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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.

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2,338 reviews of BrainStation

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  • Alicia L
    Account Manager · Product Management Course Online · Graduated 2023

    Great experienced instructors

    The weekend course is fast-paced but great. The facilitators told stories to further the learning and asked meaningful questions that deepened the teaching. I feel I have a foundation to start my career pivot.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 12, 2023
  • Bodhirupa Raha
    Student · Graduation year 2023

    Detailed and Engaging

    A detailed course with engaging sessions from the instructors. We deep-dived into all things product management and touched upon many things like MVP, building a prototype, working in agile environments and more. It would be great to dive into more details like segments on Agile and Product Launch, as they are a prerequisite for PM jobs. While job assistance was not a part of the course, it was good to have the instructors talk more about how to break into the industry. It would be helpful to collaborate with companies looking for part-time interns or co-op opportunities, so candidates can have the experience needed to land a job. All the exercises were very engaging and the instructors and learner-support groups were easily approachable and there to help at every stage. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 8, 2023
  • Carolina
    Solutions Design Analyst · Product Management Course · Graduation year 2023

    Amazing interactive experience

    Amazing course led by the best instructor - Scott. I felt supported throughout and learned so much about Product Management that I previously had not known about. Our instructor was always willing to help explain concepts further and provide examples whenever needed. The environment was also great since we were able to have a lot of interactive class time where we learned through and with our peers. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 8, 2023
  • Mosope
    Student · Product Management Course · Graduation year 2023

    Great, can be better

    I loved my Product management part-time program, I wish there was more time to deep dive into the case studies and refine them. The instructors were very knowledgeable and knew their stuff. The class was also small sized so it was easy to get to know everyone. I recommend this course if you are deciding if you want to pivot into product management but after the program, there is a lot more work to be done before you are ready to tackle the industry.
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 7, 2023
  • Anthony Gregory
    Student · Digital Marketing Course · Graduation year 2023

    Insightful and concise

    I definitely got what I needed out of this boot camp. The program went by very fast, as the instructors will caution you as early as the first lesson. I would definitely say to new students, if you want to get a big overview of the industry of Digital Marketing and all its disciplines, this is a great place to go. There is a LOT of subject matter, so the learning never stops once the course is done, and I would advise that you're probably going to benefit more if you're an older student looking to continue their education and gain more insight into marketing.
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 7, 2023
  • Suma Pavani Timmireddy
    Graduate · Graduated 2023

    Informative and amazing experience.

    The course was amazing. I enjoyed every class. It was nice interacting with people with different backgrounds. Our mentors did their best by interacting with us and explaining every topic using real time examples. Thank you, Brain station, for creating this platform. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 7, 2023
  • Diana Guzman
    Student · User Experience Design Course · Graduation year 2023

    Thankful to BrainStation & Instructors

    I took BrainStation’s UX Design course and I really liked it! It was an intensive class, where we learned about all areas of UX Design in 8 classes! The instructors, Rana and Riley, were very nice, provided real-life examples in our lectures (which I found the most helpful), and were always open to help us with any inquiries. Our commitment in this class was to attend the lectures, and to do our project. Halfway through the course, we submitted our project strategies, and on the last day of class we submitted our final project. 
    I feel like the course was well organized, and I enjoyed the tangible examples that help us connect the lessons to the real world. I feel that when we were provided with real-life examples, insights and tips, it made the lectures more engaging, and helped my classmates and I understand the concepts more. Some of the concepts are a little bit more complex than others in this course, so it is crucial to provide examples and easy-to-follow points of reference when explaining these (which I feel the instructors became better at as the course progressed). I really liked that the instructors shared extra/optional resources at the end of every class with a summary of the lesson. I loved that the course load was very practical... we had our project to do and a final presentation that felt both very realistic and useful practice to apply the knowledge and to start building our portfolios. We had the chance to work on our projects by the end of almost each class, and to ask questions along the way. 
    Tips: continuing to explain complex concepts as simply as possible; continuing to show multiple examples; continuing to provide resources helpful to learn and to apply in real life; do not read slides, but explain the concepts in your own words as this connects more with students; and emphasizing the importance of practicing Figma earlier and learning with the program’s YouTube channel (maybe including a few basic and important tips for using Figma as a slide in the class). 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 4, 2023
  • Sean Kondracki
    Data Science Undergrad · Data Science Course Online · Graduation year 2023

    A Mixed Experience

    I think the Bootcamp had a nice structure with a lesson, live coding, and questions for each section that culminated in the final project. The professors did a great job of explaining the material even when it was a bit complicated and being patient to make sure everyone was following alone. However, since the class is very short and covers a wide range of material I think they should be more careful about who they are marketing the course towards and I feel like in general the marketing is a bit misleading. I was successful with the course because I was already familiar with a lot of the concepts from my studies at school. I think the material would be hard to follow for somebody brand new to data science and they would need to take a lot of time outside of the course to get the most out of it. Also, when signing up for the course I had two major questions for the team: What resources will I have in networking and career building/How much time should I expect to spend outside of the course hours weekly. The team that authorized my payment assured me I'd have ample opportunities for workshops and networking events and that I would only need to spend an hour outside of class each work working on the material. Both were misleading. While Brainstation does have some workshops and networking events they can be very niche and a lot of them were not related to data science at all. I think in my 8 weeks I did not see a single event relevant to the career field. I thought there could also be potentially time outside of class to meet with my professors about career building and next steps, however there was limited opportunity for that during the course. Finally, the final project alone is a good amount of work and while it should be and the exercises provided are very good I'm not sure why I was told I wouldn't have to spend too much time outside of class working on the material. Also a final quick note is some of the notebooks were inconsistent and some files were not the same. I think that should be ironed out. 
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    1.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 3, 2023
  • Rena Pirnazar
    Digital Marketing Specialist · Data Analytics Course · Graduation year 2023

    Great Learning Experience!


    Great hands-on learning experience and amazing instructors! I recently completed a data analytics course, and I must say it was a truly enriching and rewarding journey. The course provided a comprehensive curriculum that allowed us to dive deep into various data analytics concepts and techniques. What made the experience even more exceptional were the instructors who were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the subject matter. Their dedication to ensuring every student grasped the concepts was evident throughout the course. The hands-on approach, coupled with real-world projects, enabled us to apply our learning in practical scenarios, giving us valuable insights into the world of data analytics. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their data analytics skills and embark on a successful career in this field. It's a truly transformative experience that will undoubtedly leave you equipped and inspired to tackle real-world data challenges with confidence
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 2, 2023
  • Aiden M
    Student · Web Development Bootcamp · Graduation year 2023

    Finally completed, incredible experience!

    It’s been an amazing journey of learning how to code. I am glad I went through the process of taking the web development bootcamp. Definitely helped me progress in my programming journey. Great instructor. I am ready for the next steps of learning JavaScript and other programming language to build amazing projects and grow into career of software engineering. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 2, 2023
  • Joy Truex
    Student · Web Development Course Online · Graduation year 2023

    Great intro to Web Dev

    I went from 0 Web Dev experience to having a solid CSS/HTML foundation that I can continue to build upon post-course. The instructors have past and current experience in the industry and were very patient when communicating the material. The projects allowed me to practice what I had learned in class and built well upon each other. If you want to learn some Web Dev but don't know where to start, this could be a great option for you!
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 2, 2023
  • Giray Duygun
    Student · Graduation year 2023

    Great experience and learning

    It is a great experience and learning. The teacher helps us every time and he answers our questions. The documents are good. You can find everything. I want to continue learning in the same school.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted August 2, 2023
  • Miguel Visbal
    Student · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023

    Stellar Data Analytics Experience

    I can't stress enough about how much I enjoyed the course. I was blown away from how kind and approachable my professor was. The class was really engaging and understanding of personal situations.
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 31, 2023
  • Christina Stejskalova
    Graduate · Product Management Course · Graduated 2023

    Very thorough and lots of detail

    I completed the Brainstation product management course and it was really thorough. It was an experience that really made me think a lot, and highlighted where I can grow as a PM. The instructors were great and really knowledgable, and shares real life examples which was very helpful.
    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    3.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 31, 2023
  • Leon Jackson
    Enterprise Account Executive · Product Management Course · Graduated 2023

    A great first time experience with Brainstation

    The Product Management course I completed, was the first bit of training I have done in a while. The Brainstation environment is very vibrant, inspiring and collaborative which made my experience a very good one. 

    I feel gaining exposure to industry experts makes the whole learning experience more realistic, rather than hearing from academics in the area who don't have hands on work experience. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 31, 2023
  • Carlos Fermin
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023

    Convenient excellent useful

    Jamie is an excellent teacher, I've learned new thing all over the course. I'm very satisfied with this experience. Is a very good curriculum. The facilities are more than adequate. I would like to take another course than can improve my new set of skills
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 26, 2023
  • Peter Kellogg
    Student and now Graduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023

    BrainStation Data Analytics Miami Course

    For the past 10 weeks I have had the best class ever. As a college student I am use to the classroom experience and really moving through course material but a lot of the time having it not stick. However, the BrainStation Data Analytics course that I took here in Miami was hands-down the best professional learning class I've ever had. My teacher was phenomenal. Not only is she excellent at teaching but she has 20 years of experience that she brings to class room. Truly walking away with a knew skill set and insightful perspective into the field of data analytics. As a college student pursuing computer science and entrepreneurship as my majors, this certificate will be an excellent addition to my resume to help me stand out on my job applications. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 26, 2023
  • Courtney Bagans
    Graduate · Data Analytics Course · Graduated 2023

    Effective and thorough!

    High quality and thorough learning experience. Ability to gain real life experience through labs and a final presentation. Great community of learners and educators. Opportunities for continuous learning experiences as well. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 26, 2023
  • Jenee Washington
    Graduate · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023

    Great Immersive Experience!

    I wanted to learn the fundamentals of UX design to help me in my freelance web design business. I was able to learn that, and much, much more! I feel 100% more confident in my ability to design simple, intuitive user experiences which will help grow my clientele. This course allowed me to become more professional and efficient at what I already love doing!
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 26, 2023
  • Andrea Wood
    Physical Therapist · User Experience Design Course · Graduated 2023

    UI/UX course

    This was a great intro course to learn how to start exploring UX and UI and see if it was something I wanted to learn more about. I still have a lot to learn but this was a good starting point. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
    N/A
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted July 26, 2023
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Is BrainStation worth it?

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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.

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