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
Cydney RuschGraduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Program • TorontoJan 31, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceUX Design Inmmersive (UXI)
When I looked into this course I wasn't sure if you could be job ready after only taking a course for 10 weeks but decided it was worth a try. The course was a lot of work and coming from a background unrelated to tech and design I had a few learning curves. You get what you put into the course and if you work hard and complete as much of the work as you can you should leave ready to persue a career in UX design.
Brainstation does a good job providing students with networking opp...
When I looked into this course I wasn't sure if you could be job ready after only taking a course for 10 weeks but decided it was worth a try. The course was a lot of work and coming from a background unrelated to tech and design I had a few learning curves. You get what you put into the course and if you work hard and complete as much of the work as you can you should leave ready to persue a career in UX design.
Brainstation does a good job providing students with networking opportunies by having classes visit local start- ups and other digital companies, having speakers come in every Friday and allowing students to attend their events either free or for a discounted price. The Toronto campus is located in a beautiful building with a kitchen stocked with snacks and coffee. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend this program.
- RyanStudent • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiJan 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C7
Wyncode was a really good experience for me. I was in C7 Ft. Lauderdale and would highly recommend it. My caveats are that no matter what you learn in class it will never be enough for an entry level job. This isn't a dig against Wyncode but just the reality of learning to code. You'll immediately be given tasks in your first job that are out of your skillset and Wyncode will have taught you the necessary skills to figure it out, but not necessarily the answer.
Auston was great, ...
Wyncode was a really good experience for me. I was in C7 Ft. Lauderdale and would highly recommend it. My caveats are that no matter what you learn in class it will never be enough for an entry level job. This isn't a dig against Wyncode but just the reality of learning to code. You'll immediately be given tasks in your first job that are out of your skillset and Wyncode will have taught you the necessary skills to figure it out, but not necessarily the answer.
Auston was great, he's toss you in the deep end kind of teacher. I found his teaching style be to really engaging and relatable. Before attending I sat in on classes with both Auston and Ed and found Auston to be a personality I enjoyed more.
- Jinpeng ZhangGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJan 11, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Very helpful and great experience
I joined the Web Development Immersive course during the summer with a strong interest and hope for related career development. The course was very informative and the instructors and TAs were very helpful in every aspect.
Learning job-ready skills in 10 weeks bootcamp can definitely be very challenging. I had to put in a lot of effort to gain the maximum out of the course even with some background in computer science. But it was very much worth it.
People without scie...
I joined the Web Development Immersive course during the summer with a strong interest and hope for related career development. The course was very informative and the instructors and TAs were very helpful in every aspect.
Learning job-ready skills in 10 weeks bootcamp can definitely be very challenging. I had to put in a lot of effort to gain the maximum out of the course even with some background in computer science. But it was very much worth it.
People without science background could find it hard to catch up with the materials at times, but the TAs were very helpful and the instructors added extra sessions to help go over the materials so that everyone's on the same page.
The syllabus was very well organized and the contents taught were very up-to-speed with the industrial standard.
ps. They also provided snacks, energy bars and fruits. Sometimes they also had meals for special events, or left-over food from other courses, and it was soooooo good!
tl;dr: great course, fantastic people, can be challenging, need a lot of effort, and delicious food!
- Raghav MidhaGraduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJan 11, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
I completed the FT Web Immersive program this past summer in August of 2016. The program, which utilizes a flipped-classroom approach to teach modern, cutting-edge technologies, offered a unique learning opportunity to my expand technical skills as well as gain valuable industry experience through working in diverse teams under real world circumstances.
In such a program where grades are nonexistent, one really needs to put in the extra work and ask necassary questions to make th...
I completed the FT Web Immersive program this past summer in August of 2016. The program, which utilizes a flipped-classroom approach to teach modern, cutting-edge technologies, offered a unique learning opportunity to my expand technical skills as well as gain valuable industry experience through working in diverse teams under real world circumstances.
In such a program where grades are nonexistent, one really needs to put in the extra work and ask necassary questions to make the most of the entire experience. I would say if you can consistently put a strong effort in throughout the duration of the program you will confidently walk away with substantial value.
To this point the BS team and staff were exceptional, they offered us unlimited access to the workspace, discounts to BS events outside the classroom, and were always available for questions even if such questions were beyond the scope of the program.
I would say one area the BS team could improve in is to spend more 1 on 1 time with students to assess and discuss their progress in the course. My cohort of 30+ was the largest they had seen to date, we had a distinct skills gap where many students were struggling while several others were getting bored with the slowed pace. To my understanding they have begun to address this issue with recent cohorts by scaling back, increasing admissions standards, and focusing more on student experience.
The cirriculum and course content they provide is fantastic, it is still something I am referring back to even as I am now compeleting a Bsc. in computer science. They do a tremendous job of exposing you to the most essential and relevant technologies in such a short period of time. Even after the program is over they allow access to the course portal and are always available to answer any questions you may have.
I would certainly recommend BS to anyone seriously interested in attending a web dev bootcamp but only after advising them that bootcamps should not be seen as a ticket to a job as a full stack developer but rather as an extremely strong foundation and starting point from which the must continue to work hard and grow into the space.
- Carlos Ramos - Web Developer at Debt.comWeb Developer • Student • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiDec 13, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A super intense learning experience!
I waited four months to write this review, because I wanted to have the benefit of hindsight. Now I can safely say that my experience at Wyncode was both intense and incredibly productive. The amount of subjects that are covered in nine weeks is mind-boggling, and the pace will push you to your limits. Make no mistake, the full time web development bootcamp is definitely what YOU make of it.
The curriculum of the program is very well desig...I waited four months to write this review, because I wanted to have the benefit of hindsight. Now I can safely say that my experience at Wyncode was both intense and incredibly productive. The amount of subjects that are covered in nine weeks is mind-boggling, and the pace will push you to your limits. Make no mistake, the full time web development bootcamp is definitely what YOU make of it.
The curriculum of the program is very well designed, and improvements were made constantly from week to week. There were one or two lectures that could have been done in a different order, but other than that it was very well written and edited. They had frequent live and group coding sessions, and additional breakouts for specific subjects like CSS and JavaScript when needed. There were plenty of in-class hackathons. The one on one coding challenges were extremely helpful, and great preparation for job interviews. The school also brought in working developers to share their experience in the field. Overall there was a great balance between lectures, additional content and live coding. It would be hard to pull all of this off without an amazing staff, and that is exactly what Wyncode provided. The instructors, TA's, campus directors and job placement staff care deeply about your success and are there to support you the whole way through. Auston Bunsen was the lead instructor for our course and he brought years of senior development experience to the table. He was very conscious of making sure the learning pace of was right for everyone in the class, and he was calling on students constantly to answer questions and check your learning. If you are shy and a bit quiet, you will get over it quickly, because every student gets to contribute. Tim and Jose were our assistant instructors and they were amazing! Anything that needed extra coverage they took the lead. Gabe led our morning info sessions and set the pace for the day. Jo and Juha, the founders were there pretty often as well, so the staff is very hands on.Upon graduation they have a program called Wynwork, where your resume is reviewed and you work with the job placement staff. You are encouraged to set coding goals for the week and you have access to job boards that they curate. It was from one of these boards that I got my first internship as a developer, and it was that internship that got me my current job. Any opportunity that you get to code you should consider even if it's in a different language (I currently code using PHP).
It is difficult to cover every single aspect of web development in nine weeks, and I learn new things constantly at work through daily practice, especially on the front end. The program provided me with a solid programming foundation that would have taken me years to learn on my own, and as such it was worth the monetary and time investment.
Like I said before, this bootcamp IS what you make of it, so if you're thinking of attending, come prepared to give it your all!
PS - I prepared a lot prior to coming to the course and it really allowed me to take full advantage of the program. These are the books/ courses I used:
- Ruby Essential Training with Kevin Skoglund @ Lynda.com- Foundations of Programming: Fundamentals with Simon Allardice @ Lynda.com
- The Ruby Programming Language by Flanagan and Matsumoto
- Think Like a Programmer by V. Anton Spraul (READ THIS BOOK!)
- Daily practice on codewars.com
- Olivia ViolaGraphic Design • Graduate • User Interface Design • TorontoDec 06, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UI Design (Visual Design)
I can’t say enough about BrainStation. For those who are looking to learn a new skill or change careers altogether, these part-time courses are so ideal. I work full-time, so taking a full-time course isn’t an option for me, but the part-time course makes learning super flexible!
I’ve noticed that a lot of employers are looking for basic knowledge in HTML/CSS, so having additional insight of UI Design is complementary to that.
<...I can’t say enough about BrainStation. For those who are looking to learn a new skill or change careers altogether, these part-time courses are so ideal. I work full-time, so taking a full-time course isn’t an option for me, but the part-time course makes learning super flexible!
I’ve noticed that a lot of employers are looking for basic knowledge in HTML/CSS, so having additional insight of UI Design is complementary to that.
The instructors are knowledgable and approachable. They are attentive and give great constructive feedback.
Would highly recommend! - RobMarketing Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing • TorontoDec 06, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing
I just finished up the part time Digital Marketing course in Toronto. I recently graduated from a Marketing and Communications university undergrad. I wanted to take this course as an alternative to a 1 or 2 year post-graduate diploma at a college, and I'm very happy I made that decision. It was an expediated alternative to bridge the gap from a common business degree into a more specialized field. I took from the course exactly what I was looking. And whether it was the course helped or n...
I just finished up the part time Digital Marketing course in Toronto. I recently graduated from a Marketing and Communications university undergrad. I wanted to take this course as an alternative to a 1 or 2 year post-graduate diploma at a college, and I'm very happy I made that decision. It was an expediated alternative to bridge the gap from a common business degree into a more specialized field. I took from the course exactly what I was looking. And whether it was the course helped or not I don't know...but I landed an entry level position with Digital Marketing Agency here in Toronto very quickly.
PROS
- Course content was relevent, practical, and insightful in todays tech and marketing world.
- The digital marketing campaign you are assigned to build out as your group project, was directly inline with course content and a great way to apply concepts into a real life setting.
- My class was taught by a Growth Hacker from Shopify and assisted by a Digital Marketing Manager from Adidas. They seemed to have a lot of industry experience and insight.
- The Brainstation space/building is top notch, and there staff are super helpful and welcoming. I was sad when I finished up the course.
CONS
- The course does go by quick. If you don't pay attention in class or miss a class in general, you will be missing an important part.
- The classes/instructors could improve there timing/structure. Breaks and project time need to be more defined and consistent.
- The brands assigned to the RFP project should give more info with regards to their needs and direction. Also, students should not be allowed to chose which brand they work on. As a marketing professional in the real world, you don't always get to pick who your clients are right?
OVERALL
From what I gathered from my course and time there, Brainstation is leading the pack in Toronto it comes to this kinda stuff. The place seems like a hub for tech, design, and business people. Come in with an open mind, and not with a "know it all" mentality. You'll learn a lot more that way.
Like anything in life, it is what you make of it. If you put the effort to pay attention in class, interact with other students/instructors, and most importantly apply/practice the concepts you learn in class towards the project...you will take a lot from it. And the project is a big portfolio builder in my opinion. Also, as a student you get access to all the other bootcamps and events they hold on a weekly basis. I definately took advantage of that. Once I settle into my new job, I thinking I'll be taking the Product Management course. Overall experience = 4/5. - Jaxson KhanInfluence and Media Strategist • Student • Product Management • TorontoDec 05, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Course was great
The course was detailed and practical for an aspiring PM or someone keen to learn more about developing products in startups and innovative businesses. The instructors were experienced, attentive, and engaged. I highly recommend it.
- Deven BlackburnDeveloper • Graduate • Web Development Intensive - Wyncode • MiamiNov 30, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Smartest Decision I've Ever Made
I spent two years planning my jump into the tech industry and the fact that I remained here in South Florida is somewhat remarkable, considering I have been yearning to head back to the West Coast ever since I left, more than ten years ago. It also speaks to the fact that South Florida has a budding tech scene where you can really make an impact and a name for yourself. While I considered several bootcamps back on the West Coast and overseas, I ultimately s...I spent two years planning my jump into the tech industry and the fact that I remained here in South Florida is somewhat remarkable, considering I have been yearning to head back to the West Coast ever since I left, more than ten years ago. It also speaks to the fact that South Florida has a budding tech scene where you can really make an impact and a name for yourself. While I considered several bootcamps back on the West Coast and overseas, I ultimately settled on Wyncode because of the value of their program. Obviously I'm referring to the tuition fee, but you get much more than other schools offer; specifically I'm talking about their network of tech companies whom they utilize for job placement of their graduates. That industry network alone is worth the tuition price, without instruction. You get much more bang for your money here in South Florida than NYC or the West Coast, certainly. The programs I considered elsewhere had no network to help with employment after graduation. Wyncode actually has staff who work with students from day one until the very day students get their first tech job. The instruction is very much hands-on; our head instructor (professor Auston Bunsen) engages every student and everyone is expected to code along during lectures. The bottomline is that you simply do not learn this stuff by listening or reading, you learn coding by coding. The curiculum is constantly being improved and built upon each day and you can really tell, as a student. The Wynfam (alum and industry supporters) are also a great resource during and, more importantly, after graduation. Have an emergency? They're there for you. This was likely the smartest decision I have yet made in my 31 years on this planet. I only wish I had done it sooner. There is such a demand for tech professionals everywhere. You can literally guarantee your job security for a lifetime. I will warn you - be prepared to give 110%. Give whatever program you decide on your all and expect that it will be hard. You will cry. You will gain or lose an unhealthy amount of weight. But it will be worth every sacrifice. - SonnyStudent • iOS Development • TorontoNov 29, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Tough for beginners but a great course
I recently took the iOS Development class at BrainStation offered in Fall 2016. The favourite part of my experience with BrainStation was the great instructors with well organized course materials. I was very impressed with things we do in the class, which was heavily focused on hands-on projects. Although first couple weeks were reviewing what I learned at school, it was essential since I lacked in basic foundation in Swift language. I loved how not only instructor is there to help...
I recently took the iOS Development class at BrainStation offered in Fall 2016. The favourite part of my experience with BrainStation was the great instructors with well organized course materials. I was very impressed with things we do in the class, which was heavily focused on hands-on projects. Although first couple weeks were reviewing what I learned at school, it was essential since I lacked in basic foundation in Swift language. I loved how not only instructor is there to help you but also the TAs. They work in the relative field to iOS Development, and I was able to get some professional experience over the shoulders from them. As a student, this was a huge asset for me in getting an internship position.
This course is pretty tough for beginners, but people who do their homework and are very passionate got to finish their courses successfully. Reaching out to the instructor is also important, as they are willing to help you as best as they can.
- SusieSenior Graphic Designer • Graduate • TorontoNov 29, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Web Development
The teacher was amazing. Explained to detail made sure everyone was understanding what we were learning. The assistant worked out well so that there was enough to get around the 10 people in the classroom which helped on the waiting time for others to catch up. Well organized and structured course notes.
- Krystina RomanDigital Marketing • TorontoNov 28, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
SEO & Google Analytics Bootcamp
I've taken 2 bootcamps with Brainstation TO and I loved them. The one thing is the levels within the class are very varying. I have some experience with SEO and Google Analytics so it was easy to be engaged and I learned a lot. If you have no experience or desire to prepare a bit before you will be lost. I've done 3 different SEO type courses to help learn from a wide range of teachers and I really enjoy the teachers at Brainstation, especially Jenn Daly. She has corporate, SMB and startup ex...I've taken 2 bootcamps with Brainstation TO and I loved them. The one thing is the levels within the class are very varying. I have some experience with SEO and Google Analytics so it was easy to be engaged and I learned a lot. If you have no experience or desire to prepare a bit before you will be lost. I've done 3 different SEO type courses to help learn from a wide range of teachers and I really enjoy the teachers at Brainstation, especially Jenn Daly. She has corporate, SMB and startup experience so a wide range. The Nov 27th class was a bit too big. SEO and Google Analytics is very hands on and they do a good job of having demo accounts available and teaching you tricks and tools of the trade. I can read the deck myself, their hands on examples and real life experiences was very helpful.
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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?
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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.
Is BrainStation accredited?
PBSS - New York, United States, CIE - Florida, United States, PCC - Ontario, Canada, PTIB - British Columbia, Canada