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BrainStation

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BrainStation is a global digital skills training and workforce transformation provider that offers bootcamps and courses in data, design, development, digital marketing, product, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and leadership both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in New York, London, Miami, Toronto, and Vancouver. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 500 instructors from the most innovative brands to develop cutting-edge, real-world digital education. Whether students are looking for career transformation or professional development, BrainStation has a learning option, with full-time diploma programs, part-time certificate courses, and specialized skills training.

BrainStation’s courses and bootcamps offer a collaborative, project-based learning experience, with regularly updated curriculum to ensure professionals gain the most relevant skills in their field. The class structure combines engaging, live instruction with interactive sessions and a hands-on, project-based curriculum. BrainStation also provides a variety of flexible learning options, including a proprietary online classroom and learning environment. This environment lets students attend live lectures, collaborate with fellow professionals, and receive immediate, real-time feedback from instructors – from anywhere in the world. 

BrainStation has trained more than 30,000 alumni in over 100 countries across the world. BrainStation’s bootcamps offer personalized career services, including career coaching to help learners meet their career goals. Networking and career-oriented events are also available at BrainStation.

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  • Arthur
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    Senior Manager, RBC • Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 10, 2023
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    Excellent Instructors. Engaging Students. Responsive School.

    Prior to BrainStation, I connected with at least 3 ex-students who successfully completed their courses / bootcamps. While their opinions differed, their conclusions were identical: they all recommended BrainStation. 

    I am delighted to report the same conclusion: I recommend BrainStation. (I completed the part-time Product Management course). My recommendation is attributed to these factors:
    1) Excellent Instructors - Instructors have real-world experience. They are very engage...
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  • Lydia Shan
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    Product Designer • Graduate • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Very Average, Mostly Review

    I think the PM class at brainstation was run decently. However, most of the content material was review. Most of the information felt like things you could find online. It was nice to hear about the industry experience from our teachers but we often had to cut that short as we could barely get through the course material on time. I think Brainstation should leverage the industry experience that teachers can share with the class rather than a heavy focus on the course material. Perhaps th...
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  • Afnan Saeed
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    Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Awesome Product Management Course

    This course had great instructors and provided a great experience! The content was relevant, engaging, easy to understand and well presented. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to gain exposure to Product management.
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    Student • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    Product Management at Brainstation

    Great hands-on course but expensive & taught by peers, not professional educators or senior-level professionals.
    Good to have in-person classes Vs just on-line.  Like the downtown Toronto location.
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  • Anahita Mehdikhani
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    Product designer • Graduate • Product Management Course • Toronto
    Feb 09, 2023
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    very engaging and helpful class

    I had a great experience here. Instructors were knowledgable and experienced. Very helpful and always eager to help. As a product design graduate, taking this product management course has helped me a lot so far at work.
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  • Bridget de Graaf
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    Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Feb 07, 2023
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    My time at Brainstation was a pleasant learning experience

    I learned the tools that I wanted to master and had a lot of practice exercises. There was continuous help available via slack and email whenever I had a question about something in the course. My overall experience was very positive.
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  • Shiho Kazama
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    Web developer • Graduate • User Interface Design Course Online • Online
    Feb 07, 2023
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    Great experience!

    I took a UI design course. It was part-time course so I could manage my work time and learning time. 
    The teacher was amazing! I learned a lot from this course and I could use some knowledge from this course in my Job.
    I highly recommend this course!
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  • Anastasia Trumble
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    Project Coordinator • Student • Data Analytics Course Online • Online
    Feb 06, 2023
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    Great experience.

    Very good experience, I have learned alot of new things and strengthened my previous knowledge. great feedback from the instructors. I have really enjoyed the class. Loved the labs and hands on exercises. 
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  • Sze Nok Chou
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    Graphic Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • Online
    Feb 02, 2023
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    UX design

    The course was great, I am able to learn a lot of hands-on skills in UX design, and my classmates were passionate about taking part in class as well, which helps me review my project from different points of view.
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  • Landon Arnold
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    Computer Engineer • Graduate • Data Science Bootcamp • New York City
    Jan 28, 2023
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    Quality but Expensive

    The curriculum and educators were all great, but the price is very suspect in hindsight. I ended up landing a pretty ideal job after the course but this was done on my own accords and not from their career center, even though they do a good job at staying in touch. The company really did not care that I had the brainstation diploma, only the project and my degree. So the value of the actual bootcamp is questionable.
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  • Sophie S
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • New York City
    Jan 20, 2023
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    Good program, cannot guarantee you a job.

    I think that the BrainStation UX program has a great curriculum. I learned so much in my UX design program. The instructors really went out of their way to make sure that students understood the material. As it pertains to job assistance, the program cannot guarantee that you will get a job. After you graduate you're really on your own to do individual learning, networking, and applying. If you're expecting to get a job from immediately from a bootcamp (especially in today's economy) tha...
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  • Marcela
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    Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • Toronto
    Dec 27, 2022
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    Waste of Money

    I enrolled in Brainstation because it had good reviews. Unfortunately, I had a horrible experience and I wasn't the only one.
    We found out Brainstation recently implemented the part-time Boot Camp and it was highly unorganized, they use a zoom link that didn't work properly and classes started 30 minutes late for over 2 months. One of the teachers was rude and didn't want to teach at all, he didn't have any teaching certification. Every time we asked him to demonstrate how to do somet...
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BrainStation Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 2,000+ BrainStation alumni reviews on Course Report, students often highlight the quality of the curriculum, experienced instructors, and effective career support services. Particularly, the Full-Time Software Engineering and Data Science Bootcamps are frequently commended. One reviewer says, "The program was challenging but extremely rewarding, offering real-world projects that truly enhanced my skills." However, some students noted the high cost of courses as a consideration.
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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?

Right now, it doesn't look like BrainStation offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

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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.

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