BrainStation
Average Rating4.66
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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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RyanProduct Manager • Graduate • Product Management Course • VancouverSep 13, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AProduct Management course
I took the 10-week in-Class Product Management course in Vancouver. I am a current Product Manager and had read multiple books prior to attending. The main difference between a MOOC and a Brainstation course is having an industry expert live. You can ask questions to both the instructor and your classmates. I'd recommend Brainstation after you have a basic understanding of your course topic (use free MOOC courses/podcasts/books) to develop greater depth.- ChristinaGraduate • UX/UI Immersive - Wyncode • MiamiSep 12, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing experience!
If you're thinking about joining Wyncode to pivot your career to UX/UI Design, think no more! Wyncode has been an amazing experience that challenged me and gave me the foundation of the designer that I am today. The support from the staff and students is unparalleled. You honestly feel like you are a part of a family (Wynfam), and the career support is greatly appreciated. They truly want you to succeed and thrive into the world of tech and design. So grateful for the experience! - Brandon MerchantGraduate • UX/UI Immersive - Wyncode • MiamiSep 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing UX/UI Immersive Bootcamp
Amazing school to learn valuable skills in the UX/UI field. Phenomenal instructors and TA’s who taught and encouraged us students every step of the way. Very rigorous 10 week course but I’ve learned more in this program than ever before. I would recommend this program to ANYONE interested in entering the Coding or UX/UI field. Plus lifetime job support!?!? Couldn’t be better! - JessicaGraduateSep 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
User Interface Design
My instructors David and John were amazing! John was very personable and would always try to include his students in the discussions so we were not just sitting there for 3 hours straight listening to his speech. The true value I got from this course was the mentorship and project feedback from David outside of class. He was very responsive, detail-oriented and cared a lot about the success of his students. I would rate my instructors 1000000/10 if I could.
Other than that, the c...My instructors David and John were amazing! John was very personable and would always try to include his students in the discussions so we were not just sitting there for 3 hours straight listening to his speech. The true value I got from this course was the mentorship and project feedback from David outside of class. He was very responsive, detail-oriented and cared a lot about the success of his students. I would rate my instructors 1000000/10 if I could.
Other than that, the course curriculum was not great and definitely not worth over 3.5k for 10 weeks part-time. Luckily I had a scholarship and an employee development fund that covered most of the cost but the course was designed for people without a design background and for beginners as there wasn't a focus on UI design principles. UI design is pretty subjective as it differs from project to project so I can see why it could be difficult to teach but much of the content was pointing out the history of UI, showing pictures of real-life objects and what you can do to translate it onto a digital product, basic knowledge of design principles and teaching you how to use programs like Sketch/InVision (which was barely even covered). I can't imagine what the 5-week course is like... even though it's just a condensed down version of the 10 weeks.
I feel like this course should focus more on teaching us design principles and design languages for both Andriod/ios/desktop/tablets. It also felt like the course was more about teaching you what you CAN design than teaching you HOW to design.
Overall, I had a really good experience and lucky that I had amazing instructors!
- MarcellaQA Test Automation Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiSep 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The best bootcamp ever!
Wyncode is the best Bootcamp and I will explain why. First, they treat every student as a person, not a number. They know you and they make you feel being part of a family. Second, they are very supportive, not only regarding the course itself but even if you feel overwhelmed because it is a very fast-paced course, they will help you. Third, they will teach you not only technical knowledge and how to be a developer, but they will teach you about believing in yourself and how to develop g...Wyncode is the best Bootcamp and I will explain why. First, they treat every student as a person, not a number. They know you and they make you feel being part of a family. Second, they are very supportive, not only regarding the course itself but even if you feel overwhelmed because it is a very fast-paced course, they will help you. Third, they will teach you not only technical knowledge and how to be a developer, but they will teach you about believing in yourself and how to develop good soft skills to be able to get a job after course. Plus, they have what they called "wynwork" meetings with great opportunities jobs. I attended this course and after 2 months I've got a great job. - Alejandro JannautProduct Designer • Graduate • UX/UI Immersive - Wyncode • MiamiSep 02, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI C10
For someone looking to get started in technology, Wyncode is definitely an amazing opportunity! I was part of cohort 10 for UX/UI Design and I enjoyed every single minute of it. My instructor, Gessica Tortolano, was amazing; She has an impressive background and expertise so learning from her was an outstanding experience. Gessica and other TAs like Kaiya, Rachelle, Nishita, and Veronica with whom I interacted every week, were extremely helpful and supportive. Vasti, Beto, Johanna, Juha, ...For someone looking to get started in technology, Wyncode is definitely an amazing opportunity! I was part of cohort 10 for UX/UI Design and I enjoyed every single minute of it. My instructor, Gessica Tortolano, was amazing; She has an impressive background and expertise so learning from her was an outstanding experience. Gessica and other TAs like Kaiya, Rachelle, Nishita, and Veronica with whom I interacted every week, were extremely helpful and supportive. Vasti, Beto, Johanna, Juha, and everyone else at Wyncode were energetic and gave inspiring talks every week. They encouraged students to collaborate and learn as a group to prepare us for "the real world". I 100% recommend Wyncode, especially the UX/UI Design program! - Eniko HarnageaStudent • Product Management Course • VancouverAug 31, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Course
I signed up for the Product Management course at the beginning of 2020 because I was contemplating a job/career change.I am passionate about solving complex problems/situations and it seemed that the Product Management course could give me a good insight on the entire process.The course itself is complex, with lots of information and details to go through; it could probably be more challenging to take this course as self-study, especially for someon...
I signed up for the Product Management course at the beginning of 2020 because I was contemplating a job/career change.I am passionate about solving complex problems/situations and it seemed that the Product Management course could give me a good insight on the entire process.The course itself is complex, with lots of information and details to go through; it could probably be more challenging to take this course as self-study, especially for someone with very little to no experience and involvement in the product development cycle (like myself). The 2 instructors leading this course were first of all very knowledgeable, experienced, passionate and personable. They did a great job explaining the course material as well as creating actual scenarios from ‘a day of a PM’; they provide additional examples of situations and resources to refer to and learn from. They were also very approachable, I felt very comfortable reaching out to them outside of class with any questions or requests for feedback. I finished the course with a good understanding of the overall product cycle as well as some great resources that, at the very least, are great reads and ‘aha moments’.My favourite part of the whole experience was meeting and connecting with people and the opportunity to participate at ProductCamp BC; I was able to build some amazing connections and with many of them I keep in touch with to date. Completing the course did not necessarily result in a career change for me, for now at least, but it gave a fresh perspective on my current job. I look at my industry from a different perspective now and I see opportunities that I’ve dismissed before, which is very energizing and exciting! - Senior Illustration design studentGraduate • User Interface Design Course Online • OnlineAug 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worth it.
As a 23 year old, I was hesitant to spend 4 digits on a 5 week course, it's the equivalent of taking 3 courses at my university for a semester. However, my curiosity prompt me to sign up and go for it.
You get exactly what you pay for, extremely experienced instructors with excellent up-to-date industry work experience. It is very fast-paced but since it's only one class per week, you have the other 6 days to catch up on anything you want to look into!
Do it if you're on ...As a 23 year old, I was hesitant to spend 4 digits on a 5 week course, it's the equivalent of taking 3 courses at my university for a semester. However, my curiosity prompt me to sign up and go for it.
You get exactly what you pay for, extremely experienced instructors with excellent up-to-date industry work experience. It is very fast-paced but since it's only one class per week, you have the other 6 days to catch up on anything you want to look into!
Do it if you're on the fence, I have no regrets from this learning experience.
- JordanGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp Online • OnlineAug 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fully Online Remote Web Development Program
The education team is great and very helpful. BrainStation really knows what they're doing and how to deliver such an intense program.
At some points in the program, there are moments of doubt and questionable thoughts:
-Should I quit, should I drop out? Is this really for me? I don't want to fail out of the program.
-What is going on? Do they know how to teach and layout the material? Why didn't they just teach us this from the beginning?
In the end, after going thro...The education team is great and very helpful. BrainStation really knows what they're doing and how to deliver such an intense program.
At some points in the program, there are moments of doubt and questionable thoughts:
-Should I quit, should I drop out? Is this really for me? I don't want to fail out of the program.
-What is going on? Do they know how to teach and layout the material? Why didn't they just teach us this from the beginning?
In the end, after going through the entire program, everything worked out and the pace and style of how the program is structured is great.
A fully online program has its challenges but so does everything else.
I actually wish I started studying in their Part-Time intro the Web Dev course-program because I was looking at programs for a very long time. It probably would have made the full-time program a little bit easier on me too since I come from a background with very little coding experience.
My advice to anyone that enrols in the full-time program:
-Trust the program and listen to the education team.
-Ask questions.
-Help fellow classmates.
-Use an Apple computer.
-Plan and prepare that you will do nothing else for the entire length of the program.
-Put it in the time, effort, and work.
And lastly, if you are taking a long time, thinking and considering, about whether or not to take a full-time program then at least take the part-time Intro to Web Development. - Gi KimCreative Director • Graduate • User Experience Design Course Online • OnlineAug 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design
My experience for UX Course from Brain Station has been nothing more than amazing! When I started, I knew nothing about the industry and by the time, I completed the course, I felt like I can change my career with a confidence.
Our course teacher, Jenna has been nothing more than incredible and well skilled within the UX/UI industry. She taught us all the tips and tricks she learned during her career and that she made us feel comfortable and easy to learn with descriptive explanat...My experience for UX Course from Brain Station has been nothing more than amazing! When I started, I knew nothing about the industry and by the time, I completed the course, I felt like I can change my career with a confidence.
Our course teacher, Jenna has been nothing more than incredible and well skilled within the UX/UI industry. She taught us all the tips and tricks she learned during her career and that she made us feel comfortable and easy to learn with descriptive explanation. Brain Station also laid out a great course curriculum and exercises that can be utilized within the real world environment.
The course was short but very much detailed and well put together for all students to learn.
I highly recommend to those who are interested in going in to UX/UI field and for me, Brain Station has delivered more than my expectations. I'm looking forward to signup for the UI certification course during Fall/Winter of 2020 as well.
I have nothing but the best to say about Brain Station and Thank You for your assistance to get my feet off the ground in new career path. - RebeccaStudent • User Interface Design • TorontoAug 25, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
User Interface Design
I recently took the 12-week User Interface Design course from Brainstation and it was wonderful! The BrainStation team made it easy to learn in both a classroom setting (and later online). The course materials were all incredibly hands-on and very relevant to my transition into UI & UX roles. My instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and provided students with relevant industry knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend this course and others like it for anyone look to ...I recently took the 12-week User Interface Design course from Brainstation and it was wonderful! The BrainStation team made it easy to learn in both a classroom setting (and later online). The course materials were all incredibly hands-on and very relevant to my transition into UI & UX roles. My instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and provided students with relevant industry knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend this course and others like it for anyone look to upgrade their skills and leave with a strong portfolio piece. - Rohan MehtaGraduate • Product Management Course • TorontoAug 23, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Course Toronto
The BrainStation course is great for giving you a foundation for Product Management. They have you pick a product and go through the thought process as a full time PM would. The instructors work in the field and are great at using their real life examples to bring concepts to life and the feedback they give you is good for your growth. My only issue is that you're paying thousands of dollars for this with little to no assistance with finding a career after. I don't know a single person f...The BrainStation course is great for giving you a foundation for Product Management. They have you pick a product and go through the thought process as a full time PM would. The instructors work in the field and are great at using their real life examples to bring concepts to life and the feedback they give you is good for your growth. My only issue is that you're paying thousands of dollars for this with little to no assistance with finding a career after. I don't know a single person from my cohort who got a PM job afterward and the school provided no help. I will give my instructors a shoutout as they took the time to give interview advice and look over people's resumes on their own time. That's a plus for the instructors and not the school. If Toronto has an APM program, why can't BrainStation work with companies to create their own for graduates in the cities they operate. Overall, I had great instructors with a great cohort but don't expect to have help finding a job.
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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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