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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SarahStudent • Intro to Web Development • New York CityAug 28, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AWeb Development - Summer 2016
I had been looking all around Vancouver for a web development course for over a year, but I had a difficult time finding something that met all my requirements. BrainStation ended up meeting all my repirements: a schedule that easily fit into my busy life, was intensive enough to get value for the cost, and most importantly, I needed to work on projects that I could see myself using in the real world.
I was really impressed with the entire experie...
I had been looking all around Vancouver for a web development course for over a year, but I had a difficult time finding something that met all my requirements. BrainStation ended up meeting all my repirements: a schedule that easily fit into my busy life, was intensive enough to get value for the cost, and most importantly, I needed to work on projects that I could see myself using in the real world.
I was really impressed with the entire experience. The facilities are beautiful and modern, the course portal is a great resource to use inside and outside of class, the educators are passionate, knowledgeable, and helpful. I learned more than I exptected and I'm so proud of the final project I created.
Just be sure to bring your own laptop! The school does not have their own computers and I nearly showed up to class without one.
- Hilton G. SantosDigital Marketer • Graduate • Digital Marketing • New York CityAug 27, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
BrainStation Vancouver - Review
I went to BrainStation Vancouver to participate in the Summer 2016 courses of Digital Marketing, Product Management and SEO/SEM & Analytics and was very impressed by the management, the staff and the instructors.
BrainStation has a team of very knowledgeable instructors who also work in companies like Herschel, Unbounce and Mobify (among others) that are a pleasure and privilege to work with.
The atmosphere is laid back, mature and professional.
The Vancouver headquarter...I went to BrainStation Vancouver to participate in the Summer 2016 courses of Digital Marketing, Product Management and SEO/SEM & Analytics and was very impressed by the management, the staff and the instructors.
BrainStation has a team of very knowledgeable instructors who also work in companies like Herschel, Unbounce and Mobify (among others) that are a pleasure and privilege to work with.
The atmosphere is laid back, mature and professional.
The Vancouver headquarters will satisfy the most demanding standards.I definitely recommend BrainStation to anyone considering a career in Tech, or increase their skill set.
A special thank you to Kyle, Andrea, Liana, Justin and Loki for having made the experience delightful!
- Deri ClelandGraduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiAug 26, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
FTL Cohort 5
Overall good eperience. You get what you put into it and if nothing else will guide you to what you really want to do. If you come in with zero coding experience you will get a foundational understanding. Getting to the next level is up to you.
- Manuel HuertaWeb Developer • Graduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiAug 12, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Success!
Wyncode was an amazing life changing experience! That’s what I tell very one when they ask me about Wyncode, because it true. I went to Wyncode not only to make a change in my life but to also start my career in technology. My previous work experience was in teaching; So my background had nothing to do with technology but it was something that always interested me since I was a kid and I got my first computer.
If someone told me, you can land your drea...
Wyncode was an amazing life changing experience! That’s what I tell very one when they ask me about Wyncode, because it true. I went to Wyncode not only to make a change in my life but to also start my career in technology. My previous work experience was in teaching; So my background had nothing to do with technology but it was something that always interested me since I was a kid and I got my first computer.
If someone told me, you can land your dream developer job. All had to do is work your ass off and have no life for 2-3 month, then your life would change forever. I would think that it sounds too good to be true. But I’m living proof that Wyncode is no gimmick.
Not to say that completing Wyncode was easy, by any means. But you get what you put into it. If you follow everything the course gives you to be successful and work till you cant no more, you will come out on top and land your dream dev job.
Besides learning to code and becoming a developer, Wyncode also teaches you the soft skills to being a professional in the tech industry. Which is and might be more important than learning to code.
When it came to the education you get at Wyncode, somedays were better than others. But that’s because the Academy is so new and fresh that they are still improving their curriculum daily. I graduated in Cohort 4 in FTL, and as of today Wyncode is in Cohort 6 in FTL. With that said, since I graduated Wyncode it has improved TONS. Wyncode after every cohort try to improve on their course and make the next cohort better than the last. The instructors every week want us to give them feedback on what they did right and what they need to improve to make even every week better than the next.
The computer languages you learn are Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and much more. But the biggest thing I learned coming out of Wyncode was the ability to pick up any computer language out now or that will come out in the future and be able to understand and master it! So you pretty much become an expert in “Learning How to Learn”! In the tech industry things can be out dated within the hour, that’s why this new ability is so important.
After finishing Wyncode don’t think that they are done with you. When you joining Wyncode, you are not only getting an amazing education but you are gaining a family. They will always be there for you for anything you will need in the future.
Therefore overall Wyncode Academy did follow up on their promise that “You will learn the ART of code.”
- Lauren McPEditor • Student • Web Development • TorontoAug 10, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thumbs up from an arts student!
Currently enrolled in the Intro to Web Development at BrainStation and am loving it. I have a content website and paid a hell of a lot of cash to have it designed and developed - I'm taking the course out of interest in expanding my skills, and so that I'm not having to pay someone to expand my site in the future.
As someone with a background in the arts, it can take me awhile to grasp the logical thinking required for coding, but the class has been excellent at giving me the...Currently enrolled in the Intro to Web Development at BrainStation and am loving it. I have a content website and paid a hell of a lot of cash to have it designed and developed - I'm taking the course out of interest in expanding my skills, and so that I'm not having to pay someone to expand my site in the future.
As someone with a background in the arts, it can take me awhile to grasp the logical thinking required for coding, but the class has been excellent at giving me the foundation of coding and training me to problem solve like a developer. Definitely recommend for any creatives out there! - Daniel CroughConsultant • Student • Digital Marketing • New York CityAug 08, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A breath of fresh air compared to post-secondary
I've been taking the Digital Marketing course at BrainStation for the past few months and I love it! I have a marketing degree but needed to get a refresher on some of the digital components of my degree. BrainStation was the perfect choice for me. The classes are relaxed and fun, but in-depth and relevant. The instructors are hip and are all working in the industry. I highly recommend BrainStation.
- Alex SJr Software Developer • Graduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiAug 04, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome Experience
Choosing Wyncode was a great decision for me. Being in my early 20's I was going to school and working part-time and was just tired of waiting to finish. I decided to enroll at the Fort Lauderdale location for their 4th cohort.
The curriculum was well structured and is continuously improving. You dive into code, learn as much as you can, you cant expect to learn everything, but you will learn what is necessary to get started and begin your career.
The Instructors are ...
Choosing Wyncode was a great decision for me. Being in my early 20's I was going to school and working part-time and was just tired of waiting to finish. I decided to enroll at the Fort Lauderdale location for their 4th cohort.
The curriculum was well structured and is continuously improving. You dive into code, learn as much as you can, you cant expect to learn everything, but you will learn what is necessary to get started and begin your career.
The Instructors are there to help you every step of the way and you have this awesome network of alumni you can always connect to if needed. The biggest asset you can have by attending here is becoming apart of this community because Wyncode is in the heart of South Florida tech.
After graduation, I hoped to find a job right out the gates, but I also looked at myself and skills and knew it could take some time. I decided just to continue to develop and learn as much as possible. Lacking any real professional experience, but the business acumen taught really helped leverage my attributes and helped me recieve messages and get interviews.
My overall experience was great, I learned a lot, met some lifelong friends, and have a direction forward. I am now a Junior Software Developer in South Florida at a company I have been a fan of for years. I could have never thought I would be this far in such a short amount of time. Wyncode was one of the best decision's I have ever made.
- Julia StanescuStudent • User Experience Design • New York CityAug 03, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Best UX Design Course
I took the UX Design 12 weeks bootcamp in October 2015. It was one of the best investments I've made. The instructors are very knowledgeable and they are always there to help you.
One of the aspects that I liked the most about the course is that you get the chance to apply all the lessons you learn during the class into a project on your choice. The information I received has given me tremendous value, and contributed in helping me to build my own business.
I highly rec...
I took the UX Design 12 weeks bootcamp in October 2015. It was one of the best investments I've made. The instructors are very knowledgeable and they are always there to help you.
One of the aspects that I liked the most about the course is that you get the chance to apply all the lessons you learn during the class into a project on your choice. The information I received has given me tremendous value, and contributed in helping me to build my own business.
I highly recommend Brainstation classes to anyone who plans to move up to the next level in their career, start a new career, start a business, or simply just wants to learn something new
- Jaime GOracle Cloud Consultant • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJul 26, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Phenomenal Learning Experience
Learning technology skills such as mobile development, web design, and coding was the main motivation of submerging myself into this program. It was not an easy choice since there are a ton of coding boot camps out there with great reviews. However, Wyncode offered what I was looking for: majestic curriculum, outstanding classmates, incredible job placement rates, unlimited teaching assistance, and prolific instructors. You can not go wrong with this program. I traveled all the way from Ho...
Learning technology skills such as mobile development, web design, and coding was the main motivation of submerging myself into this program. It was not an easy choice since there are a ton of coding boot camps out there with great reviews. However, Wyncode offered what I was looking for: majestic curriculum, outstanding classmates, incredible job placement rates, unlimited teaching assistance, and prolific instructors. You can not go wrong with this program. I traveled all the way from Houston to take this course. I wanted to be dangerous, and confident enough to land a job in the IT world. My recommendation is put your time and focus in class since all this knowledge will payout. Another important segment of this curriculum is the development of your soft skills. Get ready to be challenged, and more important, this boot camp will help you to establish your network, advance in your coding skills, and obtain a job in the software periphery.
- David KDevOps Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiJul 21, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience
I had very few doubts initially that Wyncode would be a good experience. At first, my toughest decision was which campus to go to. In the end I chose to attend the Ft Lauderdale cohort. It ended up being an awesome experience. My instructor at the time, Auston, is superb and really shows a passion for teaching. I think that if anyone is looking for this type of career change, this is the way to do it. Immerse yourself in a program like this, and you will realize that this is th...
I had very few doubts initially that Wyncode would be a good experience. At first, my toughest decision was which campus to go to. In the end I chose to attend the Ft Lauderdale cohort. It ended up being an awesome experience. My instructor at the time, Auston, is superb and really shows a passion for teaching. I think that if anyone is looking for this type of career change, this is the way to do it. Immerse yourself in a program like this, and you will realize that this is the way you truly can make changes in your life. The people at Wyncode do this for a living, they are not just teaching you to code, they are giving you the tools to make a change in your life for the better. It is tough, but if you believe you have the dedication and desire you can make it through and come out feeling like you have made a significant change in your life. Make no mistake, you have to really enjoy writing software so it's best if you have at least tried some preliminary online course first. They have a very good curriculum and they do a good job teaching. They also offer plenty of assistance, TAs, and assignments, but you have to be ready to work hard.
After the program, Wyncode really does make a concerted effort with job placement. Some people get placed quickly, others take a few weeks. It obviously also depends on the situation with the current job market. If you look nationally you'll have a good chance to get placed quickly. But one key advantage is how connected they are locally. So if looking for placement within South Florida is important to you, Wyncode has an invaluable network that helps to increase your odds significantly.
I made it throught the program and I got placed in about a month in a DevOps position here in South Florida. As far as coding bootcamps, my opinion is that they are the best in the region.
- Courtney BertschStudent • New York CityJul 18, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Events, Workshops & Course A++
I’ve attended multiple events, the SEO workshop, I’m currently enrolled in the Digital Marketing course and I’m already thinking about what I can take next. BrainStation is a fresh approach to learning business concepts with smart and passionate professionals. I would highly suggest BrainStation to anyone looking to build their education or to refresh an old concept.
- Neil HainesSoftware QA Analyst • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJul 15, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worth it?
Like most other people I will start by saying this is an honest and objective review, it is (in my opinion anyway), the only thing is that everyone’s experience is different.
If you do choose to attend Wyncode then you will hear the phrase “You get out what you put in” or something similar, which is true, not just for this course but in life. If you are not ready to fully commit then you may not get what you need or want from this course.
You have to understand that thi...
Like most other people I will start by saying this is an honest and objective review, it is (in my opinion anyway), the only thing is that everyone’s experience is different.
If you do choose to attend Wyncode then you will hear the phrase “You get out what you put in” or something similar, which is true, not just for this course but in life. If you are not ready to fully commit then you may not get what you need or want from this course.
You have to understand that this is the basics being taught, it is a good foundation but you will not leave the course knowing everything there is about programming, I don’t think that will ever be possible and definitely not in just 9 weeks.
Overall Experience:
I did enjoy my time at Wyncode and met some great people while there and honestly believe that I would not be in the position I am now without it. I have learned to code the basics and can grow my skill and knowledge from what I have been taught.
On the other hand, there is a lot of fakeness surrounding the tech scene which can be hard to navigate and Wyncode does you no favors in this area.
I think the best way for you to know if you enjoyed something or if it was worth your time is to ask the question “would you do it again?” and in this case I think I would!
Curriculum:
People have differences of opinion on the curriculum, is Ruby the best or most relevant programming language to be taught at the moment? Most companies I looked at did not think it was but the majority of my cohort that were hired as dev’s do work in Ruby so it’s not an easy subject to resolve.
They do also teach Agile which some of the class thought at the time, was pretty boring or pointless but on the first day of my new career half of that days training was around Agile. Some subjects you may think are not relevant but they are so make sure you take in as much as possible.
Some other classes were, in my opinion, completely pointless, such as “Twitter and LinkedIn power using”, in other words if you want to search anything on these sites put it in the search bar, if you can’t figure that out by yourself then this course is probably not for you anyway.
One of the issues is the speed in which the lectures go, it can be very hard to keep up, especially if you are trying to code along with some of the instructors, sometimes you are best to just take notes and go over everything after class. Also sometimes what you would learn in class would have no relevance to the homework you would be given for that evening this forces you to look for references and teach yourself, this may work for some people but not all. This frustration was heightened when you ended up being taught it in a future class, after you figured it out.
Instructors:
The instructors and TA’s were great and somehow always seemed to be on hand to answer any questions, even at 2 am, if they were not there in person they were only a slack message away.
Now they say “there is no such thing as a stupid question” but every time you approach Ed (Head Instructor) with one it will feel like you have asked the most obvious thing in the world, he seems to know all the answer’s (well about programming anyway) and you would be best to try and use this to your advantage, he is a fountain of knowledge, so ask as much as possible.
The only thing that annoys me was the buzzword’s (I hate buzzword’s). they are so disingenuous; I would rather you just didn’t say anything. I was going to write a few as an example but I even started to annoy myself even thinking of them!
Job Assistance:
This is one area, in my opinion, that failed completely. There was no real advice given here or that much help at all. It was more like you do all the work job hunting and when you tell them what you have found each week they would steal your ideas and leads and tell them to everyone else.
I know, on no less than three occasions, when one of my cohort applied for a position and mentioned this at Wynwork or to the hiring partner or a founder, everyone else from my cohort (and every other cohort that was still not employed) was advised of this position. This meant that the company would be flooded with resumes and would then reject the idea of hiring anyone from Wyncode.
During my cohort, one of my class asked what the tech scene was like for employment in a certain industry and they were advised that it was up to them to find out.
Since my cohort there has been a change of staff and I have heard that things have improved immensely but cannot vouch for that since its just word of mouth.
Matt Campbell of BrainStation
Director of Admissions at Wyncode Academy
Jul 28, 2016
Hi Neil,Thank you for taking the time to provide A review of the web immersive program at Wyncode. It's great to hear the positive experience you had with our course and that given the chance, you would go through the web immersive again. I wanted to provide some information and add clarity to your point regarding Wyncode's placement services.At Wyncode, we're most proud of the network we've built in the tech ecosystem in South Florida. Over 80 companies have hired Wyncode graduates with more than 30 hiring at least a second Wyncoder. Our top two hiring partners have six Wyncoders each. This speaks to the value we've been able to add to these companies and helps Wyncoders get placed after graduation.As far as our current job placement services, Wyncode provides the following job support:- Wynterviews during each cohort, where Wyncoders meet local tech companies prior to graduation.
- Pitch Day, where over 300 tech community members see the Wyncoders pitch their apps and can approach them for employment
- Wynterviews during each cohort, where Wyncoders meet local tech companies prior to graduation
- Twice weekly Wynwork sessions, available free of charge for life, where Wyncode staff provides information on open jobs, individual support, and training to help in the job search and personal introductions to companiesWe’ve recently added improvements including a Hiring Coordinator to support the job placement search and Wyncode's co-founder, Juha Mikkola, involved in day-to-day support. As far as your claim about us sharing roles, our goal is to help Wyncoders find jobs, not harm their efforts. We would never take a Wyncoders' role and offer it to others. If this has happened without our knowledge, please let us know the details so we can investigate.We are also committed to transparency, and as a result, we will be the second coding bootcamp in the nation to have its placement outcomes independently verified by Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC, one of Miami's most respected accounting firms. This is part of a commitment made public in a letter to the President of the United States in March 2015. Please keep a look out for this report, as it will provide clear data regarding the job outcomes of Wyncode graduates.
We appreciate you leaving your feedback and are happy to have improved on our job placement services as well as the transparency regarding our graduate outcomes.Thanks,Matt
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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.
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