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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MMateo SernaStudent · Data Analytics Course · November 2024
Good, challenging, optimistic
This course was challenging, but necessary I met great classmates and learned to work as a team. The curriculum was heavy (a lot of information) and it was presented very fast. The course is a bit compressed, but it's a great starting point to move...This course was challenging, but necessary I met great classmates and learned to work as a team. The curriculum was heavy (a lot of information) and it was presented very fast. The course is a bit compressed, but it's a great starting point to move forward into the field of Data Analytics. I definitely recommend this challenge to anyone looking to advance in their career.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support1.0Instructors4.0 -
MMarlon AcelorGraduate · Data Analytics Course · November 2024
Amazing Course!
Brainstation gave me an abundance of knowledge and tools needed to become successful in this new career path. The learning environment is amazing. You also meet like minded intelligent individuals in different career paths. Great place to network. Just...Brainstation gave me an abundance of knowledge and tools needed to become successful in this new career path. The learning environment is amazing. You also meet like minded intelligent individuals in different career paths. Great place to network. Just finished their Data Analytics course!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SShedner AgenorPrelitigation Analyst · Data Analytics Course · November 2024
Great Teachers
The course provides a substantial amount of information, which can feel overwhelming at times, but it is made manageable and engaging by the incredible teachers. These instructors have an exceptional understanding of the subject matter, as they are...The course provides a substantial amount of information, which can feel overwhelming at times, but it is made manageable and engaging by the incredible teachers. These instructors have an exceptional understanding of the subject matter, as they are professionals actively working in their respective fields, bringing real-world expertise.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAndrew ErnstGraduate · User Interface Design Course Online · November 2024
Online classes are not worth the money or time
Instructors reading a slide deck does not count as teaching. I recently finished the online UI Design certificate course. It consisted of 8 weekly online classes, each primarily a 3 hour lecture. I and many other students already had some base...Instructors reading a slide deck does not count as teaching. I recently finished the online UI Design certificate course. It consisted of 8 weekly online classes, each primarily a 3 hour lecture. I and many other students already had some base knowledge in UI design and for us this course had very little new information.
Any claim that this course was innovative or taught by expert instructors was a lie. Yes, the instructors were professionals in their field, but certainly not experienced at teaching a pedagogically effective way. I was not alone among my classmates in feeling this way.
Pros:
- get to choice own project to work on, which makes a good portfolio piece at the end
- content of material was generally well structured with links to learn more
Cons:
- 3 hour online lectures with minimal interactivity is not accessible learning for students with ADHD
- no content outside of class, just the lecture. Exercises and mini assignments would have been very helpful
- very expensive for what it was. There are cheaper and better options
- most material is far too basic for people who've done some design work or spent time learning on their ownOverall2.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors3.0 -
JJordan SosaBartender · November 2024
Terrible
Very bad experience I try to sold a problem the teacher never get bad to me and in the end instead to fixed the issue just wake off, and I even pay for this curses are no cheap I don’t understand why should I be treated in that way doesn’t make sense...Very bad experience I try to sold a problem the teacher never get bad to me and in the end instead to fixed the issue just wake off, and I even pay for this curses are no cheap I don’t understand why should I be treated in that way doesn’t make sense to me be I pay for the education and I just ask some questions and try to get my job done anyway I don’t recommend at all stay away from this company.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job support1.0Instructors1.0 -
KKeerat Singh TanwarGraduate · Web Development Bootcamp · November 2024
Highly knowledgeable and caring people
Brainstation was really helpful for me. They actually cared about the students and actually I enjoyed every day of it! If you are stuck then there is always someone available to help you. I will miss everyone from this program!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
EEffieSoftware Engineer · Software Engineering Bootcamp · October 2024
Absolutely loved it
I have completed Brainstation's Software Engineering bootcamp in person in London and really loved the experience. The work itself, the educators and the campus experience were all top tier. It's a well developed course with lots of practical...I have completed Brainstation's Software Engineering bootcamp in person in London and really loved the experience. The work itself, the educators and the campus experience were all top tier. It's a well developed course with lots of practical opportunities, interesting lectures and projects which reflect industry-standard professional practices. The people were all great and I had a lot of fun working with other learners on fast-paced projects. I would 100% recommend the bootcamp for anyone considering a career transition. Expect to work hard and prep as much as you can, it's fast paced!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SSung KimGraduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · September 2024
Great learning experience
Amazing experience of learning online with all educators and career success team. Instructors are good but two instructors left during the course. I will recommend this course for all. This is a real good program who are planning to transfer to digital...Amazing experience of learning online with all educators and career success team. Instructors are good but two instructors left during the course. I will recommend this course for all. This is a real good program who are planning to transfer to digital tech industry or positions. Thanks all of the staffs!Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
NNico ReincheldStudent · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · September 2024
Great Program and Instructors
I had a genuinely great experience in BrainStation's 12-week online software engineering bootcamp. The program challenged me in unexpected ways, and I had the opportunity to meet some incredible people with whom I built lasting friendships. The course...I had a genuinely great experience in BrainStation's 12-week online software engineering bootcamp. The program challenged me in unexpected ways, and I had the opportunity to meet some incredible people with whom I built lasting friendships. The course culture is highly supportive, fostering the development of both skills and confidence needed to enter the workforce and build a successful career.Were there some shortcomings? Of course—no program is perfect. I wish we had spent more time on AI integration and user authorization. However, each lesson is accompanied by an extensive library of resources to help fill in any gaps, and the instructors are truly exceptional. If you ever have questions or need support, you can count on your cohort and the education team to be there, providing encouragement and guidance.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CCrystalGraduate · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · September 2024
Great Experience!
I had an amazing experience at BrainStation's data science bootcamp. The curriculum was engaging and well-structured, and the educators were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the journey. I learned so much in a short time, from data...I had an amazing experience at BrainStation's data science bootcamp. The curriculum was engaging and well-structured, and the educators were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the journey. I learned so much in a short time, from data analysis to machine learning and neural networks. Highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to break into data science!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
HHoward HuangGraduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · September 2024
Informative and Practical
Great experience at the Brainstation Bootcamp. The teachers were very helpful and I gained a lot of practical knowledge and experience learning software engineering. It was definitely a tough commitment to do full-time for 12 weeks and the bootcamp was...Great experience at the Brainstation Bootcamp. The teachers were very helpful and I gained a lot of practical knowledge and experience learning software engineering. It was definitely a tough commitment to do full-time for 12 weeks and the bootcamp was very fast-paced, so it may not be for everyone, but for those who truly want to learn software fast, Brainstation is a great place to not just dip your toes in the war but cannonball into the pool.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
SSamuel FerrerData Privacy Analyst · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · September 2024
Great experience
Great cohort that blended well and worked well with each other! Great instructor team, looking forward to seeing them in the field! I would've loved to go more in-depth with Deep Learning and AI!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
FFrancesca CuneoGraduate · Digital Marketing Course · September 2024
Great experience!
I just finished the Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I honestly loved it! The whole experience was amazing – the course covered everything from SEO and social media to content creation and data analytics. The instructors were super...I just finished the Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I honestly loved it! The whole experience was amazing – the course covered everything from SEO and social media to content creation and data analytics. The instructors were super knowledgeable and really supportive, making everything easy to understand and fun to learn. I came out of it feeling confident with all the new skills I picked up and excited to put them to use.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
IIvan TapiaStudent · Data Analytics Course · September 2024
Job-ready, hands-on, skill-focused, interactive, and expert-led.
BrainStation's Data Analytics course is a comprehensive and hands-on program that equips you with essential data analysis skills. The live, expert-led online classes make learning engaging and interactive. The curriculum covers everything from data...BrainStation's Data Analytics course is a comprehensive and hands-on program that equips you with essential data analysis skills. The live, expert-led online classes make learning engaging and interactive. The curriculum covers everything from data preparation to visualization, using industry-standard tools. The real-world projects help you build a solid portfolio, making you job-ready upon completion. It's ideal for anyone looking to upskill or start a career in data analytics. I loved learning more about SQL and Tableau and applied these skills for data analysis and visualization purposes during the course. Thank you to all the staff at BrainStation for making this a memorable experience!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMarwaPhilanthropy Consultant · Digital Marketing Course · September 2024
Extremely Insightful
The course has been really insightful and has taught me a great deal about digital marketing and nagivating different datasets. I have learned a lot for my own business regarding Google Analytics and ads and how to use them efficiently for my...The course has been really insightful and has taught me a great deal about digital marketing and nagivating different datasets. I have learned a lot for my own business regarding Google Analytics and ads and how to use them efficiently for my purposes.
Jad Freiha and Jonathan Serrano Barbosa are wonderful instructors, and teach really well.
I am really happy with the course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMichael KotlarskiStudent · User Experience Design Course · September 2024
In-Person Quality Time
I had a positive experience here. Two in-industry instructors rounded each other's expertise, which allowed me to feel like the instruction was relevant. That a being said, being that the course was only once a week for 8-weeks, it would have fallen...I had a positive experience here. Two in-industry instructors rounded each other's expertise, which allowed me to feel like the instruction was relevant. That a being said, being that the course was only once a week for 8-weeks, it would have fallen far short of being an in-depth, comprehensive class or bootcamp. If you are someone without any skills in UI/UX and are looking for an introduction, this would be the course--however, the cost is a little pricey for information that you could pick up online for a fraction or free. The real strength of this course is the In-Person aspect, which for me is indispensable in education. The feedback from instructors in the industry is additionally indispensable.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
YYanyin ChenStudent · User Experience Design Course · August 2024
Helpful, Improvement, Insight
I really enjoyed the UX Design course at BrainStation. I started with no knowledge of making a story-telling prototype with supportive instructors in my class. I lacked a lot of confidence however, with 1:1 reviews and being independent with my design,...I really enjoyed the UX Design course at BrainStation. I started with no knowledge of making a story-telling prototype with supportive instructors in my class. I lacked a lot of confidence however, with 1:1 reviews and being independent with my design, I have learned so much just being in the classroom environment.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
DDafny GuzmanGraduate · Product Management Course · August 2024
Product Management Course
Great course! The instructors were highly knowledgeable about the subject matter and engaged with the students effectively. The learning environment fostered an exchange of information and understanding between students and teachers. I gained valuable...Great course! The instructors were highly knowledgeable about the subject matter and engaged with the students effectively. The learning environment fostered an exchange of information and understanding between students and teachers. I gained valuable knowledge, made friends, and expanded my professional network.
Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
PPau Romaguera LlacerProgram Manager · Product Management Course · August 2024
Product Management Course
Tech is rapidly growing and having certifications is a must add on any resume. Coming from a background of project and program manager, I was familiar wit many of the concepts related to product management but not all of them. It was a nice learning...Tech is rapidly growing and having certifications is a must add on any resume. Coming from a background of project and program manager, I was familiar wit many of the concepts related to product management but not all of them. It was a nice learning experience to dive into product and how product managers do wear many different hats and deal with many different stakeholders.
I would recommend this course to someone that is looking to do a career change, someone new to the tech field, or someone experienced that wants/needs a certification.
Scott was very fun and dynamic teaching the course. Him and Rafa provided a lot of real-world examples and made the class very hands on.
Might take the Data Analytics one next :)Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
TTarynContent Specialist · Digital Marketing Course · August 2024
Great opportunity to learn and network
I enrolled in the Digital Marketing course to refresh my knowledge of SEO and get more exposure to Google Analytics. I also thought it a great way to network with other digital media professionals in Miami. Instructor is very knowledgeable with real...I enrolled in the Digital Marketing course to refresh my knowledge of SEO and get more exposure to Google Analytics. I also thought it a great way to network with other digital media professionals in Miami. Instructor is very knowledgeable with real world experience and examples. Would recommend if campus is convenient to get to and you have the timeOverall4.0Curriculum3.0Job support2.0Instructors5.0
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
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Imogen Crispe
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, and...
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 03, 2024
This September, one of the largest online tech bootcamps got acquired, two schools raised capital, and companies like Adobe, Pandora, Airbnb, Capgemini, and JP Morgan Chase talked to journalists about hiring from coding bootcamps! We also chat about two free coding bootcamp options and the difference between CS degrees, coding bootcamps, and self-teaching. Plus find out about 6 new schools and ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
Ruby vs Python vs JavaScript vs Java vs .NET – how do you choose your first programming language? Some experts will argue that fundamentals are more important than the language itself, and while we agree, you do need to choose a language in order to learn those fundamentals. We’re running through the pros and cons of each language, the average salaries to expect, and the job prospects for each ...
Imogen Crispe
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 shared his scr...
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 03, 2024
As summer meanders into its final weeks, does back-to-school season make you long to be back in the classroom? It’s not just high schools and colleges that are about to reboot their classes in fall – these coding bootcamps all have upcoming courses online and in-person to jumpstart your new career starting in Fall 2024! Apply today and you could be a developer by the time 2025 rolls around! If ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 24, 2025
Data scientists are more in-demand than ever, but how much does it cost to learn data science at a bootcamp? From students looking for free data bootcamps to those wondering if a $17,000 data course is worth it, we understand that cost is important to future bootcampers! Data science bootcamp tuition can range from $7,000 to $18,000, so how do you decide what to budget for? In this guide, we br...
Imogen Crispe
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 stude...
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 tells us ...
Liz Eggleston
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 her c...
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 for re...
Imogen Crispe
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, an...
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 03, 2024
We read a lot of news about coding bootcamps in May 2018, so we chose the most interesting pieces, and we’re rounding it all up for you in this blog post and podcast! We look at yet another coding bootcamp acquisition, share many wonderful success stories about coding bootcamp graduates, touch on some partnerships between bootcamps and companies, and discuss the role of coding bootcamps in the ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated May 23, 2018
BrainStation has an established community of web developers and UX designers across North America – but after hearing mounting requests for data science, they’re launching a Full-Time Data Science Program at their campuses in Toronto, Vancouver, and online. We sat down with BrainStation’s Education Product Manager, Nicola Lochead, and Lead Data Science Educator, Jeremy Gray, to learn about what...
Lauren Stewart
Updated March 19, 2018
After waitressing and earning a degree in graphic design, Maria was on a mission to find job security and utilize her skills. During her graphic design job search, she kept seeing “front end development” as a hot skill wanted by employers, so she decided to enroll in BrainStation’s Remote Web Development Program. Learn why Maria chose to learn online with BrainStation, how she stayed engaged an...
Lauren Stewart
Updated August 06, 2024
When you think of your next tech job, does “Digital Marketer” come to mind? It should; a solid understanding of marketing, combined with analytical and a few tech skills, can lead to a fulfilling, evolving career. By 2024, digital advertising revenue will amount to $460 billion dollars! With the increase in marketing buys over the last few years, experts have forecasted that digital will eventu...
Lauren Stewart
Updated December 14, 2017
New wave technology school, BrainStation launched a new full-time Remote Web Development Course in 2017 as part of a goal to empower one million people with digital skills by 2025. BrainStation Educator and professional software developer Jamie is involved in building the curriculum and figuring out how to make the online experience as successful as the on-campus experience. We asked Jamie how ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 28, 2017
Need a rundown of everything that happened in the coding bootcamp industry this September? You’re in luck! We’ve collected all the most important news in this blog post and podcast. This month, we kept up with the status of the bootcamp industry, learned about how bootcamps are thriving in smaller markets, and explored different ways to pay for bootcamp. Plus, we added 7 new schools from around...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 05, 2017
Graeme Davis is the CEO of Brüha, an online ticket provider in Ontario. But when he began working in startups, he found his lack of tech skills impeded. So Graeme started learning web development and iOS at BrainStation, and says he’s now able to contribute to the technical conversation. Next up for Graeme? He’s attending BrainStation’s new online Data Analytics course to learn how to tell a be...
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 06, 2023
BrainStation’s Software Engineering Bootcamp is routinely iterated upon to ensure students are receiving the skills they need to thrive in today’s tech workplace. The BrainStation team breaks down what students can expect to learn in the Software Engineering Bootcamp and who they’ll be taught by (spoiler alert: seasoned Software Engineering pros!). Plus, learn more about the typical tech roles ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated January 08, 2018
Welcome to the January 2017 Course Report monthly coding bootcamp news roundup! Each month, we look at all the happenings from the coding bootcamp world from new bootcamps to fundraising announcements, to interesting trends. This month we applaud initiatives that bring technology to underserved communities, we look at employment trends, and new coding schools and campuses. Plus, we hear a funny...
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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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