BrainStation
BrainStation offers full-time and part-time courses in data science, design, development, marketing, cyber security and product in New York City, Miami, London, Toronto, Vancouver, and through an Online Live platform. BrainStation’s goal is to empower individuals, businesses, and brands to succeed in the digital age by offering diploma programs, certification courses, and training options across the full digital product lifecycle. BrainStation provides a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with curriculum updated on a daily basis to ensure professionals gain the skills and experience needed to succeed in their careers.
BrainStation’s class structure combines engaging, in-person instruction with interactive online content and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. To account for different learning styles and schedules, BrainStation offers a variety of flexible learning options, including Online Live. Powered by Synapse, a data-driven learning platform, Online Live learning lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation has a learning option, with full-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.
Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 400+ instructors from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 100,000 professionals and some of the largest organizations in the world.
2,171 BrainStation Reviews
Jason HughesStudent • Data Science Course Online • OnlineDec 27, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGreat experience and intro to data science
I took the Data Science (online live) course with Brainstation in the fall of 2019. For context to this review I am not in a technical career (I work in HR) but I study computer science part time and have about 18 months experience programming, mostly in Java. This is my second Brainstation course, following a part time web development course I completed in 2018.
Initial impressions to this course were very good – there is pre-coursework to be completed prior to the first session...
I took the Data Science (online live) course with Brainstation in the fall of 2019. For context to this review I am not in a technical career (I work in HR) but I study computer science part time and have about 18 months experience programming, mostly in Java. This is my second Brainstation course, following a part time web development course I completed in 2018.
Initial impressions to this course were very good – there is pre-coursework to be completed prior to the first session and the initial pace of the course is gentle, which gave me a chance to get my bearings with Python, its syntax and Jupyter Notebooks (which is the application used to teach the material). The pace rapidly increases however and the course covers many core data science concepts over the weeks that follow. This was one of the things I liked most about the course – as it covers a broad range of subjects you get a solid overall understanding of the foundations behind data science, which sets you up nicely for further study and research in the future.
Parin Shah was our instructor for this course – he was very good. Very patient teaching style and happy to slow down and go over things as many times as necessary for them to sink in. Would recommend.
As for the platform (doing the course online live rather than in person) this was good and offered more interaction with my peers on the course than I expected. I would recommend a 2 screen set-up for this course if you have the hardware available – it is a great to be able to go through the material with the instructor on one screen while trying things out as you go along on the other screen as well.
Overall this was a great experience – I know a lot more about data science and python than I did a few months ago! If you are someone looking to start studying in data science I would for sure recommend this.
- Bria DerksenData Analytics Course • New York CityDec 20, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
BrainStation Data Analytics Course
I took the 10 week Data Analytics Course via their 'Online Live' platform. My entire experience was awesome! I'm glad I made the decision to learn with them again, after already completing the Product Management certificate.
I felt very supported by the entire BrainStation team throughout the entire course. My instructor was excellent. He was an expert in the field and provided industry examples for all of the tools and concepts we learnt. He was organized, engaged, and truly...I took the 10 week Data Analytics Course via their 'Online Live' platform. My entire experience was awesome! I'm glad I made the decision to learn with them again, after already completing the Product Management certificate.
I felt very supported by the entire BrainStation team throughout the entire course. My instructor was excellent. He was an expert in the field and provided industry examples for all of the tools and concepts we learnt. He was organized, engaged, and truly cared that we were getting the most out of the course material.I would definitely recommend the course and would encourage trying an 'Online Live' course if you can. It's a great way to level up your skills in a more flexible and accessible way. Looking forward to applying my new knowledge to my career!
- Jan NatividadGrowth Marketing Manager • Graduate • Data Analytics Course • New York CityDec 19, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Data Analytics Part-Time Course
Enrolled in the course to learn some new things and to become a better marketer. I’ve taken a few other courses at BrainStation so I was already very familiar with the structure and quality of the curriculum. This course was a fantastic dive into the world of data analytics. Aside from the theoretical concepts of data analytics, I was able to gain hands-on experience using tools such as advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Very quickly, I applied the skills I learned in class to real-life cha...
Enrolled in the course to learn some new things and to become a better marketer. I’ve taken a few other courses at BrainStation so I was already very familiar with the structure and quality of the curriculum. This course was a fantastic dive into the world of data analytics. Aside from the theoretical concepts of data analytics, I was able to gain hands-on experience using tools such as advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau. Very quickly, I applied the skills I learned in class to real-life challenges at my job.
I took the “Online Live” version of the course, so there was a bit of adjustment in the beginning. A few things you might want to consider when choosing online live over in-class:
Pros:
— You can attend class from anywhere. Although the instructor is based in Vancouver, we had individuals who checked in from other cities and time zones.
— The format of the online live version is just like the in-class version. No worries about feeling like you’re missing out on the BrainStation experience.
— Things were easier to see because it was happening right on your computer screen instead of squinting at a monitor at the front of a classroom.Cons:
— You miss out on some of the spontaneity and organic conversation that occurs in a real-life classroom. People in the class seemed to be apprehensive about chiming in because it’s a video conference.
— Since data analytics is a very hands-on type of class as opposed to something like digital marketing which involves a lot more explanation of concepts, you miss out on some of the benefits of having an instructor physically present. For example, many students ran into some tech issues when using SQL or Tableau, but they couldn’t easily show their screen to the instructor.Overall, the instructor dealt with these issues to the best of his abilities. Despite these small hiccups, I definitely recommend this BrainStation course and Online Live!
- Eric ThorfinnsonGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • TorontoDec 19, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic Web Development Bootcamp!
Just graduated from Brainstation's Web Dev Bootcamp. Great experience overall, the material was very thorough and up to date with the current development environment. The units moved by quickly and were extremely comprehensive, and overall the community was amazing and really has helped empower me in my career change towards web development.
- Rita LawGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • New York CityDec 19, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Diploma program
I took the full-time user experience diploma program in the fall 2019 cohort. It was quite intense both during class and outside of class but well worth it!
I really enjoyed all the workshops and events that helped us connect to professionals in the industry.
The mentor ship program was amazing! Our mentors helped us through and gave us great feedback on how to be successful.
I didn't come from a design background so it was quite intimidating to start a new ca...
I took the full-time user experience diploma program in the fall 2019 cohort. It was quite intense both during class and outside of class but well worth it!
I really enjoyed all the workshops and events that helped us connect to professionals in the industry.
The mentor ship program was amazing! Our mentors helped us through and gave us great feedback on how to be successful.
I didn't come from a design background so it was quite intimidating to start a new career path in design but BrainStation made it achievable and provided the knowledge required.
Although BrainStation provides a great foundation and support, the success of students is dependant on the effort and work that is put into this program. Expect to put in the work to see the results!
Feel free to connect with me through LinkedIn if you'd like to chat more!
- Marina Tanaselegal assistant • Graduate • Digital Marketing Course • New York CityDec 18, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital marketing
The digital marketing course was a great experience for me.
Both instructors were very good. They explained the concepts in a very clear way, with lots of examples from real world. They had a very positive attitude all along the course and they were always open to suggestions.
The curriculum of the couse is a good one and many resources were shared by the instructors.
The only downside of it was that the school does not provide a demo account for some programs...
The digital marketing course was a great experience for me.
Both instructors were very good. They explained the concepts in a very clear way, with lots of examples from real world. They had a very positive attitude all along the course and they were always open to suggestions.
The curriculum of the couse is a good one and many resources were shared by the instructors.
The only downside of it was that the school does not provide a demo account for some programs that are being used during the class so it is a bit difficult to practice.
- Lisa RedfernProduct Designer • Graduate • Product Management Course Online • OnlineDec 18, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The perfect low-pressure certification program!
I loved my recent online live course obtaining a Product Management certificate. The 10 week course seemed to cater to both new students who were just starting to understand what a PM does, but also could be very good practice for seasoned candidates who already have a PM role and want to be better at it. My Fall course had a small class of 6 students, which was the perfect size to make sure we were all heard and participating equally. This particular online live course was every Tuesday n...
I loved my recent online live course obtaining a Product Management certificate. The 10 week course seemed to cater to both new students who were just starting to understand what a PM does, but also could be very good practice for seasoned candidates who already have a PM role and want to be better at it. My Fall course had a small class of 6 students, which was the perfect size to make sure we were all heard and participating equally. This particular online live course was every Tuesday night for 3 hours. We generally took a small break as a class about halfway through the learnings, but otherwise the rest of the time was jam-packed with custom Brainstation slides to supplement the lecture. The slides definitely helped me (as I am a visual learner) and now that it's over, I remember the course work from memory based on the visual layout of charts that they gave us to help brainstorm our products. These slides will be used for sure in the future, so even just those little resources are invaluable. Brainstation was eager and happy to fix a slide that I gave feedback on when I mentioned that the font was hard to read. All of the students in the class learned so much over the course of 10 weeks- this was evident at the end of the course when we presented our MVPs. The final assignment was low pressure and open for interpretation- which was refreshing for us to be able to define the assignment. Some of my classmates even worked on projects that they could present to their bosses at their full time jobs. Our instructor Britt was seriously the best. I was hesitant to go "back to school" based on previous negative experiences I've had with other colleges and teachers, and Britt reminded me that some teachers can still be great. She was knowledgeable, professional, and very helpful when she gave real life examples for just about every topic. She was never condescending when someone asked a question that might've been obvious, and made a point to actively engage everyone in the class. I also really liked that she was always available outside of class via Slack to help us as we worked through assignments, or just to kick around ideas. The course length of 10 weeks was a perfect amount of time to learn a lot, but not so long that I didn't get burnt out while juggling a full time career. I will definitely be looking into other courses that Brainstation offers, as this was a very positive experience, and everything I could've asked for when making the choice to devote my spare time to help further my career.
- Bala MandavaGraduate • Data Science Course • New York CityDec 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Learning Experience Ever
Opting BrainStation to upgrade my skills was the best decision I’ve ever made in my career. Learning resources are insightful, support from educators are incredible.
- Steve LiGraduate • Data Science Bootcamp • New York CityDec 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Full Time
Before taking this program, I took some online courses. This full time program is a totally different experience. The educators are nice and knowledgeable. Although the course is very intense, you will need to push yourself and I've learned a lot during these three months.
- Alex MascottStudent • Search Engine Marketing • New York CityDec 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Search Engine Marketing
I just finished taking the Search Engine Marketing Class with Brainstation. This was my fifth class with Brainstation and I have gained a ton of value from each of them.
This class was a great overview of Search Engine Marketing, what to look for and how to do it. Both the instructors were hands on, constantly working with students on individual learning, and both very knowledgable.
Won't be the last course I take from Brainstation, and I recommend it to you.
- HannahWeb Development • New York CityDec 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Web Development
I couldn't recommend Brainstation's Web Development course more!
Each concept was explained clearly and thoroughly. We got a lot of learning value out of each class.
Zach taught the lessons at a good pace - one that was easy to follow for beginners but also provided enough challenges to ensure growth. Adam made sure that all of our questions were addressed and explained concepts very clearly.
The student support at Brainstation is great as well.
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I couldn't recommend Brainstation's Web Development course more!
Each concept was explained clearly and thoroughly. We got a lot of learning value out of each class.
Zach taught the lessons at a good pace - one that was easy to follow for beginners but also provided enough challenges to ensure growth. Adam made sure that all of our questions were addressed and explained concepts very clearly.
The student support at Brainstation is great as well.
- Vitor OliveiraMachine Learning • New York CityDec 17, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great classes
I had a fantastic experience while I studied at BrainStation Vancouver. The instructors were always presenting examples and trying to explain the hardest things in an easy way.
Machine Learning is an amazing field and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to study the concepts at BrainStation.
I'd highly recommend this school because they really want to accelerate students' progress.
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How much does BrainStation cost?
BrainStation costs around $16,500. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Social Media Marketing Course cost $2,450.
What courses does BrainStation teach?
BrainStation offers courses like Artificial Intelligence Course Online, Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online, Cybersecurity Course Online, Data Analytics Course and 29 more.
Where does BrainStation have campuses?
BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, Miami, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
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. 2,171 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,171 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.
Does BrainStation offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Can I read BrainStation reviews?
You can read 2,171 reviews of BrainStation on Course Report! BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.
Is BrainStation accredited?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada