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BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
2,339 Reviews 20 Courses

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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    Rachael S
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · December 2023

    Extremely Rewarding

    I cannot say enough good things about the Brainstation Digital Marketing Certificate course. So much knowledge is packed into this bootcamp that I know will be useful in my future career endeavours. I truly feel like I have a high level understanding...
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    Ayat Santrisi
    Workplace Experience Coordinator · User Experience Design Course Online · December 2023

    Successful UX Design Course!

    I am fairly happy with the results and outcome of this course, although my only concern would be being able to download the resources so we can have for future reference. Overall, it was a great experience and time well spent learning. Instructors were...
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    Thais De Macedo
    Graduate · Web Development Bootcamp · December 2023

    Software Engineering Bootcamp at BrainStation

    I enrolled in BrainStation's software engineering BootCamp with high expectations due to its renowned reputation in the industry. The course has been enjoyable overall, but there are notable aspects that could be improved.

    The...
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    Aubynia Levy
    Property Developer · Digital Marketing Course · December 2023

    Great Course

    This class was very informative, for the digital marketing class, all I would say is being more practical, with not just the teaching, but incorporating teaching with the practical. Karen Yu was an incredible lecturer as well at Brainstation.
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    Alex Howley
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · December 2023

    Great Educators, Great Resources

    I just graduated from the September 2023 cohort. There were three excellent primary educators and 3 TAs for around 35-40 students. The curriculum is excellent, but expect a genuinely lightning pace! I had a wonderful experience, but I had a little bit...
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    Mariana Andrea Capo
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · December 2023

    A Code-Intensive Bootcamp Experience

    I had the privilege of participating in an intensive coding bootcamp at BrainStation, where the emphasis on programming was truly exceptional. The instructors were not only highly skilled but also incredibly supportive and eager to help, always ready...
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    Sebastian Kruszewski
    Student · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · December 2023

    Fun Challenging Learning

    Great bootcamp, can't speak for the future career yet but the Education team I worked with was beyond fantastic, they push you to be your best and are there for you when you need it.
    I wish I could put into words how much I appreciate their care and...
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    Christian Martinez
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · December 2023

    Extremely supportive Bootcamp

    I was extremely impressed with the ability to modify the curriculum as best they could based on my personal learning disability. The instructors and Ta's were supportive and available to help as much as I needed. What I would hope is that they can have...
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    Ines Canjura
    Product Designer · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · December 2023

    A Level Educators

    Everything I was taught is updated industry standard at a Sr level, which I verified several times throughout the bootcamp, and was also verified by industry professionals of complementing fields. All the educators have an outstanding career and...
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    James Lindsay
    Student · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · December 2023

    Transformative, intense, excellent

    Had a really good time during this bootcamp, all the educators and TA’s were really helpful throughout the experience helping me out with any questions I had. As for the curriculum, we learned up to date/in demand coding languages such as JS, MySQL,...
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    Marcel Lui
    Engineer · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    Fast-paced success

    I started knowing only basic HTML and CSS, and now I know how to build full-stack applications that can be deployed on the internet. I am grateful for the support the BrainStation staff provided, mainly through open studio and various help and review...
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    Kate Flitton
    Graduate · Web Development Bootcamp · December 2023

    Learned a lot fast

    Wow, went from knowing the abcs of HTML to building out my own react application. I learned so much in this course, the instructors were approachable, kind and open to questions. It was hard to keep up at certain points but that's because we covered so...
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    Alexandra Dadona
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · December 2023

    Incredible experience

    BrainStation was a great experience and I cannot recommend it enough. Over the 12 week bootcamp, I've learned so much and had the opportunity to dive in deeper to the user experience design process to really understand every aspect, from UX to UI. The...
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    Miriam Alyeshmerni
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    Really positive learning environment

    Loved the education team who made themselves really available. The curriculum was intense but really comprehensive and I feel like I gained the confidence and skills necessary to get a job in this field and continue learning on my own! 
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    Dayana Romero Villavicencio
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    I so Grateful with BrainStation!

    Before BrainStation (BS), I was attempting to transition into the world of a software engineer, building projects and acquiring all the skills needed for a full-stack developer. I invested a considerable amount of time and money, and honestly, it was a...
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    Olgica Zlatkovska
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    A very beneficial experience

    BrainStation’s Software Engineering course has far exceeded my expectations of what a bootcamp can do for its students. Over the course of 12 weeks, I learned more than I possibly could have imagined, with incredible support from my educators, TAs, and...
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    Jay Jones
    UX/UI Designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · December 2023

    Informative humbling challenging fulfilling exciting

    During my tenure at Brainstation, I found the experience to be deeply fulfilling, providing an invigorating yet challenging environment. The instructors consistently demonstrated exceptional support, always willing to go above and beyond to aid with...
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    Martin Afanador
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    Best learning experience by far

    I took a software engineering boot camp that was 3 months long and by far the best learning experience I’ve ever had. I met tremendous and extraordinary individuals from instructors, to classmates. This experience showed me that the choice I made was...
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    Jorge Perez
    Student · Software Engineering Bootcamp · December 2023

    Amazing

    I had an amazing experience this past 3 months. Everything in the program is helpful and relevant with what we need to start our carrier in this technological world. Since the beginning they were always asking me how I feel, if I had any question and...
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    Daniela Rivera
    Graduate · Web Development Bootcamp · December 2023

    Something different

    It was an incredible experience, BrainStation really took me somewhere that I never thought I would be. Everything was great from the TA’s to the educators, career success, Annette and everyone. 
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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
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Updated July 20, 2022
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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...
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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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Updated June 14, 2023
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Updated April 08, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated February 02, 2022
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Updated June 17, 2022
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Liz Eggleston
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Updated December 28, 2021
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Updated December 02, 2021
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Updated October 13, 2021
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Jess Feldman
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Updated June 30, 2021
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Jess Feldman
Updated June 01, 2021
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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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