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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AArtemSoftware Engineer · Web Development · August 2021
BrainStation Review
Overall BrainStation was an incredible experience, all instructors and staff were fantastic, supportive and kind. There was clear direction during the entire process, and the all resources were clearly laid out and readily available. The learning...Overall BrainStation was an incredible experience, all instructors and staff were fantastic, supportive and kind. There was clear direction during the entire process, and the all resources were clearly laid out and readily available. The learning environment was engaging and had ample content, one thing that could have been improved was some parts of the curriculum which could have had more emphasis and focus.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMikeAccount Manager · Web Development Bootcamp · August 2021
Web Development
BrainStations web development bootcamp changed my career trajectory entirely. A year ago I was a disgruntled employee at a major Canadian oil company. Now I’m working as an Account Manager in the heart of San Fran tech. I wouldn’t be where I am without...BrainStations web development bootcamp changed my career trajectory entirely. A year ago I was a disgruntled employee at a major Canadian oil company. Now I’m working as an Account Manager in the heart of San Fran tech. I wouldn’t be where I am without the content I learned at BrainStation. Mind you I never intended to be a web developer, I always wanted to work in a customer facing role in tech. But what the web development bootcamp turned me into is the most technically capable member of the sales team at my company. I’ll admit that BrainStations career assistance had nothing to do with me landing my actual job. But it made me over qualified for my day to day work. I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
GGabrielaProduct Designer · User Experience Design Course · August 2021
UX Diploma Bootcamp
BrainStation's UX Diploma program is very challenging but one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. You will laugh, cry, lose sleep, celebrate and see a whole new side of yourself as a new and talented designer capable of producing amazing...BrainStation's UX Diploma program is very challenging but one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. You will laugh, cry, lose sleep, celebrate and see a whole new side of yourself as a new and talented designer capable of producing amazing work. The content is rich and taught well by industry professionals and leaders in the field. I highly recommend this program to anybody looking to jump head first into the fast-paced world of tech and UX design.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
NNiraliGraduate · Web Development Bootcamp · August 2021
web developer
hi , it was an amazing experience, it helps me to think about the tech world my dream came true, just hope to get a good job thanks brainstation and all the education team.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
OOliver LevyFull stack web developer · Web Development · August 2021
Amazing and personable educators
I asked a million questions and had them all answered by the amazing educators at Brainstation. I truly believe that this school is exceptional at what they do. I went in not knowing how to write a single line of code and now have a secure job with...I asked a million questions and had them all answered by the amazing educators at Brainstation. I truly believe that this school is exceptional at what they do. I went in not knowing how to write a single line of code and now have a secure job with freelance clients on the side.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMadhu Hemanth AreStudent · Data Science Course · August 2021
Data Science Certification
It's an amazing course for someone who just started in the data industry or wants to start learning data.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
BBrittany TilstraGraduate · Product Management Course Online · July 2021
Save your money and go somewhere else
I took the Product Management course Nov-Dec 2020. The instructors were great but the institution itself was so disappointing.
The class was way too full, I felt so bad for the instructors. We spent 2 of the classes just listening to other...I took the Product Management course Nov-Dec 2020. The instructors were great but the institution itself was so disappointing.
The class was way too full, I felt so bad for the instructors. We spent 2 of the classes just listening to other people's projects and the other classes whizzing through the material because the presentations took up so much time. I even submitted feedback that I had a bad experience and would like to talk to someone about it, never heard from anyone.
Now I'm trying to access course materials to review for my current role and I'm barred from accessing it 6 moths after paying thousands of dollars in tuition. The customer service agent has been zero help and evidently a disappointing experience went from bad to even worse somehow.
Save your money and don't bother.Overall1.0Curriculum2.0Job support1.0Instructors4.0 -
NNadia SobieskiContent Moderator · July 2021
Awesome
Brainstaition is a great Bootcamp,and highly recommendedOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
UUdita GangwaniStudent · User Experience Design Course Online · July 2021
User Experience Course @BrainStation Review
Overall good experience with a small group of students and 2 instructors to provide a lot of perspective and attention as needed. Interactive class activities were a fun way to learn and get to know people - I suggestion for the future could be a...Overall good experience with a small group of students and 2 instructors to provide a lot of perspective and attention as needed. Interactive class activities were a fun way to learn and get to know people - I suggestion for the future could be a class/group project that we work on only during class through the activities to double enforce the learnings and have multiple portfolio pieces.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
CChantel LeeGraphic Designer / Digital Marketer · Digital Marketing Course · June 2021
Graphic Designer / Digital Marketer
Great breakdown of digital marketing, lots to learn^_^!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
RRupashree DuttaGraduate · User Experience Design Course · May 2021
UX design
Outstanding educators and the intense program prepares you for the actual industry challenges!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
KKarynaSEO Training Online · May 2021
Search Engine Marketing Course
How impressed I was when my underestimation about taking just an online certification vanished away right after the very first 5 minutes at the very first our Zoom video meeting!
Simply saying "cool," how entertaining and...How impressed I was when my underestimation about taking just an online certification vanished away right after the very first 5 minutes at the very first our Zoom video meeting!
Simply saying "cool," how entertaining and exciting the whole course was (it indeed was so worth taking! Special thank you to the best instructors Scott and Haeri, you made it full of fun and joy!)
It is indeed not enough words to express my experience and my personal opinion on the decision I had made. Scott and Haeri are well-educated about the topic. I learned so much from them that we even covered some extra material than planned ( that turned out right after finishing our weekly presentations ). For me, it makes the whole experience unique and wholesome!
So, I would range it as an excellent class for beginners as a good level up even for qualified specialists, who need some boost and improvement.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
BBlakeUser Experience Design Course · May 2021
UX Design Review
- There were a variety of things learned throughout the course, to pick one specifically would do an injustice from the main takeaway. This course has shown me how to create an App that can be flexible to all demographics. Being a true asset to...
- There were a variety of things learned throughout the course, to pick one specifically would do an injustice from the main takeaway. This course has shown me how to create an App that can be flexible to all demographics. Being a true asset to individuals with disabilities and beneficial to all viewpoints.
- Understanding tools like User Research, Personas, Interaction Models, and Accessibility & Multi-Platform Design. Were all beneficial along my journey.
- I believe the principles of Keeping It Simple Stupid, are major factors when designing/relaying your message to your audience.
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CChristina RahejaGraduate · Search Engine Marketing · May 2021
Search Engine Marketing
What a fantastic, applicable course - love the format - from engaging instructors, to practical work on your own website to group work (if desired) - despite everything going online due to the pandemic this course was incredibly valuable, very well...What a fantastic, applicable course - love the format - from engaging instructors, to practical work on your own website to group work (if desired) - despite everything going online due to the pandemic this course was incredibly valuable, very well taught and absolutely worth the investment. Highly recommend.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAtawan aka teeteeStudent · May 2021
cyber security
Buutterfly_33B4Butterfly_33awesome teachers BEN AND JACKIE they are so incredible and I enjoyed my class they are extremely devoted to teaching and eagered to listen to whatever questions you need to ask themOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
CCraig MGraduate · Data Science Course Online · May 2021
Data Science May 9
Fantastic course that was a great stretch in my abilities and understanding of data principles and techniques. Sergio B was terrific in sharing real world insights and examples and brought a rigorous though friendly critical analysis to each...Fantastic course that was a great stretch in my abilities and understanding of data principles and techniques. Sergio B was terrific in sharing real world insights and examples and brought a rigorous though friendly critical analysis to each discussion. Recommend this course to any business leader, product owner who needs to work effectively with data.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
KKeltieGraphic Designer · User Experience Design Course Online · May 2021
Designer
It was a great course, the instructor was knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the material and I feel I learned a lot.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
KKaleb ArmbrustGraduate · Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · April 2021
Amazing Experience!
I had an incredible time at BrainStation. The only thing that could have made it better would be to have been in person with my awesome (and super helpful) classmates but unfortunately Covid kept us from that. The instructors were awesome and very...I had an incredible time at BrainStation. The only thing that could have made it better would be to have been in person with my awesome (and super helpful) classmates but unfortunately Covid kept us from that. The instructors were awesome and very knowledgeable. I have never been great in school or had much of an interest for it but for basically the first time in my life I actually enjoyed it and learned a ton. BrainStation's Web Development Program definitely set me up to succeed!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
YYanaStudent · Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online · April 2021
An amazing experience for a career pivot
Being a student at BrainStation is challenging but totally worth it. There is minimal or no time off during the 12 weeks (for the Diploma program), but in return, you will receive a very supportive team of educators, classmates, and career coaches. So...Being a student at BrainStation is challenging but totally worth it. There is minimal or no time off during the 12 weeks (for the Diploma program), but in return, you will receive a very supportive team of educators, classmates, and career coaches. So it is designed for people who are serious about their careers and ready to invest the full 12 weeks of their time. BrainStation managed to attract people who will really care about your success and will genuinely support you during your path, which is a rare thing these days. The career success center is another unique addition to the course. The educators will make sure you secure your first job within a reasonable amount of time after graduation. And not just any job, but a job you are happy with.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
DDavid NStudent · Data Analytics Course · April 2021
Data Analytics
I’m a guy who tried to learn how to code for months if not years. After trying sites like udemy and coursera I would quickly lose interest in about 2 minutes into the video making it impossible for me to learn anything. Then here comes Brainstation, a...I’m a guy who tried to learn how to code for months if not years. After trying sites like udemy and coursera I would quickly lose interest in about 2 minutes into the video making it impossible for me to learn anything. Then here comes Brainstation, a coding boot camp that is affordable that offers the same instructions, if not better than the well established heavy hitters that put you on private student loans. I appreciate Brainstation’s overall value, curriculum, extraordinary instructors to say the least as they launched me on the path to a complete career change. Their support email is also very understanding, fair, and responsive! Brainstation rocks!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0
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
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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...
FAQ
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Find answers to the most-asked questions.
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.