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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AnonymousStudent • VancouverMar 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AOverall pretty good
The course was good overall, I learned a lot. I do wish that it was a little bit less fast paced so we could focus on and learn certain concepts properly but it is a bootcamp in the end.
One thing I wish was different was the assignment deadlines, it would be better if assignments were do Monday or Tuesday evenings that way students can ask for help on Monday/Tuesday during open studio as most of the work is done on the weekends so if you get stuck you have nowhere to turn.The course was good overall, I learned a lot. I do wish that it was a little bit less fast paced so we could focus on and learn certain concepts properly but it is a bootcamp in the end.
One thing I wish was different was the assignment deadlines, it would be better if assignments were do Monday or Tuesday evenings that way students can ask for help on Monday/Tuesday during open studio as most of the work is done on the weekends so if you get stuck you have nowhere to turn.
An issue that happened a few times here and there was that sometimes you couldn't get help during open studio because too many people had questions so all the TA's where helping others and you end up not getting the assistance you need so best to ask questions earlier rather than later (Friday's before an assignment is do are probably the busiest open studio days).- AnonymousStudent • Web Development Course Online • OnlineMar 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Highly recommend this course
Attending this software engineering bootcamp from BrainStation has been a transformative experience for me. From day one, the instructors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, ensuring that each concept was thoroughly understood before moving on. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics from the basics of programming to more advanced software development techniques. What set this bootcamp apart was its emphasis on hands-on learning; the proj...Attending this software engineering bootcamp from BrainStation has been a transformative experience for me. From day one, the instructors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, ensuring that each concept was thoroughly understood before moving on. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics from the basics of programming to more advanced software development techniques. What set this bootcamp apart was its emphasis on hands-on learning; the projects we completed were challenging yet rewarding, providing real-world experience that I believe will be invaluable in my future career. Overall, I would highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to transition their career into the field of software engineering. It's hard work, but the skills and confidence you gain are well worth the effort. - AnonymousStudent • Software Engineering Bootcamp • TorontoFeb 15, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Intensive but rewarding at the same time.
Currently still in the program. It is very fast. I would heavily suggest studying some JavaScript before start this course. I would say based on your knowledge of programming languages and computer logic will help you decide whether you’re ready for a bootcamp. It requires me more than a full time job to keep up with this program. But I learned a lot in such a short period of time. - AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
very quick-paced, a little fluffy
This course was pretty intense and moved very quickly, you often only received feedback required for the project a couple days before it was due. It's not necessarily a negative aspect of the program - I do feel like it has helped me learn to pivot and deliver quickly, which is really valuable in this field - but something that was at times very frustrating and something to keep in mind if you're considering this bootcamp and wondering what the workload looks like.
There was a good a...This course was pretty intense and moved very quickly, you often only received feedback required for the project a couple days before it was due. It's not necessarily a negative aspect of the program - I do feel like it has helped me learn to pivot and deliver quickly, which is really valuable in this field - but something that was at times very frustrating and something to keep in mind if you're considering this bootcamp and wondering what the workload looks like.
There was a good amount of student support from the educators and TAs, they were all very willing to talk on zoom or slack. I feel like guidance from the education team could have been a bit ... tougher? There were some general conversations about 'the reality' of the field/workplace and some difficulties we'll most likely encounter, but I feel like for the sake of being encouraging there were some missed opportunities for some feedback and direction that maybe would be tough to hear, but would be extremely valuable for people trying to break into job market.
Every now and then, they'd hit us with a "You aren't really going to ever need in this in the real world, but today we're learning about...." which would immediately make half the class shut their brains off. I wish they'd either leave those topics out of the curriculum, or be super clear about why it's still important to know, because with so much on your plate, you stop giving time to anything that doesn't feel relevant to the project you're working on that week.
For the major projects, like the hackathons and capstone---- I think they were all super valuable experiences, especially the cross-disciplinary industry project. Learning to work on a team in this specific setting, learning how to iterate and deliver quickly, and learning how to talk about your work are all incredibly important to being a professional software engineer.
That said, something I think they could do better with the capstone would be to let students push it further. There are some requirements that are pretty basic, but because of that, also very limiting. You also essentially have to come up with your own product, which isn't something I'm interested in and isn't very relevant to a lot of software engineering careers. I would have much rather pushed myself to go beyond the basics we had learned to try something that would have been challenging but also more relevant to what I want to do as a software engineer that wasn't limited to the front-end focused curriculum. You're also limited to working with languages and tech that the TAs and educators are familiar with, which was a little disappointing.
All in all, my final thoughts are: This is program focuses mostly on front-end work, some back-end, and not a *whole* lot past the basics, but you *will* learn the basics pretty well. It's real value lies in the team projects, the cross-collaboration with the other schools (UX and Data Science), and the network you're a part of when you graduate. I think you can learn a lot about deadlines and time management, working with others under pressure, and how you deal with frustration as a professional. You're probably not going to come out a whizkid genius coder, but you'll probably be a better learner in general. - AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fun, engaging, and supportive
I really enjoyed this course. The support from everyone was great. It was very fast paced for me and I would encourage asking questions and reaching out. They provide a lot of helpful resources for course work. All of the workers were kind throughout my journey and encourages me to move forward. - AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
BrainStation Data Science Bootcamp
The instructors in the Data Science Bootcamp are great, they truly understand that people do the bootcamp to get a job and relate the lessons to industry specific practices. It’s a great way to learn a lot and know how to apply what you learnt in real world applications. - AnonymousStudent • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Very intense but rewarding!
To be honest, I can't say enough good things about Brainstation. Of course I started out with some apprehension, spending a lot of money, but the value you get is definitely worth it. The educators clearly care about helping you reach your full potential. They seem to have found the right balance of an intense program with lots of material to cover with a schedule and curruliculum that makes it all sink in for you and you will be amazed at how far you will come in a short amount of time....To be honest, I can't say enough good things about Brainstation. Of course I started out with some apprehension, spending a lot of money, but the value you get is definitely worth it. The educators clearly care about helping you reach your full potential. They seem to have found the right balance of an intense program with lots of material to cover with a schedule and curruliculum that makes it all sink in for you and you will be amazed at how far you will come in a short amount of time.
- AnonymousStudent • Full-Time Data Science Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life-changing experience
Joining this bootcamp was a life-changing experience. It goes reeeeeeeally fast and by the end, I was fried. It is worth it, instructors are knowledgeable and empathetic (even though I understand they can change frequently). It's best of you have some idea on coding or feel confident that you will work hard to pick it up. The career services were weaker than the technical-side of the bootcamp, but it was good too. I recommend this bootcamp. - AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Design Diploma Bootcamp
very informative bootcamp, the instructors were awesome, was very intensive and a lot of hours are needed outside of class time. Allocate at least 4-6 hours a day to work on your projects and refine your skills or else you will fall behind. - AnonymousGraduate • Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fast-paced full-stack
I did brainstation's full-time bootcamp for software engineering. I came in with some coding experience but had no formal education or training it I feel that I learned a lot of relevant, industry standard skills and information. - AnonymousStudent • Part-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp Online • OnlineFeb 07, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great learning experience
Instructors are industry experts and shows relevant demos to explain the concepts. So as the TAs, who are very helpful in resolving any queries.
The course gets quit hectic but the projects that we worked on makes things very clear. - AnonymousContent Designer • Student • Part-Time User Experience Design Bootcamp Online • OnlineJan 27, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Beware Sneaky Requirements
I registered for the part-time UX design bootcamp knowing the class schedule – 2x weeknights, 1x Saturday. Seemed doable! And of course I expected to do lots of work outside those hours. But the first day of class, we learned that there were additional "learning station" hours (think of them as office hours) that were *required*, and they were only offered in a narrow window on another weekday or on Sunday.
To be very clear, these additional requirements were not shared during th...I registered for the part-time UX design bootcamp knowing the class schedule – 2x weeknights, 1x Saturday. Seemed doable! And of course I expected to do lots of work outside those hours. But the first day of class, we learned that there were additional "learning station" hours (think of them as office hours) that were *required*, and they were only offered in a narrow window on another weekday or on Sunday.
To be very clear, these additional requirements were not shared during the admissions process, and they were not included in the agreement we signed, which outlined the attendance policy.
Because most of us in the part-time class have jobs, we had planned our work schedules around the class hours we were told, and the additional requirements – which were dropped on us the first day of class, after we'd put money down – created conflicts. Forced to choose between keeping my job and doing this bootcamp, I ended up withdrawing from the class.
Before I withdrew, I had a call with a program manager to discuss this and while she ultimately ended up insinuating they could be flexible, I couldn't get a straight answer, and they kept digging in about how "the learning station hours are very helpful" without connecting why *requiring* them is beneficial. I asked straightforward questions and got downright shady runaround answers.
The office hours are helpful, and I have no doubt I'd utilize them many if not most weeks! But *requiring* them is sheer nanny state insanity. This isn't a cult. We're adults who are taking initiative and paying good money to be here.
And the fact that these aren't shared until the start date, and aren't in our agreement, is disqualifying. Realistically they can't enforce them, but they sure like to scare you with that 90% attendance requirement. (I could not get a straight answer re: whether the 90% included the learning station or just class. Not very reassuring.)
Overall, this seems like a program with a great curriculum that is overshadowed by the administration being sketchy as all getout and instructors. I got bad vibes. Hopefully you all have a better experience. But press them on this learning station requirement when you're being wooed.
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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. 2,295 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