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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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    Kishi Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Course · June 2023

    Awesome learning experience

    I had an awesome learning experience with UX Brain Station. The instructor delivered the class very clear. By the end of the course, I learned all the basic knowledge of UX and is able to create a prototype for an app using Figma. 
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    Christian Sierra Verified via LinkedIn
    Software Product Analyst · June 2023

    Great Part Time Course

    Overall great part time course. I’ve learned a lot about product management and it’s helped me a lot in my job. The part time course is well designed as to not be overwhelming for those with full time jobs.
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    Jorge Ruiz Verified via LinkedIn
    CEO · June 2023

    Product mgmt @ Brainstation

    I am a CEO of a tech company, I took this course to better understand how can I add value to my product team. the results are extremely positive, the way the course was conducted as well as the topics that were covered were right on point.  thank you...
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    4.0
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    Giuliano Bopp Panichi Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    Brainstation Data Analytics Course

    I recently had the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey into the world of data analytics through an exceptional course, and I am thrilled to share my outstanding experience. The Data Analytics Course offered a comprehensive and immersive...
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    Mariana Patino Verified via LinkedIn
    Graphic designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · June 2023

    Insightful. Collaborative. Cohesive

    I highly suggest taking this UX course in person! UX design is a joint collaboration and feedback, and for an accelerated course, it has a more immersive experience when you get to talk to fellow students and professors. I can see how I can apply what...
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    Malcom Lane Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Bootcamp · June 2023

    Awesome Experience!

    Amazing time here, really feel like I’ve learned a lot of very important material that I will surely need as I continue to pursue my career into technology. Thank you to my two helpful instructors, Jean and John, who was always willing to go the extra...
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    5.0
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    Helen Ling Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · June 2023

    Great learning experience!

    This was a great learning experience. It gave me a first step for learning SQL and Tableau. Also there were teachings in Excel and analyzing data. The instructors were patient and helpful. I would recommend this course.
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    Jucel Meneses Verified via LinkedIn
    Operations Manager · User Experience Design Bootcamp · June 2023

    UX Design was exactly what I was looking for!

    I had a wonderful experience taking the UX Design course at BrainStation’s Miami campus this spring/summer. It’s a very fast pace Figma-based course, so practicing the software and keeping up with the pace of the class is key. I really enjoyed all the...
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    Anna Okolnikova Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Science Course · June 2023

    Very engaging and fast pace course on Data Science

    I had a wonderful experience taking the Data Science course at BrainStation’s Toronto campus this spring. It’s a very fast pace python based course, so having some exposure to python and keep up with the content is key. I really enjoyed the delivery...
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    Pedro Montano Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Analytics Course Online · June 2023

    Data Analytics Course has Room for Improvement

    The course could use more practice problems with solutions available to compare your answers. The instructor I had was not very engaged in the course as they were doing it as a side job. They did not come prepared to class and we had a lot of silent...
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    3.0
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    3.0
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    Hoda Eldehimi Verified via LinkedIn
    Technical Specialist · Product Management Course · June 2023

    Product Management at BrainStation

    I recently had the incredible opportunity to take the Product Management course with  Instructors Stacy and Matthew, and let me tell you, it was absolutely phenomenal! Stacy's expertise and enthusiasm were simply infectious. Her ability to break down...
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    Iaroslav Sindiak Verified via GitHub
    Applicant · Web Development Bootcamp · June 2023

    great pace, relevant information, positive team

    I am grateful to study with such a supportive team and competent instructors who provide us with the most relevant practices in the industry. Also I got a quality network connections with the ones having a lot of in common
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    Sayako Uei Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · User Experience Design Course · June 2023

    Good for starting new career

    I took UX certificate course at BrainStation for shifting my career. The course has 8 classes and they cover basic knowledge about UX design through a project. I felt a bit tight schedule to learn whole process of UX design in this course. We have to...
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    5.0
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    Oliver Lapsley Verified via LinkedIn
    Senior Paid Media Account Manager · Product Management Course · June 2023

    From nothing to a plan.

    The mix of in-person lessons and Brainstation's digital education platform was perfect for me. In-person classes fostered open discussion, and the tutors could more easily share personal anecdotes, while the digital element allowed me to easily refer...
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    Vera Jaman Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Product Management Course · June 2023

    Great introductory course

    Over the course of 8 weeks, our experienced teachers taught us what product management entails, using examples from their extensive careers. The lessons were highly interactive and the whole group was engaged. Having to submit a final project really...
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    5.0
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    Brandon Landry Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    A solid foundation for data analytics

    The Data Analytics class was an incredibly fun learning experience. The course covered database structures, SQL, Tableau and some basic presentation skills. All in all, it felt like a solid starting point in data analytics. The instructor was...
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    Tanaya Mukati Verified via LinkedIn
    Project Manager · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    Immersive, Practical, Skill-Building

    The 10-week data analytics course offered me a comprehensive and practical learning experience as an aspiring data analyst. I gained valuable skills in building and managing databases, effectively organizing and analyzing large quantities of data. I...
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    Eddie Amaitum Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Science Course · June 2023

    Data Science Certificate Course

    I have recently completed a data science certificate course and I must say, it was exceptionally well-executed. The instructor was not only knowledgeable but also had significant industry experience, which greatly enhanced the learning experience. One...
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    Aymeric Paillet Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · June 2023

    Great Experience!

    I learned VBA, Tableau, how to prepare for a case interview and general best practices for analytics. This gave me a huge boost when applying for jobs, and I'm glad I had a solid in-person experience in which I met peers and was able to engage directly...
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    Nikki Lam Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · June 2023

    Intense yet supportive & practical

    The main reasons I chose this program above any other was the accountability I would get with a schedule for my personal learning style and the opportunity to work on a project collaboratively with web dev and data analysts. 

    I took the part...
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News

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Updated October 23, 2019
When Georgie Gow had a taste of data-driven UX design, she decided to upskill in her marketing career, and get into more digital roles. She enrolled in BrainStation’s part-time Data Analytics course, and found it immensely helpful, then decided to take another BrainStation course, this time in UX Design! Georgina tells us how she balanced her full-time job in Australia with learning online,...
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Updated October 17, 2019
  Zack had made a career for himself in front end development, but found the UX design part of his job the most rewarding. He wanted to move from Canada to the US and focus on UX so he enrolled in BrainStation’s User Experience Design diploma program in Toronto! Knowing the importance of a great portfolio for landing a job, Zack worked hard on his BrainStation capstone project, and shar...
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Updated October 03, 2024
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Updated October 24, 2025
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Updated June 27, 2019
BrainStation Product Management Instructor Khaled Zaky is also a Director of Product Management at the Royal Bank of Canada. He wanted to share his knowledge, so he started teaching aspiring product managers on evenings and weekends, online and in Toronto. Khaled tells us how he uses real examples from his job to help his BrainStation students understand product management concepts, helps s...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 03, 2019
Danielle started out in the creative field of journalism but lost her passion for writing in the process. After being laid off, she explored other career options and discovered BrainStation’s Toronto Web Development Diploma Program – a different creative outlet! She now works as a Full Stack Developer at Knockri, an AI startup dedicated to removing bias in the hiring process. Danielle ...
Liz Eggleston
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Updated February 20, 2019
Brynne’s background in the arts and visual design led her to the fashion industry, but she was ready to shift careers towards a more sustainable future. She decided to merge her creative background with her interest in psychology and pursue a career in UX design. Brynne enrolled in BrainStation’s three-month UX Design course in Toronto where she was able to apply her fashion background to h...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 14, 2018
As he was finishing his degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto, Nadim realized he wanted a more technical career. He tried sales, then heard that BrainStation was launching a Data Science Diploma Program in Toronto. As an international student from Lebanon, he was happy to find that BrainStation accepted international students and offered scholarships fo...
Imogen Crispe
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Updated September 10, 2018
As a newly minted PhD in anthropology, Kiersten faced the challenge of planning her next career move. She liked the idea of combining her research skills with designing useful products, so she enrolled in Brainstation’s online, part-time User Experience Design Course. We spoke to Kiersten about balancing a full-time job with the UX bootcamp, the crossovers between anthropology and UX design...
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Updated December 03, 2024
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Updated May 23, 2018
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Updated March 19, 2018
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Updated September 28, 2017
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Liz Eggleston
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Updated September 05, 2017
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Updated February 06, 2023
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Updated January 08, 2018
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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.

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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.

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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