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.
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2,339 alumni reviews of BrainStation
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AAnonymousStudent · Digital Marketing Course · July 2023
A really good opportunity
The course was an amazing journey! mark and josh helped us in all way to give more depth knowledge about digital marketing. The course covered a lot of details that helps to understand the industry better and look forward to the new opportunities that...The course was an amazing journey! mark and josh helped us in all way to give more depth knowledge about digital marketing. The course covered a lot of details that helps to understand the industry better and look forward to the new opportunities that may arrive with learning this course.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Bootcamp · July 2023
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...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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · July 2023
Excellent and very thorough. GIves you a great understanding of the material
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...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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · July 2023
Hands-On Experience!
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,...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!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · July 2023
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Product Management Course · July 2023
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...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.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job support1.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousProcess Manager · Product Management Course · July 2023
Informative
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...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.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · July 2023
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 experienceOverall4.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Data Analytics Course · July 2023
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...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!!!!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · July 2023
UX Bootcamp
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...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.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · July 2023
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...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!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Course · July 2023
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.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Data Analytics Course · July 2023
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 issuesOverall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support1.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Data Analytics Course Online · July 2023
Unfortunately not great
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...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.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · Product Management Course · June 2023
Great instruction, disappointing content
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...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.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · June 2023
Hard but worthwhile
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...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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · June 2023
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...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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · Social Media Marketing · June 2023
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.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousPromotions and Marketing Coordinator · June 2023
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!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Course · June 2023
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...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.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0
Courses
20 BrainStation Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (In-Person)
5 weeks
$3,750
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Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (Online)
5 weeks
$3,750
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Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Data Science Certification (DSC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Data Science Certification (DSC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Design Leadership Certification (DLC™) (In-Person)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Design Leadership Certification (DLC™) (Online)
6 weeks
$3,950
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Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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News
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Rachel Meltzer
Updated April 21, 2021
Before you dive into a digital marketing bootcamp, you might be wondering, “Who hires digital marketing bootcamp graduates anyway?” The quick answer is: plenty of companies! Many companies rely on bootcamper talent for their cutting edge marketing know-how and real world experience. We’ve rounded up some of the best companies to work for after your digital marketing program. These companies h...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 22, 2022
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Updated February 01, 2021
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2021 began with $118M in coding bootcamp fundraises, plus some major acquisitions in the bootcamp space. Despite the overall loss in the U.S. job market, December’s job numbers showed tech adding plenty of new positions. In this roundup, we’re also highlighting the new workforce development programs now available to career changers, and the...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 13, 2021
Ilias, a graduate of BrainStation’s digital marketing bootcamp wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,200 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course Report and went into the draw to win a $500 Amazon gift card! We caught up with Ilias to hear about their bootcamp experience!
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Updated January 12, 2021
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Jess Feldman
Updated November 17, 2020
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Updated February 14, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Updated October 21, 2020
Laura Brennan worked in a variety of administrative jobs (including running her own bar in France!), but she yearned for a career that would fuel her ambitions to be a creative problem-solver. Laura listened to the advice of her supportive family and enrolled in BrainStation’s Web Development Bootcamp. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how Laura quickly landed a job as a Technical...
Jess Feldman
Updated February 08, 2021
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Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
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Liz Eggleston
Updated August 04, 2020
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Jess Feldman
Updated September 24, 2020
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Jess Feldman
Updated May 29, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated April 08, 2020
BrainStation just launched more than 70 new online courses in design, web development, data science, and marketing. We sat down with Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, to learn tips for how to collaborate online, why it’s important that the courses are instructor-led, and how to set yourself up for success in BrainStation’s online courses. Plus, is this the right t...
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
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Liz Eggleston
Updated March 03, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
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Liz Eggleston
Updated January 07, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
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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.
What courses does BrainStation teach?
BrainStation offers courses like Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (In-Person), Artificial Intelligence Certification (AIC™) (Online), Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person), Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (Online) and 16 more.
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?
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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.
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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.
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