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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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    Drewe MacIver
    Data Analyst/Scientist · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · February 2024

    An Intensely Paced Broad Exposure to Data Science

    The pace of this course is intense.  The instructors are fantastic, and are consistently available to meet privately to help out.  The content of the course is well laid out.  However, the pace of the course means that topics are covered quickly, and...
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    5.0
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    Alex Aleman
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · February 2024

    Engaging, Amazing, Difficult

    I really enjoyed the bootcamp. I came into this bootcamp with no prior experience in the tech world and I’ve really come a long way. I have learned so much and am very excited for what the future holds!
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    Helen
    UX Designer · User Experience Design Course · February 2024

    UX Design 3 months Bootcamps

    I love my time at BrainStation. Not only the educators are knowledgable but this really is a great place to create a community and support systems who are also transiting into a new career just like you. I chose the in person cohort and I believe that...
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    4.0
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    Neo Zheng
    Marketing Director · Digital Marketing Course · February 2024

    Well-designed course, and helpful teachers

    The Digital Marketing Course has been well designed, and the teachers (2 teachers for each class) have been very helpful in answering questions and sharing their industry experience and opinions about the trend. 
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    Faheel Ahmad
    UX Designer · Web Development Bootcamp · January 2024

    My Time at BrainStation's Web Dev Course

    This was a great experience with getting an initial overview of web development and the possibilities of front-end development. I took this more as a personal interest course and feel that I have learned valuable content to help me work with other...
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    3.0
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    Brindley White
    VP, Innovation · Product Management Course · January 2024

    A great crash course in Product Management

    I recently completed the Product Management course at Brainstation London. The course was an excellent applied crash course in product management techniques, from user persona, problem statement and value proposition formulation through to wire framing...
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    5.0
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    Danielle Leung
    Student · Software Engineering Bootcamp · January 2024

    Intense, personable, and very well organized.

    Brainstation's in-person software engineering bootcamp is intense, personable, and very well organized. My student success person, Linda, was accessible during my onboarding process and walked me through every step. This is what sold me on the bootcamp...
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Olumaiye Aladeniji
    UX/UI Designer · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · January 2024

    Refreshing learning experience

    The number of things I thought i knew before entering Brainstation, only for me to realize i hadn't even scratched the surface. The Educators were down to earth and always willing to help. Although I wished they integrated a more indepth mentorship...
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    5.0
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    Karine Kotsubo
    Graduate · Web Development Bootcamp · January 2024

    Web Development Bootcamp Overall Experince

    I completed the Web Development bootcamp at BrainStation in Vancouver, and unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. In my evaluation, the program's cost is unreasonably high considering the value it delivers. The recruiter made numerous assurances that,...
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    Sharon Adjei
    Student · User Experience Design Course · January 2024

    Great IX Design experience

    I enjoyed the ux design course. It was a great introduction into the course and keen to progress to either the ux design/product design bootcamp. I would highly recommend if you’re interested in ux design or looking for a career transition.
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    5.0
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    Princess K
    Graduate · Product Management Course · January 2024

    Transformative Learning Journey, Strategic Skill Enhancement, Collaborative Problem-Solving

    Embarking on the Product Management bootcamp was a transformative journey that enriched my skills in product strategy, development, and lifecycle management. Through hands-on projects, I honed my ability to navigate real-world challenges, analyze...
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    Rishi Kanjani
    Graduate · Data Science Course · January 2024

    Great learning opportunity for future data scientists!

    Brainstation is a great opportunity for anyone curious about the data analyst/science field to apply themselves and drive their career growth. It's available at various times to find something in your free time and convenience. And it's not just...
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    Andrew Nguyen
    Student · Data Analytics Course · January 2024

    Data Analytics - Great Course

    Recently took the BrainStation Data Analytics course, it was a great experience and taught me a lot. It was a really hands on experience, taught in a practical manner and led by strong instructors. 
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    Louis O'Hara
    Graduate · Software Engineering Bootcamp · January 2024

    Transformative, Enjoyable, Whirlwind

    I studied the software engineering bootcamp at BrainStation in September 2023. I have never felt so rewarded from education. Teachers were amazing - campus was beautiful - support was incredible. Brainstation host a hackathon for all disciplines which...
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    5.0
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    Lok
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · January 2024

    Digital Marketing Certificate

    Great experience, intimate learning setting, learned a lot. Mark and Girish did a fantastic job of providing a broad perspective of digital marketing, yet honing in on the intricacies of each subject. The group presentation did a great job of getting...
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    5.0
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    Hadas
    Graduate · Digital Marketing Course · January 2024

    Great Learning Experience in Digital Marketing

    I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in digital marketing and to learn more about the space. I love that the instructors are industry professionals so they provide a lot of value and examples that they are always willing to share with...
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Mitra Ghorbani
    Student · Product Management Course · January 2024

    Product Management Course at BrainStation

    I really enjoyed the course. The instructors were amazing and class was very dynamic with students asking a lot of great questions. I am transitioning from Project management to product management so I feel I need a lot of self study in order to be...
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Betty Niu
    Student · Web Development Bootcamp · January 2024

    Exceptional Learning Experience at BrainStation Bootcamp

    I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in the BrainStation Bootcamp, and I cannot express how impressed I am with the overall experience. From start to finish, the program has exceeded my expectations, and I am genuinely grateful for...
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    Julia M.
    Graduate · Product Management Course Online · December 2023

    Totally worth it!

    I recently completed the Product Management course at BrainStation and for me personally it was absolutely worth the investment. 
    The course is well-structured, covering essential aspects like product strategy, Agile,...
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    Jessica Bartges
    Student · Digital Marketing Course Online · December 2023

    The course was well worth the cost.

    The course is led by very knowledgeable instructors.  They were both very good at providing a good overview of digital marketing strategies.  Th instructors were also great communicators and they covered a wide range of topics.  The content was up to...
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News

Recent BrainStation News

Rachel Meltzer
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 hir...
Jess Feldman
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 mo...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 19, 2021
Cybersecurity professionals are in demand, but how can cybersecurity skills be helpful for professionals not in the cybersecurity field? The experts at BrainStation share how cybersecurity skills can be an asset to software engineers, product managers, computer support specialists, IT technicians, and business analysts. Plus, can cybersecurity be learned in a course? We take a peek into BrainSt...
Jess Feldman
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 rise...
Jess Feldman
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! Want to win $500 in our ne...
Jess Feldman
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 workin...
Jess Feldman
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 Ma...
Liz Eggleston
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 possi...
Jess Feldman
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 Suppor...
Jess Feldman
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. This Septemb...
Jess Feldman
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 prep...
Liz Eggleston
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 product ha...
Jess Feldman
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 most com...
Jess Feldman
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 bootc...
Liz Eggleston
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 time ...
Liz Eggleston
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! M...
Liz Eggleston
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! Today...
Liz Eggleston
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 titles...
Liz Eggleston
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 the ne...
Liz Eggleston
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 need a visua...
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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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