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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OlesStudent · Graduation year 2022
Python Course
Well-organized process of learning, good material, concentration on important topics. Looking forward to finishing my Data Analytic course!!!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Jowensky NeardWeb Developer
Digital Marketing
A welcoming team of instructors that are open to help throughout the journey. The team set aside time to meet 1 on 1 that is convenient for both members.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
TamaraUX Developer · Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online · Graduation year 2022
Web Development Bootcamp
It was a fantastic experience! I can confidently say that I am satisfied with my decision to join the BrainStation Web Dev Bootcamp and that I have created great connections with my teammates. I could not have done it without them.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AlexaGraduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2021
BrainStation Online
I attended BrainStations online UX Design bootcamp in 2021. I was brand new to UX design and didn't know if I was capable of completing the program. However, I was mentored and guided at every step. Clearly BrainStation has taken the time to make the most user-friendly program. Each unit informed the next. At the end of the program, I was sufficiently prepared to enter the job market as a strong UX designer.
I cannot recommend the UX program at BrainStation enough.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
NataliaUX/UI Designer · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2022
UX Design Bootcamp
Amazing experience! I could learn so much in such a short time. It was a great course with incredible teachers and incredible classmates.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Andrew DangGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2021
Comprehensive curriculum and excellent educators
Overall, I had a very positive experience at BrainStation. The curriculum covers the core concepts and skills that are required for a Data Scientist. With topics covered ranging from querying relational databases with SQL, building and evaluating machine learning models, and exploring how to use Big Data tools, I feel like I am ready to tackle any task that I might encounter on the job. The homework assignments provided opportunities to apply the knowledge learned in class to practical scenarios.
The educators are very knowledgeable and are excellent at delivering the lessons. They are also very easy to reach when I required additional assistance. The Career Success team has been great at keeping up with my own personal job search after I had garduated from the bootcamp, and are also very easy to get in contact with whenever I needed job hunting tips.
With such a comprehensive curriculum, excellent educators, and a very caring Career Success team, I can confidently recommend BrainStation's Data Science Bootcamp for anyone who is looking to get started in Data Science.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
SamGraduate · Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2022
UX Design Bootcamp - Online
I had a really good experience with the UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation. Throughout the 12 week online bootcamp I met other aspiring UX Designers throughout North America. I was hesitant at first because I've never done online schooling before, but it turned out to be a great experience. The first two weeks were fairly chill, as they introduce you to UX but the remaining 10 weeks were quite intense. The educators in the BrainStation program are industry pros and knew the material they were teaching and worked hard to really make sure we were supported throughout the experience. The pace of the program was intense and if you want to do well, you have to put the work in, but the end product is worth it. Having a background in design definitely helps but the educators and support teams at BrainStation provide resources throughout for the content that was taught and the programs used throughout. We primarily used Figma for UI work. I would suggest the UX Design Bootcamp to anyone who's interested in UX and doesn't have any other commitments ongoing while taking the program.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
ShreyasGraduate · Data Science Bootcamp · Graduated 2021
Data Science Bootcamp
The bootcamp was tough with a very steep learning curve. However, this enabled me to learn the broad spectrum of Data Science skills on both the theoretical and practical fronts. The bootcamp was catered to students with different level of experiences with some of us who had no previous coding experience (including myself). The weekly projects provide a good practice for the theoretical learning and an industry led 24 hour Hackathon gives interdisciplinary working experience (where you design a concept with UX Design, Web Development and Data Analysis students). The job support is ongoing even after the educational aspect of the bootcamp ends, with regular online meetings to chart progress and keep students motivated while assisting them with CV reviews and interview prep if required. In 3 words I would describe the bootcamp as "Tough but Effective".Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Sari FarahStudent · Data Science Course · Graduation year 2022
Student
BrainStation was an amazing experience! With direct and indirect support I was able to grasp a lot of concepts and knowledge that would have been difficult otherwise. Learning the technical skills is just part of the BrainStation experience, there is a whole other curriculum centred around becoming a professional in the industry. High powered and respected figures in their respective fields are also invited to speak and guide the BrainStation community on the experiences and obstacles they have faced and gave us tips on how to overcome these obstacles. I felt I grew as a person after this course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AlbaGraduate · Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2021
UX Design Diploma
12-week Bootcamp covers the UX and UI foundations. There was a good range of all things within the UXD discipline from research to strategy to prototyping. It's a good program to give the foundations you would need to become a junior UX Designer. I would have preferred a more in-depth design theory focus than we received though. A key thing to know is that whether or not you find a role after the Bootcamp ends is heavily dependent on whether or not you're willing to keep applying for roles, networking with other designers, and improving on your portfolio. The career success team is super helpful after the Bootcamp but their job isn't to do the work for you.Overall3.0Curriculum3.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
Diana CGraduate · User Interface Design · Graduated 2022
UI Design Course
As somebody who has decided to change their career path, I think that this UI Design Bootcamp was exactly what I needed. Coming in I had only a vague idea about UI Design, but I was given the tools I needed to actually start working on my own portfolio. I appreciate Max and Tamira sharing their professional experience with us and always being responsive when I had questions outside of the class hours.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Kenneth ChowUser Interface Design Course Online · Graduation year 2022
Designer
I am very satisfy with the course. The curriculum and the instrutors were great. Maybe the only thing that could improve is the class size, it could be a bit less peopleOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
CarolMarketing Specialist · Product Management Course · Graduated 2022
Product Management Course
The online product management course at Brainstation was a great introduction to the methodologies that PM teams use. It's a good foundation to have to get started in the PM world. The class I was apart of was very interactive with one another which was a nice and comfortable environment to learn in. The course instructors were very knowledgable and encouraged the students to ask as many questions as we wanted. They also provided a lot of good resources for reference. Overall, I would recommend this course for those who are trying to understand what PMs do. The course would have been even better if we were allowed to go back into a classroom setting.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
MelissaMarketing Planner · Digital Marketing Course · Graduation year 2022
Digital Marketing Certificate
This is strictly an introductory-level course, NOT suitable for marketers with more than 2-3 years of experience. Concepts are very high-level and theoretical. I could not get any clear information about the syllabus when I was considering enrolment.
Here is the actual syllabus:- Introduction to Digital Marketing - what are some digital marketing tactics, what is a customer persona, general steps to defining a marketing goal, KPIs, customer journey
- Content - what is content marketing, what are keywords, how to develop content pillars, what is copywriting, how to write a CTA and effective headlines
- SEO - what are SEO and PPC, how organic search works, how to plan and select target keywords, how to apply SEO to website
- Paid Search - what is PPC and how it works, what is quality score, keyword match types, what is a typical ad campaign structure, tips for writing ad copy, what are display and remarketing ads
- Websites - what are the components of a website and landing page, difference between a home page and a landing page
- Google Analytics - what is GA, how to look at various reports in the GA platform
- Social Media - what is each social platform used for, differences between organic and paid content
- Email - elements of an effective marketing email, how to use Mailchimp, why use email marketing, spam regulations, what is a drip campaign, different types of emails, how to map email to customer journey
My general feedback is that you can get all this and MORE for FREE at HubSpot Academy.
I chose this course because I was intrigued by the idea that we would be doing a project and it would be hands-on. I was hoping that the instructors and classmates would be able to help me shape my digital marketing strategy project, but I felt like their answers were always surface-level. In most cases, the instructor read straight off of the slides. I could get the same education from reading articles and watching YouTube tutorials. The main benefit for me was that it gave me a weekly structure to prompt me to complete my digital marketing strategy for a client.Overall3.0Curriculum3.0Job support3.0Instructors3.0 -
AnaisGraduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2022
UX Design
The course outlined the principles of UX design in a clear way, and gave students access to tools (like Slack and Figma) that were needed to complete the course. The course consisted of 9 3-hour lectures, with a 10th dedicated to final presentations. The two deliverables were a final project, and a mid-term strategy submission that outlined key elements of that final project. The lecturers were clear, knowledgable, and approachable, and slides were made available to us both in advance of the lecture and after. I think future students might benefit if the course structure was shifted to allow for more frequent check-ins on learning progress, and possibly from smaller class sizes (to make this manageable). This course is a great tool for beginners who are looking to learn about UX Design, but for those looking to make an immediate career switch, be advised that there's more work needed after the course ends (particularly when it comes to portfolios).Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
ShianneGraduate · Data Analytics Course Online · Graduated 2022
Data Analytics
Had lessons, homework, and activités. Very engaging and funOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Eric KimUx architect · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2020
Ux Design
The bootcamp was great and helped me land a great job! The curriculum prepares you for the real worldOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Nick LSelf-employed · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2022
UX Design Bootcamp = top notch
Simply excellent. The sense of community is what really stood out to me. The bootcamp format is truly tough, but you are well supported throughout the entirety. No such thing as old school tests. You are purely graded on your performance via project submissions.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Andy JeongReporting Analyst · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2022
Data Analytics @BrainStation
This course is great if you are looking to build a strong foundation of Data Analytics, which I think everyone needs before they start learning more advanced programs like R or Python. S/O to John Duncan and Paras Batra who were my instructors. Those guys made this 10-week course so enjoyable and easy to learn. They've also been in the industry for many years so they know a lot of great resources. I just wish this class was in-person instead of online. I think that definitely would've helped. But overall, great experience.Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Seneca SaundersFuture Data Scientist · Data Science Course · Graduation year 2022
Second chances are worth a try.
I am currently enrolled in the Data Science certificate program. It was an intense 10 weeks introduction in the world of Python and Data Science. The leading tutors of the course were knowledgeable, patient, and resourceful. Luis, Malika, and Xiaolei have awaken a curiosity for Math and Statistics in me that I haven't had in years. I am slowly coming into middle-age and I felt fully part of the young cohort. We did activities that reinforced concepts mentioned in class. The highlight for me is that all of the tutors are available even outside class to guide your training. Everyone was 100% giving. I would love to do this again. Working full time and part-time, I am still not tired yet. I can't wait to see where this takes me thanks to BrainStation. And a massive heartfelt appreciation to my tutors for always giving me a chance to catchup. I would endorse this program 1 million times.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0
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 April 21, 2021
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Updated August 22, 2022
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Updated February 01, 2021
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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...
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Updated January 12, 2021
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Updated November 17, 2020
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Updated February 14, 2025
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Updated October 21, 2020
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Updated February 08, 2021
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Jess Feldman
Updated May 30, 2024
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Updated August 04, 2020
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Updated September 24, 2020
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Updated May 29, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated April 08, 2020
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Updated December 26, 2023
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Updated March 03, 2020
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Updated January 07, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated January 08, 2021
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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.