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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Cameron Ward Verified via LinkedInGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
UX Design - The perfect first step
There are many bootcamp style programs out there for UX, but this one is a cut above. I did a lot of research to select it, and having now graduated, I feel it was well worth it. It was a ton of work, it was hard, but it was impactful and a very fun experience. It was definitely one of the most intense 12 weeks I've ever endured, truly a full time commitment. The educators are fantastic, and extremely talented designers with complimentary skillsets. I feel I have a very solid foundation to go forward and continue to develop the skills taught in the program towards being an employed designer. The field moves quickly, and I felt the material was current and industry relevant. I think the impression I was given was that I would have all the skills required to be ready to apply for jobs immediately after finishing the program, but I'm not sure thats true, and I don't think thats a bad thing. Take the course, get a great education - It is (in my opinion) the most efficient path to being able to call yourself a designer, but know that there is more work that you should expect to do before being ready to apply for positions.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Margarita Popova Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Exciting journey to new skills
The program was intensive but at the same time really exciting, I studied awesome skills. The educators were just brilliant! I addition, what is really important is that I have got confidence that I could achieve almost everything since I managed to implicated an impressive project in less than 12 weeks.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Lee Pham Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Fast Paced and Intense Learning Experience
BrainStation Data Science Bootcamp is a great place to start if you are looking for a career transition. I learnt so much from the Bootcamp in just 12 weeks. The education and career development teams at BrainStation gave me plenty of support to learn and develop my skills. Starting from the basics languages such as SQL and Python, I was able to build complex supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for my capstone project by the end of the course. Moreover, the speaker events, presentations and industry projects at BrainStation gave me opportunities to network with professionals in the field and other students from the UX and Web Development Bootcamp as well.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Amol Kaushik Verified via GitHubGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Totally Worth It!
Making a career change and learning a new skill completely outside your comfort zone can be quite daunting, but at BrainStation they make sure that you are learning everything you need to break into the field of Data Science. The instructors and career team are very knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable. The BootCamp is very intense, so be ready to commit fully to this, and it might feel like you won't be able to make it, but the instructors always instil a level of confidence in you to keep going. It was one of the best decisions of my life, and was totally worth it!! Would do it again.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Melissa F Verified via LinkedInGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Great framework for making the switch to UX
I had done a lot of research before taking this bootcamp and am glad that it seems to have paid off so far. I truly believe that you get out of any bootcamp what you put in, and I ensured that I did extra activities before starting the bootcamp to make the most out of it. The instructors were great, approachable and provided relevant industry experience. The pacing of the bootcamp was great but could have included a few more industry examples/speakers to apply the learnings.
I can't comment on the Job assistance criteria yet as I have yet to enter the industry, but there are frequent career workshops. However, I believe that the onus is ultimately on the student to be proactive in networking and making connections throughout the bootcamp.
TLDR: Come prepared and take advantage of the resources provided, and you will develop a good fundamental base to start off in the UX field.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Justin Cheung Verified via LinkedInGraduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Life-changing Experience
I would say this was probably the hardest thing I have done in a while but certainly the most fulfilling. The bootcamp really provides you with the fundamentals you need to succeed in the real world.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Tarren Gibbs Verified via GitHubGraduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2022
Brain Station - UX Design
I completed the Brain Station Course in the New York location, I am very happy with the knowledge I am able to take away from this course. From the beautifully decorated loaction to my amazing instructors Erin and Emma to the 5 star hot chocolate! One factor to understand is that you have to do your own homework once you leave, the tools for success are certainly there regardless. Very happy with my time at Brain Station! Thank you so much.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Jeremiah Harrington Verified via LinkedInAdjunct Lecturer · Data Science Course Online · Graduated 2022
Manage yourself well
It was good. I think my main criticism is that there didn't seem to be much oversight; instructors didn't care whether I did the homework or not. That's natural in an online environment; it's on you, the student, to hold yourself accountable and manage your own learning. I tried hard to keep up with it but ultimately fell behind. I think I would have done better if I had budgeted time to do the homework earlier, and reach out to the instructors for help.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
Thai Nguyen Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
It's not just the COURSE, it's the NETWORK!
I selected BrainSation Data Science Bootcamp because I enjoyed working with Data, Machine Learning and AI. I visited the Vancouver campus and I enjoyed the vibe here. I chose BrainStation for a few reasons:
- In-person
- The instructors like Borna G. and Fallyn J. have deep technical backgrounds in Data Science, patience and passion for teaching. The TA, Aarati, had a Ph.D. in Engineering and was a student from past cohorts.
- Many students in my cohort have years of working experience and have Master's degrees.
- The network I can connect with during the Bootcamp and after is worth every penny.
The difference between a Bootcamp and college/university is that most of the students here are working professionals, and many have lots of experience, money and connections. These details are important.
The Bootcamp gave me a foundation in Data Science so I can dive in and get more expertise in the field that I want to. I know now how to Google the right topic and understand StackOverflow. I know understand Price Prediction, AI like ChatGPT and ML. I can't believe I can learn and know that much within 3months of studying.
The Bootcamp is not perfect and there are some adjustments should make to the curriculum especially during the last weeks when we have capstone. Some of the heavy topics such as Reinforcement Learning and Flask should be taught after the capstone when students are in a better state of mind.
I wrote this review during the last week of class and I have not had any job assistance yet (post-grad) so I can't give a review about job assistance.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
Ariyan Nooshazar Verified via LinkedInData Scientist · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · Graduation year 2022
Exceptional Experience and Remarkable Educators
My experience at BrainStation was magnificent, I recommend it 100% to those who are trying to shift their careers or who are interested in the tech industry. BrainSation has an amazing team of educators. Myles, Zain, and Xenel were such big support during the Bootcamp, always available to guide us and help to succeed and improve.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Aaron Yen Verified via LinkedInStudent · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2022
Comprehensive and Genuine
Brainstation is Vancouver's golden standard of education for data analytics. The program and quality of material is widely known for being precisely what companies require for new hires, especially when courses are taught by vetted industry experts. The materials remain up to date, and each student can directly ask questions to instructors at any time. Our courses are project-focused, allowing each student the chance to showcase what they've learned.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Sudarsan Ramesh Verified via LinkedInSoftware Engineer · Product Management Course · Graduation year 2022
Great introduction to Product Management
I really enjoyed this course, and the instructors were awesome. They really devoted a lot of time to discussion of the topics and provided real world examples. The other students in my class were also really insightful about their own experiences and this contributed to to the healthy learning environment.
A downside to this is that we didn't have time to cover all of the material, so I would suggest to the instructors to plan the courses a bit better to accommodate time for both content and discussion. I also thought the course could cover some more helpful resources and lectures on Product Management interview frameworks. This course is a great introduction to understanding Product Management as a beginner.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Waseem Khalo Verified via LinkedInStudent · Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · Graduation year 2022
Great learning experience!
The educators at BrainStation have been phenomenal. The whole learning experience from start to finish, has been amazing.
I started this bootcamp with zero knowledge about any lang/framework, and I would say I have a pretty good grasp of it now (even though I still have a lot to learn). This 3 month bootcamp is very intense but I did find it very manageable with the help from the education team. They're very supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely are there to see you succeed which was comforting throughout this journey.
Shout out to Michael, Ed, Jenny, Karsten and Alisa!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Lisa Melton Verified via LinkedInEntrepreneur · Digital Marketing Course · Graduation year 2022
Invaluable knowledge, unmatched elsewhere
Starting over at 41 has been quite daunting. I have had my eye on Brainstation for months and finally made taking a certification there possible. I am so happy I did because I learned more in ten months than I did in college. The instructor answered any questions we had along the way and he gave real-time, industry examples. I'm so grateful to Brainstation for showing me that starting over isn't as scary as I thought. I cannot wait to take more courses!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ann James Verified via LinkedInStudent · Product Management Course · Graduation year 2022
Awesome Class + Great Intructors
The course curriculum helped to boost my product management career. The course was taught well using real-life examples so it was very easy to comprehend. I really enjoyed learning with Brainstation.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
SERCAN TOPCU Verified via LinkedInHead of Managed Services · Graduated 2022
Engaging, Actionable, Directional
If you're looking to get a good grasp of how and why cybersecurity is omni-present nowadays and in the future, you're in the right place! With guidance from incredibly knowledgeable tutors like Chris and Alexandria, Brainstation will help you further identify what matters most for your goals in cybersecurity and give you a solid foundation on what you can do to get there. Doesn't mean they give you the blue-pill and you become Neo! They will guide you so you study, research, and learn the right things to position yourself in an ever-changing field. They will help you better understand the parameters around what matters in the industry, why, how, when and help you align it with what you want for yourself. In addition, I was lucky enough to have an incredible cohort, made an effort to build relationships, and met some incredible people across all stages of life. It's going to be a pleasure to keep in touch, see how we all grow and add value for each other.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Christian Malit Verified via LinkedInIT Analyst at Deloitte · Graduation year 2022
BrainStation - Cyber Security
Chris and Alexandria are awesome instructors! They were thorough with the lessons, answered any questions and/or concerns that we've had, along with giving solid examples.
Makes me feel more prepared to break into the Cyber Security field!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Katrina Pilatos Verified via LinkedInSpecialist, Digital Marketing & Brand · Digital Marketing Course Online · Graduated 2022
Fun, fast-paced learning!
While this was the fastest 10 weeks, each week was packed with great information and insights about digital marketing that I will be using in my day-to-day position. I took this course to fill in some gaps as I had switched industries during the pandemic, I feel like I have learned what I needed to continue excelling in my career. I'm looking forward taking the SEO course next!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Scout Underwood Verified via LinkedInMarketing Director · User Experience Design Course Online · Graduation year 2022
Premium, excellent, insightful
It was refreshing not only to gain insights from this course but learn insights that I can trust. I trust the wisdom from this course because of the leading, high-performing, proven industry experts providing the instruction.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Sanna Forbes Verified via LinkedInUX Designer · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2022
Great learning experience
I took part in the UX Design Bootcamp at Brainstation and had such a great experience. The teachers and the learning experience were excellent and we got to work on industry projects. I came out of the course with 3 case-worthy projects and plenty of new knowledge under my belt.
The pace of the course is fast and requires motivation, but I received great support and lots of time from the teachers. It's was also great to get the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively with Devs and Data Scientists.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone who's interested in transferring into the field of UX.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0
Courses
10 BrainStation Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
AI Product Design Certification (PDC™) (In-Person)
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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
The spectrum of data science jobs is broad – everyone from governments to businesses to non-profit organizations are collecting data. But it takes Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers to turn that data into smart business decisions. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from interviewing so many data science bootcamp graduates, it’s that no two companies use the exact same job titles...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 07, 2020
BrainStation has been teaching digital marketing classes for years and recently launched an intensive, career-changing Digital Marketing Diploma program. Julia Osmar, the VP of Education Experience at BrainStation, tells us all about the new Digital Marketing Diploma – including who should apply (and who the diploma course is not right for), the admissions and interview process, and what the ne...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
Dallas Kwok is a full-time Product Designer at Ritual and teaches UX design at BrainStation’s Part-Time UX Design Bootcamp. We caught up with Dallas to find out how he brings that real-world experience to his students at BrainStation, what makes the “ideal” UX designer, and how he’s inspiring the next generation of UX designers. Plus, Dallas answers the question we hear most: “Do I need a visua...
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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.