BrainStation
BrainStation is a global digital skills training and workforce transformation provider that offers bootcamps and courses in data, design, development, digital marketing, product, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in New York, London, Miami, Toronto, and Vancouver. 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 has a learning option, with full-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.
BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with 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 across the world. 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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Philip dlCJunior Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 15, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceAn Eternal Optimist Pivots Into a New Career
This review will seem biased to the jaded, the cynical, or those hunting for what makes them happy. This review will likely not be useful to the individual who looks at developing, software, and tech as simply a quick plan to 'get rich.'
I have always liked technology, I like information, and I was never the best student.
Before Wyncode I held more jobs than I can count, trying to make ends meet while living in New York City and struggling to catch a...
This review will seem biased to the jaded, the cynical, or those hunting for what makes them happy. This review will likely not be useful to the individual who looks at developing, software, and tech as simply a quick plan to 'get rich.'
I have always liked technology, I like information, and I was never the best student.
Before Wyncode I held more jobs than I can count, trying to make ends meet while living in New York City and struggling to catch a break in the theater world. Suffice to say, while that never happened, my life was going to change in an unexpected way.
I moved back to Florida from NYC and started a job at a production company that aired content for Lifetime television. I worked on a military veteran program and spearheaded a story about getting veterans back into the workforce. The most consistent profession I saw (across the board) that didn't require going back to school full time was computer programming. I reached out over social media to some friends to see who could tell me more about this career path and had a number of friends contact me. Some spoke of C#, others .NET, and a few PHP. However one of my friends, someone I had not seen or heard from in almost ten years, told me about a language called Ruby and how it had changed his life. I liked the idea, but I thought I could do it alone...in short, I couldn't.
Remember when I said I wasn't the best student? Well teaching myself programming didn't exactly work out as easy as I had planned, and so I swallowed my pride, I signed up for a one-day intensive with Wyncode at Florida International University and I met MIT graduate Ed Toro. Flash forward two months and I've applied and completed my pre-course work, and am driving down for my first day.
Now, programming isn't for everyone. When you hear someone say 'anyone can code,' they are right, but there should be an asterisk next to 'anyone.' For some it'll come naturally, for others it will come with hard work, dedication, and long nights, and for a select few, it will come by a mixture of mad science, brain swapping, and ritualistic sacrifice. Thankfully I was somewhere in between the first two. I like computers, and I adore Google, so while I wasn't the best student I could usually finagle my way through until I find a working solution. Again, while 'anyone' can do this, it is not for everyone.
I personally liked Wyncode. I liked my class of (mostly) extroverts. I was fortunate enough to get hired within a month of graduating. My story, however, isn't everyone's. The majority of my classmates have jobs and are happy. We never expected to walk out of Wyncode as Bill Gates part 2, but no one going into a coding school should. I was fortunate enough to not be jaded by the job search and never had any sort of prejudice thrown my way for selecting a coding school over a traditional school, but I know that not everyone finds a job immediately, and some people truly do feel the dreaded 'imposter syndrome' for a while after graduating.
If you're still with me at this point, I liked Wyncode. I would recommend it to you if you can afford the price tag attached. It's less expensive than many on the West Coast, and the greatest benefit to Wyncode (in my opinion) is the job placement assistance that continues even after you're hired. As with anything in life, you get what you give, if you truly are looking for a change to your life, computer programming may not be your thing, but if it is, take a lok at Wyncode. Attend one of their free all day boot camps. Join the Miami Ruby Brigade. Do your research, don't expect it all to come to you on a silver platter, and never stop learning.
tl:dr; I liked Wyncode. You may, you may not. Talk to alumni, go to free events, and do your research. Be prepared to learn.
- Angela MOffice Manager • Student • Digital Marketing • New York CityMay 15, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing
I was enrolled in the digital marketing course at Brainstation Yaletown and I think it was definitely worth it; I am so glad I chose to take it! The content was relevant, focusing on one (out of ten) aspect per week, with real time (no useless 5-year-old examples), real life (all companies used were locally based), and applicable examples. In addition to the content itself, the space in which the classes are held is modern and clean with exposed brick and glass, while the classes were sm...I was enrolled in the digital marketing course at Brainstation Yaletown and I think it was definitely worth it; I am so glad I chose to take it! The content was relevant, focusing on one (out of ten) aspect per week, with real time (no useless 5-year-old examples), real life (all companies used were locally based), and applicable examples. In addition to the content itself, the space in which the classes are held is modern and clean with exposed brick and glass, while the classes were small enough that you actually felt involved. Not only was the environment warm and welcoming but the instructors are so passionate about their field that you can really get a sense of their enthusiasm for the subject. For anyone looking to expand their knowledge in the world of digital marketing, I 10/10 would recommend. - Chris PhanGraduate • Product Management • TorontoMay 02, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management - Winter 2017
Fantastic course for the beginner to product. You will gain a very good foundation for building the specific skill sets required to be a Product Manager. The curriculum is well thought out and taught in a strategic order. The instrutors are very knowledgeable and, most importantly, are VERY enthusiastic about the content. I took this course with NO knowledge of how products are taken from ideation to market. The goal was to help transition out of a Sales career and into product. Goal achie...
Fantastic course for the beginner to product. You will gain a very good foundation for building the specific skill sets required to be a Product Manager. The curriculum is well thought out and taught in a strategic order. The instrutors are very knowledgeable and, most importantly, are VERY enthusiastic about the content. I took this course with NO knowledge of how products are taken from ideation to market. The goal was to help transition out of a Sales career and into product. Goal achieved. Definitely worth the investment if you can.
Areas of Improvement: speaking more on how to make the transition into product. Take a real job posting and bring lessons back to skillsets required on a resume. Show how concepts we have learned speak to the desired skillset.
Thanks BrainStation.
- GabyQA Test Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiApr 18, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Leap of Faith
I took a chance on Wyncode after leaving my job of 2 years and it was the best thing I did. Not only did I learn new skills, I met great people, I broaden my network, and I had the guidance and preparation for job opportunities. It was definitiely a step in the right direction. I highly recommend it.
- MichaelWeb Development Intern • Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoApr 04, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great environment/support/curriculum; ROI/Job support needs a lot of improvement
Overall, taking the web development immersive proved to be a great calculated risk. The community/environment was very supportive of your goals and where you want to end up. The course content was based on the most modern tech stack which is trending upwards which means that most organizations out there might not be using that stack. The educators/TA's were awesome, very approachable and explained concepts very well; & with me being a total beginner with no prior experi...
Overall, taking the web development immersive proved to be a great calculated risk. The community/environment was very supportive of your goals and where you want to end up. The course content was based on the most modern tech stack which is trending upwards which means that most organizations out there might not be using that stack. The educators/TA's were awesome, very approachable and explained concepts very well; & with me being a total beginner with no prior experience in developing this gave me the boost I needed. Being surrounded with like-minded people working towards the same goal assisted in keeping me committed and interested throughout the 3 months.
By no means does Brainstation or any Bootcamp guarantee employment after finishing, nor should they. However, a lot more can be done for student success within Brainstation and assisting students/alumni to get pushed into their respective fields. Career advice/assistance was only given/provided the last week while this should've been a recurring aspect since the beginning. This would undoubtedly improve the student experience and add to the value proposition for what they're providing. With that added effort, they can market their data-driven results to continue growing and uphold student/alumni satisfaction. Overall, great experience with this web development Bootcamp.
- Richard GreenidgeGraduate • User Experience Design • TorontoMar 27, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Experience
I signed up for the UX Design Fulltime course in January. For me first time experiences are important, especially when I am laying out alot of cash. I listen carefully to how the people within the organization speak and presnet themselves. I line that up with my interactions with the staff and see if it is consistent.
I can honestly say that this was the case with BrainStation. From the top to the bottom the staff was always transparent with how they deal with...
I signed up for the UX Design Fulltime course in January. For me first time experiences are important, especially when I am laying out alot of cash. I listen carefully to how the people within the organization speak and presnet themselves. I line that up with my interactions with the staff and see if it is consistent.
I can honestly say that this was the case with BrainStation. From the top to the bottom the staff was always transparent with how they deal with the students. The were always honest and upfront. My financial situation at the time was challenging and they were patient and worked with me through the program. It was very easy to talk with instructors on a one to one basis, they were all very approachable.
I appreciated that they became an acredited school. For me that was huge, it means that they are accountable for the product they deliver and I can safely say by the experience I had on the Demo Day they delivered. I was amazed at how many positive comments I got about my App. People could see what I was trying to deliver as a product. This was as a result of they content they delivered. Was the content delivred perfectly everytime, no. However they made the effort to adjust content on the fly or change delivery dates to accomodate people when they werer feeling pressured.
They also continue to develop and tweak the content. So those of you who take the next session will receive an even better experience.
I highly reccomend this course and the orginization. - Edward LaiProfessional Photographer • Graduate • Digital Marketing • New York CityMar 21, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital marketing
I completed the Digital Marketing part-time program at Brainstation Vancouver, and I enjoy the program.
Our course instructors Conner Gallaway and Laura Andersen were so passionate about digital marketing industry and shared many great case studies and their experiences with everyone which is really helpful for us to understand. I particularly like Conner asked, "What's new on social media?" every week at the beginning the class.
I can't wai...I completed the Digital Marketing part-time program at Brainstation Vancouver, and I enjoy the program.
Our course instructors Conner Gallaway and Laura Andersen were so passionate about digital marketing industry and shared many great case studies and their experiences with everyone which is really helpful for us to understand. I particularly like Conner asked, "What's new on social media?" every week at the beginning the class.
I can't wait to use what I've learned to apply to my own photography business and highly recommend this course to everyone, especially start-up entrepreneur! - R.I.Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiFeb 06, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life-changing Experience
I’ll start off by saying Wyncode did change my life. I am a college dropout who for 6 years was working retail and became miserable working in that industry. My friend got me into programming almost a year and a half before starting Wyncode and since then I tried to learn it on my own. The problem with that for me was that I needed some type of learning structure. I made the decision to quit my retail job and enroll in Wyncode. It was the best decision I have ever made. I now w...
I’ll start off by saying Wyncode did change my life. I am a college dropout who for 6 years was working retail and became miserable working in that industry. My friend got me into programming almost a year and a half before starting Wyncode and since then I tried to learn it on my own. The problem with that for me was that I needed some type of learning structure. I made the decision to quit my retail job and enroll in Wyncode. It was the best decision I have ever made. I now work for one of Wyncode’s main hiring partners and I have never been happier professionally in my life.
With that being said, I certainly want to put somethings into perspective. The Wyncode experience was amazing. After spending 9 weeks (now it is 10) together, you grow to be very close with your fellow classmates and the bond you build is truly something special and unique. If I could add a little side note too, it also introduced me to the love of my life. It doesn’t have anything to do with coding but I feel it is important to state as it does have to do with the Wyncode experience. But make no mistake, it certainly is not easy. If you put the time, effort, mind, and sweat into learning, you will learn an insane amount. Obviously if you have some type of prior coding experience it will pay dividends throughout the course.
This leads me to my next point. You will be paying wyncode to teach you how to code and build web applications in ruby. However, it will be you and your efforts that will lead you to be a successful coder. Therefore I speak mainly to those who are interested in finding a job in the tech industry after Wyncode (as this was my case). Do not look at the hiring numbers. Do not use that as a measuring stick. What will get you hired is your knowledge, your hustle, and your personality. To me, the hardest part about the whole Wyncode experience was certainly the post cohort era. That structure that was there in place to teach you how to code goes away. Obviously you have access to Wyncode’s many slack channels and even their space to continue learning and solidifying what was taught during the cohort. But the onus is on you more than ever. It took me 2 months after my cohort to get hired. I saw a job posting on one of their channels and applied. My interview was actually a disaster but my current boss saw something in me and gave me a chance.
So the point of this review is to let the reader know that for me it was a very magical experience. My life literally completely changed with Wyncode. But again, make no mistake. If you are looking for a job afterwards, the struggle is very real. It will be your hustle and determination that lands you that gig in the tech industry.
- MiguelWeb Developer • Graduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiFeb 05, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Transformative Experience
Attending Wyncode Academy is definitely one of the best choices I've made. Prior to Wyncode, I had tried teaching myself to program, but between work and school I did not have the time to remain consistent with studying on my own, preventing me from making any noticeable progress. When I found out about Wyncode I felt that it would provide me with perfect learning environment needed for me to effectively learn programming.
Thanks to Wynco...
Attending Wyncode Academy is definitely one of the best choices I've made. Prior to Wyncode, I had tried teaching myself to program, but between work and school I did not have the time to remain consistent with studying on my own, preventing me from making any noticeable progress. When I found out about Wyncode I felt that it would provide me with perfect learning environment needed for me to effectively learn programming.
Thanks to Wyncode’s well structured and ever improving curriculum and Auston Bunsen’s engaging teaching style, I learned more within the first 2 weeks than I was able to teach myself in roughly a year.
I would definitely recommend Wyncode to anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of programming. While the Immersive Web Development course will not teach you everything there is to know about programming, it will certainly give you the foundation needed to build web applications and the proper tools to comfortably continue learning new languages and technologies on your own, once you have completed the course. - Cydney RuschGraduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Program • TorontoJan 31, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Design Inmmersive (UXI)
When I looked into this course I wasn't sure if you could be job ready after only taking a course for 10 weeks but decided it was worth a try. The course was a lot of work and coming from a background unrelated to tech and design I had a few learning curves. You get what you put into the course and if you work hard and complete as much of the work as you can you should leave ready to persue a career in UX design.
Brainstation does a good job providing students with networking opp...
When I looked into this course I wasn't sure if you could be job ready after only taking a course for 10 weeks but decided it was worth a try. The course was a lot of work and coming from a background unrelated to tech and design I had a few learning curves. You get what you put into the course and if you work hard and complete as much of the work as you can you should leave ready to persue a career in UX design.
Brainstation does a good job providing students with networking opportunies by having classes visit local start- ups and other digital companies, having speakers come in every Friday and allowing students to attend their events either free or for a discounted price. The Toronto campus is located in a beautiful building with a kitchen stocked with snacks and coffee. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend this program.
- RyanStudent • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiJan 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C7
Wyncode was a really good experience for me. I was in C7 Ft. Lauderdale and would highly recommend it. My caveats are that no matter what you learn in class it will never be enough for an entry level job. This isn't a dig against Wyncode but just the reality of learning to code. You'll immediately be given tasks in your first job that are out of your skillset and Wyncode will have taught you the necessary skills to figure it out, but not necessarily the answer.
Auston was great, ...
Wyncode was a really good experience for me. I was in C7 Ft. Lauderdale and would highly recommend it. My caveats are that no matter what you learn in class it will never be enough for an entry level job. This isn't a dig against Wyncode but just the reality of learning to code. You'll immediately be given tasks in your first job that are out of your skillset and Wyncode will have taught you the necessary skills to figure it out, but not necessarily the answer.
Auston was great, he's toss you in the deep end kind of teacher. I found his teaching style be to really engaging and relatable. Before attending I sat in on classes with both Auston and Ed and found Auston to be a personality I enjoyed more.
- Jinpeng ZhangGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJan 11, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Very helpful and great experience
I joined the Web Development Immersive course during the summer with a strong interest and hope for related career development. The course was very informative and the instructors and TAs were very helpful in every aspect.
Learning job-ready skills in 10 weeks bootcamp can definitely be very challenging. I had to put in a lot of effort to gain the maximum out of the course even with some background in computer science. But it was very much worth it.
People without scie...
I joined the Web Development Immersive course during the summer with a strong interest and hope for related career development. The course was very informative and the instructors and TAs were very helpful in every aspect.
Learning job-ready skills in 10 weeks bootcamp can definitely be very challenging. I had to put in a lot of effort to gain the maximum out of the course even with some background in computer science. But it was very much worth it.
People without science background could find it hard to catch up with the materials at times, but the TAs were very helpful and the instructors added extra sessions to help go over the materials so that everyone's on the same page.
The syllabus was very well organized and the contents taught were very up-to-speed with the industrial standard.
ps. They also provided snacks, energy bars and fruits. Sometimes they also had meals for special events, or left-over food from other courses, and it was soooooo good!
tl;dr: great course, fantastic people, can be challenging, need a lot of effort, and delicious food!
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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?
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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.
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PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada