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.
2,295 BrainStation Reviews
AnonymousJunior Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJul 30, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGreat 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!)
- AnonymousStudent • Web Development • New York CityMar 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Poor learning experience
I took the full-time web development course and I have had a very bad experience for various reasons:
1) the teacher is generally ill-prepared for class, and he rushes through concepts without clearly explaining them
2) When you ask for help, instead of giving a clear answer, the teacher will give you 10% of the answer, tell you to go off and figure it out yourself, and then punish you or asking him a question in your assignment grade which is demoralizing
3)...
I took the full-time web development course and I have had a very bad experience for various reasons:
1) the teacher is generally ill-prepared for class, and he rushes through concepts without clearly explaining them
2) When you ask for help, instead of giving a clear answer, the teacher will give you 10% of the answer, tell you to go off and figure it out yourself, and then punish you or asking him a question in your assignment grade which is demoralizing
3) There are not very many resources available for students to self-study
4) This course has been a huge waste of money and time
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience with BrainStation was anything less than excellent. At BrainStation, student feedback is important, which is why we urge students to complete the Instructor feedback forms at multiple intervals throughout the course. This is to ensure that our education team has an indication if they are moving too quickly through topics, and can adapt their pace to student needs.
With regards to the pace of the course, our full-time Web Development diploma program is designed to give students the skills they need to step into a role as a junior full-stack developer right after graduation. The program is immersive, covering a great deal of material, and training students so that they can perform as a developer in a workplace environment. Often, these environments require self sufficiency, which is why we encourage our students to do extra practice and work outside of class to really hone their skills. The course is challenging, but we believe that this is the best way to prepare students for the real world.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that our team can try to help improve your overall experience. - AnonymousProduct Management • New York CityDec 31, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Take an online course instead.
Took an accelerated, 4-day full time, product management course and have to say it was relatively disappointing considering the cost. I'd recommend instead to take an online course if you have the discipline.
Pros:
- Great instructor: Knowledgeable, friendly, easy to work with.
- Cool space, unfortunately highly underutilized.
Cons:
- Very pricey: Full price = $2250 or $563/day
Took an accelerated, 4-day full time, product management course and have to say it was relatively disappointing considering the cost. I'd recommend instead to take an online course if you have the discipline.
Pros:
- Great instructor: Knowledgeable, friendly, easy to work with.
- Cool space, unfortunately highly underutilized.
Cons:
- Very pricey: Full price = $2250 or $563/day
- Curriculum was far too overpacked to do much more than review slides and lecture
- Little meaningful practice of the content
- No prep work/homework so lots of time wasted in class
- No accreditation
- Lack of attention to details
If I were to sum up my experience, it was a very expensive 6.5 hours daily, with about 4 hours of that being review of slides in a very rushed fashion. The instructor had to skip some sections of content to keep up.
The instructor was great, really knowledgeable and did what he could to deliver as much value as possible in the 4 days.
Unfortunately, the curriculum is far too packed for this format and allows for almost no time to actually practice anything in a meaningful way. Our final projects were very hastily put together with little feedback and definitely not something you would want to add to a portfolio. All we really had time for was reviewing slides, and doing rushed exercises.
Given that there is no accreditation, I felt my money would have been better spent on a bunch of really good books, an online course and investing some time to meet with other product managers for coffee.
As a side note, the space, administration and introductions of the course were rather unwelcoming. At one point the school was actually being rented out for a private hair styling event during our course and we were sequestered in our classrooms for a day. Considering the price it seemed there was a general lack of care for students and that it was more of a money grab. I shared most this feedback on our course wrap up, but never heard back.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hey there,
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the Instructor of your Product Management course. At BrainStation we always strive to provide the best learning experience and our Instructors are a large part of that.
Our Accelerated course formats are the fastest-paced course options designed for students who would like to accelerate their learning. We offer our courses through a number of delivery options to suit the needs and learning styles of many students, and recommend that prospective students to speak with a Learning Advisor to determine which format is best for them.
Our main concern is student success – which is why we have an awesome Education Experience team working with our Instructors and students every step of the way. We encourage our students to reach out to our team with any concerns throughout the duration of the course and try to make changes to accommodate the needs of each student.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that our team can try to help improve your overall experience. - AnonymousSales & Marketing • Digital Marketing • TorontoNov 28, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
10/10 Digital Marketing instructors
"Just wanted to give some feedback for the Digital marketing course. I don't know where you found this guy, but Josh is hands down the best educator I have had, in anything. Always keeps the class engaging, makes it exciting from 6:30-9:30pm on a work night, extremely knowledgeable, great communicator, makes everyone feel comfortable for a very diverse group, hilarious, empowering, and made Thursday nights at Br...
"Just wanted to give some feedback for the Digital marketing course. I don't know where you found this guy, but Josh is hands down the best educator I have had, in anything. Always keeps the class engaging, makes it exciting from 6:30-9:30pm on a work night, extremely knowledgeable, great communicator, makes everyone feel comfortable for a very diverse group, hilarious, empowering, and made Thursday nights at Brainstation something to really look forward to. I think I speak for a lot of people in the class. Like I said, BS Toronto couldn't have found a better guy to lead this course. Kudos to Michelina and Hailey too, they were super great supplementary educators and kept the 10-weeks fresh and experiential. Thanks to the whole team for the great experience."
- AnonymousStudent • Web Development • TorontoOct 30, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development
Full time - AnonymousBusiness Development Manager • Graduate • Product Management • TorontoAug 23, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I would not recommend Brainstation
Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:
- Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.
- The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for prese...
Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:
- Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.
- The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for presentations so that doesn't really count. Week 1 to 6 was spent talking about some really simple stuff. All of this information is available on the internet
- There is a lot of False Advertising. For example their ads say "Become a Product Manager". This is how they advertise their product management course for example. Having worked with a lot of product managers in my own companym I can tell with confidence that Brainstation's PM course will not make you a PM. It's a part-time "get your feet wet" course and that's all that is.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
You’re definitely correct that technology-related jobs are in high-demand right now. That’s why at BrainStation we aim to provide our students with the most industry relevant and in-demand skills.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your Instructor – we pride ourselves on providing Instructors who are leaders in their industry and experts in their field.
Our part-time certificate courses are aimed at giving professionals the tools and knowledge on a subject to move forward in their careers. The course is an excellent first step toward learning about the product management field, and many professionals utilize this course as a means to improve interdepartmental communication, improve their project and product management skills, and gain knowledge of management frameworks like Agile methodologies that can be applied in their field.
We do also offer full-time diploma programs for those looking to completely transform their career.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our team can try to help improve your overall experience. - AnonymousUX Designer • Student • Product Management • TorontoJun 11, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Workshop
Went well above my expectations! Lots of hands-on work and the instructor did a good job of articulating un-common concepts like Agile and design thinking. Pace could've been a little faster to fit in all the content in one day.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 18, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
a new start
I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background. Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot. You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated. Basic computer skills are a must. I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated! Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles. The cost of the program is too high in m...
I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background. Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot. You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated. Basic computer skills are a must. I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated! Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles. The cost of the program is too high in my opinion--they seem to spend a lot of money on spoiling the students: beer, food, social events, etc. I think they should cut all of that and drop the price. I paid to learn, not to party. The two main instructors are incredibly different, so make sure you inquire before registering. VERY wide range of abilities in the classes, which can make pacing difficult. They do a great job at the end helping you find, interview and apply for jobs--very supportive. If you are ready for a life change, love being on the computer, and have the the financial means, go for it! Wyncode is definitely NOT for everyone though, several of my classmates were miserable at coding and will likely never get a tech job. Wyncode has started to get a good name in in the area though, and I would recommend it if you know you can do it.
- AnonymousDigital Marketing • TorontoApr 02, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Marketing
I have just finished the 10 week Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I'm really happy with what I have learned. I wanted to take the course to further deepen my knowledge in digital marketing (notably through social media) as I had been playing around with my own online business. This course made me realize that there are so many layers to a proper digital marketing strategy, and learning from educators that work in the field was so valuable to me.
My favourite thing a...
I have just finished the 10 week Digital Marketing course at BrainStation, and I'm really happy with what I have learned. I wanted to take the course to further deepen my knowledge in digital marketing (notably through social media) as I had been playing around with my own online business. This course made me realize that there are so many layers to a proper digital marketing strategy, and learning from educators that work in the field was so valuable to me.
My favourite thing about the course was to be able to have amazing teachers - ones that were always open to communication and to help whenever we needed. We were constantly able to ask questions and create discussions from there, also we were always connected through slack (everyone was very responsive). I have now a larger network of people that are interested in similar things, and I have already done some additional digital marketing work for Toronto based companies.
I would recommend this course to anyone that needs a refresher or basic knowledge on how to build a digital marketing strategy! I look forward to keeping in touch with the people I have met and keeping a relationship with BrainStation (as they always have amazing events).
- AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJan 26, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development Immersive
I have taken the Web Development Immersive - fall 2016, course. I have enjoyed the course a lot. I liked the speed and the structure of the program very much. Every week they were focusing on a new topic and everyday was full of intense materials. The best part was, they gave new lessons for 2-3 hours then we had time to do an assignment ourselves. It was like hands-on training. When I listened to the lecture, everything seemed ...
I have taken the Web Development Immersive - fall 2016, course. I have enjoyed the course a lot. I liked the speed and the structure of the program very much. Every week they were focusing on a new topic and everyday was full of intense materials. The best part was, they gave new lessons for 2-3 hours then we had time to do an assignment ourselves. It was like hands-on training. When I listened to the lecture, everything seemed straight forward but when I started doing the assignment, then I realized, I had tons of questions. TAs were the best, they were always there to help you out. It was fun to learn a lot of materials in a short time.
For a beginner, who has no programming background, this course might be challenging but if you can keep up with the assignments and ask away questions to TAs or peers, it's doable.
It was also great to see that, BrainStation tried to keep up with the latest technology. My batch was first to learn about React. Also, every Friday, they had different speakers to give insight about various topics such as algorithms, background about how internet works, networking, how computer works, etc. Someone coming from a non-Computer Sc. background, these topics are crucial that they know.
Overall, it was fun experience for me and I have learnt a lot. The best part was, BrainStation taught me how to teach myself. They have introduced a lot of topics, that they didn’t have time to teach but it’s an opportunity for me to continue to learn myself and keep working on my projects to add on my portfolio.
- AnonymousNew York CityJan 10, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Course got cancelled with 4 hours notice
I was registered for a UI Course in Vancouver Campus. On the first day, 4 hours before the class time, I received an email saying that the course got cancelled for this cohort and asking me to move the start date to the next season.
The institution offered me a refund but it was a very negative and frustating experience.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We’re sorry that you experienced a cancellation and hope it didn’t cause too much inconvenience. This is an extremely rare occurrence, and the BrainStation team does everything in our power to avoid it.
In this situation, we would always provide a refund to all of our students, but would reserve a spot for you in the next cohort if you were still interested. We hope that you still decided to take the UI Design Course with us, as it’s an excellent course that gives you the tools and skills to design beautiful interfaces.
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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. 2,295 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,295 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 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.
Can I read BrainStation reviews?
You can read 2,295 reviews of BrainStation on Course Report! BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Is BrainStation accredited?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada