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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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    Armando Parra
    Sr. UX / UI Designer · Digital Marketing Course · October 2023

    Digital Marketing

    I completed a comprehensive 10-week digital marketing course at BrainStation and was thoroughly impressed with the knowledge instructors. The course covered both strategic planning and practical execution, from SEO and SEM to social media and email marketing.
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    Sarah Zuniaga
    Graduate · Digital Marketing Course · October 2023

    Worth Every Minute

    I was very pleased with the experience. Definitely a game changer for a beginner like me. Clases were well structured covering all the fundamentals to understand the subjects! Our teacher Mariana gave us many examples and ideas making it easy to follow...
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    Azzam Ramji
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · October 2023

    Engaging and informative

    The course material was very engaging and informative. The instructors brought their industry experience every week which was very helpful. The content was very applicable and can be implemented in your job/business.
    One area I would like to see...
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    Nicoli Mendonca lago
    Administrator · Digital Marketing Course · October 2023

    Learning with Brain Station is more easy than you think!

    I start Digital Marketing in Brain Station at 2 months ago! In the beginning I was afraid because of my English, bu the Instructors have all calm in the word to teach us! I never saw a school that create a amazing ambient to study and to have a good...
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    5.0
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    Nazli Yurek
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · October 2023

    Digital Marketing

    It was a great course for introduction to Digital Marketing. I really enjoyed the material and activities we have done as class to practice. There was always encouragement for questions and debate. Kirin and Natasha did a great job! 
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    Adnan Neljkovic
    Student · Data Analytics Course · September 2023

    BrainStation Review

    Mr. Sambasivam was a fantastic instructor! He always put 110% of his energy into his lessons. If I were to start this course all over again a million times, I would choose Mr. Sambasivam to be my instructor every single time. Truly remarkable!
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    Liam Creed
    Student · User Experience Design Bootcamp · September 2023

    Great for beginners

    I thought the course was great. It was brief but informative. For someone unfamiliar with UX and design principles it is a great introduction. Our teacher brought real world experience to the course to help contextualize everything. I do wish we spent...
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    4.0
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    3.0
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    Jeff Stubler
    Graduate · Product Management Course · September 2023

    Great overview of the field

    Overall this was a good overview of the field for me. The content was good and the instructor gave a lot of context and content from real-world examples from his own work in the field. The project was good for practicing many of the things we studied...
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    5.0
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    Emmanuel Arega
    Student · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · September 2023

    Great school

    Great school and very supportive community. I have learned a lot in a short time. They cover a lot of topics throughly .The pace was fast but not overwhelming.You also meet great people along the way that will help you get a job! Highly recommend for...
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    5.0
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    Caleb Clarke
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · September 2023

    Best course ever

    I loved the course , I recommend it so much. You can learn about a lot things besides digital marketing. Also , the instructor is very helpful , he teaches you the best ways and even if you are confused. Finally , I would like to say the people there...
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    Marc Laframboise
    Entrepreneur · Digital Marketing Course · September 2023

    Thrilled, excited and pleased with my experience

    I recently had the privilege of enrolling in BrainStation's SEM Marketing Course, and I must say it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, this course delivered on its promises and exceeded my expectations.

    The instructors...
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    Ryan Cowdy
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · September 2023

    Fun and In Depth

    This class is jam packed with information and the instructors, Alex and Erina, are really great. Both instructors really know how to ground the lectures so they dont overwhelm. The class with fly back though 
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    tracey dasilva
    Marketing and Loyalty Retention · Digital Marketing Course · September 2023

    Casually and Informally informative

    Definitely a good overview of what Digital Marketing is. Provides framework to dive and dig deeper to grow your competency and pique your curiosity. The instructors were really helpful and experts in the space.
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    5.0
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    4.0
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    Jennifer
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · September 2023

    It was a great experience!

    The professor was very caring and wanted his students to learn. Always sent us videos and articles to read about what we have learned and available if we have any questions. He always wanted us to ask questions and it was fun too. Made the course easy...
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    Carlos Cabrera
    VP of Sales · Digital Marketing Course · September 2023

    Great learning experience

    Overall very good course is oriented toward learning the basic skills and understanding all the main elements of creating a digital campaign. Examples and the final project are very useful. The teacher had a very good understanding and disposition to help.
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    5.0
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    Ana Llera
    General Manager · Product Management Course · September 2023

    A very personalized learning experience about Product Management

    A great intro to Product Management by industry leaders for people looking to learn or break into PM world. Although a small class it was a great experience. The professors Anthony and Jeff are industry leaders that bring so much experience and...
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    5.0
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    Nashmi Alharbi
    Student · User Experience Design Course Online · September 2023

    A Transformative Learning Journey with BrainStation

    I recently had the pleasure of completing the UX Design course at BrainStation, and I must say, it was an incredibly enriching and transformative experience. From start to finish, BrainStation exceeded my expectations, and I can't recommend it highly...
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    David Osborne
    Student · Data Analytics Course Online · September 2023

    Informative and concise

    Brainstation provided a great course which was condensed and concise to key information which was informative in improving skill sets in software for data analysis. The instructors were supportive and clearly experienced in their respective fields. 
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    Chiemeka Umunnakwe
    Student · Data Analytics Course Online · September 2023

    Highly Educative!

    This Data Analysis course has been super educative from start to finish. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and provide relevant industry experience-based teachings. I found that it addressed my expectations of a Data Analysis course, especially...
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    3.0
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    Emir Kulov
    Student · Data Analytics Course Online · September 2023

    Data Analytics Course

    Overall, the course proved to be both productive and enjoyable. The curriculum could be a bit revised to ensure that homeworks are reviewed more thoroughly and in relation to the course materials provided. 
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Updated January 08, 2025
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Updated July 22, 2021
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Updated May 07, 2015
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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.

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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