BrainStation
Average Rating4.67
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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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- Mike McDowallFreelance Software Engineer / TV Producer • Student • Software Engineering Bootcamp • LondonVerified by LinkedInSep 07, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Superb Quality Education
I am not an average student. At the ripe old age of 59, I decided to pick up some new skills before hitting 60, and against the advice of a number of colleagues and friends I deliberately opted for what I imagined would be the toughest course around: a Software Engineering Bootcamp. I like a challenge.
I had limited computer science knowledge, but have been a technophile for decades, and unlike in my previous career as a TV producer, where creating anything requires vast resource...I am not an average student. At the ripe old age of 59, I decided to pick up some new skills before hitting 60, and against the advice of a number of colleagues and friends I deliberately opted for what I imagined would be the toughest course around: a Software Engineering Bootcamp. I like a challenge.
I had limited computer science knowledge, but have been a technophile for decades, and unlike in my previous career as a TV producer, where creating anything requires vast resources, I was enticed by the idea of creating super cool software with nothing more than a laptop.
I chose BRAINSTATION largely because, among its activities, it offers on-campus, in person courses. Every student is different, but for me the thought of on-line courses, where you could easily drift off unnoticed, was a real turn off. It proved to be a very good choice, suited me perfectly, and lived up to all my expectations. BrainStation is not cheap, but you're investing in the most important thing: your own future. In my opinion it was entirely worth it.
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
The campus is small, but modern and in the heart of Shoreditch. It has a great vibe that constantly exudes ambition, belief, and a love of tech. There is a strong community spirit that is enriching and loaded with positivity. It's an environment that is proud of its achievements, and that in itself is infectious.
INSTRUCTORS
We had exceptional instructors and teaching assistants. They know their stuff inside out, but more importantly, they know how to communicate it with clarity an enthusiasm, and are always available for those invaluable one-to-one sessions for nailing tricky concepts, or just for general support. Their personal touch and personalised tuition was, for me, the most impressive aspect of the course. I was in a class of people who were mainly not just younger than me, but also considerably smarter. It could have been a ghastly, humiliating experience, but the reality was the exact opposite. The instructors' support, the way they take enjoyment from sharing their knowledge, and the way they deal with each student's individual ability is inspiring and truly motivating. Thanks to that, I passed the course! I was also fortunate to be in a class of kind hearted students who were all brimming with determination.
CURRICULUM
The course is thorough and largely up to date. We had intense daily lectures, code-alongs, hackathons, and personal projects, as you would expect. These were well structured to take students from the basics to more advanced Javascript, HTML, React, Node, Express, etc. In a fast moving world, it's obviously difficult to keep up with every new development, but BrainStation seems to make quite an effort to regularly revise the course content. It was an exhausting course, however, and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone unable to devote all their energies to it. My only criticisms are that I wished the course had been a little longer. By the time the final weeks were upon us and we were immersed in our final projects, I found it hard to grapple with some of the heavy weight back-end modules. I would have loved more tuition on server-side topics, and an introduction to Python would have been useful. But in 12 weeks, it's impossible to fit everything in. Since the course, I have learned some Python, C#, and .NET techniques, and the programming sensibilities I picked up at BrainStation certainly made that easier.
JOB ASSISTANCE
Very good. The career advice staff are knowledgeable, well connected, tenacious, and generous with their help and support. The rate at which students find post course employment is obviously a crucial metric in the success or failure of a college - especially one that defines itself as preparing students for the workplace. I found that at BrainStation, career Advice was central to the course. And it continued for a full six months after the course finished. It's taken seriously and is not a tick-box tag-on that it could be in less conscientious organisations.
SUMMARY
As a stepping stone into a career in tech, or as a way to simply build a foundation in software development knowledge, BrainStation is, in my opinion, very good indeed. I have no experience of other tech colleges, so I don't have any benchmarks to make comparisons with, but I am now confident in my software writing abilities, have built apps from scratch that work, and I followed up the Software Engineering Bootcamp with a short course in UX Design - also at BrainStation, London. That was also a tremendously rewarding course, taught in person on campus by excellent instructors who shared their knowledge and valuable industry experience with skill and panache.
Will a BrianStation course get you a job and/or a new career? No - no course can do that, but this college can certainly help you make the most of your attributes.
- Kinnari BuchStudentVerified by LinkedInAug 23, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An Invaluable Learning Experience
I'm incredibly grateful to the educators, TAs, career services, and the entire BrainStation team for their unwavering support. Their encouragement boosted my confidence and pushed me to achieve more than I imagined. I learned so much during this journey and highly recommend BrainStation to anyone looking to make a career transition or enhance their skills. - Jennifer ZhanGraduate • Software Engineering Bootcamp • TorontoVerified by LinkedInAug 13, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Very Precious Three-Month Learning Experience
An irreplaceable team collaboration experience, learning the latest and most standard programming techniques in the industry, with daily access to teachers and TAs for answering questions. Compared to self-learning, it greatly increases the chances of career transition, allowing you to see the gap between yourself and industry professionals, learn how to set goals, and complete your own independent project, taking the first step into the industry. - Justin MuirBack End Engineer • Graduate • Cybersecurity Course Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 26, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great first step in the world of cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity course at BrainStation offered a thorough and engaging learning experience. The course content was relevant and up-to-date, the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the delivery methods catered to different learning styles. The practical applications ensured that students were not only learning but also applying their knowledge effectively. Overall, I would say this course is highly recommended for anyone looking to start or advance their career in cyberse...The Cybersecurity course at BrainStation offered a thorough and engaging learning experience. The course content was relevant and up-to-date, the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the delivery methods catered to different learning styles. The practical applications ensured that students were not only learning but also applying their knowledge effectively. Overall, I would say this course is highly recommended for anyone looking to start or advance their career in cybersecurity.Positives:- Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum
- Experienced and approachable instructors
- Effective blend of live and self-paced learning
- Strong emphasis on practical, hands-on experience
- Supportive online learning environment
- Tabytha JensenDirector of TAB LLC • Student • Digital Marketing Course • MiamiVerified by LinkedInJul 17, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Empowering, Interactive, Introductory
This was a very cool experience to go back to school and learn new skills. The content was very helpful and the final project helped us apply our new skills. It was be great to have more 1:1 time with the instructor. The class is introductory so it's very limited at only 8 weeks. It moves fast and you have to do a lot of work outside of class. Class was more helpful when we got through all the slides and were able to ask questions while still having time to do the in-class activities. I...This was a very cool experience to go back to school and learn new skills. The content was very helpful and the final project helped us apply our new skills. It was be great to have more 1:1 time with the instructor. The class is introductory so it's very limited at only 8 weeks. It moves fast and you have to do a lot of work outside of class. Class was more helpful when we got through all the slides and were able to ask questions while still having time to do the in-class activities. If you pay attention and practice outside of class then you are able to develop a basic knowledge of digital marketing and integrate entry level skills. - Christine Coupet JacquesStudent • Digital Marketing Course • MiamiVerified by LinkedInJul 16, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Kickstarting Digital Marketing Skills - practice makes perfect !
I recently completed an 8-week digital marketing course at BrainStation, and it was a truly enriching experience. The program provides a solid foundation, setting the stage for continuous learning and skill enhancement in the field of digital marketing. The instructors were incredibly open and supportive, fostering a collaborative and engaging classroom environment. The in-person class ambiance was dynamic and invigorating, contributing positively to our learning experience. A significan...I recently completed an 8-week digital marketing course at BrainStation, and it was a truly enriching experience. The program provides a solid foundation, setting the stage for continuous learning and skill enhancement in the field of digital marketing. The instructors were incredibly open and supportive, fostering a collaborative and engaging classroom environment. The in-person class ambiance was dynamic and invigorating, contributing positively to our learning experience. A significant portion of the course was dedicated to a final group project, which was both challenging and rewarding, allowing us to put our newly acquired skills into practice. Overall, this course is a great starting point for anyone looking to delve into digital marketing and build a strong base for further exploration and mastery - Zairah KhurshidMarketing Manager at Google • Student • Product Management Course • LondonVerified by LinkedInJul 16, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic
I can't recommend this course enough! I've taken several courses at Brainstation and the Product Management course at BrainStation was outstanding. The instructors were engaging and deeply knowledgeable. They made each class interactive and insightful through their own real-world examples. Their experience and passion for teaching made the class a rich learning experience. My class was filled with ambitious individuals eager to upskill, creating a collaborative and motivating ...I can't recommend this course enough! I've taken several courses at Brainstation and the Product Management course at BrainStation was outstanding. The instructors were engaging and deeply knowledgeable. They made each class interactive and insightful through their own real-world examples. Their experience and passion for teaching made the class a rich learning experience. My class was filled with ambitious individuals eager to upskill, creating a collaborative and motivating environment. The classroom setting allowed for valuable interaction and hands-on activities based on the lectures, giving us more practical understanding of product management processes.A major highlight was the hands-on approach, especially the final project and group work, which provided practical skills and real-world examples. We covered various aspects of product planning and managing sprints, gaining comprehensive knowledge to apply in our careers. Overall, the BrainStation Product Management course is an excellent investment for anyone looking to advance in this field.
Overall, I found every course I've taken to help me with my own career goals, understanding the work of marketing, data analytics and now product management with each respective course. I highly recommend it! - Steve SongGraduate • Data Science Course Online • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 12, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
very helpful!
This course is very helpful! It delivers all what I need when I have decided to find a job as a data scientist. The interaction in class, capstone project, all kinds of this stuff are great.
- Benedikt MiddelstaedtGraduate • Data Science Bootcamp • LondonVerified by LinkedInJul 12, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intensive but great experience
An intensive and exhausting but really enjoyable time is coming to an end and I have to say it was really empty. I was lucky with the class, there were relatively few of us and that was an advantage given the amount of material. The teaching team is very committed, the course is manageable but you have to do something. You have to see it as your full-time job and sit down in the evenings and do the assignments or recaps. The material starts at a certain level, but you can certainly catch...An intensive and exhausting but really enjoyable time is coming to an end and I have to say it was really empty. I was lucky with the class, there were relatively few of us and that was an advantage given the amount of material. The teaching team is very committed, the course is manageable but you have to do something. You have to see it as your full-time job and sit down in the evenings and do the assignments or recaps. The material starts at a certain level, but you can certainly catch up in the first two weeks. The only small point of criticism is the last lesson, where the concepts are introduced, but more theoretically than practically. Otherwise it's a really solid and good basis for making things really practical. - Paula SanchezStudent • Digital Marketing Course • MiamiVerified by LinkedInJul 05, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
BrainStation's Digital Marketing
If you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive and well-structured introduction to digital marketing, BrainStation is an excellent choice. It provides a strong foundation in all the essential areas, preparing you to navigate the exciting world of digital marketing with confidence.Highly Recommend! - Nicolas MartinezGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • VancouverVerified by LinkedInJun 21, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great use of time
Very intense 3 months where you learn a lot with tons of hands on practise, following a well structured course curriculum.
Educators are very helpful too.
I was lucky to get a BC government grant as unemployed. That said, I think the regular $16000 is very expensive. - I-Chun ChangGraduate • Web Development Bootcamp • VancouverVerified by LinkedInJun 17, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Learned so much more than expected
I enjoyed my web development bootcamp at BrainStation so much. It was an amazing experience with clear explanations of the instructors for each topic and all the support from the TAs. The curriculum was well structured, I just needed to show up and absorb all I could without thinking about learning by myself during the whole process. The projects that we worked on each week always matched the subject we were learning and allowed us to apply our skills straight away. We also had a chance ...I enjoyed my web development bootcamp at BrainStation so much. It was an amazing experience with clear explanations of the instructors for each topic and all the support from the TAs. The curriculum was well structured, I just needed to show up and absorb all I could without thinking about learning by myself during the whole process. The projects that we worked on each week always matched the subject we were learning and allowed us to apply our skills straight away. We also had a chance to work on three different hackathons collaborating with other teammates. Also, BrainStation offers great support and workshops on the career accelerator program. BrainStation really thought of everything we would encounter. Overall I highly recommend BrainStation!
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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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FAQs
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. 2,252 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,252 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 2,252 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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