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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JJoseph Shandley Verified via LinkedInStudent · Web Development Bootcamp · July 2022
Cannot recommend BrainStation enough!
I have completed 10 out of 12 weeks of the web development bootcamp course at the London campus and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. The teaching has been first class with all the content being of high quality and very relevant to the...I have completed 10 out of 12 weeks of the web development bootcamp course at the London campus and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. The teaching has been first class with all the content being of high quality and very relevant to the industry. I feel very prepared for applying for roles once I have graduated and I know that the skills that I have gained will stand me in good stead amongst my peers. All the educators and staff on campus are always helpful and friendly and I really felt like there is a close and solid community built amongst our class of students. If you are thinking that development might be a path you want to go down, I would strongly recommend you look into BrainStation -- the best career decision I have ever made!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
FFairooz Tasnim Verified via LinkedInCoordinator · Product Management Course · July 2022
Product Management
Absolutely loved this course! It was a great course for someone like me who has zero to no experience in this field. I gained a lot of knowledge about this industry as well as practical experience by working on a project end to end!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SSimon Shahriveri Verified via LinkedInTech Lead · Product Management Course Online · July 2022
Product Management Masterclass!
I cannot express how good this course was from start to finish. My instructor Guy Walker was able to provide a detailed syllabus but each week and each module shared related experiences which were not only interesting but super helpful when...I cannot express how good this course was from start to finish. My instructor Guy Walker was able to provide a detailed syllabus but each week and each module shared related experiences which were not only interesting but super helpful when understanding how a product manager needs to conduct themselves and operate. The Synapse learning environment is very user-friendly and intuitive and the support was top-notch. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get into product management!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
FFariha Qureshy Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Digital Marketing Bootcamp · July 2022
Digital Marketing Bootcamp
It’s a very intense program but it is by far one of the best out there. As long as you’re willing to put in the hours, you'll be just fine. Plus, The instructors are always there to help so don’t be afraid of taking this leap of faith. Take the course....It’s a very intense program but it is by far one of the best out there. As long as you’re willing to put in the hours, you'll be just fine. Plus, The instructors are always there to help so don’t be afraid of taking this leap of faith. Take the course. You’ll be glad you did!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SSaba Farheen Verified via GitHubGraduate · Intro to Web Development · July 2022
Web Development
Overall, I had nothing but positive things to say about my experience. I was away from my studies for a long time but was admitted to the Diploma of Web Development. The study materials were excellent, the faculty members were very helpful, and...Overall, I had nothing but positive things to say about my experience. I was away from my studies for a long time but was admitted to the Diploma of Web Development. The study materials were excellent, the faculty members were very helpful, and supportive. They motivated us to find the solution by ourselves by guiding us and not spoon-feeding us. If you are ready to emerge and challenge yourself in web development then BrainStation is the perfect coding school for you. Be ready to work hand and touch the sky!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SSteven Verified via GitHubStudent · Web Development Bootcamp · June 2022
Great experience but yearning for more
- Instructors are clear in their lecture delivery
- Theres are project due weekly thus the program is fast paced and will leave you scrambling and typing code all night
- If you get stuck, ask the educator for help, they will point you...
- Instructors are clear in their lecture delivery
- Theres are project due weekly thus the program is fast paced and will leave you scrambling and typing code all night
- If you get stuck, ask the educator for help, they will point you in the right direction
- You should have an elementary understanding of html, css, sass, javascript, react, nodejs by the end
- Gives you ideas on what to expect on job interviews but doesnt give you alot of time to practice
Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
VViraj Kunthe Verified via LinkedInStudent · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · June 2022
Data Science
Love the content. They really take their time with concepts- which is essential for people who are completely new to the field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
OOctavio Segovia Verified via LinkedInFullStack Web Developer · June 2022
Web Development
The whole experience is great! I really felt like learning all over again, and brought that passion about studying like I was in collage. I did the full time (just 3 months) and felt like I wanted more of it! Takes you a lot of time and work to go by...The whole experience is great! I really felt like learning all over again, and brought that passion about studying like I was in collage. I did the full time (just 3 months) and felt like I wanted more of it! Takes you a lot of time and work to go by every task they ask you to perform but it is great to get some practice in your code. I learnt a lot during my time as a student, but as freshly graduated now I'm finding it hard to get my first job, as I thought the market would have a lot of opportunities when I graduated, guess I need to give some time and keep learning. Just to be clear, each experience is different, you can finish the bootcamp with a job or maybe spend a few months to find one, but the experience was a lifetime for me.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
BBrandon Verified via LinkedInDigital Marketing Associate · Digital Marketing Course Online · June 2022
Digital Marketing Course is Great
The digital marketing course from BrainStation is a must-take course. The instructors, Shannon and Haeri, have been great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend for those looking to learn and fine-tune their skills.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMay Verified via LinkedInGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · May 2022
Graphic Designer
This bootcamp gave me what I needed to transition to a UX designer role. Even though I was familiar with the design principles, the research and process were all new to me and I was able to produce the necessary projects for my portfolio. We had the...This bootcamp gave me what I needed to transition to a UX designer role. Even though I was familiar with the design principles, the research and process were all new to me and I was able to produce the necessary projects for my portfolio. We had the most amazing TA's and educators that were available for any questions you had. I was able to make some great friends and connections; it was a supportive environment.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
NNat Verified via GitHubSoftware Engineer · Web Development Bootcamp · May 2022
Web Development
The Web Dev bootcamp was great. The project-based approach is very helpful for the real world. The teachers, TAs and Career Success team were very knowledgeable.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
JJade Scott Verified via LinkedInSenior Automation Scientist · Python · May 2022
Python Coding Course.
five-week crash course on python fundamentals.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
DDeanna Letford Verified via LinkedInDigital Sales Manager · Digital Marketing Course · May 2022
Digital Marketing
Super insightful course! Current and interesting! Engaging and fun. Great instructors who are working professionally in the industry. Highly recommend!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
JJing Liu Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Product Management Course Online · May 2022
Product Management Course Review
This is a very helpful course, I learnt not only the concepts but lots of hands on skills. The instructors are very experienced. The class discussion and real life examples/case studies are the best part of the course. A practical and mind-opening...This is a very helpful course, I learnt not only the concepts but lots of hands on skills. The instructors are very experienced. The class discussion and real life examples/case studies are the best part of the course. A practical and mind-opening course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnna K. Verified via LinkedInGraphic Designer · May 2022
Digital Marketing Course
This class gave me a great place to start in my digital marketing career. I now feel more confident in my social media & SEO skills. I loved how engaging my class was, we always chatted throughout the week. My teacher, Ryan Rebello, was amazing. He...This class gave me a great place to start in my digital marketing career. I now feel more confident in my social media & SEO skills. I loved how engaging my class was, we always chatted throughout the week. My teacher, Ryan Rebello, was amazing. He answered each and every question we had & explained things very clearly using real-world examples. I've already attended a BrainStation Networking event via Zoom, and really enjoyed hearing from successful BrainStation Alumni.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
MMatty Bonime Verified via LinkedInMarketing Manager · Digital Marketing Bootcamp · May 2022
Digital Marketing Bootcamp
If you told me I could advance my career in digital marketing in less than 90 days, equipped with industry-standard knowledge and all the tools needed to get hired right after graduation, I'm not sure I would have believed you. I am beyond proud of the...If you told me I could advance my career in digital marketing in less than 90 days, equipped with industry-standard knowledge and all the tools needed to get hired right after graduation, I'm not sure I would have believed you. I am beyond proud of the hard work I've put into my portfolio over the last three months and truly could not have done it without the guidance, education, and mentorship I received at BrainStation. I was instantly connected to several companies after presenting my portfolio at BrainStation's Demo Day and am very excited to announce my new role as marketing manager at AuditDashboard today! #DigitalMarketing #BrainStationOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
NNatanael Verified via GitHubGraduate · Web Development Course Online · May 2022
Web Development
It is a great Bootcamp with a lot of strenth in the frontend development.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
ZZach Verified via LinkedInStudent · May 2022
Data Analytics
Instructor (Varun) for this course was great! - I was hoping this course would be more focused on the theory and best practices but what I realized after taking this course is the only way to learn best practice for SQL was through experience. I think...Instructor (Varun) for this course was great! - I was hoping this course would be more focused on the theory and best practices but what I realized after taking this course is the only way to learn best practice for SQL was through experience. I think this course could be helpful for SQL beginners who just want to get a bit of exposure into what SQL and Data analytics is. Anyone with existing experience with SQL or as an analyst in a tech company may not find this course valuable.Overall3.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
TTim Neusesser Verified via LinkedInUX Specialist · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · May 2022
UX/UI Design
I attended BrainStation’s UX/UI Design Boot Camp in 2021 and could not be happier with my decision. I was to a certain degree familiar with UX concepts, but never in my life had I actually designed anything.
BrainStation’s knowledgable...I attended BrainStation’s UX/UI Design Boot Camp in 2021 and could not be happier with my decision. I was to a certain degree familiar with UX concepts, but never in my life had I actually designed anything.
BrainStation’s knowledgable instructors did a great job at teaching all the necessary tools (especially Figma) to become a successful UX Designer. Besides that they were always open for questions and remained a great source of support even after the Boot Camp ended.
After graduation I worked for several months as a freelancer (which was challenging) before a former BrainStation classmate sent me my dream job description. Two months and several rounds of interviewing later I can say that I found my dream Design job and that BrainStation played a vital role in my path to get there!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
HHuanyu Wang Verified via LinkedInStudent · Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · April 2022
Efficient way to become a developer
The web development Bootcamp program in BrainStation is a great option for people who needs to learn programming in a fairly short amount of time. Instructors, teaching assistants, and other staff are pretty responsive and willing to help.
Even...The web development Bootcamp program in BrainStation is a great option for people who needs to learn programming in a fairly short amount of time. Instructors, teaching assistants, and other staff are pretty responsive and willing to help.
Even though the Bootcamp is intended for people with no coding experience, I would highly suggest anyone who is considering signing up do some self-study first to make the process in the Bootcamp easier.
As the Bootcamp covers both front-end and back-end in only 12 weeks, the back-end parts are only at the surface, just enough for students to make a full-stack application. Much more diving deep is needed compared with the front-end sections.
Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0
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
Recent BrainStation News
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
Product leadership has quickly become a sought-after skill in today’s tech-savvy workforce. We caught up with Jason Field, BrainStation’s Founder and CEO to hear more about BrainStation’s part-time Product Leadership professional certificate course, what learners can expect from the curriculum, and how it imbues students to stay curious and continue learning. Jason breaks down how to get the ...
Jess Feldman
Updated July 19, 2021
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Jess Feldman
Updated February 01, 2021
Course Report · January 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
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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Jess Feldman
Updated January 12, 2021
Which tech skills will get you noticed by employers in 2021 and how can you quickly add them to your skills toolbox? We caught up with three experts from BrainStation to hear their predictions of the 4 top tech trends to expect in 2021 and which tech skills to focus on in order to stay relevant next year. Plus, BrainStation shares how anyone can acquire a new skill set in 2021 even while work...
Jess Feldman
Updated November 17, 2020
Working in the fashion industry sparked Deveshree Shinde’s interest in digital marketing. When Deveshree decided to pursue a career-change, she chose BrainStation for their hands-on, comprehensive, and project-based bootcamp model. Her bootcamp experience became the catalyst to career opportunities she hadn’t imagined! Deveshree shares how her BrainStation portfolio helped her land a Digital ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 14, 2025
Career centers and workforce development grants are a key resource for unemployed/underemployed workers looking to re-skill. Around 12 million people have contacted their local career centers this year, which is 8.5 million more than in 2019. Federal programs like WIOA (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), the CARES act, and even initiatives run by your city or state can make it pos...
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
Course Report · September 2020 Coding Bootcamp News
It’s a new school year, but with COVID-19 ever-present, we read more interesting articles about Gap Year opportunities for college students. There was plenty of buzz around workforce development in September, from who’s leading the charge with new initiatives to how best support the nearly 20 million unemployed workers in the U.S. ...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
This summer, BrainStation hosted their first Stay at Home Hackathon in partnership with Microsoft. We caught up with two members of the winning team, Data Science alum Nick Mahon and UX Design alum Jung Oh, so they could walk us through their app FocusBuddy. Plus, Jung and Nick share what it was like to work remotely with UX designers and data scientists, and how the BrainStation bootcamps p...
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 04, 2020
In “normal” times, 79% of bootcampers are employed after graduating from a coding bootcamp. But the question we hear most often in 2022? Will I get a job if I go to a coding bootcamp during the COVID pandemic? Should I “wait and see” or should I take advantage of this time to change careers? Companies like ServiceNow continue to hire bootcampers as developers because demand for their ...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 24, 2020
One trademark of a coding bootcamp is the project-based curriculum, which means students build many smaller projects throughout the bootcamp and one final capstone project, graduating with a full portfolio of web applications and mobile apps. Coding bootcamps prioritize teaching what the tech industry actually uses on the job today, so it’s no surprise that Full Stack JavaScript is the...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 29, 2020
When John Ray Martinez immigrated to Canada from the Philippines, he was already years into an IT diploma but found that his credits didn’t transfer. While completing a computer science diploma program in Toronto, John Ray came across BrainStation’s full-time Web Development bootcamp and decided to enroll. His cohort was 10 weeks into their program when COVID-19 transitioned the in-person b...
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
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there!...
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 03, 2020
Josie Altare combined her research skills with on-the-job training to transition into UX design. The UX designers she worked with recommended BrainStation, and Josie enrolled in the part-time UX Design Certificate Course and the part-time UI Design Certificate Course. Throughout those courses, Josie built the UI for a fitness tracker app and shares her Sketch and InDesign project with us! T...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
The spectrum of data science jobs is broad – everyone from governments to businesses to non-profit organizations are collecting data. But it takes Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers to turn that data into smart business decisions. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from interviewing so many data science bootcamp graduates, it’s that no two companies use the exact same job tit...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 07, 2020
BrainStation has been teaching digital marketing classes for years and recently launched an intensive, career-changing Digital Marketing Diploma program. Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, tells us all about the new Digital Marketing Diploma – including who should apply (and who the diploma course is not right for), the admissions and interview process, and what th...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
Dallas Kwok is a full-time Product Designer at Ritual and teaches UX design at BrainStation’s Part-Time UX Design Bootcamp. We caught up with Dallas to find out how he brings that real-world experience to his students at BrainStation, what makes the “ideal” UX designer, and how he’s inspiring the next generation of UX designers. Plus, Dallas answers the question we hear most: “Do I ne...
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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?
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.