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BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
2,339 Reviews 20 Courses

BrainStation is a global digital skills provider empowering teams and professionals with industry-recognized certifications and world-class instruction across AI, Product Management, Product Design, Data, and Digital Marketing. We specialize in in-person learning experiences and corporate training programs, trusted by everyone from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth emerging companies. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative brands to develop cutting-edge, real-world digital education. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation offers a range of learning options, including full-time and part-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with a regularly updated curriculum to ensure professionals gain the most relevant skills in their field. The class structure combines engaging, live instruction with interactive sessions and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. BrainStation also provides a variety of flexible learning options, including a proprietary online classroom and learning environment. This environment lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world.

BrainStation has trained more than 30,000 alumni in over 100 countries. BrainStation’s bootcamps offer personalized career services, including career coaching to help learners meet their career goals. Networking and career-oriented events are also available at BrainStation.

Reviews

2,339 alumni reviews of BrainStation

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    Maymun Said
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Great Support


    My experience with BrainStation's UX course was nothing short of exceptional. It was instrumental in not only honing my skills but also boosting my confidence as I transitioned into the workforce. The course curriculum covered a comprehensive...
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    vidushi pandey
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Very immersive curriculum!

    The educators were accommodating and there were a lot of opportunities to gain feedback and refine your work. Really helped me get better as a designer and researcher. Tons of opportunities to network and an an amazing hackathon towards the end of the...
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    John B.
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Fast-Paced Learning with Great Educators

    I started with minimal experience in HTML, CSS, and javascript. This Software Engineering course allowed me to establish a solid foundation working with those languages and more. They have a career program consisting of several lectures which must be...
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    Aisha ahmed
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · April 2024

    Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering

    The UX Design bootcamp is a standout online program and in person program that offers a comprehensive deep dive into the full spectrum of user experience design. Guided by industry experts like Meade, Christina, and Chris , the course combines in-depth...
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    Fernanda Bichir
    Student · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Transformative Learning Experience

    Participating in BrainStation's UX Design Bootcamp from January to April 2024 has been an absolutely transformative experience for me. The bootcamp was intense, inspiring, and genuinely life-changing. It was structured in such a way that each phase of...
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    Ashley Peterson
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course Online · April 2024

    Challenging, Introspective, Fulfilling

    Going into this bootcamp, I thought I would nail it. But my knowledge and skills were tested early on! The content and project feedback were detailed and gave me insights into what I excelled at and where I needed to improve. While the long hours and...
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    Nipuna Gamage
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Experienxe at brainstation

    Transitioning to Canada and embarking on the job hunt as a front-end developer was initially daunting due to the knowledge gap I faced. However, attending BrainStation was undeniably one of the best decisions I've made for my career. I owe a huge debt...
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    Devin Runowski
    Future Software Engineer · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    What an experience!

    I can't believe how far I have come since starting the Software Engineering Bootcamp at BrainStation. It's hard to imagine that only 3 months ago I had no knowlege what so ever about developing software, now I can create dynamic web pages with a good...
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    Lucy Jiang
    UX/UI Designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · April 2024

    Great learning Experience

    I had the best learning experience at BrainStation. They really give you all the tools you need to prepare you for the real world. All the instructors are super helpful and will make time to meet with you 1 v 1 when needed. The Curriculum is very...
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    Brooke Hall
    Data Analyst · Data Science Course Online · April 2024

    Brainstation Data Science Bootcamp

    Great instructors, comprehensive curriculum and good job support/networking throughout. I loved my cohort and am excited to see where everyone goes from here!                                  
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    Oriana Macias
    UX Desiger · User Experience Design Bootcamp · April 2024

    Impactful Learning Experience!

    BrainStation's UX Design course exceeded my expectations in every way. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering everything from user research to prototyping and testing. The instructors are top-notch, bringing real-world experience and insights into...
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    David Nicholas Assiu
    Graduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online · April 2024

    Insightful comprehensive teaching regardless of previous experience

    The bootcamp had accelerated learning and weekly activities to simulate real world situations and foster understanding of tech content and develop deep analytic skills. 

    The course dives deep into all aspects of Cyber and the mentorship by the...
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    Ernest Mashingaidze
    Graduate · April 2024

    Amazing

    Experience was great, instructors were amazing. Did a great job describing principles and even helped me get my security+ and pass on the first attempt. Would highly recommend this institute if your looking for w career transitiation  CyberSecurity
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    Sam
    Graduate · Data Science Bootcamp · April 2024

    Good experience

    The concepts they introduced in this data science bootcamp is so vast and practical . 
    I would say clear up everything on your schedule before you go into this bootcamp and have some basic understanding of math concepts and programming ,then  you...
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    Eric Trumer
    Student · Software Engineering Bootcamp · April 2024

    Amazing learning experience

    Completing the Software Engineering boot camp at BrainStation was one of the most rewarding learning experiences of my life. The curriculum is very relevant and the education team is fantastic.
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    Mukhtar Safarov
    Student · Data Analytics Course · April 2024

    Data Analytics

    Great experience. Very polite staff. You can learn a lot in these courses and learn new skills. It was 8 weeks course which was very helpful for me. If you are looking for quick course where you can learn basics of the different majors. Data analytics...
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    Varvara Grach
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · April 2024

    Disappointing Experience: Lack of Support in BrainStation's Data Analytics Course, New York, fall 2023

    I signed up for an online 2.5-month Data Analytics course with BrainStation in the fall of 2023. Before I signed up, the salesperson promised that the course was for beginners and that after finishing the course, I'd have a great portfolio to...
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    Trupti Patil
    Student · Web Development Bootcamp · April 2024

    Title: Exceptional Learning Journey: A Review of Brainstation's Web Development Bootcamp

     
    I have recently completed Brainstation's Web Development Bootcamp and I can confidently say it was an incredible experience. The bootcamp is exceptionally well-structured and meticulously planned, making it easy to follow along and...
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    William Mouafo
    Student · User Experience Design Course · April 2024

    UX design online course

    Good course. Would recommend....
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    Jessica Sedeno
    Visual Designer · User Experience Design Course · April 2024

    Fast & immersive jump into UX/UI Design

    I really enjoyed my time diving into the Brainstation UX Design Course, though it sure got a bit more intense as we moved along. Having an instructor who's in the thick of the UX world made all the difference. They shared loads of real-life insights...
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News

Recent BrainStation News

Liz Eggleston
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 consolidations...
Liz Eggleston
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 consolidations...
Lauren Stewart
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 developm...
Nick Toscano
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 investors. Ca...
Harry Hantel
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 tools...
Harry Hantel
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 that ...
Liz Eggleston
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 week In...
Harry Hantel
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, and Swift. W...
Jess Feldman
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 and en...
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BrainStation FAQs

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.

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.

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