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
Sam WeltmanMarketing Manager • Graduate • Data Analytics • TorontoJun 07, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceMarketing Manager
I just finished my Data Analytics course at Brainstation and found it immensely valuable for my career. The educators were enthusiastic, and helped to make a somewhat dry course more exciting. Working at a tech company on the marketing team, it was hard for me to understand some of the logic that went into databases, pulling queries and our reporting documents. Now, I have noticed that I'm able to engage deeper in conversations with the developers at my company and can "...
I just finished my Data Analytics course at Brainstation and found it immensely valuable for my career. The educators were enthusiastic, and helped to make a somewhat dry course more exciting. Working at a tech company on the marketing team, it was hard for me to understand some of the logic that went into databases, pulling queries and our reporting documents. Now, I have noticed that I'm able to engage deeper in conversations with the developers at my company and can "speak their language" more or less. I can say without a doubt that I have learned what I was hoping to by taking the Data Analytics course and have made myself way more valuable within my company!
- DaniVSGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJun 04, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Dani
First of all, I want to say I've "graduated" about 3~ months ago(Around March 2017).
Before even signing up for Wyncode I can say this is one of the first places I checked to get more information about them and I was skeptical.How could they have so many good reviews, I thought they were fake.Now that I see my classmates reviews here and other names I also recognize and having gone through the process I understand them.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF.
-The environment is...
First of all, I want to say I've "graduated" about 3~ months ago(Around March 2017).
Before even signing up for Wyncode I can say this is one of the first places I checked to get more information about them and I was skeptical.How could they have so many good reviews, I thought they were fake.Now that I see my classmates reviews here and other names I also recognize and having gone through the process I understand them.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF.
-The environment is amazing and this is important because you're going to be here probably 5-7 days a week the whole day.All of the Wyncode staff are some of the most caring and positive people you'll find in Miami.The teachers are amazing, knowledgeable and genuinely care.
-The teachers are amazing, and I had no problem paying full attention in every class because they made it interesting, had amazing explanations and truly enjoyed teaching the subjects given.
-You're going to be surrounded by a bunch of individuals who are passionate about the tech scene and will help you as much as they can.You also constantly have TA's around willing to help you and clear out things so you can move on and not get blocked.
-Getting a job isn't easy for most people and isn't a fun process.However, if you keep learning and pushing yourself after your course ends you will find a job within the 3 month period most likely.Some of my classmates got hired right out the gate, others didn't and this is exactly what you would expect.
So yea, if you can afford it comfortably and want to get your foot into the coding world there's really no better way in my opinion than doing it through a Bootcamp.
TLDR: If I had 0 coding experience and wanted to start all over.Going through a coding Bootcamp would be my choice
- David StalBusiness Development Lead • Graduate • Data Analytics • TorontoJun 03, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
My experience at Brainstation was nothing short of fantastic. The staff are extremely professional, insightful and attentive. The teachings were effective and the in class exercises helped me hone my knowledge and get solid feedback. This course has helped my ability to excel at work and in other areas of my professional life. The facilities were superb and created an ideal environment for both learning and networking. I would definitely consider taking another Brainstation course to conti...
My experience at Brainstation was nothing short of fantastic. The staff are extremely professional, insightful and attentive. The teachings were effective and the in class exercises helped me hone my knowledge and get solid feedback. This course has helped my ability to excel at work and in other areas of my professional life. The facilities were superb and created an ideal environment for both learning and networking. I would definitely consider taking another Brainstation course to continue my professional development. Thank you so much for the great experience.
- Honest AbeGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiJun 01, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Honest Review 2017
Wyncode Academy is a very expensive very fast pace environment. Students will be bombarded with information. The teachers and their TA's are good, but the mandatory homework is confusing if not difficult. The students who excel at Wyncode are the type of students that should apply - former IT professionals, computer science graduates, and the people who live with them. If you enter this Academy with no computer science background, then expect to hit a wall. All students feel anxi...
Wyncode Academy is a very expensive very fast pace environment. Students will be bombarded with information. The teachers and their TA's are good, but the mandatory homework is confusing if not difficult. The students who excel at Wyncode are the type of students that should apply - former IT professionals, computer science graduates, and the people who live with them. If you enter this Academy with no computer science background, then expect to hit a wall. All students feel anxiety and many feel regret. The commute and parking situation make those feelings even worse.
Wyncode will assist students in finding employment and even set up interviews, but the majority fail the entrance exams and don't get hired per statistics. It should also be known that some of the staffs biggest cheerleaders did not attend the academy, therefore they are not fully qualified to speak on the student experience. There are success stories who are willing to submit reviews online, but there are twice as many failures who are too discouraged from the whole experience. At the end of the day, whether you graduated Wyncode Academy with or without struggle, the most important thing is a return on your investment.
Matt Campbell of BrainStation
Director of Admissions
Jun 19, 2017
Hi Abe,We’re always looking to improve at Wyncode and we sincerely appreciate your feedback. Our doors are always open for Wyncode graduates still searching for jobs after the program. We would be happy to help you get the outcomes you’re looking for. Hopefully, you can get in touch with our Director of Hiring Partnerships and take part in an upcoming Wynwork session!The full-time program is made with beginners in mind. The majority of our students had little to no prior coding experience before enrolling. Some of our biggest success stories have come from those with zero prior experience in the field.Nonetheless, the program is very intensive. But there are resources every step of the way, including in-person and remote support, ample documentation and videos, and weekly 1-on-1 checkins to gauge student progress. Additionally, with our new 5x5 format, we will recommend that a student repeat the first five weeks of the program, at no extra cost, if we feel it would be beneficial. Due to our overlapping cohort schedule, students held back this way can immediately join the subsequent cohort. At Wyncode, we make sure anyone willing to complete the course crosses the finish line.Although the web immersive course is a significant time and financial commitment, it’s worth it. We’ve seen tremendous results for graduates of our program. To date, we’ve helped at least one Wyncoder get hired at over 200 companies. And over 50 companies have hired more than one. And we credit these results not only to a curriculum informed by hiring partner needs, but also to the continuous, honest feedback we get from students like you - feedback that helps us create the best possible Wyncode experience.You don’t have to take our word for it. In our most recently released placement outcomes, 97% of job-seeking graduates in 2014-2015 were placed within six months. You’ll also find within our jobs report a breakdown of how many were able to find roles every month between one and five months after the program. These outcomes were audited by an independent third party, the accounting firm MBAF, and verified for accuracy. We’ve seen similar stats for 2016 and we’re excited to release our updated data within the next few months.Finally, if any potential student would like to hear from former students, we have several team members who went through the full-time program as well as fully employed Wyncode alumni who would be happy to speak to their experiences. If you look at the many reviews on this page, many individuals have left their names, and their experiences can be cross-referenced via LinkedIn or GitHub. We’re happy to provide all the data we can to allow a prospective student to make an informed decision about learning with us.Best,
Matt Campbell, Director of Admissions at Wyncode Academy - Deniz AlperWeb Development • New York CityMay 25, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development course
Amazing educational experience! Started this course at a beginner level and have learned so much over the past 10 weeks. I loved that we were taught by industry professionals who both have different experiences and are so knowledgeable. This hands on course, allows you to learn and practice in class and ask questions in the moment. The instructors are also readily available outside of class! On top of this great course, Brainstation has a beautiful space with all of your classroom necessit...
Amazing educational experience! Started this course at a beginner level and have learned so much over the past 10 weeks. I loved that we were taught by industry professionals who both have different experiences and are so knowledgeable. This hands on course, allows you to learn and practice in class and ask questions in the moment. The instructors are also readily available outside of class! On top of this great course, Brainstation has a beautiful space with all of your classroom necessities. Highly recommend this course at Brainstation!
- AdrianGraduate • Data Analytics • New York CityMay 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics & Product Management Course
I took both the Product Management and Data Analytics.
Both courses were overall great. The instructors were from applicable industry groups and were often dealing with the day to day activities that would come up in the course material.
The layout for both structures are organized and easy to follow. It is easy to catch up of you miss a class or two.
The instrutors were always availalble to chat and give insight into their roles and/or industry.
The...
I took both the Product Management and Data Analytics.
Both courses were overall great. The instructors were from applicable industry groups and were often dealing with the day to day activities that would come up in the course material.
The layout for both structures are organized and easy to follow. It is easy to catch up of you miss a class or two.
The instrutors were always availalble to chat and give insight into their roles and/or industry.
The material was thorough and was at a easy to learn pace.
Very impressed with the learning enviroment! I would recommend to all my friends!
- Will RichmanStudent • Product Management • New York CityMay 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Course Review
- The Product Management course was great. The Instructors had a ton of real-world experience to draw from and were able to distill something as confusing as product management, into an understandable body of knowledge.
- Good use of diagrams and models to explain points. - Kiran SangraGraduate • User Experience Design • New York CityMay 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
User Experience Design Review
I took the UX Design course this past semester. As someone that's worked in the tech industry for a few years (but never in UX), I found this course helpful in learning the theory on why websites and apps look and function the way they do. I had no background knowledge coming into the class, and found the content easy to digest and understand. Every class comes with an "educator" as well as a teaching assistant, which helps when trying to hear different views (on the same topic) from wor...I took the UX Design course this past semester. As someone that's worked in the tech industry for a few years (but never in UX), I found this course helpful in learning the theory on why websites and apps look and function the way they do. I had no background knowledge coming into the class, and found the content easy to digest and understand. Every class comes with an "educator" as well as a teaching assistant, which helps when trying to hear different views (on the same topic) from working professionals in the field. The courses are taught in a beautiful space in downtown Vancouver. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a quick crash course (10 weeks) into UX Design! - SarahGraduate • Digital Marketing • New York CityMay 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing
I had a great time learning more about digital marketing from industry experts. BrainStation puts on engaging sessions to those who want to learn more. Lots of valuable information!
- Laura RobertsonProgram Manager, Learning • Student • User Experience Design • New York CityMay 23, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX - Recommend!
The educators were both hands on, insightful, and always willing to make themselves available to support in anyway.
The content was easy to follow, and super useful. It was awesome because the content was all made readily available to access any time, any where.
LOVED the learning environment; there was extra thought put into all the little details.
Everyone was so helpful, and totally there for you and your learning experience. I would 100% recommend this ...
The educators were both hands on, insightful, and always willing to make themselves available to support in anyway.
The content was easy to follow, and super useful. It was awesome because the content was all made readily available to access any time, any where.
LOVED the learning environment; there was extra thought put into all the little details.
Everyone was so helpful, and totally there for you and your learning experience. I would 100% recommend this course to a friend.
- JenessaSocial Media Coordinator • Student • Digital Marketing • New York CityMay 23, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing at Brainstation definitely gets 5 out of 5 stars across the board! Over the ten weeks, every piece of course material is rooted in everyday examples, so you really develop an understanding on how to apply the content in your every day work. As a social media manager, every week I've brought away another new tool - whether big or small - to implement into my career. Plus, the entire set up of the class focuses on developing a digital marketing strategy for a ...
Digital Marketing at Brainstation definitely gets 5 out of 5 stars across the board! Over the ten weeks, every piece of course material is rooted in everyday examples, so you really develop an understanding on how to apply the content in your every day work. As a social media manager, every week I've brought away another new tool - whether big or small - to implement into my career. Plus, the entire set up of the class focuses on developing a digital marketing strategy for a local company, so every week you're taking bits of what you've learned and immediately applying it.
Along with the course material, the instructors are absolutely awesome. Both Conner and Laura currently work in the industry, so the knowledge they bring is current and applicable. They're also both very willing to answer any questions - class related or career related - which is huge for continuing to develop your digital marketing skills.
The class very much extends beyond just the 3 hour instruction time in the classroom. All around, Brainstation has been a solid experience and I'd reccomend it to anyone, espeically those working fulltime looking to continue professional development!
- Kristen B.Entrepreneur • StudentMay 23, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Tech School
The Digital Marketing course at Brainstation was great. There were a lot of practical skills transferred and I appreciate how it was case study based - having us work with a single business in mind throughout the whole course. I would have to say my favourite module was 'growth hacking', although they were all fascinating. You can expect to learn the beginning principles of all things social media related, as well as how to craft ads and take a small to medium sized busine...
The Digital Marketing course at Brainstation was great. There were a lot of practical skills transferred and I appreciate how it was case study based - having us work with a single business in mind throughout the whole course. I would have to say my favourite module was 'growth hacking', although they were all fascinating. You can expect to learn the beginning principles of all things social media related, as well as how to craft ads and take a small to medium sized business and grow it. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking about taking it. Great teachers, TA's and guest speakers make it a fun and non-stressful environment. Looking forward to the brand new campus!
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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