BrainStation
BrainStation is a global digital skills training and workforce transformation provider that offers bootcamps and courses in data, design, development, digital marketing, product, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in New York, London, Miami, Toronto, and Vancouver. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative brands to develop cutting-edge, real-world digital education. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation has a learning option, with full-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.
BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with regularly updated curriculum to ensure professionals gain the most relevant skills in their field. The class structure combines engaging, live instruction with interactive sessions and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. BrainStation also provides a variety of flexible learning options, including a proprietary online classroom and learning environment. This environment lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world.
BrainStation has trained more than 30,000 alumni in over 100 countries across the world. BrainStation’s bootcamps offer personalized career services, including career coaching to help learners meet their career goals. Networking and career-oriented events are also available at BrainStation.
2,281 BrainStation Reviews
Charmaine AuGraduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • LondonNov 14, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceIntense but worth every moment
Just completed the 3-month full time UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation and it was the best decision I could've made for my career and myself.
Some positives:
Content-wise, the course covered everything you'd need to know to become a UX/ UI Designer -- from UX fundamentals, to motion design to responsive design. I particularly liked that the course had a big focus on both UX and UI (I'm conscious that some other bootcamps do not offer as much focus on the UI side, which is so...Just completed the 3-month full time UX Design Bootcamp at BrainStation and it was the best decision I could've made for my career and myself.
Some positives:
Content-wise, the course covered everything you'd need to know to become a UX/ UI Designer -- from UX fundamentals, to motion design to responsive design. I particularly liked that the course had a big focus on both UX and UI (I'm conscious that some other bootcamps do not offer as much focus on the UI side, which is so important especially if you do not have a background in design).
In terms of teaching, Antonello and Taylor are both awesome and each bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and perspective. Our Teaching Assistant was also very helpful and was there for us to answer any 'silly' questions.
One of the core highlights of this bootcamp was the ability to interact and work with students from the Web Development & Data Science courses. We did a 24-hour hackathon together and it was a great opportunity to learn about what they do and how to work together (e.g. how to approach design hand-offs to developers). This experience is definitely something that differentiates this bootcamp from others on the market.
Some areas BrainStation can improve on:
In the beginning, I found the teaching pace a bit fast and would've appreciated a bit more help from the educators and Teaching Assistant. (We were without a Teaching Assistant for the first month of the program which definitely impacted our experience as it was harder to seek help).
Overall:
The takeaway message is that this is definitely an intense bootcamp, and will require dedication and commitment to juggle multiple deadlines at once. That being said, it is extremely rewarding. You'll leave the bootcamp with a newfound appreciation of great design, close friendships and 3-4 projects to showcase on your portfolio :)
- Edwin Jaico-BergGraduate • Data Science Course • LondonNov 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fantastic bootcamp and amazing experience
Amazing bootcamp that teaches a wide range of data science concepts while going into a good amount of depth. The teachers are enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive. I feel confident in the topics I have been taught and feel confident applying for a position in data science. - Timo HuennebeckSoftware Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • OnlineNov 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The instructors motivation and willigness to help is just remarkable!
It's quite hard to put into words how grateful I feel for BrainStation! When I first started looking into bootcamps I was a little bit sceptical about the concept of becoming a "Software Developer" in just 12 weeks.
However, after having finished the bootcamp just now I am more than just blown away. Everything felt super professional from the first calls with the learning advisor, to the interview process, curriculum, and teachers. Massive appreciation go out to Andrew, and Jon w...It's quite hard to put into words how grateful I feel for BrainStation! When I first started looking into bootcamps I was a little bit sceptical about the concept of becoming a "Software Developer" in just 12 weeks.
However, after having finished the bootcamp just now I am more than just blown away. Everything felt super professional from the first calls with the learning advisor, to the interview process, curriculum, and teachers. Massive appreciation go out to Andrew, and Jon who have been our instructors for the past 12 weeks and Jigar (our teaching assistant) who has always helped us with other coding related issues.
It's astonishing to see how well the instructors were able to break down complex topics to make them more digestable. To give you an example, during one of our group projects (group of four), Jon even offered to help us out on the weekend in case we get stuck. I think this just shows how much passion and motivation the instructors at BrainStation have.
I'm more than confident now that I have acquired all the skills to land a job as a junior software developer. Thank You again BrainStation for making all of this possible!! - Eva WieckowskaUX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • TorontoNov 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hard, intense, rewarding, meaningful, fun
This Bootcamp was intense and pushed me in many ways, but it taught me so much and made me create things I had no idea I could do. My educators and peers were there as support throughout this journey which was so helpful. I have learnt so much about the industry and have met many amazing and talented people. Genuinely grateful for this entire experience and recommend this Bootcamp to anyone eager to learn a lot in a short amount of time in order to improve themselves and be successful in...This Bootcamp was intense and pushed me in many ways, but it taught me so much and made me create things I had no idea I could do. My educators and peers were there as support throughout this journey which was so helpful. I have learnt so much about the industry and have met many amazing and talented people. Genuinely grateful for this entire experience and recommend this Bootcamp to anyone eager to learn a lot in a short amount of time in order to improve themselves and be successful in a new career path. - Neil CruzGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • TorontoNov 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Learning Experience by far!
At first I was skeptical because there would be a lot of information and lessons taught within a very small timeframe. But I came to realize once I started my first week that the educators were all very nice and approachable.
The lessons are broken down in a way that is easy to follow with very minor bumps (like learning Javascript for the first time). The bootcamp is very hands-on with the projects and each project is broken into sprints each week that corresponds to the specific les...At first I was skeptical because there would be a lot of information and lessons taught within a very small timeframe. But I came to realize once I started my first week that the educators were all very nice and approachable.
The lessons are broken down in a way that is easy to follow with very minor bumps (like learning Javascript for the first time). The bootcamp is very hands-on with the projects and each project is broken into sprints each week that corresponds to the specific lessons within that week.
The educators were all great and professional. They always took the time to make sure you know what you should know. They empathize with you and your position in your career transformation. They are very knowledgeable and sometimes take time away from school time just to help out with a problem.
I was first worried about some of my classmates being way too advanced in terms of knowledge, but turns out most of them are just starting a new career change with you. They are all supportive and always take time to help anyone in need.
If you're skeptical about educators and your potential cohorts, don't be because majority are very supportive. Everyone just wants everyone to succeed, whether it be your educators or fellow classmates. And who knows, you might be able to make a few friends out of it! - Zack RichardGraduate • Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • OnlineNov 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Amazing!
Great instructors, very human approach, extremely challenging at times, but definitely worth your time! Some projects seem impossible to produce in such a short time, but the educators really have our backs. One of the biggest takeaways from the bootcamp is definitely that programming is a TEAM SPORT, which was very eye-opening for me. - UdemezueGraduate • Python • OnlineNov 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Waste of money
The BrainStation Python Course is the biggest grift on the internet. The instructors were good but the syllabus was empty. It was not worth the amount charged for it. I felt they just took advantage of my lack of knowledge about what Python entails to sell a very substandard product. They also claimed that there would be a complete collaborative Python Data project. Spoiler alert: That did not exist. - Julie NadalinGraduate • Social Media Marketing • TorontoOct 28, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great for any level of experience!
I recommend this course for someone will little to no experience or an individual who worked in social. It is an excellent refresher program for those with some experience, and you will update your skills. - Nicole LePineGraduate • Social Media Marketing • New York CityOct 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome!
I took social media marketing just to expand my knowledge but i fell in love with it. Sometimes i have trouble asking for help (i end up crying)but i felt so comfortable asking the teacher to help me - Wilniyobri TavarezGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • MiamiOct 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I saw tremendous growth
Before starting here I was familiar with html, css and JavaScript. I had also built a few express apps as well as some android apps with Java. I thought I would learn some new libraries and tools but it was so much more than that. I grew tremendously as a developer. I left with confidence that I know what I was doing and a bunch of experience working collaboratively that I would have never got otherwise. I truly think it’s worth attending if you’re looking to make the jump into web devel...Before starting here I was familiar with html, css and JavaScript. I had also built a few express apps as well as some android apps with Java. I thought I would learn some new libraries and tools but it was so much more than that. I grew tremendously as a developer. I left with confidence that I know what I was doing and a bunch of experience working collaboratively that I would have never got otherwise. I truly think it’s worth attending if you’re looking to make the jump into web development. - Nida AwadiaDigital Marketing Manager • Student • User Experience Design Course • TorontoOct 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Wonderful!
Aadil Khan was a great instructor. He helped me understand the theoretical part of UX design in a manner that was easy to comprehend given I had little experience in UX. He was engaging and paced himself very well according to the needs of the students (from what I was able to tell). The breakout sessions were great and I loved that we got the opportunity to work on a project that allowed us to apply all the design principles. - Andre FoulemGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • VancouverOct 21, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An experience of a lifetime!
My journey at the BrainStation Vancouver downtown campus:
Changing careers and enrolling at the BrainStation Vancouver downtown campus was the best decision of my life. I have gained tremendous knowledge and skill in just three months. Getting the first position as a web developer in the industry is challenging. But today, I have a diploma, a good network of fellow students and people in the industry, good skills, and confidence and motivation to boost.
My educators, fellow...
My journey at the BrainStation Vancouver downtown campus:
Changing careers and enrolling at the BrainStation Vancouver downtown campus was the best decision of my life. I have gained tremendous knowledge and skill in just three months. Getting the first position as a web developer in the industry is challenging. But today, I have a diploma, a good network of fellow students and people in the industry, good skills, and confidence and motivation to boost.
My educators, fellow students, and staff were fantastic. I felt supported throughout the program, and the educators were always helpful and knowledgeable.
Enrolling in a Bootcamp is an important decision; it is a substantial investment for most. I never considered a Bootcamp an alternative to self-learning. It was never an either-or decision. Instead, the BrainStation Bootcamp was an accelerant on my journey as a web developer. The goal is to gain the skills, knowledge, and qualities to get our first position in the industry. The question is: how will I get there? And when?
If you choose to enroll at a Bootcamp, I strongly recommend BrainStation. The gorgeous campus, the heartwarming interactions, the team collaboration, the events with industry partners, and the projects -- lots of projects -- are all reasons I am suggesting BrainStation.
Lastly, before enrolling at a Bootcamp, I strongly suggest you consider learning the foundations of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. It will help you make the most of your experience. And besides, as the ability to learn new concepts could well be the top quality of a programmer, it is never too early to begin. Good luck!
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How much does BrainStation cost?
BrainStation costs around $16,500. On the lower end, some BrainStation courses like Social Media Marketing Course cost $2,450.
What courses does BrainStation teach?
BrainStation offers courses like Artificial Intelligence Course Online, Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online, Cybersecurity Course Online, Data Analytics Course and 29 more.
Where does BrainStation have campuses?
BrainStation has in-person campuses in London, Miami, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver. BrainStation also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is BrainStation worth it?
BrainStation hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 2,281 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,281 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.
Does BrainStation offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Can I read BrainStation reviews?
You can read 2,281 reviews of BrainStation on Course Report! BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.
Is BrainStation accredited?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada