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BrainStation

Average Rating 4.66
2,338 Reviews 10 Courses

BrainStation is a global digital skills provider empowering teams and professionals with industry-recognized certifications and world-class instruction across AI, Product Management, Product Design, Data, and Digital Marketing. 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.

Reviews

2,338 reviews of BrainStation

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  • Joel L
    Graduate · Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode · Graduated 2014

    Wyncode

    I just finished Wyncode’s second cohort, and I am happy to say that the quality of my instructors and the curriculum exceeded my expectations! Ed Toro, the lead instructor, is one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. I am thankful to have been ...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted November 2, 2014
  • PK Banks
    Co-Founder · Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode · Graduated 2014

    Miami tech - Wyncode is the best way to get involved

    Miami tech is for real. Start-ups and established companies have an appetite for new developers in South Florida and Wyncode is the best way to get involved. I am a member of Wyncode's inaugural cohort and the value of my experience has continued to grow be...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted September 25, 2014
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp

    More than just a bootcamp

    I initially joined expecting a fast-paced course to sharpen my skills in user experience design, but it turned out to be so much more than that. Over the three-month period, I significantly improved my design abilities, deepened my understanding of accessib...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted June 26, 2025
  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Bootcamp · Graduated 2024

    Exciting Challenging Transformative

    Completing the software engineering bootcamp was one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my life. The program was fast-paced and challenging, but it pushed me to grow quickly both technically and professionally. I came in with minimal coding ex...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted June 20, 2025
  • Anonymous
    Junior Software Engineer · Software Engineering Bootcamp · Graduated 2024

    Good starting point to Software Engineering

    Good experience throughout the bootcamp, learn a lot of good foundations. But the very start only. Could start implementing newer tools that will be used on every day job. Support with jobs could be better, but this work is more self-dependent.
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted June 12, 2025
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course Online · Graduated 2025

    Great UX Experience

    BrainStation was a fantastic experience where we created quality projects! The instructors were kind, knowledgeable, and engaged. They cared and put in time and effort, and were a joy to talk to.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 11, 2025
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Product Management Course · Graduated 2025

    Helped me build practical skills that I can apply immediately

    The BrainStation Product Management course gave me a complete toolkit for approaching product development with confidence. The content was well-structured and covered everything from defining a problem statement to creating an MVP and preparing a go-to-mark...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 14, 2025
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2024

    Great way to get into the industry

    I had a great experience at the BrainStation Data Science Bootcamp. The courses were detailed, relevant, and highly hands-on. We were taught industry-level skills that are applicable to the real-world job market, unlike some outdated material still taught a...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Student · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduation year 2024

    A Highly Engaging and Informative Experience!

    I recently completed a boot camp that turned out to be a fantastic educational journey. The instructors were top-notch, bringing both deep knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom. Their passion and expertise made the learning process both enj...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Software Engineering · Software Engineering Bootcamp · Graduated 2024

    Fast-paced, Organized and Diverse

    Great boot camp, you learn a lot for the short time it lasts. Instructors are very cool, always interacting with students and helping out with their projects. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to up their skills in coding and web dev but notices that...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2024

    Great experience so far

    Great content, very friendly instructors. I already had technical background when I joined the bootcamp, I joined the bootcamp because I needed more hands-on experience with real-world data. Can't still say much about the career assistance as I just finishe...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Data Science Course Online · Graduated 2024

    Great Educational Experience & Career Support

    I had a great educational experience and career support at BrainStation. Had amazing 1:1 support from Educators and Career Service Support. The curriculum was great! Educational support staff are amazing as well! Highly recommend it! 
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2024

    Very rewarding experience

    -The instructors for the course were very knowledgable and were able to teach in a way that allowed everyone to understand the material. The instructors were always available to answer questions no matter what they were and made sure they allowed you to ful...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2024

    Intense stuff

    Is it pricey? Yes. Is it worth it. Yup! I was scared to start Brain Station but it was great. I am exhuasted but I feel like I've grown a great deal. Now if they can help me get a job (that's intense too) then it's a borderline perfect course 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online · Graduated 2024

    Extremely Positive

    BrainStation was an exceptional experience that provided an excellent introduction and development for UX design. The course was structured in a way that was both demanding and manageable, with excellent instructors willing to provide ample support. For any...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · User Experience Design Bootcamp · Graduated 2024

    Ux Design Graduate

    I really enjoyed the instructors and I felt like they really cared not only about our work and performance but about us as students and our mental wellbeing. The program is difficult but the instructors want you to succeed and it’s reflected in their checku...
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted December 13, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Digital Marketing Course · Graduated 2024

    Comprehensive Digital Marketing Course

    My experience at BrainStation Miami’s Digital Marketing course was exceptional. The curriculum was incredibly comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics from SEO and PPC to social media and email marketing. While the sheer amount of information was at t...
    Overall
    3.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted November 21, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Student · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2024

    Great course!

    I am looking to change careers into data analytics from insurance. I believe this class gives relevant information and practical projects to understand the data analytics field. Also, a great class for working professionals 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted November 19, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Student · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2024

    Instructive

    I had a great experience with the data analysis course at BrainStation. The instructors were incredible, providing clear and insightful guidance throughout the program. That said, the course did feel a bit rushed, especially considering the volume of materi...
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted November 19, 2024
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Graduated 2024

    Would not recommend

    The course content feels very rushed in the sense that they are just trying to cram everything in. As they also have several cohorts at the same time quality of the education is worse as the educators are not able to stop and understand questions at times. ...
    Overall
    1.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    1.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted October 22, 2024
News

Recent BrainStation News

Rachel Meltzer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).

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.

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