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BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
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BrainStation is a global digital skills provider empowering teams and professionals with industry-recognized certifications and world-class instruction across AI, Product Management, Product Design, Data, and Digital Marketing. We specialize in in-person learning experiences and corporate training programs, trusted by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth emerging companies. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative brands to develop cutting-edge, real-world digital education. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation offers a range of learning options, including full-time and part-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with a regularly updated curriculum to ensure professionals gain the most relevant skills in their field. The class structure combines engaging, live instruction with interactive sessions and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. BrainStation also provides a variety of flexible learning options, including a proprietary online classroom and learning environment. This environment lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world.

BrainStation has trained more than 30,000 alumni in over 100 countries. BrainStation’s bootcamps offer personalized career services, including career coaching to help learners meet their career goals. Networking and career-oriented events are also available at BrainStation.

Reviews

2,339 alumni reviews of BrainStation

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    Maymun Said
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Great Support


    My experience with BrainStation's UX course was nothing short of exceptional. It was instrumental in not only honing my skills but also boosting my confidence as I transitioned into the workforce. The course curriculum covered a comprehensive...
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    vidushi pandey
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Very immersive curriculum!

    The educators were accommodating and there were a lot of opportunities to gain feedback and refine your work. Really helped me get better as a designer and researcher. Tons of opportunities to network and an an amazing hackathon towards the end of the...
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    John B.
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Fast-Paced Learning with Great Educators

    I started with minimal experience in HTML, CSS, and javascript. This Software Engineering course allowed me to establish a solid foundation working with those languages and more. They have a career program consisting of several lectures which must be...
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    Aisha ahmed
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · April 2024

    Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering

    The UX Design bootcamp is a standout online program and in person program that offers a comprehensive deep dive into the full spectrum of user experience design. Guided by industry experts like Meade, Christina, and Chris , the course combines in-depth...
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    Fernanda Bichir
    Student · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Transformative Learning Experience

    Participating in BrainStation's UX Design Bootcamp from January to April 2024 has been an absolutely transformative experience for me. The bootcamp was intense, inspiring, and genuinely life-changing. It was structured in such a way that each phase of...
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    Ashley Peterson
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course Online · April 2024

    Challenging, Introspective, Fulfilling

    Going into this bootcamp, I thought I would nail it. But my knowledge and skills were tested early on! The content and project feedback were detailed and gave me insights into what I excelled at and where I needed to improve. While the long hours and...
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    Nipuna Gamage
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Experienxe at brainstation

    Transitioning to Canada and embarking on the job hunt as a front-end developer was initially daunting due to the knowledge gap I faced. However, attending BrainStation was undeniably one of the best decisions I've made for my career. I owe a huge debt...
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    Devin Runowski
    Future Software Engineer · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    What an experience!

    I can't believe how far I have come since starting the Software Engineering Bootcamp at BrainStation. It's hard to imagine that only 3 months ago I had no knowlege what so ever about developing software, now I can create dynamic web pages with a good...
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    Lucy Jiang
    UX/UI Designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · April 2024

    Great learning Experience

    I had the best learning experience at BrainStation. They really give you all the tools you need to prepare you for the real world. All the instructors are super helpful and will make time to meet with you 1 v 1 when needed. The Curriculum is very...
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    Brooke Hall
    Data Analyst · Data Science Course Online · April 2024

    Brainstation Data Science Bootcamp

    Great instructors, comprehensive curriculum and good job support/networking throughout. I loved my cohort and am excited to see where everyone goes from here!                                  
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    Oriana Macias
    UX Desiger · User Experience Design Bootcamp · April 2024

    Impactful Learning Experience!

    BrainStation's UX Design course exceeded my expectations in every way. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering everything from user research to prototyping and testing. The instructors are top-notch, bringing real-world experience and insights into...
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    David Nicholas Assiu
    Graduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Insightful comprehensive teaching regardless of previous experience

    The bootcamp had accelerated learning and weekly activities to simulate real world situations and foster understanding of tech content and develop deep analytic skills. 

    The course dives deep into all aspects of Cyber and the mentorship by the...
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    Ernest Mashingaidze
    Graduate · April 2024

    Amazing

    Experience was great, instructors were amazing. Did a great job describing principles and even helped me get my security+ and pass on the first attempt. Would highly recommend this institute if your looking for w career transitiation  CyberSecurity
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    Sam
    Graduate · Data Science Bootcamp · April 2024

    Good experience

    The concepts they introduced in this data science bootcamp is so vast and practical . 
    I would say clear up everything on your schedule before you go into this bootcamp and have some basic understanding of math concepts and programming ,then  you...
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    Eric Trumer
    Student · Software Engineering Bootcamp · April 2024

    Amazing learning experience

    Completing the Software Engineering boot camp at BrainStation was one of the most rewarding learning experiences of my life. The curriculum is very relevant and the education team is fantastic.
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    Mukhtar Safarov
    Student · Data Analytics Course · April 2024

    Data Analytics

    Great experience. Very polite staff. You can learn a lot in these courses and learn new skills. It was 8 weeks course which was very helpful for me. If you are looking for quick course where you can learn basics of the different majors. Data analytics...
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    Varvara Grach
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · April 2024

    Disappointing Experience: Lack of Support in BrainStation's Data Analytics Course, New York, fall 2023

    I signed up for an online 2.5-month Data Analytics course with BrainStation in the fall of 2023. Before I signed up, the salesperson promised that the course was for beginners and that after finishing the course, I'd have a great portfolio to...
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    Trupti Patil
    Student · Web Development Bootcamp · April 2024

    Title: Exceptional Learning Journey: A Review of Brainstation's Web Development Bootcamp

     
    I have recently completed Brainstation's Web Development Bootcamp and I can confidently say it was an incredible experience. The bootcamp is exceptionally well-structured and meticulously planned, making it easy to follow along and...
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    William Mouafo
    Student · User Experience Design Course · April 2024

    UX design online course

    Good course. Would recommend....
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    Jessica Sedeno
    Visual Designer · User Experience Design Course · April 2024

    Fast & immersive jump into UX/UI Design

    I really enjoyed my time diving into the Brainstation UX Design Course, though it sure got a bit more intense as we moved along. Having an instructor who's in the thick of the UX world made all the difference. They shared loads of real-life insights...
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Updated February 01, 2023
Course Report · January 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy New Year! Here at Course Report, we kicked off 2023 with the release of our Best Coding Bootcamps list and announced our most recent Alumni Review Sweepstakes winner. In bootcamp news, layoffs at tech giants like Google and Amazon receive a lot of media attention, but journalists uncovered the industries that are actually adding te...
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Updated January 03, 2023
Course Report · 2022: The Year in Review for Coding Bootcamp News We’re looking back at a very eventful 2022, and rounding up the most impactful news we saw in the coding bootcamp space. Follow along as we call out the top trends in 2022 and break down this year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisitions and fundraises. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2023 – from transparency in ISAs to Web...
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Updated November 10, 2022
With data analytics being relied upon by so many companies across industries, data analysts are now an in-demand role on tech teams. But what does data analytics encompass? And how do you become a data analyst today? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, answers all of our questions about the typical responsibilities of today’s data analysts, which technical skills (and soft skills!) a data ...
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Jess Feldman
Updated July 20, 2022
For nearly a decade, Jeanette Au has been working in banking as an analyst, but when her job started to feel stagnant, she looked to tech to find a more fulfilling career path. Excited by the creativity and problem-solving found in the UX Design career, Jeanette enrolled in the part-time, online UX Design bootcamp at BrainStation to reskill while still working her full-time job at the bank. Jea...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 29, 2022
Course Report · June 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy Summer! This June, tech hiring was at an all-time high despite news of layoffs and hiring freezes. We caught wind of four workforce developments for aspiring bootcampers in California, Montana, Virginia, and Florida, and three major fundraises in the coding bootcamp and workforce development sphere amounted to $395M. Since the release...
Jess Feldman
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Updated February 06, 2023
BrainStation has tripled its physical footprint in NYC with its expanded flagship campus in SoHo! BrainStation Founder and CEO, Jason Field, walks us through what students can expect at this new campus, the bootcamps and courses they’ll teach in New York City, and how BrainStation is equipped to help students make career pivots and upskill in the city. Plus, find out which companies are hiring ...
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Nat Davis
Updated June 14, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated April 08, 2025
After attending a friend’s demo day at BrainStation, visual artist Joanne Le was intrigued by the opportunity to help others through purposeful UX design. She enrolled in the full-time UX Design bootcamp, learning the fundamentals of design while building her portfolio. After landing her first UX role, Joanne enrolled in BrainStation’s Product Management course to supplement her UX knowledge so...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 02, 2022
Product Management is a gratifying career, but you won’t find a “product management degree,” so what’s the clearest path to becoming a product manager? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, is answering all of our questions about how a product manager fits into a tech company, which technical skills a PM needs to learn, trends to expect in 2022, and so much more. One way to start your journe...
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Jess Feldman
Updated June 17, 2022
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Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 28, 2021
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Updated December 02, 2021
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Updated March 04, 2025
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Rachel Meltzer
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Updated April 22, 2025
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Updated October 13, 2021
To support career-changers who need to continue working while learning data skills, BrainStation now offers a part-time Data Science Bootcamp. BrainStation’s CEO and Founder, Jason Field, explains how this 8-month program has been specifically designed to follow the same rigorous curriculum as the full-time bootcamp, while supporting working students. Learn what it takes to get into the part-ti...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated September 29, 2021
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Updated June 30, 2021
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Jess Feldman
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Updated June 01, 2021
In 2020, Alyssa took the COVID-19 lockdown as an opportunity to pivot her career from kinesiology to digital marketing. After several recommendations from folks in her network, she enrolled in BrainStation’s remote Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Alyssa shares how the online bootcamp provided her with professional-level knowledge to launch her new career, and how BrainStation helped her leverage he...
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Jess Feldman
Updated February 19, 2025
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Is BrainStation worth it?

BrainStation hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 2,339 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!

How much does BrainStation cost?

BrainStation costs around $3,950. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Python Programmer Certification (PPC™) (Online) cost $2,950.

Where does BrainStation have campuses?

BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, New York City, and Toronto. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Does BrainStation offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like BrainStation offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Is BrainStation legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 2,339 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.

Can I read BrainStation reviews?

You can read 2,339 reviews of BrainStation on Course Report! BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.

Is BrainStation accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. BrainStation doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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