestion would be to have Learner Support / Synapse be more hands on with this process before the course begins as it would have been ideal to have our instructor spend more time helping students understand concepts, and or going through more demonstrations / more deliberate practice.
Overall, this course is best suited for those who have invested some time into researching and understanding if Data Analytics is of serious interest to them. For those looking to up-skill with no previous coding experience, this 8 Week Bootcamp gives you the basics at a fast-pace that if not practiced independently, can be difficult to retain. The instructor is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and is very skilled in understanding students from various backgrounds. Both the instructor and the teaching assistant work in the industry and were able to easily connect their teachings to the current job market.
Overall, after finishing this course I feel equipped to advance my Data Analytics journey/career. With a few more portfolio projects I would feel confident entering the Data Analytics job market. After doing more research about the industry after finishing the course it was encouraging to learn that Excel, SQL and Tableau are some of the most sought after/used programs day to day as an Analyst. At first I was disappointed to see Python was not part of the course, but after learning SQL, I feel confident to learn Python separately. -
Anonymous
BrainStation Software Engineering Bootcamp is life-changing
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I'm very happy to share my experience with this software engineering bootcamp at BrainStation in London Campus! The programme is designed to be super up-to-date, we are learning the most popular skills in the industry, which really prepares us to be job ready. And the instructors give excellent lectures and are very helpful. I am also very grateful to meet all those like-minded people in my cohort! In general, this bootcamp is life-changing for me! -
Anonymous
too fast period boot camp
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It was an amazing boot camp! The educators were incredibly kind, supportive, and highly professional. The only downside was the accelerated pace of the 12-week program, which made it challenging to absorb all the information. If you already have programming experience, it can be immensely beneficial. However, if you're new to programming, I recommend considering the part-time option, as the full-time program can be quite intense. -
Anonymous
Great course for PM basics
The class is great for anyone with no background or prior experience in Product Management. All the basics are covered in the course in an easy-to-learn manner. If you’re looking to switch roles and want something in product this would be a great place to start. If you have any product experience this may be too high level for you. -
Anonymous
Good intro of what Data Analytics is like
I really enjoyed the course as it was hands on experience throughout each step of the way. I learned a lot more than I thought, but most importantly I gained confidence to continue my learning. -
Anonymous
Pretty solid starting point!
Great starting point if you're interested in Data Analytics and the various tools. I wanted to get over my fear of hearing big words like SQL, Tableau and understand the foundational principles in some detail - that is exactly what I got! -
Anonymous
Would recommend it!
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I enjoyed the product management course at Brainstation. While I thought that the course content was good, I think the final deliverables could have been more robust. Preparing an MVP is a good place to start, but it could have been an opportunity to prepare a working product (minimal, but more usable than the basic user flow).
I appreciated how knowledgeable the instructors were, and that they were open to us picking their brains about their industry experience. -
Anonymous
Great Instructors
Chitra and Arya were incredible Product Management instructors! Very clear instruction and their ability to link complex content to real-life examples was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend. -
Anonymous
Data Analysis Course
I have to say that this course is a very well-rounded course for exposing one to the world of data analytics. From the inception of the course to the end it gives you a in-depth look at the tech industry and what, how and why it’s looking for a specific dataset to help with business deliverables. -
Anonymous
Amazing course!
This is an amazing course with great content and engaging session. Very hands on experience, filled with fun excursuses and challenging projects. I would recommend this course to folks who are new to python and data science, but have some basic understanding of data analytics. Thank you to Brainstation team for this course! -
Anonymous
Awesome short experience
This was a useful introduction to data science. The instructor was really helpful and explained all the things well. The course covered the basics of data science and was tackled carefully by the instructor who's an expert in his field. -
Anonymous
A great way to start your Data journey
Data Analytics course was a great way to venture into the data arena. The instructors were very thorough and shared real-life examples to make the concepts more relatable. Would definitely say this is a beginner-friendly course and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to become more data-driven in their career. -
Anonymous
BrainStation Data Analytics Course
My Data Analytics class was absolutely wonderful! I learned everything from Data Cleaning to visualizing data through Tableau. I highly recommend taking this course if you want to add another skill to your resume! -
Anonymous
Life altering in a very positive manner!!
BrainStation prepares us to tackle in a effective and quick way. One of the best routes into tech. It's a intense way to transition into a technology career and you really learn in a fast and super productive manner. It's something that can't be overlooked
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Anonymous
Life changing
I highly recommend the in person bootcamp, i made life long friends and together we attended amazing networking opportunities. The instructors were good but the course material was nothing you couldn’t find yourself online. If you need some structure and want to be in a supportive environment then this is for you. -
Anonymous
Great way to build your foundational knowledge
It’s a great bootcamp for people with zero tech experience that want to get a solid foundation of the basics of web development. You learn a lot but it’s up to you to refine your skills later on -
Anonymous
Entertaining, fulfilling, challenging, and interactive
I learned a lot of new material and through various projects was able to apply everything I learned. The professors were very helpful in understanding new concepts and helping through problems. -
Anonymous
Interesting Bootcamp
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I recently completed BrainStation's in-person UX Design bootcamp, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From day one, the immersive, hands-on experience was instrumental in quickly grasping the essential elements of user experience design.
The instructors were not only experienced professionals, but they were also fantastic mentors who were enthusiastic about sharing their expertise and personal experiences in the field. Their patient guidance fostered a comfortable learning environment that encouraged exploration and creativity.
The curriculum was robust and cutting-edge, covering everything from user research and persona creation, to wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. This broad spectrum of topics provided a comprehensive understanding of UX design, ensuring that each student was well-prepared to handle real-world projects.
What truly sets BrainStation's bootcamp apart is the focus on practical, project-based learning. By the end of the program, I had a rich portfolio that showcased my skills and growth. This, coupled with BrainStation's robust career support, was invaluable when transitioning into the professional world.
Overall, I found BrainStation's UX Design bootcamp to be a transformative journey that propelled me into the exciting world of UX Design. For anyone looking to delve into this dynamic field, I cannot recommend this program highly enough. -
Anonymous
Highly recommend BrainStation
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I highly recommend BrainStation to anyone seeking a comprehensive learning experience. The instructors' engaging and knowledgeable approach to teaching made the lectures enjoyable and insightful. The guidance provided during lab sessions was clear and valuable, allowing us to develop practical skills. The career team's workshops and power hours were instrumental in preparing us for professional opportunities, providing invaluable insights and guidance. I truly appreciate the BrainStation's commitment to providing a supportive and enriching environment for students. If you're looking for a school that goes above and beyond to ensure your success, I wholeheartedly recommend them! -
Anonymous
Great experience, well balanced course
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Fully recommend Brain Station and the teacher Mark Iantorno who as a experienced developer was able to present and teach class in the very approachable way for every level.
Practical learning is my preferred way and this course definitely offer this. After finishing course I feel confident with what I learned and with all tools provided throughout the course. If you think of trying it out, just do it.