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
AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiApr 26, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceDiscouraged.
I hate that I grew to have a type of grudge towards wyncode. Wyncode is everything everyone mentions here. You meet amazing people who become family to you. You're losing your mind studying non stop. The professors are amazing. The staff is ehhh ok. The TA's are great people. And Yes, you will most likely cry from frustation if you have no experience what so ever in coding. I was a happy student here. Even though at times I felt as if I would never be able to do this I still wanted to do w...
I hate that I grew to have a type of grudge towards wyncode. Wyncode is everything everyone mentions here. You meet amazing people who become family to you. You're losing your mind studying non stop. The professors are amazing. The staff is ehhh ok. The TA's are great people. And Yes, you will most likely cry from frustation if you have no experience what so ever in coding. I was a happy student here. Even though at times I felt as if I would never be able to do this I still wanted to do what I can to accomplish this. I had a hard time, went to the next cohort but still tried. I mett amazing people who until this day I keep in contact with. The owners are very into their public appearance. Which is okay and it should be but to an extent. I was very discouraged the moment I was called for a small meeting in regards to my "behavior". I will be very honest, I am very silly and love to joke around which is who I am and that is my personality itself. But NEVER did I EVER do anything to disrupt a student or do anything to have someone lose their focus or be abruptly rude. What I was told I was being called for was absolutely ridiculous and felt as everyone who was speaking to me felt as it was just as ridiculous but were doing their job in telling me. I took very much offense to it because this place I loved to be at instantly became a place I hated to attend. From there on I was discouraged and didnt want to be present in class anymore and everything went down hill. Didnt learn the half I stayed behind for from being discouraged. I wish I couldve been maybe even refunded in some type of way after this. For it being so much money, I personally dont feel as I got what I deserved for the money I paid and worked HARD for and QUIT my job for. I appreciate the assistance and help I got from being sent to the next cohort, but I dont appreaciate the bogus accusations. It totally sucked, this is something personal that happened with just myself and wont deny that it can be great for anyone else. I just wish things were handed differently and couldve been concluded differently. The instructors are great and teach very well. The curriculum isnt always clear but at the end of the day if you do google hard enough you will find your way around it. Job assistance was overall blah.
- AnonymousGraduate • Digital Marketing Course • OnlineMar 29, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing
10 Week Online Digital Marketing Course - covers wide randge of digital marketing topics and how they all work together. Great course if you are looking to improve your digital marketing skill set.
- AnonymousStudent • Digital Marketing Course • TorontoMar 21, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing
The Digital Marketing certificate was an excellent introduction into the world of Marketing and Digital Marketing. I had very little experience coming in, and it really is designed for people without a background in the field or who need to brush up on older marketing strategies/need a refresh. While it moves at a very quick pace, I felt that it covered everything that I needed to get my feet wet and prepared for at least some baseline marketing knowledge in my next role.
- AnonymousStudent • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJan 04, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack Web Developer
This experience literally changed my life! Wyncode gave me so much structure and knowledge, as well as a great support team. The extra help you get outside classroom hours is unreal, everybody is willing to help, without making you feel like you should already know that, and with a limitless amount of patience. If you put the extra time and work, you will definitely be rewarded. A little word of advice: you should practice coding for a while before you start the bootcamp: I had no knowledg...
This experience literally changed my life! Wyncode gave me so much structure and knowledge, as well as a great support team. The extra help you get outside classroom hours is unreal, everybody is willing to help, without making you feel like you should already know that, and with a limitless amount of patience. If you put the extra time and work, you will definitely be rewarded. A little word of advice: you should practice coding for a while before you start the bootcamp: I had no knowledge in coding (background in education), and although I have learned a lot in these past 10 weeks, there were many times I felt lost and would think "I wish I would have practiced this a little before starting this course". So if you are thinking about giving it a try, I strongly encourage you to do so, but I also belive that practicing some coding before you start will make a huge difference in you learning experience.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiNov 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack Web Immersive
HIghly qualified TA's and the instructors and collaborated environment with all the feedbacks and support.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiNov 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer
Great School!
- AnonymousData Analyst • Graduate • Data Science Course • TorontoNov 19, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
BrainStation Full-Time Data Science Program Review
I came into the course with a good understanding of basic Python programming and Data Science Algorithms from a few online courses. I was looking for the opportunity to sit down with an experienced Data Scientist for hours, to gain some practical problem solving and technical experience.
Jeremy was the Data Scientist teaching the course at the time, and he was terrific! He took great care and providing top-tier education. The most significant benefit from the class was watching...
I came into the course with a good understanding of basic Python programming and Data Science Algorithms from a few online courses. I was looking for the opportunity to sit down with an experienced Data Scientist for hours, to gain some practical problem solving and technical experience.
Jeremy was the Data Scientist teaching the course at the time, and he was terrific! He took great care and providing top-tier education. The most significant benefit from the class was watching Jeremy's workflow in solving common and other uncommon Data Science problems. These observations set a very high standard of quality in my work and helped me further my studies in DS via my self-studies after the course (always be learning).
The second largest benefit from the course was the network that I built in the class of fellow Data enthusiasts in Toronto. I have remained close with my classmate as we all transitioned into Data Science roles in industry. Support each other when needed.
After the program, I transitioned from a job as a client services consultant to a Data Analyst and had to increase my annual salary by 20k (quickly making up for the cost of the course in the first year).
- AnonymousStudent • User Experience Design Course • New York CityNov 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Reviews are Diluted + Very Off.
Brainstation has some amazing programs and some not so amazing programs.
Unfortunately CoureReport does not do a great job of distinguishing which sections of Brainstation are A+
and which parts are C- at best. I can tell you, without a doubt, that Courereports was instrumental
in my making the decision to go to Brainstation. Boy Was I Wrong !
As stated earlier, whereas some programs at Brainstation are truly exceptional, o...
Brainstation has some amazing programs and some not so amazing programs.
Unfortunately CoureReport does not do a great job of distinguishing which sections of Brainstation are A+
and which parts are C- at best. I can tell you, without a doubt, that Courereports was instrumental
in my making the decision to go to Brainstation. Boy Was I Wrong !
As stated earlier, whereas some programs at Brainstation are truly exceptional, other programs
are truly works of amateur art and in need of severe assistance. The instructors, if you look closely,
who started these new sections had no teaching experience but where told by the new owners to
make a program. Those instructors are no longer found herein, and you find brand new instructors
who very clearly state that this is their latest version of the program, as if though you are a guinea pig.
The class sizes here vary widely from term to term. The summer session you can have twice the number of students than in Winter session. You cant help but think to yourself, my God these people have no idea what the hell they're doing. How in Gods name did I get here ?
As good as CourseReports professes to be, it does the students a distinct dis-favor by not itemizing the
items on the menu and assuming that the Kung Pao chicken is as good as the Burger offered.
If a school limits itself to only one program, then the ratings would be accurate. If the school
has multiple programs and you have one rating system for all those programs, then the
review system is fundamentally and profoundly flawed.
Yes, absolutely, Brainstation is fabulous for some programs and total absolute rank amateurs for their others,
and the applicant would be gravely mistaken to think a 5 Star rating for one of their programs equals 5 Star
for every program under the same roof. They could not be more wrong.
Course Reports attempts to guide the students, but by not clearly advising on the various different
programs under the same roof, it is profoundly misleading the students to believe the quality
is consistent all around for all programs under the same roof. That would be a fatal flaw.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We appreciate your feedback on CourseReport’s rating system. Because the site only allows for overall rankings, we always recommend that you reach out to one of our Learning Advisors who can share more details about the course curriculum.
At BrainStation, our Instructors come from some of the best corporations in the world, bringing real-work experience and industry acumen from the field they are teaching. BrainStation instructors work in the discipline they teach every single day. This is important to us because we want to ensure that our students are learning from individuals who have the technical skills and industry knowledge that you need to succeed in a role in that field. Our courses are constantly updated to ensure that our students are learning the latest and most relevant industry skills, technologies, and trends.
Please reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our Student Experience Team can help improve what appears to be a negative experience. - Anonymousoverwithdepression@gmail.com • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiOct 18, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good experience but programming is hard
Jo Juha & PK & Austin and whole team are awesome, you really are part of the family and they look out for you regardless of programming or life background.
The way the bootcamp is designed is awesome too, it really makes you not only challenge to learn coding but also to display your talents with projects so you can be proud of your skills.
The only thing I'll say though is that programming isn't for everybody. I barely survived the bootcamp and was always behind ...
Jo Juha & PK & Austin and whole team are awesome, you really are part of the family and they look out for you regardless of programming or life background.
The way the bootcamp is designed is awesome too, it really makes you not only challenge to learn coding but also to display your talents with projects so you can be proud of your skills.
The only thing I'll say though is that programming isn't for everybody. I barely survived the bootcamp and was always behind and seeking help of the TA's(who were also awesome) and others, and now even though I'm getting some job attention I am scared of being so underqualified and still am reviewing my stuff. I think out of my batch half of gotten dev jobs through wyncode circle. I feel embarassed to call myself a full-stack developer when I can't finish a rails app without help or hours of googling. The bootcamp after week 2 is intense. I'll see where the job hunt leads and hopefully through that can get more experience. Overall I recommend it, but it may be a smart idea to delve more into programming on your own then join it and if you're a slow learner then get a feel for it before taking the full leap.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiAug 20, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
It was a good experience
I think my time at Wyncode was interesting. Our cohort did not entirely get along. No one wanted to participate in socials and no one really keeps in touch. It was just a weird time.
Overall, I thought that the curriculum was fine, and they did their best to prepare us for interviews after Wyncode.
My biggest disapointment is that I needed money to start paying back my loan, so I never got to actually use my new dev skills. It almost feels like a waste of money.
Craig of BrainStation
Director of Admissions
Aug 22, 2018
Hi there,
I just wanted to briefly address your concerns:
I am sorry that the cohort you were in did not mesh socially in the way that many of the classes here do during their time in the Wyncode program. We have high admissions requirements and we try to carefully curate our classes to try to make sure that everyone will get along and work well together, but that's nearly impossible to guarantee.
Also, most Wyncoders find that it’s more than a cohort, it becomes a lifelong network of friends and colleagues that can help to grow within the same tech ecosystem. We are sorry that you didn’t feel that way. Sometimes one personality might just not mix in with the group. That said, our doors are always open for lifetime job support and networking and all 600+ grads are available to you via Slack; along with teaching assistants and our instructors are here to help you get plugged into groups that are part of the tech/development area here in South Florida.
We want you to be able to utilize the skills you learned at Wyncode, so please come by and get reconnected with our Director of Hiring Partnerships and Wynwork team, so that we can help get you going in the right direction with regard to finding work that does encompass the type of development that you want to do and are capable of doing.
As always, please feel free to come by the campus, connect via Slack or give us a call anytime. We hope to see you again soon and help get you on track to working as a developer. - AnonymousJunior Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJul 30, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience overall
I attended BrainStation for the full time web development course in the Summer 2017 cohort.
Overall, I have nothing but great things to say about the course, its instructors and the people I met throughout my ten weeks there. I personally had dabbled in development before taking the course (not web), and I certainly still found the course challenging and fulfilling. From my own experience and from others, I believe that to get the most out of the WDFT course, you should have at lea...
I attended BrainStation for the full time web development course in the Summer 2017 cohort.
Overall, I have nothing but great things to say about the course, its instructors and the people I met throughout my ten weeks there. I personally had dabbled in development before taking the course (not web), and I certainly still found the course challenging and fulfilling. From my own experience and from others, I believe that to get the most out of the WDFT course, you should have at least some beginner understanding of programming/logic/development. The course moves very fast, and concepts and content get stacked upon itself very quickly as the final weeks close in.
I believe that what you learn in those 10 weeks would be the equivalent of a self-taught learner spending 4-5x longer on the same content. Also bear in mind that upon completion, you earn a certification, have more networking opportunities, and have an up-to-date record on what technologies are being used at that very moment (as frameworks, languages and services become deprecated rapidly, all the time).
- AnonymousCommunications Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing • New York CityJun 19, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing (part-time) program | Great general overview
I recently completed Brainstation's Digital Marketing (part-time) program this summer, and was pleased with the learnings I took away from the course. Coming from a Communications background, and having dug a little into digital in my own spare time, this program was a great refresher about the general scope of digital marketing - from SEO/SEM, social media best practices, Google Analytics/Adwords, content creation, and generating ad campaigns. That being said, if you're looking for a deep...
I recently completed Brainstation's Digital Marketing (part-time) program this summer, and was pleased with the learnings I took away from the course. Coming from a Communications background, and having dug a little into digital in my own spare time, this program was a great refresher about the general scope of digital marketing - from SEO/SEM, social media best practices, Google Analytics/Adwords, content creation, and generating ad campaigns. That being said, if you're looking for a deeper dive into SEO/SEM, I would recommend looking into their SEO-specific program as what's touched on in the DIgital Marketing course is very high level.
Beyond the course material, Brainstation has an unbelievable network of educators that lead their various programs, and I was fortunate to be instructed by Emily and Britt. They were able to integrate their professional experiences into the course material, bringing knowledge from both the corporate and freelance worlds.
If you don't already follow Brainstation on Instagram (@brainstationyvr), you're quite possibly missing out on one of Vancouver's most aesthetically pleasing interior design spots. Brainstation recently relocated their Vancouver HQ from Yaletown to downtown Vancouver, and so the facility sports fresh white walls, and minimal finishings. It's also within walking distance of a multitude of shops and great lunch spots.
The Brainstation community is welcoming, and their customer service is on point! If communicating via email, you can expect a response within 24 hours, not to mention follow-up emails to ensure your questions/learning goals (if you've enrolled in a class) are being met.
In short, if you're looking for a quick refresher on all-things-digital (without diving too deeply into any given area), this is the course for you. And beyond the actual lecture slides and course materials, it's a great place to meet likeminded students/industry professionals. (Make sure to check out their available scholarships too if the course prices are a bit steep for you!)
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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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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