About
About
BrainStation offers full-time and part-time courses in data science, design, development, marketing, and product in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, Boston, 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 350 instructors from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 70,000 professionals and some of the largest organizations in the world.
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Courses
Courses
Adobe AEM Sites Authoring
ApplyIn PersonPart Time0 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,950 Class size 8 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto In BrainStation's Adobe AEM Sites Authoring Training you will learn best practices for how to construct web pages using AEM's powerful web content management tools. Create a digital asset management structure to organize and manage assets across multiple pages of your site. Master authoring at both page-level and site-level, using components and tools to improve efficiency and establish workflow.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Advanced Excel for Analysts Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Advanced Excel for Analysts training is designed for those who have mastered basic Excel and are looking to automate simple tasks, summarize data, and learn advanced analytic features, including conditional functions, pivot tables, macros, and dashboarding.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Placement Test No Interview No
Advanced Excel for Analysts Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation's Advanced Excel for Analysts training is designed for those who have mastered basic Excel and are looking to automate simple tasks, summarize data, and learn advanced analytic features, including conditional functions, pivot tables, macros, and dashboarding.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Placement Test No Interview No
Agile Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Agile training course is designed to equip you and your team with the skills to improve your core processes at each stage of the project lifecycle: planning, execution, and delivery. Taught by industry experts, you will master the fundamentals of agile methodology, implementing scrum practices to deliver work in small, consumable increments. Goals and results are continuously evaluated, encouraging adaptability and productivity to maximize value for the customer and your business.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Agile Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation's Agile training course is designed to equip you and your team with the skills to improve your core processes at each stage of the project lifecycle: planning, execution, and delivery. Taught by industry experts, you will master the fundamentals of agile methodology, implementing scrum practices to deliver work in small, consumable increments. Goals and results are continuously evaluated, encouraging adaptability and productivity to maximize value for the customer and your business.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Cybersecurity Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Cybersecurity training is designed to equip you and your team with an understanding of security best practices, and how to take the first steps toward progressive security management.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Cybersecurity Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation's Cybersecurity training is designed to equip you and your team with an understanding of security best practices, and how to take the first steps toward progressive security management.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Data Analytics
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $4,050 Class size 10 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Data Analytics course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Analytics Experience Master the analytics process to manage databases and conduct high-quality analysis. Build Dashboards and Visualizations Learn how to present data in a clear and engaging way. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Data Analytics Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size 10 Location Online BrainStation's Data Analytics course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Analytics Experience Master the analytics process to manage databases and conduct high-quality analysis. Build Dashboards and Visualizations Learn how to present data in a clear and engaging way. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $4,050 Class size N/A Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s Data Science course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Science Experience: Master the analytics process to develop and test hypotheses, and build categorical and numerical data models. Learn How to use Python: Work with Python programming and packages to develop engaging visualizations and more. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders:s Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $500 + Tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Intermediate Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Data Science Diploma Program
ApplyMySQL, Data Science, R, Python, Data Visualization, SQL, Excel, Machine Learning, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size 25 Location Vancouver, Toronto Prepare for a career as a Data Scientist. BrainStation's Data Science Diploma Program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in data. The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning the most in-demand data science skills, techniques, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on real-world data problems, building a standout portfolio of completed projects. By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in data. Preparing You for Your Career Build Your Portfolio As part of the program, you will build an impressive portfolio of completed projects, showcasing the skills you have developed. Prepare for Interviews To get you ready for the interview process, you will be interviewed by a Hiring Manager and a Data Scientist, and provided with feedback. You will have the chance to build meaningful connections, with visits to local tech companies, and complimentary access to meetups, networking events, and career fairs.Financing
Deposit $500 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior experience with programming. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
Data Science Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Data Science course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Data Science Experience: Master the analytics process to develop and test hypotheses, and build categorical and numerical data models. Learn How to use Python: Work with Python programming and packages to develop engaging visualizations and more. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders:s Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + Tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Intermediate Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Data Strategy Training
ApplyData Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Data Analytics , Data Structures, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence
In PersonPart Time0 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,950 Class size 10 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto In BrainStation's Data Strategy Course you will develop and apply data strategies, using data as a discipline to improve core processes and support business goals. Inform strategic problem solving with data to develop and communicate insights that improve outcomes and empowers decision makers. Explore how technologies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to transform organizational strategy and expand the possibilities of data.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Design Thinking Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 12 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Design Thinking course is a collaborative, hands-on learning experience, meant to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking process. Taught by industry experts with real-world experience, you will learn how to adopt a design thinking mindset, allowing for an iterative, user-centric approach to problem-solving.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Design Thinking Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 12 Location Online BrainStation's Design Thinking course is a collaborative, hands-on learning experience, meant to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking process. Taught by industry experts with real-world experience, you will learn how to adopt a design thinking mindset, allowing for an iterative, user-centric approach to problem-solving.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Marketing
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $4,050 Class size N/A Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s Digital Marketing course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Digital Marketing Experience: Build and develop a full digital marketing strategy, including social media, search, and email marketing. Learn Social and Search Marketing: Understand SEO and SEM best practices, and how to leverage social media for effective, targeted campaigns. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Digital Marketing Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Digital Marketing course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Digital Marketing Experience: Build and develop a full digital marketing strategy, including social media, search, and email marketing. Learn Social and Search Marketing: Understand SEO and SEM best practices, and how to leverage social media for effective, targeted campaigns. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Google Ads Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s Google AdWords training is an intensive course designed to equip individuals with proficient marketing skills on the AdWords platform. Taught by Instructors who are experts in the field, you and your team will not only master fundamental skills within the AdWords platform, but gain experience analyzing returns and optimizing campaigns.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Google Ads Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation’s Google AdWords training is an intensive course designed to equip individuals with proficient marketing skills on the AdWords platform. Taught by Instructors who are experts in the field, you and your team will not only master fundamental skills within the AdWords platform, but gain experience analyzing returns and optimizing campaigns.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Google Analytics Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s Google Analytics training equips you and your team with the skill set to target audiences and develop data-driven online strategies. One of the world’s most widely used platforms, Google Analytics allows you to measure performance, track user interaction, and create reports, simplifying decision making and planning.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Google Analytics Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation’s Google Analytics training equips you and your team with the skill set to target audiences and develop data-driven online strategies. One of the world’s most widely used platforms, Google Analytics allows you to measure performance, track user interaction, and create reports, simplifying decision making and planning.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Introduction to Cloud Computing Training
ApplyIn PersonPart TimeStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto Expected to grow to $411 billion by 2020, Cloud technologies have become an integral component of business operations, from small businesses to global enterprises. BrainStation's Introduction to Cloud Computing training is designed to equip you and your team with the knowledge to apply and leverage this technology.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Introduction to Cloud Computing Training Online
ApplyOnlinePart TimeStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location Online Expected to grow to $411 billion by 2020, Cloud technologies have become an integral component of business operations, from small businesses to global enterprises. BrainStation's Introduction to Cloud Computing training is designed to equip you and your team with the knowledge to apply and leverage this technology.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
iOS Development
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $2,900 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s iOS Development course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain iOS Development Experience: Learn to program using Swift, Apple's programming language for iOS applications. Improve App Usability: Add interactivity to applications and build sleek user interfaces. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Recommended experience with variables, control flow, functions, data structures and objects; May be suitable for beginners Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
iOS Development Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s iOS Development course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain iOS Development Experience: Learn to program using Swift, Apple's programming language for iOS applications. Improve App Usability: Add interactivity to applications and build sleek user interfaces. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Recommended experience with variables, control flow, functions, data structures and objects; May be suitable for beginners Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Machine Learning Certificate Course
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,150 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto In BrainStation's Machine Learning course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how machine learning works to bring a technical perspective to the workplace, learn to apply machine learning concepts to the real-world business problems your organization faces and to use real data and select the relevant model to create portfolio projects, and learn how to leverage these frameworks and tools to make decisions.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Machine Learning Certificate Course Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size 6 Location Online In BrainStation's Machine Learning course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how machine learning works to bring a technical perspective to the workplace, learn to apply machine learning concepts to the real-world business problems your organization faces and to use real data and select the relevant model to create portfolio projects, and learn how to leverage these frameworks and tools to make decisions.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Product Management
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $4,050 Class size N/A Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Product Management course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Product Management Experience Learn product management concepts to identify problems worth solving, craft value propositions, and more. Understand MVP and Scrum Learn the concepts behind Minimum Viable Product and Scrum, the most commonly used Agile process. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Product Management Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Product Management course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Product Management Experience Learn product management concepts to identify problems worth solving, craft value propositions, and more. Understand MVP and Scrum Learn the concepts behind Minimum Viable Product and Scrum, the most commonly used Agile process. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Python for Data Science Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Python for Data Science training is designed to provide individuals with the Python programming fundamentals needed for a career in data. One of the most widely used programming languages, Python is the language of choice among Back-End Developers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. Taught by industry experts, you will cover core Python concepts, including essential libraries, dictionaries, and lists, allowing you to learn more advanced data science and machine learning topics.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Python for Data Science Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation's Python for Data Science training is designed to provide individuals with the Python programming fundamentals needed for a career in data. One of the most widely used programming languages, Python is the language of choice among Back-End Developers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. Taught by industry experts, you will cover core Python concepts, including essential libraries, dictionaries, and lists, allowing you to learn more advanced data science and machine learning topics.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Search Engine Marketing Course
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,150 Class size N/A Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s Search Engine Marketing course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Search Engine Marketing Experience: You will build and develop a comprehensive SEM plan for a brand of your choosing, using SEO and PPC strategies. Learn How to Increase Web Traffic: Create and measure targeted search marketing ad campaigns that drive traffic and lead generation. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Search Engine Marketing Course Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s Search Engine Marketing course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain Search Engine Marketing Experience: You will build and develop a comprehensive SEM plan for a brand of your choosing, using SEO and PPC strategies. Learn How to Increase Web Traffic: Create and measure targeted search marketing ad campaigns that drive traffic and lead generation. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
SEO Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s Search Engine Optimization training provides foundational understanding in how search engines work and how to get started improving your SEO, before discussing advanced strategies to work towards ranking in the top three listings for your most impactful searches.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
SEO Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation’s Search Engine Optimization training provides foundational understanding in how search engines work and how to get started improving your SEO, before discussing advanced strategies to work towards ranking in the top three listings for your most impactful searches.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Social Media Marketing
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $1,950 Class size N/A Location Online, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Social Media Marketing course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Experience Creating Social Media Strategies Develop metric driven social campaigns to accelerate business goals. Build Campaigns within Social Tools Get experience working with social management tools to effectively build and measure campaigns. Optimize Campaigns Take a data-driven approach to social media marketing. Work with Industry Leaders and get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 CAD + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Social Media Marketing Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $1,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation's Social Media Marketing course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain Experience Creating Social Media Strategies Develop metric driven social campaigns to accelerate business goals. Build Campaigns within Social Tools Get experience working with social management tools to effectively build and measure campaigns. Optimize Campaigns Take a data-driven approach to social media marketing. Work with Industry Leaders and get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 CAD + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
User Experience Design
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,150 Class size 10 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s User Experience Design course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain UX Design Experience Learn how to design web pages with the user’s needs in mind, including information architecture, sketching, and more. Start Prototyping Turn ideas into clickable wireframes, then test the functionality of your designs. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry. *Course price is dependent on region. Please contact for pricing in your area.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
User Experience Design Diploma
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size 25 Location Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's User Experience Design Diploma Program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in design. The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning cutting-edge UX/UI design concepts, skills, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on a fully realized mobile app, in the process building a portfolio of completed projects. By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in UX design. Prepare for a career as a UX Designer Build Your Portfolio As part of the program, you will build an impressive portfolio of completed projects, showcasing the skills you have developed. Prepare for Interviews To get you ready for the interview process, you will be interviewed by a Hiring Manager and a UX/UI Designer, and provided with feedback. You will have the chance to build meaningful connections, with visits to local tech companies, and complimentary access to meetups, networking events, and career fairs.Financing
Deposit $500 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Merit Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
User Experience Design Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size 10 Location Online BrainStation’s User Experience Design course is an intensive, collaborative learning experience, designed to help you enhance your professional skills and accelerate your career growth. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately, ensuring you have the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. What You'll Accomplish Gain UX Design Experience Learn how to design web pages with the user’s needs in mind, including information architecture, sketching, and more. Start Prototyping Turn ideas into clickable wireframes, then test the functionality of your designs. Develop a Standout Portfolio Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course is available. It provides introductory material, quizzes and exposure to custom portal. Placement Test No Interview No
User Interface Design
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,150 Class size N/A Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation’s User Interface Design course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain User Interface Design Experience: Understand the principles of print and screen design, and learn the anatomy of typeface and its impact on design aesthetics. Learn Interaction Design and Prototyping: Bring your screens to life and create beautiful end-to-end experiences. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
User Interface Design Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size N/A Location Online BrainStation’s User Interface Design course is an intensive online learning experience, designed to help working professionals enhance their skills and stay competitive in today’s job market. Led by Instructors with experience in the field, you will learn cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and then apply them immediately. By program’s end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence to accelerate your career progression. What You'll Accomplish Gain User Interface Design Experience: Understand the principles of print and screen design, and learn the anatomy of typeface and its impact on design aesthetics. Learn Interaction Design and Prototyping: Bring your screens to life and create beautiful end-to-end experiences. Develop a Standout Portfolio: Work on a portfolio project that demonstrates your new skills. Work with Industry Leaders: Get immediate feedback and guidance from Instructors who work in the industry.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities.Tuition Plans 3 or 6 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Prep Course available. This provides you with introductory material, quizzes and lets you experience our custom-built learning portal. Placement Test No Interview No
Web Accessibility Training
ApplyStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $950 Class size 6 Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto BrainStation's Web Accessibility training is designed to equip you and your team with an understanding of digital accessibility requirements and the tools to address the needs of a growing, yet underserved, market segment. Accessible web design is a business imperative from both a financial and regulatory perspective. Taught by industry experts, you will learn how implementing accessibility initiatives can create social, technical, and financial benefits for your organization.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Web Accessibility Training Online
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $950 Class size 6 Location Online BrainStation's Web Accessibility training is designed to equip you and your team with an understanding of digital accessibility requirements and the tools to address the needs of a growing, yet underserved, market segment. Accessible web design is a business imperative from both a financial and regulatory perspective. Taught by industry experts, you will learn how implementing accessibility initiatives can create social, technical, and financial benefits for your organization.Financing
Deposit $500 + tax Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunitiesTuition Plans 3 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Web Development
ApplyIn PersonPart Time3 Hours/week10 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $3,150 Class size N/A Location New York City, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto This web development course is for complete beginners who want to build beautiful websites from scratch that scale across all devices including smartphones and tablets. Learn web development skills that will help you clearly communicate your ideas to all stakeholders to authentically manage a technical team. Learn HTML, CCS, jQuery and more to start your journey to becoming a freelancer or build your business for the web.Financing
Deposit $500 Financing AvailableScholarship Women in Development Scholarship, University & College Student Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees, Merit Scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Placement Test No Interview No
Web Development Diploma Program
ApplyMySQL, HTML, Git, JavaScript, SQL, jQuery, CSS, DevOps, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Front End, Agile, REST
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,000 Class size 25 Location Vancouver, Toronto The BrainStation Web Development Diploma Program introduces you to all of the skills and technologies required to produce a modern web application. The 12 week program focuses on project-based learning, creating an environment where students spend the majority of the time working on projects and assignments. Over the duration of the course you will learn how to build a complete software solution for the modern web through iterative lessons and labs that build on each other. The program focuses on JavaScript, utilizing the NodeJS runtime, to help you develop a firm grasp of programming concepts. You will also be introduced to ReactJS for building dynamic client side User Interfaces, and JavaScript based ORM’s for database management. The goal is to empower you to become full-stack Web Developer with an in-depth understand of how software for the web is built. Along the way you will also be introduced to the fundamentals of computing and auxiliary topics covering modern technology discussions challenging our current world. Prepare for a career as a Web Developer Build Your Portfolio As part of the program, you will build an impressive portfolio of completed projects, showcasing the skills you have developed. Prepare for Interviews To get you ready for the interview process, you will be interviewed by a hiring manager and a web developer, and provided with feedback. You will have the chance to build meaningful connections, with visits to local tech companies, and complimentary access to meetups, networking events, and career fairs.Financing
Deposit $500 Financing Financing options available through flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities. Extended Third Party tuition financing available.Tuition Plans 3, 6, or 12 months of interest free payments handled internally at BrainStation. Extended Third Party tuition financing available. Scholarship Merit Scholarship, Women in Development Scholarship, University and College Scholarship, Entrepreneur in Technology Scholarship, Scholarship for Non-Profit Employees. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Prior experience with HTML & CSS recommended. Prep Work Prep Course is required to be completed prior to acceptance. The prep course ensures that students enter with the minimum expected understanding while assessing student readiness. Placement Test No Interview Yes
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- UX Design Diploma (Full-time Immersive)- 4/12/2019Jordan • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
Summary:
-Teaches you how to learn at an accelerated pace and for immediate implementation
-Industry Relevant Hard Skills
-Soft Skills to work in agile, collaborative environments
-Amazing Career support and coaching
-An approachable and friendly team
Learning Highlight: They have an in-house hack-a-thon building on the skills of UX, Data Science and Web Dev allowing for real-world experience in collaboration across teams
BrainStation is a learning experience like no other. Key strengths include developing and implementing a curriculum that allows the student to maximize their 12 weeks of learning.
As a student, you are expected to learn and execute at an accelerated pace versus many of the traditional learning environments. The BrainStation education team supports and coaches you on this journey. Learning how to learn quickly and execute has been discussed as one of the most important skills for future proofing your career and would highly recommend this program on that basis, in addition, they provide excellent development of UX/UI skills that are relevant and marketable.
The industry partnerships, demo day and post-course support allow alumni to feel supported and a sense community as they enter the job market.
Lastly, classes are diverse and come from eclectic backgrounds creating a rich environment to formulate different ideas and discuss a variety of opinions. In UX, I am not sure there is a more important skill.
- Useful survey course - Unfortunate approach- 11/14/2019Halfdan Hem • Software Developer • Graduate • Course: Data Science • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
Pro's
- Very helpful team.
- Super accommodating campus experience.
- Very friendly instructors
Con's
- I was disappointed to find that the course was still structured as more of a 'sage on the stage' style like what you do at most universities, compared to flipped classroom style. I think this makes the course a little less scary, because it results in less requirement to prepare between classes, and results in feeling like you're learning compared to actually learning.
- Too often would the instructor as us to "read over and work through this next part", but when the next part contains both the question and the answer, its too easy to feel like you understand without possessing the skills to get to the right answer on your own. Assignments were provided as a way to gauge your own understanding outside of class time, but were never reviewed or worked on in class, we infrequently had some challenges in class but I would've liked to see more of these.
- Advanced Data Analytics - Success- 11/7/2019Matthew Castonguay • General Manager • Student • Course: Data Analytics • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
This was my first course at Brainstation, I was hesitant at first as it's been almost 15 years since I've gone to "school" for anything.
The process from the beginning was pretty seamless, they assign you a Brainstation lead who walks you through everything, from the prep course, how to use their platform called Synapse, all of this is done through Slack which is simple enough to use.
Once you have all the prework done, it sets you up for what to expect in this class, how to use SQL and the software Tableau. Our instructors Rohan and Micheal were super transparent with us as a group - We weren't leaving this class with full understanding of SQL, and the various implementations of it.. but a solid foundation and what we need to know to get around SQL commands in the simplest form.
This is exactly what I needed. It was a refreshing and fun way to get the basics, with the expectation to do extensive practice at home so we can sharpen our skills.
Speaking of Micheal and Rohan, they were a pleasure to learn from. They both have a different background, one more analytical and one more on the data science side, and it was a perfect combination. It was a light environment and the classes seemed to fly by quickly. We had almost 20 students, but they both managed to give us all personal attention when needed - which was a plus.I entered this course to better understand how data works, how to understand data and pull key insights and i left with exactly that.
Yes, the course is expensive, but if you actually implement what they're teaching you can learn quite a bit.
- Full-Stack Web Dev- 9/30/2019Dale S • Graduate • Verified via LinkedIn
BrainStation’s development program starts with a two week online portion that allows you move at your own pace as you are introduced to HTML/CSS. From there, the course dives directly into JavasScript where you learn the basics of the language and programming.
The course is perfectly paced such that the assignments and the lectures coincide which allows for students to implement new techniques as soon as you learn them. React was my favorite part of the course, the instructors did a fantastic job of teaching design patterns and could explain the nuances within the language. The Node and Express part of the course gives you a very good base for back-end development. You are introduced to API’s and security design patterns which are very important.
The instructors lead you through daily morning challenges as well as weekly white-boarding challenges as you prepare for future interviews. As you complete the program, you will have a few solid portfolio pieces which showcase your hard work.
I recommend checking out Demo Day to see what the Capstone projects are all about. The experience overall was worth every penny.
- UI Design Online- 9/23/2019Amos Werner • UI/UX Designer • Graduate • Course: User Interface Design Online • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedIn
I just completed an online 10 week UI/UX Design course. Taking this BrainStation course was probably one of teh best moves I've made for my career development. I was previously working in the UI/UX field as a designer, and realized that I was lacking in some areas, specifically process. Although there was a lot of informtaion given in the course that I was previously familiar with, what I did learn has already proven to be tremendously benificial to my career development.
My instructor brought lots of real world, industry examples and experiences to each class and presented the content in an easy to understand, yet thorough manner which made learning and following along easy and enjoyable.
I would highly recommend ths course to anyone looking to switch careers, or mak a lateral move within the industry. It may become a little dry and slow at for designers like myself who were looking more to boost skills than learn from the ground up, but what I did learn will go with me throughout my career development and obtaining the certificate for the course will be a great asset to have as I proceed.
Content 9/10
Instructor 10/10
Course overall 10/10
Very happy I did this, I'll be looking at more BrainStation courses in the future.
- Data Science Full-time- 9/19/2019
I recently completed completed the data science programme. This was my first ever experience in a boot camp and I was suprised to see how much I could learn in such a short time. What I really appreciate as well was all the other information we received to help us make a career transition from whatever we were doing. We also had people involved in the field come to speak with us and asked questions about what they do and we visited workplaces of local companies to see what happens in the real world. I highly recommend going here.
- Digital Marketing Course- 9/18/2019Mo • Student • Course: Digital Marketing • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
Just completed Digital Marketing course in campus. I was sceptical but very glad that I did it. I had taken few online courses and was not sure if this would bring enough value. But decided to do it and it was a great experince.
- Teachers are succesful and experinced in the industry. Have a lot of up to date knowledge and valuable experince to share.
- Great oportunity to ask questions and hear different points of view which you don't normally get from online courses.
- Give you chance to meet smart people, classmates and teachers.
- User Experience Design Bootcamp- 9/13/2019Chloe Evoy • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
I have recently just completed the Full Time User Experience Diploma program at BrainStation Toronto. I had previously studied UX/UI design in a traditional college setting, but what I found I was missing were professional pieces for my portfolio, a thorough curriculum that followed industry standards, and a small class environment with assistance from teachers.
BrainStation fulfilled all those needs for me that I was missing in the traditional college education experience. BrainStation gave me such a thorough understanding of what you need to know as a UX/UI designer, and what a day in the life would be in this role. The classroom setting was exceptional. There was always someone to offer assistance, whether I had a question or wanted feedback on something that I was working on. By the end of the program, I had multiple projects that I felt confident enough to showcase in my portfolio.
The best part of BrainStation which I was not expecting to get out of the course was the sense of community. I always looked forward to going to class and seeing my friends, and have made connections which I will cherish for many years to come.
I highly recommend BrainStation to anyone who is looking into a bootcamp style course.
- Data Science Diploma ( Full time)- 9/10/2019Romina Caraba-Thampi • Graduate • Course: Data Science Diploma Program • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
I have recently just completed the Diploma for Data Science in Toronto.
The course was very well structured, covered a range of programming languages needed for the Data Science jobs, the assignments were great as they pushed me to apply the material learnt throughout the week and at the end we had to present a capstone.
The capstone project for the DS program is introduced halfway through the program. It is up to the student to choose a topic and a project. The instructors held one-on-one meeting with the students to help us with our progress and provide any help as needed.
The instructors were on point, with even teaching assistants to help throughout the course. It was a great experience learning from industry experts, getting real-life examples and learning how to apply it ourselves.
The program pushed us to go to tech meetup and tech events (tickets were covered by the school), and it was a great way to learn how to network and make connections.
Beside learning about programming languages and concepts, we also learnt how to give a presentation, how to get better at public speaking, how to network, how to make an impression.
After the program ended, we got extra material to work through to help us get a job. As I finished last week's batch, I already have a meeting with a company's CEO for a potential position at their company.Brainstation community has been very supportive, helpful and understanding in the course of the 12 weeks. Best part? Their support does not end with the 12 weeks, but rather continues with job search, resume and cover letter. At the end, they even divided us into groups to make sure we stay in contact and keep each other motivated to continue growth and learning.
- The structure and direction that I needed.- 9/10/2019Omar • Talent Acquisition Specialist • Graduate • Course: Web Development Diploma Program • Campus: Toronto • Verified via GitHub
I just completed the Full-Time Web Dev bootcamp at BrainStation and had a great experience. Over the past couple of years I've tried to come home after a full time job and do some self learning and to be honest I got pretty far. It's hard to maintain that momentum though and after a while I began to get overwhelmed by not just the material but by the sheer number of hours I had to put in on top of doing my work.
Enrolling at the bootcamp gave me the time to think solely about the material. The instructors were awesome in guiding me towards the right resources, being available to answer any questions, helping out with issues in my assignments/personal projects, and even just showing me what I didn't even know existed yet!
I'm back at my job that I left before BrainStation where I work as a technical recruiter. I have more knowledge and understanding of the field, technologies, and methodologies that I've been talking about with candidates and hiring managers for the past few years! I also have a few awesome side projects that I've been working on, including one that's being used by the marketing team at work :)
Honestly, there's a lot of self motivated learning required not just here but at any bootcamp. But with the right attitude, a solid plan, and great googling ability (:p) completing the web dev program at BrainStation could be the start of a great new chapter in your story.
- An excellent experience!- 9/10/2019Vanin Ferrall • Graduate • Course: Data Science Diploma Program • Campus: Toronto • Verified via GitHub
I am surprised with how much I was able to learn in 12 weeks. The class was challenging. We learned skills that I feel are practical and applicable. I found that having some backround in statistics as well as some recreational coding experience really helped in the adjustment to the fast-paced learning environment. I would absolutely recommend this program to those who want to shift their career to working with data.
I found that the career assistance and guidance in the program to be particularly valuable.
The instructers were always willing to help and offer guidance throughout the course.
- Parvaneh Z • Graduate • Course: Web Development Diploma Program • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
As a recent graduate, I would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in creating modern web applications and developing custom APIs using frameworks, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Node. This 12-week program is indeed intensive and challenging. It is designed for those who are extremely passionate about learning and developing their skills.
I personally enjoyed every single day of classes led by excellent educators, especially the lead educator, Jonathan Bluks. What helped me the most was the highly organized teaching plan. It was easy for me to be prepared for each class by following weekly schedules, including lectures, labs, demos, quizzes, white-boardings, and projects. It was also great that I had the opportunity to participate in pair-programming, collaborative, and hackathon projects. In addition to all these positive factors, the building, located near the Waterfront Station, with its unique, bright and inspiring design full of lovely plants helped me to stay motivated, commute easily, enjoy my lunch break by the water, study well, and achieve my goals.
- Mikko • Recreation & Wellness Coordinator • Graduate • Course: Digital Marketing • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
I've taken both their Digital Marketing and SEO. Their Digital Marketing was outstanding. The instructor was informative from a personal and professional level. She was keen on making sure we were all in the right direction. My group was struggling to find a focus in our project, but we all managed thanks to her guidance.
Similar experience with my SEO instructor. He was keen on making sure I was doing fine and actually doing things properly. He gave constructive feedback that helped me navigate around my organization's problems.
If I could have them as instructors for the other 2 courses I want to learn, I would. They were phenomenal. I'm sure the other students felt the same way too.
I feel more confident and ready after being mentored by them on these courses. Looking forward to taking more!
- UX Design Diploma Review- 7/18/2019Ivan Rickard Liow • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
So I just recently graduated from the UX Design program in Vancouver, and what can I say, what a fantastic experience! To start, the campus was gorgeous, well-lit, and had lots of natural light. The BrainStation staff were always super approachable and really friendly. It's located at a great spot in Downtown Vancouver, so lots of good food options, and really accessbible by Canada Line.
In terms of the how I found the experience, I would say having done a "bootcamp" at Lighthouse Labs for Web Development gave me a leg up in terms of how exhausting it is to learn so much information in a compressed amount of time. In my opinion, to get the most out of any "bootcamp", you really need to commit 118% of your life to it for the duration; I didn't really feel like I had much cognitive capacity to think about what was going in other aspects of my life. Finding that balance so you don't go crazy is extremely important, so maintaining some physical activity and getting enough sleep is crucial (admittedly, I went from working out 3x a week to 1x at best).
In terms of how the academic work was structured, you will have lots of projects non-stop through the program that build upon each other like lego. Also, these projects often support what you will work on in the subsequent stage of your Capstone project (which is ultimately what you'll be showing on Demo Day).
Coming out of the program, I definitely felt very prepared to handle a role as a (Junior) Product / UX-UI Designer, and highly recommend looking at BrainStation for your digital skills training needs
Feel free to hit me up on LinkedIn if you have any questions :) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrickardliow/]
- Data Science Full Time 13 weeks- 6/21/2019Edward Johnson • Consultant • Graduate • Course: Data Science Diploma Program • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
The course is comprehensive, fully loaded, educator-led and an excellent deep dive into Data Science, Machine Learning, Python, and the many toolkits and techniques required to start a Data Science career.
However, it is important to note that this is course designed for highly motivated students who are prepared to dedicate themselves 120% to the course content, challenges, and tough weekly assignments for the entire period. The educators were very knowledgeable and were extremely capable in switching between highly academic subjects to real world worked examples. Daily Python code-alongs and challenges kept all students fluid in the learning by doing, and learning by making mistakes. The course material was well structured, building up the knowledge over time. An unexpected bonus was that our student cohort was quite diverse but became tight-knit during the three months and this led to additional knowledge sharing and problem solving approaches amongst us.
BrainStation's overall approach was multi-dimensional and holistic.... we learned Data Science, but this was also complemented with learning to present our technical results, visits to other Tech firms and even a 1-day internal hackathon to help us understand how to work with UX/UI designers and Web developers. I feel capable to take on any new Data Science challenges in the next phase of my career.
I would recommend the course to anyone who seriously intends to transition to a Data Science career. Full accessibility to experienced educators and technical environments always beats any number of hours of online videos.
- Life Changing Experience- 6/20/2019Arshad Kazi • Graduate • Course: Web Development Diploma Program • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
My experience at BrainStation has been life changing and eye-opening to say the least. I went in to the program with little to no knowledge about how to code. My experience with coding dates back to the HTML only days and Geocities where I taught myself a little bit of coding during that time and that's it.
After going through the program it blows my mind every time I think about how much I have been able to learn in such a short time. The program is structured just right where each week's lesson is applied in the weekly 'sprints' of each project. I was part of the full-time Full Stack Web Development dimploma program from Spring 2019.
Let's talk about the pros first...
I did a campus tour at each BootCamp in the area and the one thing that attracted me to BrainStation is the fact that it is part of Konrad Group, one of big tech consulting firms in the GTA. They teach all the best practices and coding policies also used by their coders so you can be sure that you are learning the industry best practices in the process.
The instructors and TA's are absolutely phenomenal, with a wealth of knowledge from the industry. The assistant instructor is an actual Konrad Group employee and the main instructor comes with decades of coding experience in several languages. The TA's are from previous cohorts who have been through what the current cohort is going through.
What I specially liked was that the material was always current, considering how quickly the coding world evolves.
Now lets talk about the cons...
During our cohort, they missed out on some key teaching points that, from our tech tours seemed to be important for a Junior Web Dev.
- How to Test Code
- Deeper knowledge about Database
- How to Deploy your project
- Working in a group and cross-team environment
We got a brief lesson about how to use Database, Deploy code, work in a group (second last project), and work with the other departments just like the real world. They definitely need to spend a few more days on the ones mentioned above, but then again there is only so much time in the 12-weeks.
Some words of advice...
Don't worry too much about HTML and CSS. They are pretty easy, but definitely try to understand Functions and For Loops as much as you can before your program starts. That is the basic of any JS framework. As long as you understand those two things, you will be fine. The course is jam packed and will go by faster than you can take it all on. Don't worry if you are not really able to understand the nitty gritty of the material. Just try to grasp the key concepts and spend the rest of your free time if you have any on what you didn't get. Otherwise, you will fall behind. Missing even 1-day is a lot.
Go in knowing that you will be MIA from your friends and family for the next 3 months of the program. You might have a handful of weekends to yourself but otherwise you will just be too busy with each sprint.
Otherwise all I can say is that you will come out of it loving the program and becoming really good friends with your classmates. You are taking a huge leap in making going through a Career Transformation and spending this kind of money on the program. I for one do not have any regrets. It is scary but exciting at the same time.
BrainStation has a great staff on hand during and after the program where they will do what they can to help find a job. They have a big group of alumni as well as well. The frameworks they teach are current so you won't feel out of place when you are done the program.
- 10 Week Part Time Web Development Program- 6/15/2019Ashley McAllister • Graduate • Course: Web Development • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
I've always had an interest in website design and development, and I've had the opportunity to develop basic skills in my career. However, our tech needs had become greater and I knew I needed some more hands-on education, but with a full-time job, it was difficult to find the right kind of training. BrainStation was the best decision I ever made. Their part-time program made it easy to attend the classes after work once a week, and their support was incredible throughout the whole process. Each week felt very intense, and we learned a lot despite it being a part-time program - way more than just the basic skills. It was hard to believe that by the end of 10 weeks I was able to code a full website from scratch, but I did and loved every minute of it!
The instructor was amazing - he was clearly experienced in both the subject matter and how to teach, and made every topic feel approachable. He intuitively seemed to understand what concepts the class needed more time on, and was able to be flexible, sometimes introducing concepts typically outside the scope of the course when we seemed ready to try a more advanced topic. Having support not just during class but also available online in between classes made it feel like we had way more class time than we actually did.
The campus was located in the heart of the Toronto tech scene, so it felt like there were constant references to real-world examples of what companies were doing right down the street, which was super cool.
BrainStation also made it really easy to find a way to not only find a class to fit with my busy work schedule, but also the scholarship opportunities made it possible for me to attend and learn a new school that may have otherwise been out of reach.
I truly can't recommend BrainStation enough - I'm confident that any class you took there would result in a new skill set you can be sure to use in the tech industry today!
- Great Introduction to User Experience Design!- 6/10/2019Vanessa Turpin • Digital Marketing Manager • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Online • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedIn
I just finished the User Experience Design course at Brainstation. I decided to pursue this course beause after 5 years of working in the digital marketing sector, I was ready to learn new skills that could lead to new career opportunities. I had heard good things from friends and colleagues who had studied at Brainstation- so I decided to take the plunge!
I signed up to take the course online part-time, so I could study outside of my full-time job. The course was short but intense, and I learned a lot. From designing a sites information architecture, to wireframing, prototyping and user testing- I now feel ready to explore the job market with the skills I learned in this course.
- Great overall snaphot of an emerging industry.- 4/26/2019Daeryun Meyers • UI | UX | Graphic Designer • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
This might have been one of the more intense learning environments I have encountered. Having said that, I appreciate how immersive and all-encompassing the curriculum was. There may have been a bit too much content in a small period of time. But it gave me a chance to see how the wide industry looks, works and how it will affect my life. Now I am utilizing the tools given to create an insightful plan of attack.
The course allowed me to showcase my strengths and make a realistic plan for where I aim to guide my career. The faculty and course instructors, as well, were very sensitive to where I had difficulty and supported me throughout the program in order to finish successfully.
- One of the best experiences of my life- 4/26/2019Callum Upfield • UX Designer • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
BrainStation was one of the best experiences of my life. It introduced me to the tech industry in such a fantastic way. I hit the ground running and have been set on an incredibly positive trajectory of which I never before thought possible.
A bit of background on me: I took the full time User Experience Design Course at BrainStation Vancouver back in June 2018. Leading up to the course I was working as a photographer, lost at where my career was heading and flirting with the idea of moving into the tech industry. I wanted to stay creative so UX seemed a logical option and the appeal of launching a new career from a fast paced bootcamp was huge. Too good to be true surely? For traditional teaching methods, sure. For the educational wizards at BrainStation, no they’ve got it nailed. The moment I first walked into BrainStation I knew it was the place for me - I attended their intro to UX workshop which helped me understand what UX was and if it would be something of interest to me. I also experiencing a Demo Day to see how previous students managed (highly recommend!) and seeing what is possible in 10 weeks was astounding. The professional nature of the students, educators and environment helped me confirm my decision that BrainStation was the one.
So I started the course. I had no prior design experience and we didn’t ease into things, diving into the deep end on the first week with a design sprint. Incredibly challenging, incredibly rewarding the growth and progress I saw in a week 1 was noticeable. This continued week on week, with the syllabus combining learning new material in lectures and applying it immediately in design challenges and week long projects. Oh and we were introduced to the mother of all projects - Capstone. Capstone would be the pinnacle of all we learnt during the course, allowing us to show future employers what we’re capable of. During the 10 weeks I felt myself moving from sketching anxiety to being confident in calling myself a designer. The course content has clearly been iterated upon multiple times to give students the perfect platform for a successful career in UX, whether it’s hard or soft skills for post bootcamp life and this really shows. In summary the full time UX programme at BrainStation has prepared me incredibly well for real life UX work. I feel like I even have more current UX knowledge than some of my now colleagues that have been in the industry for years.
The people of BrainStation are the main reason for making the whole experience so memorable. They exude positivity and do everything in their power to get you on the best track possible. I was fortunate enough to have Brad and Uzi as my educators and they really are perfect examples of an educator, tech or otherwise. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they were so knowledgeable and supportive during the entire experience. The post course support is also great and the team is always there to help with any queries in the period after - shout out to Teddy for that one!
So where am I now? Since finishing the course I moved back to the UK and I set about building my portfolio and getting my first UX role. 2 months after the course finished I landed my first role in a tech startup and I now have 6 months of experience. A rapid transformation especially compared to traditional education methods. A role won’t fall into your lap though - listen hard and do everything you can during the course and after to make yourself employable as possible. It’s not an easy role to break into with a lot of juniors out there looking for first jobs so do everything to make yourself stand out.
I haven’t gone into specifics too much in this review, so please reach out to me on LinkedIn if you have any questions regarding anything BrainStation or UX and I’d be more than happy to help.
Pro tip: don’t overthink Demo Day. Just go out there, do your thing and have fun!
- 12 Week Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp- 4/24/2019Jonny Caron • Service Support Coach • Graduate • Course: Web Development Diploma Program • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedInAfter graduating with a degree in Kinesiology in 2017, I decided to make a career change working for a Vancouver tech startup in Customer Service. Making the transition from Personal Trainer into the tech industry was hard, and I found myself longing for ways to upgrade my skills so that I could feel like an asset to the company I was working for. I started looking into bootcamps as time was of the essence to me. I wanted to get involved in a more meaninful career fast and equip myself with a set of skills, that I could be confident to put to use.
After sifting through some of the bootcamp options in Vancouver, I decided that Brainstation was the school for me. The campus had an inviting feel and seeing students both hard at work and having fun exemplified to me that this was a place I could establish a valuable new skillset along with a new network of friends and co-workers. Upon graduating Brainstation after my 12 weeks, I have to say that it exceeded my expectations in all of these realms.
The instructors have seemingly unlimited patients and an incredible empathy that allows you to push yourself through this tough 12 weeks. I found the collaborative, hands-on teaching approach of day-to-day class allowed me to learn in 12 weeks what would have taken me six months to a year.
Activities included: Multiple labs per day, codealongs with instructors and fellow classmates, a group hackathon, in-class exercises, and a weekly assignment.
Following my 12 weeks at Brainstation, I got a job working as a Customer Success Coach at Unbounce two weeks after finishing the course. While the job I got was not directly in Software Development, it has helped me join a great company with a clear path towards achieving that goal. While I will say the 12 weeks at Brainstation will be very tough, it will also be the most rewarding weeks of your life.
Positives:
- Payment plans for tuition
- An open campus that encourages going out and meeting your classmates as well as other full-time course participants
- Career support during and after the program
- Discounts on meetups and workshops
- Tech tours that allow you to talk to industry professionals about what it's like to be a developer
- Access to the course material after the program for 6 months
Negatives:-Pricey, but as I mentioned above, Brainstation offers many flexible routes you can take to pay tuition off at your own paceRemember, if a Personal Trainer can come into this Full-time Web Development program and come out on the other side with a fulfilling career in the Vancouver tech scene... then so can you!
- UX/UI Design | Full-Time 12 Week Diploma Program- 4/23/2019Alicia Cervoni • UX/UI Designer • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
I made a career switch from Commercial Real Estate Research to UX Design and I am so incredibly glad I chose BrainStation to guide me along the way.
Don't get me wrong, the program is INTENSE. 480 hours of class time over 12 weeks plus 20-40 hours/week outside of school requires focus, determination and self discipline. However, our educators and TAs make every effort to provide the support you need and ensure you're grasping each concept.
The curriculum structure is outstanding. A typical day in the UX program consists of morning lectures and afternoon labs. This ensures quick application of the knowledge you've learned just a few hours before, increasing your confidence in the content. With strong time management skills and the pride to be able to ask questions when you don't understand, you can be wildly successful in the program.The most successful graduates continue learning post-program. BrainStation has newly implemented post-program content that provides graduates with content for 4-5 months after they walk out of the classroom. The Career Services Team is always available to assist in your career transformation and their guidance doesn't end when you graduate.
I highly recommend this program and field for anyone interested in design, solving complex programs and collaborating with a team to achieve incredible results.
Be prepared to be constantly working, learning and growing over those 12 weeks and beyond.
- 12 Week Web Development Bootcamp - Amazing!- 4/21/2019Tasneem • Student • Course: Web Development Diploma Program • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
I knew for a while having been exposed to the tech industry that I wanted to be a web developer. Amongst all the boot camps in Vancouver, BrainStation stood out to me the most, because of how engaging, collaborative, and supportive the learning environment seemed. I can confidently say that all my positive assumptions were true. The instructors and program coordinators went above and beyond to ensure that this seemingly daunting experience as we transitioned into new careers went smoothly.
The instructors really take the time to explain complex concepts in simple and easy-to-understand ways. They were always available for help and were extremely supportive and reassuring throughout the whole journey. The content taught at Brainstation was very applicable to job demands in the industry. Although we raced through the content quickly, weekly assignments and in-class exercises ensured that we were constantly practiced new topics. In-class codealongs -- in my opinion -- helped me really understand more complex topics.
Pros:
- Payment plans for tuition
- A campus that offers lots of space to work, study and engage with other students. Very accessible via transit (and right above a coffee shop!)
- Career support after the program,
- Discounts on job fairs and meetups
- Tech tours, and the change to talk to industry professionals about what it's like to be a developer
- Access to the course material after the program
Cons:
-None!
I can confidently say I'm so happy to be a BrainStation alumni. I really did enjoy the program, and all which I'd been able to gain over the past 12 weeks of learning. Can't wait to apply these skills in the future!
- Web Development - Full Time- 4/20/2019Mo Mesgin • Front End Developer • Graduate • Course: Web Development Diploma Program • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via GitHub
It was less than three months from my immigration to Canada when I chose Brainstation to study in. I did a research about bootcamps in Vancouver and asked some people who were in Vancouver IT industry to help me to find the right place and Brainstation was their number one pick. Moreover I found their curriculum the best one amongst others and also the camp atmosphere was amazing!
The content they provided for the Web Development program was truly a complete full-stack which gave me a big picture of the whole cycle of web development. Though the main program focus was on React and front-end development I learnt a lot about databases, middleware, REST and etc.
We would start the day with a lecture from our knowledgable teacher Jonathan Bluks and then would get our hands dirty by coding and practicing those concepts in real challenges. Beside 10 project assignments and one final project! we also had a hackathon experience which was one of my best coding experiences ever.
I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about learning web development.
- Billin Yu • UI/UX Designer • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Vancouver • Verified via LinkedIn
It’s been 8 months since I graduated from BrainStation full-time UX design bootcamp. It was an amazing experience which turned me to a designer as I wished. I’m now a UI/UX designer in a development agency and having fun. I got the job offer in week 9 - big shoutout to my instructor Brad who helped me with the performance check during the interview process as well as my TA Uzair who helped refurbish my resume and cover letter completely.
A bit of my background: Before joining the program, I was working as a 3D artist in a VR studio, then quit coz it’s crap. Then I was home tutoring high-school kids for half a year, then stopped coz it’s frustrating (I was making good money out of it but not my thing). I wanted to be a designer doing some cool shit, but never had a job opportunity to get started. I sent my resume and portfolio to a bunch of companies in Vancouver, got responses, got tests, got interviews, but never got the position. I realized leaving the industry for a couple of months (when I was tutoring) made my sense dull and skills rusty - I need a place where I could sharpen everything again and get my thunder back.
I’m gonna share some reasons I joined BrainStation and how the results ended up. If you have a similar situation and consider whether to join the program or not, my story may help you.
I’m a layman. I need a place to teach me both practices and theories. I tried counting on myself to learn the skillset and toolkit of UX design, but it was frustrating coz I literally didn’t know where to start! To learn software first? Or read books? Or do a small project? UX is such a giant shit blackhole and could almost suck everything in: business analysis, research, information architecture, UI design, interaction design, visual design, content writing, or even front-end if you wanna be entitled as ‘full-stack designer’ (fascinating) - whatever you can possibly associate with product development. Yeah UX design is such a sugarcoated beast, sounds high-end, easy-going, user-friendly, but in reality quite intimidating and could bite your head off - if you dive in blindly without fair guidance. As a 3D modeler before, I did know Adobe Suite, but in terms of the current tools of UI/UX design such as Sketch, InVision, Principle, etc., I’m a total outsider. Fortunately, during the pre-course, I learned the essentials of Sketch and InVision from the step-by-step tutorials; then throughout the next 10 weeks, I was improving my hard skills considerably by working on the weekly homework and capstone project. The instructor and TA would teach us tips every now and then to quicken our speed of work. As for theories, I did know user-centered design and some relevant approaches such as user stories, usability testing, but they were too scattered in my mind and never systematically came into shape as a ‘UX tree’ or ‘UX umbrella’. What BrainStation does is breaking down the whole UX topic to 10 smaller ones - each topic per week. Each week we focused on one topic and did homework around it to deepen our understanding. Meanwhile, we could update our capstone project by adopting the new stuff learned this week. The weekly basis is fast indeed, even crazy (using one week to investigate UI design, are you kidding, that’s even a job title!), but come on, this is a bootcamp and we only have 10 weeks. This curriculum is brilliant in my opinion (and PPT is well-done): it takes care of all epics of UX design such as research, IA, UI design, etc. - which should be mastered more or less as a UX-er; but in reality, we could (and should) leverage our advantages and choose to specialize in one or a few directions. Taking myself as an example, I’m more interested and better at visual stuff than research, IA or business whatever, so I actually put more weight on the chapters of UI and visual design but honestly much less on certain sections (I got 55/100 once in one of my assignments, shame… ).
I’m lazy. Yes if nobody pulls me up, I could stay in bed for whole day. I tried saving money and studied on my own - and wonderfully, I slept in till 11 am, opened my laptop reluctantly, and lost morale in one hour. You know what’s so good after I joined the program? I COULDN’T SLACK OFF! Yeah I was busy like shit: class from 9 to 5, homework stacking up, capstone project crying for feed, workshops awaiting, portfolio pending - gosh, don’t ever underestimate ‘FULL-TIME’ training (this is not a joke). Frankly, the workload is immense - I was working in the evening, during the weekend, sometimes burning night oil. It’s not only because I myself wanted to work harder, but once I saw my classmates working their asses off, how could I sit still and enjoy the couch potato time? Most importantly, we paid to learn, so the only way not wasting the money is - work hard!! It’s painstaking, but it will pay off. Everyone in my cohort was progressing so much - I’ve seen people who made stunning interfaces in the end even having zero design background at the very beginning.
I’m an introvert. I bet you all know socializing is as important as swimming when you’re in the job-hunting vortex. Sadly, I’m afraid of socializing and terrible at selling stuff. ESL is a reason but it’s more about my personality. I desperately needed a community at that moment where I could find a comfort zone with like-minded people. And yes BrainStation is like that for me. Amazingly, our cohort had 12 folks, and we teamed up differently for multiple projects, so everyone had a chance to work with each other. Every Friday, we went to a bar to grab beers after class. At the night of graduation, we barbecued and sang karaoke like a bunch of weirdos! People are professional at school but could be so wild afterward! The instructors are also super approaching (yeah they joined our beer too) and other staff are quite helpful (just ask them if you need a favor.) Besides, we have tech-talks, workshops, and presentations every week, so don’t worry, you’ll be pushed under the spotlight and try your best to entertain the audience! In summary, if you’re like me, not good at networking, then at least you will have your cohort and the staff, which will become your own community and, it’s still growing.
Last but not least, I bet the tuition is a big concern to most of us and I admit it’s not a small amount indeed. I was jobless and broke from the moment I gave up on tutoring, so yeah I thought about this a lot. So I tried two options to make it less unaffordable: firstly, applying for the scholarship. Do ask the staff what kind of scholarship you are eligible for; secondly, there’s an installment option to pay off the debt in 12 months (and I chose this). Good news is you can use the tuition for tax return, yeah! And once you land on a new job after graduation, I suppose you won’t mind this educational investment. (The common salary of junior UI/UX designer in BC is 40k-50k)
In conclusion, this was my happiest training experience, maybe because I finally found what I like to do. I hope my story could help you in any way. Good luck and keep it up!
- User Experience (UX) Design Full-Time- 4/15/2019Jackie Lee • UI/UX Designer • Graduate • Course: User Experience Design Diploma • Campus: Toronto • Verified via LinkedIn
I switched from Architecture to UX Design only knowing the basics about the field. Like many others, I had my skepticism about being able to learn about everything in UX Design within 12 weeks time. After completing the program, I can say that BrainStation genuinely cares about teaching you relative and applicable skills to do a full career change. It is dense, fast-paced and full of excitement every day.
Pros:
- Our instructors, Alex and Ann-Marie, always provide a full understanding on why we are learning the material. They also answer any questions we throw at them without hesitation.
- The BrainStation team is very approachable and are constantly seeking for feedback to make your experience better
- The guest lecturers that visited and the tech tours gave us industry insight on the current practice and allowed us to compare and validate the importance of the course content
- Demo Day helped me successfully engage in deep conversations with industry partners and reaffirmed my understanding of the design process
- Career support post graduation
- The one day Hackathon that allowed us to work alongside Web Dev and Data Science students
Improvement Opportunities:
- We had a good amount of open studio for our capstone project in the last few weeks, but it felt like there can be more structure to guide the students on their projects during those times.
Overall, I feel very confident committing to the career change with what I learned. You will still have to keep learning about certain concepts (and they stress that learning doesn’t end after 12 weeks) as you can definitely start to deep dive into UX concepts. I find that those who succeeded from the program are the ones who: fully prioritized school, empathized, asked many questions, and is always learning outside of class. Be prepared.
