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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AAndre MattiuzziGraduate · Data Science Course · March 2023
Strong and organised learning method for a short course
I took the Data Science course with focus on programming with Python and, from the start I found interesting the way Brainstation had everything well organised even before the course started. There's a lot of information and preparation material...I took the Data Science course with focus on programming with Python and, from the start I found interesting the way Brainstation had everything well organised even before the course started. There's a lot of information and preparation material available online. The staff and instructors are always very helpful and enthusiastic about our learning process, with easy communication in and out of the classroom.
About the itself, I found it fast-paced for someone who didn't know a line of Python and only basic concepts about Data Science. There's just so much we can go through over 7 or 8 weeks and although there are some things that weren't covered in the classroom and a lot to be done after the course's over, I can say now I know the building blocks of Python and Data Science so I can build up on.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
EElham FadaviGraduate · Data Science Course · March 2023
Great
The course was great and informative and beside the course itself, Brain Station provide lots of events that let you to connect with industry leads which is a great networking experience.
It gives you opportunities of networking not only related to...The course was great and informative and beside the course itself, Brain Station provide lots of events that let you to connect with industry leads which is a great networking experience.
It gives you opportunities of networking not only related to the course you’ve applied for but also other area of interest.
In general, there was a great experience, specially for people who are looking for career change.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
EElahe FadaviGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · March 2023
My experience with Data Science course at Brain Station
Really enjoyed the data science course at Brain Station (Toronto office). I'd definitely recommend it.
Also attended couple of their networking events and my overall experience is positive.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMaksym ChykalProduct Designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · March 2023
I was taking UX course this year
I recently had the pleasure of attending this school, and I can confidently say that it exceeded my expectations. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I was impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The faculty and staff were incredibly...I recently had the pleasure of attending this school, and I can confidently say that it exceeded my expectations. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I was impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The faculty and staff were incredibly supportive and went above and beyond to ensure that I had everything I needed to succeed.
But what really sets BrainStation apart is the quality of the education. The instructors are experts in their fields and are truly passionate about teaching. They challenged me to think critically and creatively and provided me with the skills and knowledge I needed to excel in my career.
Overall, I would highly recommend BrainStation to anyone looking for a top-quality education in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you are just starting out on your journey or are looking to further your career.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
VVictoria CedenoBrand Specialist at Zinus · User Experience Design Course · March 2023
Great course!
It was a great course. I really enjoyed learning about UX Design and meeting other people with similar interests. It is definitely a really fast paced and dynamic experience. The tutors are experts in their field so they had insightful examples to...It was a great course. I really enjoyed learning about UX Design and meeting other people with similar interests. It is definitely a really fast paced and dynamic experience. The tutors are experts in their field so they had insightful examples to share with us. There is plenty of support available, you just need to ask.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
NNitish MayekarStudent · Web Development · March 2023
Awesome !! Friendly Staff and Teacher !! Quite Helpful !!
My instructors were incredible. The online portal for learning is impressive. The community of people, including the students, administration and professionals who speak at events and hire from BrainStation were all important parts of my experience....My instructors were incredible. The online portal for learning is impressive. The community of people, including the students, administration and professionals who speak at events and hire from BrainStation were all important parts of my experience. Really Enjoyed the Course, started from scratch. Mark was very helpful mentor. Awesome !! Friendly Staff and Teacher !! Quite Helpful !!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
JJanvi ManderStudent at the University of Waterloo · Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · March 2023
Web development
I loved the course, it really helped me understand the different aspects of building a website. The support in class and outside of class hours is awesome. I would 100% recommend this to others.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
MMariam ZoghbiDigital Marketing Manager · Data Analytics Course · March 2023
Great instructors and a great class
The 10-week data analytics class at Brain Station was a great resource in expanding my data analysis skill set. The class is taught by industry professionals that were able to provide real-world examples and explain use cases for what we were learning...The 10-week data analytics class at Brain Station was a great resource in expanding my data analysis skill set. The class is taught by industry professionals that were able to provide real-world examples and explain use cases for what we were learning in class. The instructors are clearly experts and did a great job of breaking down complex data analysis tools into easy-to-digest content.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
LLauren StrianoStudent · Data Analytics Course · March 2023
Fun & Inspiring!
I really enjoyed my course at BrainStation (Data Analytics) - the instructors we approachable and offered their "real world" scenarios throughout the semester. Immensely helpful during the final project phase as they were alway readily available via slack.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
EErin EssexUser Experience Designer · Data Analytics Course · March 2023
Wish I did it sooner
The Data Analytics class helped me better understand how data is queried. I now can query my own data at work, have more meaningful concerstaions with my developers, and build amazing visualizations to help tell a story.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
HHarsh PatankarStudent · User Experience Design Course · March 2023
Amazing!
I love the experience. The profs were all very understanding and knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. My favourite part was being able to learn in person and create a network with other likeminded individuals.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
DDivia M MohanlalStudent · Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · March 2023
A Wholesome Experience
I didn't realise when I first got into this course, that there would be so much I would gain from it. The tutors were awesome and had a great way of teaching that you don't realise the information actually stays with you. I found the experience...I didn't realise when I first got into this course, that there would be so much I would gain from it. The tutors were awesome and had a great way of teaching that you don't realise the information actually stays with you. I found the experience refreshing and so rewarding. With so many new skills learnt from the UX Design course, I feel it has helped prepare me for the future.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDara HirshAssociate Director of Marketing · March 2023
Review of Digital Marketing Course at BrainStation
My favorite part of this course was the real-world examples given by the instructors. It really helped create context for the lessons so I could learn not just the theory but the application.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CCamerin M JordanStudent · Digital Marketing Course Online · March 2023
Digital Marketing BootCamp
This was a great class! The only feedback I would give is to have more hands-on experience with the software with the instructors or in an actually signed up and signed into account. I am hoping that after the class we are able to have help with job...This was a great class! The only feedback I would give is to have more hands-on experience with the software with the instructors or in an actually signed up and signed into account. I am hoping that after the class we are able to have help with job placement!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CCody BurleySoftware Developer · Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · March 2023
Good bootcamp, tough market
I graduated BrainStation's bootcamp in September 2022 and felt I was taught enough to teach myself the remaining fundamentals of front end web development. The 12 week window was too short to fit a true full stack bootcamp and backend suffered due to...I graduated BrainStation's bootcamp in September 2022 and felt I was taught enough to teach myself the remaining fundamentals of front end web development. The 12 week window was too short to fit a true full stack bootcamp and backend suffered due to that. However, I did gain the skills to figure out the missing pieces post bootcamp.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support2.0Instructors5.0 -
CCurtis KnechtGraduate · User Experience Design Course · March 2023
Brainstation UX Certification Course
This in-person course was the perfect way to gain additional information and insight to expand my UX knowledge. The instructors were extremely patient and helpful with the class truly understanding the material.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
RRobert McKeownStartup Founder · Product Leadership · March 2023
Sweeping, Energetic, Open-Minded,
The course involved a lot of material. However, it would have helped me to have a syllabus with optional readings of books, articles, and such that would allow me to get even deeper to the subject. I also have not had much of a sense of networking/job...The course involved a lot of material. However, it would have helped me to have a syllabus with optional readings of books, articles, and such that would allow me to get even deeper to the subject. I also have not had much of a sense of networking/job advisory that I thought would be a part of this. But the teachers did a very good job of presenting the material in context.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
UUna MladenovicStudent · Digital Marketing Course · March 2023
Digital Marketing Class
This is a good class for someone who is entering the world of digital marketing. It covers all of the basics including: research, content, SEO, GA, email marketing, social media, etc. I recommend it to people who need foundational knowledge in digital...This is a good class for someone who is entering the world of digital marketing. It covers all of the basics including: research, content, SEO, GA, email marketing, social media, etc. I recommend it to people who need foundational knowledge in digital marketing.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
KKrista PGraduate · User Experience Design Course · March 2023
Fast paced, engaging overview of UX
I took the UX Course (not bootcamp)
This was a great 8-week condensed course that walks you through the principles and processes of User Experience Design.
I had an existing understanding of UX and was hoping to round out some of my hard skills....I took the UX Course (not bootcamp)
This was a great 8-week condensed course that walks you through the principles and processes of User Experience Design.
I had an existing understanding of UX and was hoping to round out some of my hard skills. This is not required but I felt that some familiarity with the content was helpful in getting the most out of the experience!
Being familiar with Figma at a high-level is also helpful - they teach you a bit but there is so much you can do with the app, so knowing that before you start will help you be more nimble and work quickly.
If you take this course I would recommend completing some of the strategy submission and final project every week, rather than leaving it all to the end because it's a lot of work!
It was great to do this course in person - the instructors were super engaging and my classmates were awesome and supportive. Definitely recommend the in-person experience if possible.
Overall glad I took this course and am hoping to work in UX in the future!Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
KKelsey RambeauMarketing Manager · Digital Marketing Course Online · March 2023
Digital Marketing Review
The course was packed with tons of information and resources for each section. Both instructors have a lot of work experience and it shows in their examples, and the way they teach. I really enjoyed the course and would be willing to enroll in another,...The course was packed with tons of information and resources for each section. Both instructors have a lot of work experience and it shows in their examples, and the way they teach. I really enjoyed the course and would be willing to enroll in another, in the future. The final project was beneficial to my job, so that was useful and a nice way to show off the skills learned.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0
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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Updated October 17, 2019
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Updated October 03, 2024
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Imogen Crispe
Updated June 27, 2019
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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...
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Updated December 03, 2024
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Imogen Crispe
Updated May 23, 2018
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Lauren Stewart
Updated March 19, 2018
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Lauren Stewart
Updated August 06, 2024
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Lauren Stewart
Updated December 14, 2017
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Imogen Crispe
Updated September 28, 2017
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Liz Eggleston
Updated September 05, 2017
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Liz Eggleston
Updated February 06, 2023
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Imogen Crispe
Updated January 08, 2018
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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.
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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.
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