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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AnonymousGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2023
Excellent Learning Experience
Overall a very positive experience of the data-science bootcamp. The lectures were well structured and offered a comprehensive walk from SQL and data cleaning to Neural Networks and AWS. The quality and industry knowledge of the instructors was excellent, which was invaluable in giving context to the material. Weekly assignments were great for practicing code implementation. I would highly recommended.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp
Comprehensive, challenging and rewarding
The data science bootcamp was well-structured and delivered to a very high standard. The educators are experienced and committed to ensuring student success. One of the most challenging but, at the same time, highly enriching parts of the course - is the individual student project, which helps to start building your professional portfolio. Overall, there is a good balance between theoretical and practical knowledge. Fantastic London campus! Very happy I committed to this bootcamp!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2023
BrainStation Data Science Bootcamp
Awesome experience! Both the lead instructors in data science were excellent and the course was well structured. Course is intense in terms of time commitment and workload, but community is supportive. Course covers a lot of breadth, lots of ground covered in 3 monthsOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2023
Immersive, thorough, and Intense
This bootcamp was no joke! Try to come prepared with some basic UX knowledge and practice using Figma. My peers were awesome and I learned so much in the 3 months I was there. Their sole mission is to get job-ready by the end of the cohort.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors3.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023
Educators that care
The real value at BrainStation is in the staff and educators who do everything in their power to make sure you feel supported and ready every step of the way. Their help in and outside of the classroom was invaluable. That said, your experience is ultimately what you make of it. More input on your end equates to more and better feedback from the instructors. BrainStation is a great place to gain a solid base of knowledge to kickstart a career in tech.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2023
Worth it!
This course really is designed to equip you with knowledge of the industry so you can go get a job. While sometimes the instructors weren't of the highest quality, they have people with different industry experience that were able to pull from personal experience when they taught. Overall, would recommend.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors3.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023
Very good introduction to the world of data
I took the Data Analytics course at BrainStaion and I very much enjoyed my experience. We learned the basics of data retrieval, processing and analysis. The classes took place in-person in NYC. The class schedule worked for me as I could attend after work. The instructor was awesome and very good at explaining on a higher level as well as breaking down the concepts for us. The class setup was good, and the office overall was renovated so it was a great experience. After a couple classes of intro, we were encouraged to think about our final projects for submission. We had to choose a good-quality data set, get it approved by the instructor, and manipulate it using MySQL, pose questions about the dataset and work to find the answers, draw conclusions, visualize the insights using Tableau, and communicate the findings. The course concluded with a final project presentation to my fellow classmates. I learned a lot, and recommend it if you'd like an intro class. Note that this is not an engineering-school grade course and only exposes you to basic concepts.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023
Summer course was helpful in getting a bird's eye view of design.
I haven't had a chance to process the experience as yet, however, there was a lot of material compressed in a short period of time. I can certainly say that it pushed me to learn Figma and try out design ideas and actually take action on getting some skills in usability rather than think about it (What if? Should I?, Is it Hard or Not so Bad?). Now I know a lot more than I did 8 weeks back! And I actually enjoyed most of it. Instructors and class mates were great. Overall it was an 8/10. I just think that I have so many more questions now, and I see areas that I want to learn more about. I wish that we had more time, but I went from someone who had a hazy idea what a wireframe was to someone who can quickly draw one in 2 months. Hmm thats not too bad at all.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · Graduation year 2023
Great Intro Experience
The certificate program for UX Design covered many topics over the short amount of time given. It was very interesting and fun to learn with the many aspects of UX Design, however it is more on the fast-paced side of things so if you’re a slow learner it might be difficult. Time management is crucial with this course and it may be hard if your time management skills need work.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · User Experience Design Course · Graduation year 2023
UX design certificate course
The UX Design Certificate course has provided me with a comprehensive learning experience that was outstanding from other schools from an interactive approach. Through the incorporation of real-world industry examples, I learned invaluable insights into current trends, challenges, and best practices for research methods. This has built a strong basic knowledge to get well-prepared for the dynamic UX landscape.
One of the course's highlights is the in-class workshops. These hands-on sessions empower my learning to translate theory into action by tackling real design problems. Working collaboratively with peers fosters a creative environment mirroring real industry teams. This approach not only hones design skills but also cultivates teamwork and communication abilities.
In conclusion, this course didn’t just teach theory. It immerses students in the practical, ever-evolving world of UX. The combination of industry examples, in-class workshops, and personalized feedback ensures graduates are equipped not only with knowledge but also with the skills and confidence to excel in their UX design careers.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Digital Marketing Course · Graduated 2023
Digital Marketing
Very lively classroom and learning environment. The instructors that I had were professionals in the field and made the course engaging. This felt like an introduction to digital marketing and there was lots of content. Wish we had more time to dive into all the high level topics and go into more tactics and tips and tricks.Overall4.0Curriculum2.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Digital Marketing Course · Graduated 2023
Great Digitial Marketing Crash course
The content was rich, instructors were amazing providing real-life examples of digital marketing theories. The presentation was a good project that helped me use all the concepts learned in the course.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Digital Marketing Course · Graduated 2023
Brainstation - Digital Marketing Course
The Digital Marketing Course provides a high-level overview of digital marketing activities. It is a good a good introduction for anyone who does not have a business/marketing background and who is now in a marketing role. The project helps with putting all the pieces together, although again it is rather high level, perfect for my needs but maybe not for others.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · Digital Marketing Course · Graduation year 2023
engaging, informative, digestible
The instructors and the institute are fantastic. It was a very low-pressure experience in deciding to take the course, and I felt I was well informed by the team before choosing. The course itself is not overwhelming, and gives you the language and launch points for deeper learning in the future. Money, time, and energy well spent!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Cybersecurity Course Online · Graduated 2023
Amazing entry into Cybersecurity
I took the three week introductory cybersecurity course as a way to test out if it would be a good fit for me. The instructors are industry professionals and it is obvious that they love what they do. Not only that, but they are clearly passionate about helping the right people join the cybersecurity realm. Overall an amazing 3 month class that helped me solidify the decision to change careers and apply to college.
They also have a bootcamp that I was looking into as well, but as of right now I have not signed up yet.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · Graduation year 2023
Amazing course experience!
Great course! Instructors were really helpful and knowledgeable. Overall it was very organized, well run and resourced, and fun. There was a lot of focus on applicability to the workplace, so it was very practical. Pace was very quick - would recommend an 8 week course for true beginners and the 4 week course for those with a bit of background knowledge. Would definitely recommend BrainStation to anyone looking to up skill :)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Design Leadership Course Online · Graduated 2023
Real world experience and learnings
This course is a game-changer taught by design leaders who walk the talk. All the lectures were interesting and we delved into things like strategic thinking, stakeholder management and design ops. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an IC designer aiming for the top or just starting, this program gives you the superpowers to rock the design world with style. I greatly benefited from the instructors' rich expertise and gained insights directly applicable to the dynamic design landscape.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Design Leadership Course Online · Graduated 2023
Design Leadership Course at BrainStation
The UX Design Leadership Course at Brainstation was informative, fun, and accessible, providing me with useful and insightful tools that I can apply as a Design Leader. I recommend for anyone looking to elevate their skills and approach in UX leadership. Also accessible for those without much spare time as there is no work outside of class time itself.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Data Science Course Online · Graduated 2023
Pretty good
I think it was a good overview of some of the important skills required for a career in Data Science. It was definitely pretty intense near the end, but I learned a lot. The focus on python was very appreciated. They desperately need a professional to teach their AI Ethics class. That class, consisting in a single 2 hour "discussion period" was not good.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · Data Science Course Online · Graduated 2023
Informative and complete
Overall a super informative course that has helped me learn new skills and transition to a new career. The instructors are all very informed and go out of their way to make sure you are on track and happy with the content delivery.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0
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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News
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Rachel Meltzer
Updated April 21, 2021
Before you dive into a digital marketing bootcamp, you might be wondering, “Who hires digital marketing bootcamp graduates anyway?” The quick answer is: plenty of companies! Many companies rely on bootcamper talent for their cutting edge marketing know-how and real world experience. We’ve rounded up some of the best companies to work for after your digital marketing program. These companies hir...
Jess Feldman
Updated August 22, 2022
Product leadership has quickly become a sought-after skill in today’s tech-savvy workforce. We caught up with Jason Field, BrainStation’s Founder and CEO to hear more about BrainStation’s part-time Product Leadership professional certificate course, what learners can expect from the curriculum, and how it imbues students to stay curious and continue learning. Jason breaks down how to get the mo...
Jess Feldman
Updated July 19, 2021
Cybersecurity professionals are in demand, but how can cybersecurity skills be helpful for professionals not in the cybersecurity field? The experts at BrainStation share how cybersecurity skills can be an asset to software engineers, product managers, computer support specialists, IT technicians, and business analysts. Plus, can cybersecurity be learned in a course? We take a peek into BrainSt...
Jess Feldman
Updated February 01, 2021
Course Report · January 2021 Coding Bootcamp News 2021 began with $118M in coding bootcamp fundraises, plus some major acquisitions in the bootcamp space. Despite the overall loss in the U.S. job market, December’s job numbers showed tech adding plenty of new positions. In this roundup, we’re also highlighting the new workforce development programs now available to career changers, and the rise...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 13, 2021
Ilias, a graduate of BrainStation’s digital marketing bootcamp wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes competition! Over 1,200 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course Report and went into the draw to win a $500 Amazon gift card! We caught up with Ilias to hear about their bootcamp experience! Want to win $500 in our ne...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 12, 2021
Which tech skills will get you noticed by employers in 2021 and how can you quickly add them to your skills toolbox? We caught up with three experts from BrainStation to hear their predictions of the 4 top tech trends to expect in 2021 and which tech skills to focus on in order to stay relevant next year. Plus, BrainStation shares how anyone can acquire a new skill set in 2021 even while workin...
Jess Feldman
Updated November 17, 2020
Working in the fashion industry sparked Deveshree Shinde’s interest in digital marketing. When Deveshree decided to pursue a career-change, she chose BrainStation for their hands-on, comprehensive, and project-based bootcamp model. Her bootcamp experience became the catalyst to career opportunities she hadn’t imagined! Deveshree shares how her BrainStation portfolio helped her land a Digital Ma...
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 14, 2025
Career centers and workforce development grants are a key resource for unemployed/underemployed workers looking to re-skill. Around 12 million people have contacted their local career centers this year, which is 8.5 million more than in 2019. Federal programs like WIOA (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), the CARES act, and even initiatives run by your city or state can make it possi...
Jess Feldman
Updated October 21, 2020
Laura Brennan worked in a variety of administrative jobs (including running her own bar in France!), but she yearned for a career that would fuel her ambitions to be a creative problem-solver. Laura listened to the advice of her supportive family and enrolled in BrainStation’s Web Development Bootcamp. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how Laura quickly landed a job as a Client Support A...
Jess Feldman
Updated February 08, 2021
Course Report · September 2020 Coding Bootcamp News It’s a new school year, but with COVID-19 ever-present, we read more interesting articles about Gap Year opportunities for college students. There was plenty of buzz around workforce development in September, from who’s leading the charge with new initiatives to how best to support the nearly 20 million unemployed workers in the U.S. This Sept...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
This summer, BrainStation hosted their first Stay at Home Hackathon in partnership with Microsoft. We caught up with two members of the winning team, Data Science alum Nick Mahon and UX Design alum Jung Oh, so they could walk us through their app FocusBuddy. Plus, Jung and Nick share what it was like to work remotely with UX designers and data scientists, and how the BrainStation bootcamps prep...
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 04, 2020
In “normal” times, 79% of bootcampers are employed after graduating from a coding bootcamp. But the question we hear most often in 2022? Will I get a job if I go to a coding bootcamp during the COVID pandemic? Should I “wait and see” or should I take advantage of this time to change careers? Companies like ServiceNow continue to hire bootcampers as developers because demand for their product ha...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 24, 2020
One trademark of a coding bootcamp is the project-based curriculum, which means students build many smaller projects throughout the bootcamp and one final capstone project, graduating with a full portfolio of web applications and mobile apps. Coding bootcamps prioritize teaching what the tech industry actually uses on the job today, so it’s no surprise that Full Stack JavaScript is the most com...
Jess Feldman
Updated May 29, 2020
When John Ray Martinez immigrated to Canada from the Philippines, he was already years into an IT diploma but found that his credits didn’t transfer. While completing a computer science diploma program in Toronto, John Ray came across BrainStation’s full-time Web Development bootcamp and decided to enroll. His cohort was 10 weeks into their program when COVID-19 transitioned the in-person bootc...
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 08, 2020
BrainStation just launched more than 70 new online courses in design, web development, data science, and marketing. We sat down with Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, to learn tips for how to collaborate online, why it’s important that the courses are instructor-led, and how to set yourself up for success in BrainStation’s online courses. Plus, is this the right time ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there! M...
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 03, 2020
Josie Altare combined her research skills with on-the-job training to transition into UX design. The UX designers she worked with recommended BrainStation, and Josie enrolled in the part-time UX Design Certificate Course and the part-time UI Design Certificate Course. Throughout those courses, Josie built the UI for a fitness tracker app and shares her Sketch and InDesign project with us! Today...
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 30, 2024
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Liz Eggleston
Updated January 07, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
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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.