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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- Max WatersFreelanceVerified by LinkedInOct 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Digital Marketing, Online
A very quick deep-dive on all the major digital elements: SEO, SEM, Google Analytics data, content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing. This online course was taught live by a working industry professional, who included wonderful examples of their work and how certain aspects of digital marketing applied with real world examples.
As comprehensive as it can be, considering each of the pillars mentioned above was a three hour lecture. A great way to learn basics, expa...A very quick deep-dive on all the major digital elements: SEO, SEM, Google Analytics data, content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing. This online course was taught live by a working industry professional, who included wonderful examples of their work and how certain aspects of digital marketing applied with real world examples.
As comprehensive as it can be, considering each of the pillars mentioned above was a three hour lecture. A great way to learn basics, expand your digital marketing brain, and learn jargon, if you are unfamiliar with it.
The final project is a great portfolio piece or worth using to show to your management team or client.
Definitely has changed how I see the digital landscape. 
EmilyData Scientist • Student • Data Science Course • VancouverVerified by GitHubOct 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AData Science Immersive
This bootcamp was a fantastic way to gain exposure to the modeling and technical skills currently expected in the industry. Although I didn't immediately start in data science after I finished the bootcamp, even in my corporate finance position I was able to leverage my new skills to improve processes and run more complex analyses (I effectively became a better Financial Analyst).
~One year out, I now have a job as a Data Scientist, which would have been MUCH harder to land witho...This bootcamp was a fantastic way to gain exposure to the modeling and technical skills currently expected in the industry. Although I didn't immediately start in data science after I finished the bootcamp, even in my corporate finance position I was able to leverage my new skills to improve processes and run more complex analyses (I effectively became a better Financial Analyst).
~One year out, I now have a job as a Data Scientist, which would have been MUCH harder to land without this bootcamp.
While BrainStation will provide you with relevant information and plenty of opportunities for practice, it is really important to take the lectures and assignments seriously (don't just go through the motions) and continue developing your skills on the job / in your free time. A lot of becoming stronger at coding / modeling is simply practice, so if you are able to apply what you've learned in the bootcamp (and practice a lot), you can be successful in the data science field.
BrainStation was also a cool way to meet a lot of professionals from diverse backgrounds!- AymeeFlores • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiVerified by LinkedInOct 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Life Decision I ever Made
After yet another terrible job experience I decided to take the leap without more thought, and it was the best decision I ever took. I found excellent instructors and staff that go above and beyond to make sure I got the most out of my class. They and my classmates became an important support system for my journey. The course itself is intense, "bootcamp" is really a great term for it, it was not easy, if you want to succeed is better just to forget about anything else for those three mo...After yet another terrible job experience I decided to take the leap without more thought, and it was the best decision I ever took. I found excellent instructors and staff that go above and beyond to make sure I got the most out of my class. They and my classmates became an important support system for my journey. The course itself is intense, "bootcamp" is really a great term for it, it was not easy, if you want to succeed is better just to forget about anything else for those three months, specially if you come from a no coding whatsoever background like me. It is a lot of work but definitely worth it, specially surrounded by an amazing team of people and classmates. After graduation I continue to get career support, advise and have biweekly meetings to check on my progress.
I am happy to say that a month after graduating I have accepted a job offer in development at the company I wanted and with a much better salary. - Javier LassusGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiVerified by LinkedInOct 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
FullStack developer
Best decision I’ve ever made, the instructors were great helping with the whole process until the last day, after graduation I received the best assistance to help me find a job and they did helped me. Just the best experience Ive ever had. - MichaelGraduate • Digital Marketing Course • VancouverVerified by LinkedInSep 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Time Digital Marketing Program - Worth it!
Alright so I took the Digital Marketing program in late 2020.
I have to honestly say that the curriculum that is being taught really helps you to develop strong instincts on what you are doing professionally. This is coming from an individual who has always been skeptical of schools that specialize in tech training only because there is such an abundance of information that is available at your fingertips either for free or for a cheaper price (in comparison to paying for a full...Alright so I took the Digital Marketing program in late 2020.
I have to honestly say that the curriculum that is being taught really helps you to develop strong instincts on what you are doing professionally. This is coming from an individual who has always been skeptical of schools that specialize in tech training only because there is such an abundance of information that is available at your fingertips either for free or for a cheaper price (in comparison to paying for a full-time program).
The foundation that this program builds for an individual learning the ropes of digital marketing is truly un-matched in my opinion. When I first took the program, I felt that I was coming to this program with a decent amount of knowledge about digital marketing. During the process of going through the program, I learned that my initial knowledge was really just scratching the surface of developing my knowledge in Digital Marketing. At the end of the program, I developed a capstone project (along with a series of other projects) that I am truly proud of (and proudly highlight in my LinkedIn profile), I felt challenged in a way that helped me grow significantly as a professional, and I am now a part of an amazing online community that extends beyond my graduation.
Aside from the academics portion of my journey with BrainStation, I also have to give tons of credit of my superb experience to the Career Success team. There is nothing short of a plethora of support from BrainStation after you graduate. Ultimately they want to see you succeed as long as you are willing to put in the work. Follow their advice down to the punctuation mark when it comes to the job search as it is good advice and they stay very current with job application best practices. The online community that they have built is one of the BEST that I have ever come across.
In my opinion, this program is best suited for individuals that already have some professional marketing experience, for individuals that have a Bachelors+ degree from university, or individuals that have a successful independent project (like a small business) to showcase their digital marketing skills. Although the program helps you to develop those independent projects to show off on your own, I found that graduates who were finding the most success after graduation were already working as marketers or had a Bachelor degree to speak of; meaning that employers are still looking for that classic experience + mainstream education mix along with proven digital skills. This observation comes from my own personal experience as well since I was one of those students that didn't get hired immediately after graduation.
They also do an amazing job at recommending students for jobs as well and I was able to land a couple of interviews directly from their recommendations which has never happened to me with other colleges.
For those that are looking to make a career change that do not have traditional professional marketing experience or a Bachelors+ degree, understand that this program will deliver a great overview of the different roles that Digital Marketing can offer. But also understand that BrainStation may just be the initial step to get you where you want to go. You'll have access to a stellar community during/after graduation, and you'll have plenty of projects to showcase, but you'll need to mentally prepare yourself for a longer job-search process because ultimately a recruiter will recognize that your lack of professional experience is still a lack of professional experience no matter which way you try to spin it if you are someone trying to make a sudden career change.
At the end of the day, I actually highly recommend BrainStation for individuals that want to add technical skills to their skillsets from a reputable school. The academics that you learn is relevant to the profession you are pursuing and the community you end up accessing is such a godsend when you are out in the real world practicing your new-found skills. - Nasra NurStudent • Cybersecurity • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Cyber Security
Just finished my first 5 weeks and I dont regret taking cyber security with brainstation. Enrollment was a breeze, any question I had was usually answered before end of day, which is great. The instructors are very knowledgeable and love what they do. I feel very confident gaining great knowledge and skills in just 5 weeks, I can t imagine how I will feel in a year. - Olivia BarbeeGraduate • Digital Marketing Bootcamp Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 24, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Comprehensive overview, supportive team
I enrolled in the BrainStation Digital Marketing Bootcamp as a way of updating a skill set that had grown stale. I couldn't be happier with my choice. The instructors did a fantastic job of teaching us a strategic way of looking at marketing, as well as giving us the tactical tools necessary to use the most popular social marketing platforms. The instructors and TA were knowledgeable and worked hard to ensure our success. It was money well spent.
I would recommend this Bootcamp f...I enrolled in the BrainStation Digital Marketing Bootcamp as a way of updating a skill set that had grown stale. I couldn't be happier with my choice. The instructors did a fantastic job of teaching us a strategic way of looking at marketing, as well as giving us the tactical tools necessary to use the most popular social marketing platforms. The instructors and TA were knowledgeable and worked hard to ensure our success. It was money well spent.
I would recommend this Bootcamp for someone seeking to update their skill set, as I was. It would also be a good fit for a recent college graduate who's looking to enter or advance in the marketing field. - Lynda IrawatyProduct Designer • Graduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInSep 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An intense but a very rewarding investment for your career
For me, this was the best investment I have taken for my career development. To give you some idea, I have a background in graphic design but I really wanted to refocus my career to become a UX designer. I have been wanting to do it for years but didn't have the time or the courage to leave my previous job.
During the pandemic, I decided it was the perfect timing to make a big career change in my 40s.
After I moved to the US, I enrolled in the online 12-week UX Bootcamp in Feb...For me, this was the best investment I have taken for my career development. To give you some idea, I have a background in graphic design but I really wanted to refocus my career to become a UX designer. I have been wanting to do it for years but didn't have the time or the courage to leave my previous job.
During the pandemic, I decided it was the perfect timing to make a big career change in my 40s.
After I moved to the US, I enrolled in the online 12-week UX Bootcamp in February 2021 and completed it in mid-May 2021. Then I spent 4-5 weeks preparing for my portfolio and 7 weeks for job searching and interviews. By mid of August, I was hired as a full-time mid-level UX designer in a tech company.
I chose BrainStation over other UX boot camps because of its online live educator class, engaging labs, individual & group project assignments, and hackathons with their brand partners. They prepare you how to collaborate with other designers in Design Sprints, present your projects, and practice whiteboarding sessions to prepare for your job interviews.
In addition, my educators, TAs, mentors, and career service team were awesome and very helpful, but you have to reach to them early and often for feedback. I also learned a lot from my cohort friends and still keep in touch with them.
The Bootcamp was no picnic, it was a grueling experience. It was harder than most professional design work I've done, and I'm familiar with tight deadlines & late nights. Because having graded homework, after 8 hours of class on weekdays, you will sacrifice all your free time working on it. On weekends, be prepared for working for another group submission on top of your individual one.
The real challenge is after the program, no one will guide you. The career service will reach out and forward jobs, but you really have to work hard, have a clear goal in mind, be active in networking, trust in the process and yourself. There are tons of free UX resources, mentorship, and meetups out there to help you succeed in finding your dream job. - Carolyn IsahackAssociate Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • MiamiVerified by LinkedInSep 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life-Changing Investment
This program definitely changed my life. I had thought about joining a web development bootcamp for a few years, but decided to finally commit once I realized where the world is heading technologically. The instructors are super knowledgeable, passionate, and fun while teaching the subject. They also encourage students to open up and ask questions frequently- no matter what question you have. There is a close and tight-knit family feel as the bootcamp progresses. In our cohort, we starte...This program definitely changed my life. I had thought about joining a web development bootcamp for a few years, but decided to finally commit once I realized where the world is heading technologically. The instructors are super knowledgeable, passionate, and fun while teaching the subject. They also encourage students to open up and ask questions frequently- no matter what question you have. There is a close and tight-knit family feel as the bootcamp progresses. In our cohort, we started off with HTML and CSS, then began learning Javascript while delving into React as well. They also cover many other technologies that is beneficial for employers today. It is a fast-paced program, but because it is fast, it was how they were able to teach us as much information as possible. They had us work independently, in pairs as well as in groups, and we even had a 24-hour Hackathon project as well. There were also labs that pushed to work collaboratively. Henceforth, we graduated with a sufficient amount of skills in order to continue on our own. They also leveled up our mindset and encouraged us from within. This course requires you to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and to trust the process. Lastly, their career support was helpful as well, and I am forever grateful for the experience and connections I made in order to begin my career. - AnnaGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • TorontoVerified by GitHubSep 10, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Toronto Web Development Bootcamp
I took the 12 week Web Development Bootcamp in Toronto in January of 2020 and had a great experience! The course is taught by instructors that truly know the material and the industry. I really enjoyed that the course focused on solidifying concepts rather than just aiming for grades. I always felt like the educators cared about my progress and looked forward to seeing me succeed. While the concepts covered in the course were challenging at times, I found their curriculum is focused on o...I took the 12 week Web Development Bootcamp in Toronto in January of 2020 and had a great experience! The course is taught by instructors that truly know the material and the industry. I really enjoyed that the course focused on solidifying concepts rather than just aiming for grades. I always felt like the educators cared about my progress and looked forward to seeing me succeed. While the concepts covered in the course were challenging at times, I found their curriculum is focused on offering many opportunities to understand and apply the things you've learned.
Towards the end of my experience we went remote due to the pandemic and I found the program adjusted to online delivery exceptionally well!
The course is fast-paced so expect to commit more than full time for the duration of the program. The hard work is worth it! - Todd SmitalaWeb developer intern • Graduate • Web Development • MiamiVerified by GitHubSep 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Miami Web Development Bootcamp
The instructors and curriculum are excellent. We started with basic html/css but did a deep dive into making sure best design practices are ingrained before moving on. Next we started into the basics of vanilla javascript and continued on to React - most of the course was focused here on both class based react components and react hooks. From there we went on to back end development and deployment. Along the way we did pair and team programming and had meetings with Google, Microsoft a...
The instructors and curriculum are excellent. We started with basic html/css but did a deep dive into making sure best design practices are ingrained before moving on. Next we started into the basics of vanilla javascript and continued on to React - most of the course was focused here on both class based react components and react hooks. From there we went on to back end development and deployment. Along the way we did pair and team programming and had meetings with Google, Microsoft and other recruiting teams to learn about what they look for in candidates. There was a lot of support for our job search and a focus on how to deal with 'imposter syndrome', i.e "Am I really good enough to do this?" (the answer is YES!) We also joined forces with the UX/UI team for a hack-a-thon with Telemundo. Overall, I can't recommend this course enough. If you are looking to get started in a career in tech or have some experience and want to level up or just want to really LEARN, this is the place. In my case, I was awarded the Future Leaders in Tech fellowship which involved a 3 month internship afterwards. The internship required development mostly in Ruby on Rails and although we didn't go over that in the BrainStation Bootcamp, the deep dive into Javascript, React and good development practices more than prepared me to get started with Ruby on Rails. I am very happy with my experience at BrainStation.
- Chris NsabiyumvaProduct Design Lead • Graduate • User Experience Design Bootcamp • TorontoVerified by LinkedInSep 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good for learning but you'll need to put in extra work to succeed
The curriculum is good but the instruction is a bit rushed through (it's a bootcamp at the end of the day). This means you'll have to put in extra time, especially after graduation, to research and do excercises to become properly skilled and ready for the job market. Same goes for job assistance: they'll send you jobs you posted on the internet and follow-up on how things are going but you'll need to teach yourself how to write proper resumé and cover letters for your role and network t...The curriculum is good but the instruction is a bit rushed through (it's a bootcamp at the end of the day). This means you'll have to put in extra time, especially after graduation, to research and do excercises to become properly skilled and ready for the job market. Same goes for job assistance: they'll send you jobs you posted on the internet and follow-up on how things are going but you'll need to teach yourself how to write proper resumé and cover letters for your role and network to get referrals.
Basically, go there to learn, but don't expect them to hand you a new career on a silver platter - that's on you!
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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. 2,295 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.
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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.
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PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada