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. BrainStation specializes 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.
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2,338 reviews of BrainStation
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Nataliia SokolovaGraduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023
Data Analytics
I recently took a data analytics course, and overall, I found it to be a valuable learning experience. The course covered a broad range of topics related to data analytics, including data collection and preparation, statistical analysis, and data visualization.The instructors were knowledgeable and experienced in the field, and they provided clear and concise explanations of the concepts covered in the course. They also provided practical examples and real-world case studies to help illustrate the application of these concepts.
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LucindaStudent · Digital Marketing Course · Graduation year 2023
A very valuable course
I learnt so much from my digital marketing course which i feel able to apply independently, it was enjoyable and engaging with great instructors who are very knowledgable, experienced, helpful and approachable and the course helped me to grow in confidence tooOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Stephanie LoGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2023
great educators, great coursemates!
I took the Jan 2023 course in data science in-person, firstly, I really did enjoy the program it was challenging and the set up was intense, but the educators make it so that they are checking in with you and whilst they won't hold your hand they will help point you in the right direction. I learnt a lot in a small amount of time, but the quality of the education, plus the morale boosting of the other students really made this an unforgettable 12 weeks. If you can do the bootcamp in person, please.. do! It really changed things for me. Thanks to the education team for a great structure and rhythm to the course.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Dorretha EnglishGraduate · Graduated 2023
Informative; great content; great facilitator
Hi. Having no prior knowledge in cybersecurity, I found your Cybersecurity course to be extremally informative, having great content and easily digestible in the way it was facilitated. The instructor (Sachin Kalra) did an amazing job in breaking down the content and providing real-world examples, via case study activities. With no prior cybersecurity knowledge, I now have a better understanding of how cybersecurity works; how I can protect myself online; and how companies should protect my data. I recommend this course. Thank you, DorrethaOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Hue TranGraphic Designer · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023
Comprehensive, Informative and Interactive
I recently completed an in-person UX Design course at BrainStation, which I found to be a highly informative, engaging, and comprehensive crash course. The classroom atmosphere was excellent, and the instructors encouraged participation and peer review of ideas and assignments.
The experience was invaluable as I aim to advance my career in the tech industry. I highly recommend BrainStation to anyone seeking to improve their skills and expertise in the field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Jorge MarquezClient Delivery Manager · Graduation year 2023
BrainStation - Data Analytics Course
I completed the 10-week analytics course. This would be an excellent course for someone that has a grasp on excel and wants to dive into visualization and start learning SQL. The instructors were amazing, and you could tell they have a passion for what they do and want to share their knowledge. Due to timing I was not able to attend any of the Networking events but they do a lot of them.
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Nicole MatosGraduate · Graduated 2023
Digital marketing
I recently completed Brainstation's digital marketing bootcamp and loved it. The program was 10 weeks long, meeting every Wednesday evening for 3 hours of class. The bootcamp covered a breadth of topics within marketing and culminated with a final project. My favorite part of the bootcamp was that our 2 instructors really took the time to ensure we understood the topics, and even offered specialized guidance and advice when we asked for it. They really took their time to answer all questions and didn't rush the lectures just for the sake of it.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
yanet pazSr Designer experience · Graduated 2023
career growth , new skills
amazing experience, great learning environment, teacher are so experienced and well prepared. The Maimi campus is a very nice and quite environment. The learning portal is full of content , and access to classes is very easyOverall5.0Curriculum1.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
ZeeGraduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023
Dont waste your time and money
I recently took a course from Brainstation Institute and was very disappointed with my experience. The material was presented in a disorganized manner and did not effectively cover the topics advertised. I strongly believe that this course not worth $2800. They only reviewed what I had learned from w3schools (a free website). Long story short, I learned up to 10 SQL statement in this class.
When I started my course, the tuition was about $2200 for the course I took (cus they told me that I have received a scholarship). I used an installment plan to afford the fee. Recently, I have received an email and for some reason they noticed that I have to pay $2800 (the original amount fee). I am still paying the fee, and I suffer every time I transfer money to them. Because I am paying money for nothing. They should pay back the money because they literally wasted my time.
I am not asking readers to stop taking course there, but I highly recommend that do your research and find a nice institute to take data-related courses. I recently took a course somewhere else, in Vancouver, for $750 and am so happy with this.
While I appreciate the effort put into the course, I believe there is significant room for improvement.
Overall, I cannot recommend this institute based on my experience with this course.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job support1.0Instructors1.0 -
Jessica CoveUX Researcher · Graduated 2023
Up your data-driven decision-making game
I recently completed the Data Analytics course at Brainstation in Miami, and it was a great introduction to understanding how data is retrieved, examined, and used to make decisions. The instructors were real professionals in the field and were able to add real-world examples to the course content. We covered advanced Excel, SQL, MySQL, and Tableau, and I was able to gain some useful context as to the purposes that all of these tools serve in my organization. As a primarily qualitative UX Researcher, this course gave me a really solid foundation on which I can build my quantitative skillset further. The workload of the course was reasonable for the time frame, and there were plenty of extra opportunities provided to practice the skills covered in class. The final project gave us the opportunity to follow the data analysis process from start to finish and draw conclusions on any topic of our choice. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and I would recommend it to anyone with zero to beginner-level data analytics skills.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Piyush KhengarSr. Manager, Software Engineering · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduation year 2023
It was eye opening
I've worked with UX Designers for several years before taking this course, and was always in awe of the magic they weave to create delightful experiences. However, in 2020, I started to manage UX Designers for the first time in my career, and found myself severely lacking in the skills and knowledge required to support them and their career growth. This course helped me to understand, and better appreciate their methods. Which, in turn helps me to be a better thought partner with them, better represent them in annual performance reviews, and support them during promotion reviews.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Tiffany MedinaProduct Management II · Graduated 2023
AMAZING Product Management Course
The Product Management course is carefully thought out teaching you every step from what is a product manager, the product manager's roles, from research all the way to analytics. Not only does this teach the fundamentals of product management but the instructors share tips and tools they use in their own practices to implement. In my class we had people who have not done product at all all the way up to people who have been in product for 2 years and everyone took away something useful.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Richard ShresthaGraduate · Product Management Course · Graduated 2023
Thoughtful, Informative, and Interactive
I really enjoyed my experience taking Product Management at BrainStation! Jared Arrington and Rina Fufaeva were great instructors and so helpful in terms of creating a welcoming and interactive learning environment. My classmates were exceptionally nice and engaged. The facility was also super modern. Would definitely consider taking a course again at BrainStation in the future.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Candice RGraduate · Graduated 2017
UI Design Course
I had a positive experience with BrainStation's UI course. The program taught me essential skills in UI design and development, covering topics such as typography, color theory, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. I had two great instructors and who were highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in the field, providing students with valuable insights and mentorship. Great class!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Olivia HoganTeam Operations Specialist · User Interface Design · Graduation year 2023
UX & UI Design Course
I had such a great experience doing both the UX and UI courses. The classes are interactive, the instructors are knowledgeable and supportive and I've created such a great professional community here. Highly recommend.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Duyen NguyenStudent · Graduation year 2023
Positive and great learning experience!
Comprehensive cybersecurity course in 10 weeks. I walked away paranoid but with a security mindset!
I feel confident and equipped with the right tools, frameworks and aware of best practices to tackle my organization's cybersecurity incidents!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Kasey GreashamStudent
Cybersecurity Course
Matthew was awesome and the whole course and presentation was great learned a lot hope I can take these tools and use them in the workforce this has been a great experience! Would suggest if you are wanting to learn more about cybersecurity and have interest.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AhmetKStudent · Data Analytics Course Online · Graduation year 2023
Great Experience!
I took this class to learn more about Data Analytics. It was an excellent experience for me as I learned a lot. Thanks to my great instructors for being amazing! I would recommend this course to everyone. :)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Shania FernandezGraduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023
Great introduction to UX Design!
I recently completed the UX Design course at BrainStation and had a great experience. The instructors, Veronica and Samantha, were very knowledgeable and always ready to answer questions + lend a helping hand. The eight weeks flew by quickly and I appreciated the interactive elements of the class and how they each focused on a different step in the UX design process.
By the end of the eight weeks, I had brainstormed an idea, done research via interviews, wireframed, and built out a prototype in figma. I think there's room to go a bit deeper into some of the different topics but for an eight week program, there was a lot of valuable and actionable information provided. I'm glad I got to take this course!Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Andre MattiuzziGraduate · Data Science Course · Graduated 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 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
Courses
10 BrainStation Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
AI Product Design Certification (PDC™) (In-Person)
★ 5.0 (1)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Product Design Certification (PDC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Product Management Certification (PMC™) (In-Person)
8 weeks
$3,750
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AI Product Management Certification (PMC™) (Online)
8 weeks
$3,750
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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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Updated February 01, 2023
Course Report · January 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy New Year! Here at Course Report, we kicked off 2023 with the release of our Best Coding Bootcamps list and announced our most recent Alumni Review Sweepstakes winner. In bootcamp news, layoffs at tech giants like Google and Amazon receive a lot of media attention, but journalists uncovered the industries that are actually adding te...
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Course Report · 2022: The Year in Review for Coding Bootcamp News We’re looking back at a very eventful 2022, and rounding up the most impactful news we saw in the coding bootcamp space. Follow along as we call out the top trends in 2022 and break down this year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisitions and fundraises. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2023 – from transparency in ISAs to Web...
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Updated June 29, 2022
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Updated February 06, 2023
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Updated June 14, 2023
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Updated April 08, 2025
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Updated February 02, 2022
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Updated June 17, 2022
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Updated December 28, 2021
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Updated December 02, 2021
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Rachel Meltzer
Updated April 22, 2025
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Updated October 13, 2021
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Updated September 29, 2021
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Updated June 30, 2021
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Jess Feldman
Updated June 01, 2021
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Updated February 19, 2025
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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. 2,338 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report — you should start there!
How much does BrainStation cost?
BrainStation courses cost up to $3,750 for AI Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person).
What courses does BrainStation teach?
BrainStation offers courses like AI Product Design Certification (PDC™) (In-Person), AI Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (In-Person), AI Data Analytics Certification (DAC™) (Online), AI Digital Marketing Certification (DMC™) (In-Person) and 6 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. 2,338 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.66 out of 5.
Can I read BrainStation reviews?
You can read 2,338 reviews of BrainStation on Course Report! BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 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 its accreditation status.