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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MMark Verified via GitHubStudent · Data Science Course · September 2020
BrainStation Data Science FT Bootcamp 2020
Overall a decent experience. Main advantages are good quality instructors and lots of different methods of teaching were used to keep things interesting. Cons come from the fact that data science is very hard to teach in 3 months; not everyone is at...Overall a decent experience. Main advantages are good quality instructors and lots of different methods of teaching were used to keep things interesting. Cons come from the fact that data science is very hard to teach in 3 months; not everyone is at the same proficiency in math so sometimes it's a little slow, sometimes it's a little fast.
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CCaitlin W Verified via LinkedInStudent · Data Analytics Course · September 2020
Data Analytics
I took the Data Analytics course in the beginning of 2020. I did the class online-live, and while I was nervous at first about how the course would go, it was actually incredible. The instructors made it very easy to follow and kept me engaged the...I took the Data Analytics course in the beginning of 2020. I did the class online-live, and while I was nervous at first about how the course would go, it was actually incredible. The instructors made it very easy to follow and kept me engaged the entire time. They were always able to answer any question and you never felt bad for asking something. The instructors and fellow students were always super supportive. I have enrolled in another course at BrainStation that I am starting next week and am looking forward to it in new ways!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support2.0Instructors5.0 -
VVickie C Verified via LinkedInUX Designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · September 2020
UX Design
As someone with no previous technical skills in UX Design, the one word I would use to describe my experience taking BrainStation's 12-week bootcamp is transformative. I walked in having no idea what I was getting myself into, and...As someone with no previous technical skills in UX Design, the one word I would use to describe my experience taking BrainStation's 12-week bootcamp is transformative. I walked in having no idea what I was getting myself into, and walked out amazed at the skills and knowledge I developed in such a short amount of time. The educators really care and have so much knowledge to share about their experiences; and when the pandemic hit, it was amazing to see how quick and seamless they made our transition to a remote setting. The program does a great job in preparing you for the real world and it left me more confident than ever to jump right into it.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
BBruna Tenorio Verified via LinkedInDigital Marketing Coordinator · Search Engine Marketing · August 2020
Search Engine Marketing
The learning experience is excellent as the program is a mix of theory and hands-on activities, with a final project to apply the skills learned throughout the classes. Plus, my instructor was a fantastic professional in the industry, a great teacher,...The learning experience is excellent as the program is a mix of theory and hands-on activities, with a final project to apply the skills learned throughout the classes. Plus, my instructor was a fantastic professional in the industry, a great teacher, highly skilled, and always available to answer our questions. My learning experience was outstanding, and I highly recommend BrainStation for those looking for a rich learning journey!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CChristina Esposito Verified via LinkedInMarketing and Communications Lead · User Experience Design Course · August 2020
Valuable Experience
I graduated from the part-time User Experience course at Brainstation and it was very insightful. Everything was very well organized and the material was extremely valuable. The Instructors made sure to customize the content to your specific needs and...I graduated from the part-time User Experience course at Brainstation and it was very insightful. Everything was very well organized and the material was extremely valuable. The Instructors made sure to customize the content to your specific needs and every single class was hands-on and experimental. Great discussions and I feel well prepared for pitching and creating projects with UX principals in mind.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
JJW Verified via GitHubMarketing Manager · Digital Marketing Course Online · August 2020
Online Digital Marketing
As someone who already had a few years of marketing experience (no targeted digital marketing experience), this course was not very useful for me. To capture something as broad as Digital Marketing in 10 weeks doesn't do it justice. Example; one course...As someone who already had a few years of marketing experience (no targeted digital marketing experience), this course was not very useful for me. To capture something as broad as Digital Marketing in 10 weeks doesn't do it justice. Example; one course (3 hours) was dedicated to social media - with such definitions as what Facebook vs. Instagram vs. Twitter are... Not a good use of my time. I want to be fair and say this could be a reasonable introduction to someone who is (a) not familiar with digital technologies; and (2) not familiar with marketing, looking for a career switch and a cushy introduction. If you have any experience, I wouldn't recommend this. I will say the instructors were pretty decorated. Our main instructor was well-meaning and smart, but I don't feel like he was a good "teacher". Our substitute instructors were more enthusiastic and better at explaining, educating. Our main prof did reach out afterwards with a potential opportunity of interest to me (although I was already happy with my current position) so I feel like they are well-meaning about job assistance.Overall2.0Curriculum2.0Job support3.0Instructors3.0 -
MMichael L Verified via GitHubGraduate · Web Development Bootcamp · August 2020
Remote Full Stack Web Development Program Review
TLDR: Excellent course, would recommend to most!
Long story: I completed the 12 week bootcamp in July 2020. Partially due to Covid, I decided that it was the perfect opportunity to start a new career path and follow a passion for tech to become a...TLDR: Excellent course, would recommend to most!
Long story: I completed the 12 week bootcamp in July 2020. Partially due to Covid, I decided that it was the perfect opportunity to start a new career path and follow a passion for tech to become a web developer. As I had expected, it was a very intense course and went through an entire gamut of languages and skills. I cannot recommend the course to everyone, as there will be some people who would not be able to handle the workload. However, if you go in with the mindset that you are condensing an entire year of learning into 3 months, and you're willing to put in the time and effort it will take to learn all the material and complete all the projects, then this course is for you.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
WWamiq Verified via LinkedInStudent · Data Analytics Course Online · August 2020
Great Course - Perfect Balance of Learning and Practice
The course was set to provide the perfect balance of content learning and practice. I was able to practice what I learnt in class with assignments/homework with more advanced questions available for those who want to push themselves. My instructor was...The course was set to provide the perfect balance of content learning and practice. I was able to practice what I learnt in class with assignments/homework with more advanced questions available for those who want to push themselves. My instructor was patient and welcoming as he ensured that each student participated in class discussions and understanding concepts. All questions were answered in class and our instructor made himself available for extra help outside of class hours. Our practice with the applications and software was enough to allow us to get started and perform the many tasks you would get as a Data Analyst. As a class, we tried out each application with plenty of practice examples.
I would recommend the course and BrainStation overall. I learnt a lot and feel ready to take on more challenges.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
BBen de Groot Verified via LinkedInB2B Lead Generation Manager · Product Management Course · August 2020
B2B Lead Generation Manager
BrainStation has an outstanding online synchronous learning model with experienced teachers. Recommend for anyone wanting to upgrade their #digital knowledge and skills.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
EEdward Koh Verified via LinkedInProduct Owner · User Experience Design Course · August 2020
User Experience Design
I took the User Experience Design course at the BrainStation Toronto location. If I had to summarize my experience in a few words, I would say: modern, inspiring, relevant. I've taken numerous courses from many different schools, but none were as...I took the User Experience Design course at the BrainStation Toronto location. If I had to summarize my experience in a few words, I would say: modern, inspiring, relevant. I've taken numerous courses from many different schools, but none were as engaging as this one was. It starts with the Learning Experience team who are always available to help you be prepared for each class, whether its addressing technical issues or sharing suggested resources that get you in the right mindset for class participation. In class, it became obvious very quickly that the instructors are highly passionate about their craft and that they are genuinely interested in helping students learn not only new skills, but more importantly, how to think critically and how to develop their careers. I highly recommend BrainStation for anyone looking for insight into a particular career path or for anyone looking for what specific knowledge is critical for career success.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
MMahnoush Verified via LinkedInResearch Analyst · Data Science Course · August 2020
Data Science Certificate
This course gave me the opportunity to leverage my analytical skills by applying Data Science tools in a project-based approach. The curriculum was broad enough to introduce me to the basics in DS and available libraries and how to code in Python...This course gave me the opportunity to leverage my analytical skills by applying Data Science tools in a project-based approach. The curriculum was broad enough to introduce me to the basics in DS and available libraries and how to code in Python Notebooks in order to work efficiently with data in my field (biomedical research).
Brief and precise for those who are self-taught and just need a starter boost to delve deeper into the matter!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support2.0Instructors4.0 -
CChristian Chen Verified via LinkedInStudent · Data Analytics Course · August 2020
Data analytics
It was really great eye opening experience course for me to get into the field. I took data analytics program in the summer 2019 at BrainStation. The classes really bring me a depth knowledge into the data analytics concept and give me full...It was really great eye opening experience course for me to get into the field. I took data analytics program in the summer 2019 at BrainStation. The classes really bring me a depth knowledge into the data analytics concept and give me full understanding about framework of data analytics.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
HHassan Mohamad Verified via LinkedInBusiness Analyst · Data Analytics Course · August 2020
amazing experience at BrainStation
an intense course that lays the foundation for the data world. Loved the delivery methods available to the student, loved the experience and the knowledge.
they only hire instructors from the actual field they are teaching, which makes the learning...an intense course that lays the foundation for the data world. Loved the delivery methods available to the student, loved the experience and the knowledge.
they only hire instructors from the actual field they are teaching, which makes the learning method much more realistic and on hand.
I would recommend this program to a lot of my friends and specially through BrainStation.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
RRay Verified via GitHubProduct Designer · User Experience Design Course · August 2020
UX Design
My experience at BrainStation was positive and memorable. My instructors were very knowledgeable and provided a lot of examples from the industry. If I were to level up my experience in the future I would attend Brainstation again.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
TTaleb Damaree Verified via GitHubGraduate · Web Development Course Online · August 2020
Learned a tremendous amount in such little time.
A wonderful 12-week program with terrific instructors and teaching assistants. I earned a great education by learning about an abundance of concepts and problems that programmers run into everyday. Thanks to this program, I'm extremely motivated to...A wonderful 12-week program with terrific instructors and teaching assistants. I earned a great education by learning about an abundance of concepts and problems that programmers run into everyday. Thanks to this program, I'm extremely motivated to succeed in my career. It also made me regret going to grad school. I would strongly urge those who have an interest in embarking on a career in web development to take this course. It has made me a lot more confident in my programming ability.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MMridusmita Sarma Verified via LinkedInApplicant · Data Analytics Course · August 2020
Data Analysis
I did the data analytics course and I got a very good understanding of the concepts in a short time. Final project was a good hands-on experience. Also made some friends during the courseOverall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
PPrajakta Rane Verified via LinkedInUX / UI Freelancer · User Experience Design Course · August 2020
User Experience Design Course (online)
Being a passionate UI designer, what motivated me to enhance my digital skills was to build the base it needed in terms of experience and knowledge. I wanted to fine-tune the knowledge I had, and at the same time also learn the basics of UX principles....Being a passionate UI designer, what motivated me to enhance my digital skills was to build the base it needed in terms of experience and knowledge. I wanted to fine-tune the knowledge I had, and at the same time also learn the basics of UX principles. One of the most important aspects of UX I learnt from this course is to understand the business goals and the user needs before you start thinking about solutions. The lead instructor, Frauke Seewald demonstrated valuable knowledge and insights from her real-life experiences in the industry while explaining the UX theories and principles. Her guidance and feedback helped me elevate the level of my work from the beginning until the end and even after the completion of the course.
Learnings
To conclude, the course will help you establish the foundation you needed and motivate to do your best.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
EEmily Stanislaus Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Product Management Course · August 2020
An engaging experience
I can't speak highly enough of my experience at BrainStation. The Product Management course was engaging, flexible, and helped me make a career transition from non-profit to tech. The instructors truly want to see you succeed and are wonderful...I can't speak highly enough of my experience at BrainStation. The Product Management course was engaging, flexible, and helped me make a career transition from non-profit to tech. The instructors truly want to see you succeed and are wonderful mentors.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SShane Smith Verified via GitHubUI/UX & SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER · User Experience Design Bootcamp · August 2020
User Experience Design
Ten weeks of craziness but well worth it! I had never taken an online course before and was very intimidated going into it. After just a couple of sessions, the instructor made me feel comfortable with the platform. All the instructors are from the...Ten weeks of craziness but well worth it! I had never taken an online course before and was very intimidated going into it. After just a couple of sessions, the instructor made me feel comfortable with the platform. All the instructors are from the industry and have first-hand knowledge. Each session lasted about 3hrs with team-building exercises, tutorials and Q&A at the end of the lesson. Because the course condensed into ten weeks, I didn't learn everything I would have liked too. Other than that, I thought the course was excellent and would recommend to anyone who wanted to start a new career or get new skills.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
ZZohan Momin Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Web Development Bootcamp · August 2020
Web development diploma graduate
While I was styding for web dev on my own, I found it hard to commit on a daily basis to learning new things and needed a push from someone. Hence I went with BrainStation and the amount of hardwork and ease of admission process helped me take the...While I was styding for web dev on my own, I found it hard to commit on a daily basis to learning new things and needed a push from someone. Hence I went with BrainStation and the amount of hardwork and ease of admission process helped me take the decision of attending a Bootcamp more firm. Into the clurse we had a culture similar to a work culture where we would have sprints as well as Morning standups for group projects. Instructors and TA's were always there to help. I would rate it worth the money you pay.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0
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
Recent BrainStation News
Liz Eggleston
Updated November 06, 2024
Since the first bootcamp acquisition in June 2014, we’ve seen several coding bootcamps get acquired by a range of companies from for-profit education companies (Capella Education), to co-working companies (WeWork), and other coding bootcamps (Thinkful + Bloc)! With rapid market growth in the bootcamp industry, for-profit education companies are taking note. These acquisitions and consolidatio...
Liz Eggleston
Updated November 06, 2024
Since the first bootcamp acquisition in June 2014, we’ve seen several coding bootcamps get acquired by a range of companies from for-profit education companies (Capella Education), to co-working companies (WeWork), and other coding bootcamps (Thinkful + Bloc)! With rapid market growth in the bootcamp industry, for-profit education companies are taking note. These acquisitions and consolidatio...
Lauren Stewart
Updated October 03, 2024
Do you want to be a front end developer or a back end developer? Understanding your career goals at the end of a coding bootcamp can make it easier to narrow down which school is best for you. This can be a tricky task if you aren’t familiar with these terms – but no need to worry now that you have this guide. Let’s dig into the difference between front end web development and back end devel...
Nick Toscano
Updated January 08, 2025
Canadian bootcamps are working hard to develop the talent needed to keep up with Canada’s growing tech hubs. StartUp Genome ranks Toronto and Vancouver amongst the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world. The Canadian tech economy as a whole is being fueled by thriving companies such as Shopify, HootSuite, Kik, Wattpad, and Erkem. Their success has generated a lot of interest among invest...
Harry Hantel
Updated May 12, 2023
Coding bootcamps offer a chance to learning the finer points of building digital products, but what about when the product is finished? Digital marketing has risen to become a fundamental part of most businesses as they try to reach more people, more effectively. These part-time digital marketing bootcamps teach the fundamentals of creating and managing campaigns, as well as the necessary too...
Harry Hantel
Updated July 22, 2021
While coding bootcamps can produce stellar developers, Product Management is another integral part of a company's technical team. It’s an organizational function that entails a combination of marketing, development, and analysis. The ability to get into the nitty-gritty of coding is obviously a powerful skill, but product management ensures that the code is maximizing the effectiveness of th...
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 07, 2015
Jason Cassidy is the digital marketing manager at Cara Operations, Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company. He was recently named to Marketing Mag’s "30 under 30," but Jason realized the importance of technical skills in marketing and saw the potential to unlock new opportunities at his company. After attending a marketing seminar at Brainstation, Jason decided to take their 10 ...
Harry Hantel
Updated July 22, 2021
Apple’s newest, beginner-oriented programming language Swift has made developing for the iPhone a possibility for new and experienced developers alike. iOS developers earn over $100,000 on average, so it's a perfect time to learn to program for the iPhone. With the help of one of these iOS bootcamps, you could find yourself developing mobile apps utilizing Objective-C, Cocoa Touch, ...
Jess Feldman
Updated December 01, 2025
We’ve all seen the statistics, and the verdict is clear: women are vastly underrepresented in technical fields. While women are the leading adopters of technology, the software development industry is only made up of 20% women. Course Report wants to see more women in technical roles, and coding bootcamps have a unique opportunity to boost these numbers. One way to attract women to apply...
FAQ
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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?
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.