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.
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AnonymousStudent • User Experience Design Course • New York CityNov 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AReviews are Diluted + Very Off.
Brainstation has some amazing programs and some not so amazing programs.
Unfortunately CoureReport does not do a great job of distinguishing which sections of Brainstation are A+
and which parts are C- at best. I can tell you, without a doubt, that Courereports was instrumental
in my making the decision to go to Brainstation. Boy Was I Wrong !
As stated earlier, whereas some programs at Brainstation are truly exceptional, o...
Brainstation has some amazing programs and some not so amazing programs.
Unfortunately CoureReport does not do a great job of distinguishing which sections of Brainstation are A+
and which parts are C- at best. I can tell you, without a doubt, that Courereports was instrumental
in my making the decision to go to Brainstation. Boy Was I Wrong !
As stated earlier, whereas some programs at Brainstation are truly exceptional, other programs
are truly works of amateur art and in need of severe assistance. The instructors, if you look closely,
who started these new sections had no teaching experience but where told by the new owners to
make a program. Those instructors are no longer found herein, and you find brand new instructors
who very clearly state that this is their latest version of the program, as if though you are a guinea pig.
The class sizes here vary widely from term to term. The summer session you can have twice the number of students than in Winter session. You cant help but think to yourself, my God these people have no idea what the hell they're doing. How in Gods name did I get here ?
As good as CourseReports professes to be, it does the students a distinct dis-favor by not itemizing the
items on the menu and assuming that the Kung Pao chicken is as good as the Burger offered.
If a school limits itself to only one program, then the ratings would be accurate. If the school
has multiple programs and you have one rating system for all those programs, then the
review system is fundamentally and profoundly flawed.
Yes, absolutely, Brainstation is fabulous for some programs and total absolute rank amateurs for their others,
and the applicant would be gravely mistaken to think a 5 Star rating for one of their programs equals 5 Star
for every program under the same roof. They could not be more wrong.
Course Reports attempts to guide the students, but by not clearly advising on the various different
programs under the same roof, it is profoundly misleading the students to believe the quality
is consistent all around for all programs under the same roof. That would be a fatal flaw.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We appreciate your feedback on CourseReport’s rating system. Because the site only allows for overall rankings, we always recommend that you reach out to one of our Learning Advisors who can share more details about the course curriculum.
At BrainStation, our Instructors come from some of the best corporations in the world, bringing real-work experience and industry acumen from the field they are teaching. BrainStation instructors work in the discipline they teach every single day. This is important to us because we want to ensure that our students are learning from individuals who have the technical skills and industry knowledge that you need to succeed in a role in that field. Our courses are constantly updated to ensure that our students are learning the latest and most relevant industry skills, technologies, and trends.
Please reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our Student Experience Team can help improve what appears to be a negative experience.- Anonymousoverwithdepression@gmail.com • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiOct 18, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good experience but programming is hard
Jo Juha & PK & Austin and whole team are awesome, you really are part of the family and they look out for you regardless of programming or life background.
The way the bootcamp is designed is awesome too, it really makes you not only challenge to learn coding but also to display your talents with projects so you can be proud of your skills.
The only thing I'll say though is that programming isn't for everybody. I barely survived the bootcamp and was always behind ...
Jo Juha & PK & Austin and whole team are awesome, you really are part of the family and they look out for you regardless of programming or life background.
The way the bootcamp is designed is awesome too, it really makes you not only challenge to learn coding but also to display your talents with projects so you can be proud of your skills.
The only thing I'll say though is that programming isn't for everybody. I barely survived the bootcamp and was always behind and seeking help of the TA's(who were also awesome) and others, and now even though I'm getting some job attention I am scared of being so underqualified and still am reviewing my stuff. I think out of my batch half of gotten dev jobs through wyncode circle. I feel embarassed to call myself a full-stack developer when I can't finish a rails app without help or hours of googling. The bootcamp after week 2 is intense. I'll see where the job hunt leads and hopefully through that can get more experience. Overall I recommend it, but it may be a smart idea to delve more into programming on your own then join it and if you're a slow learner then get a feel for it before taking the full leap.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiAug 20, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
It was a good experience
I think my time at Wyncode was interesting. Our cohort did not entirely get along. No one wanted to participate in socials and no one really keeps in touch. It was just a weird time.
Overall, I thought that the curriculum was fine, and they did their best to prepare us for interviews after Wyncode.
My biggest disapointment is that I needed money to start paying back my loan, so I never got to actually use my new dev skills. It almost feels like a waste of money.
Craig of BrainStation
Director of Admissions
Aug 22, 2018
Hi there,
I just wanted to briefly address your concerns:
I am sorry that the cohort you were in did not mesh socially in the way that many of the classes here do during their time in the Wyncode program. We have high admissions requirements and we try to carefully curate our classes to try to make sure that everyone will get along and work well together, but that's nearly impossible to guarantee.
Also, most Wyncoders find that it’s more than a cohort, it becomes a lifelong network of friends and colleagues that can help to grow within the same tech ecosystem. We are sorry that you didn’t feel that way. Sometimes one personality might just not mix in with the group. That said, our doors are always open for lifetime job support and networking and all 600+ grads are available to you via Slack; along with teaching assistants and our instructors are here to help you get plugged into groups that are part of the tech/development area here in South Florida.
We want you to be able to utilize the skills you learned at Wyncode, so please come by and get reconnected with our Director of Hiring Partnerships and Wynwork team, so that we can help get you going in the right direction with regard to finding work that does encompass the type of development that you want to do and are capable of doing.
As always, please feel free to come by the campus, connect via Slack or give us a call anytime. We hope to see you again soon and help get you on track to working as a developer. - AnonymousJunior Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Web Development Program • TorontoJul 30, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience overall
I attended BrainStation for the full time web development course in the Summer 2017 cohort.
Overall, I have nothing but great things to say about the course, its instructors and the people I met throughout my ten weeks there. I personally had dabbled in development before taking the course (not web), and I certainly still found the course challenging and fulfilling. From my own experience and from others, I believe that to get the most out of the WDFT course, you should have at lea...
I attended BrainStation for the full time web development course in the Summer 2017 cohort.
Overall, I have nothing but great things to say about the course, its instructors and the people I met throughout my ten weeks there. I personally had dabbled in development before taking the course (not web), and I certainly still found the course challenging and fulfilling. From my own experience and from others, I believe that to get the most out of the WDFT course, you should have at least some beginner understanding of programming/logic/development. The course moves very fast, and concepts and content get stacked upon itself very quickly as the final weeks close in.
I believe that what you learn in those 10 weeks would be the equivalent of a self-taught learner spending 4-5x longer on the same content. Also bear in mind that upon completion, you earn a certification, have more networking opportunities, and have an up-to-date record on what technologies are being used at that very moment (as frameworks, languages and services become deprecated rapidly, all the time).
- AnonymousCommunications Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing • New York CityJun 19, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing (part-time) program | Great general overview
I recently completed Brainstation's Digital Marketing (part-time) program this summer, and was pleased with the learnings I took away from the course. Coming from a Communications background, and having dug a little into digital in my own spare time, this program was a great refresher about the general scope of digital marketing - from SEO/SEM, social media best practices, Google Analytics/Adwords, content creation, and generating ad campaigns. That being said, if you're looking for a deep...
I recently completed Brainstation's Digital Marketing (part-time) program this summer, and was pleased with the learnings I took away from the course. Coming from a Communications background, and having dug a little into digital in my own spare time, this program was a great refresher about the general scope of digital marketing - from SEO/SEM, social media best practices, Google Analytics/Adwords, content creation, and generating ad campaigns. That being said, if you're looking for a deeper dive into SEO/SEM, I would recommend looking into their SEO-specific program as what's touched on in the DIgital Marketing course is very high level.
Beyond the course material, Brainstation has an unbelievable network of educators that lead their various programs, and I was fortunate to be instructed by Emily and Britt. They were able to integrate their professional experiences into the course material, bringing knowledge from both the corporate and freelance worlds.
If you don't already follow Brainstation on Instagram (@brainstationyvr), you're quite possibly missing out on one of Vancouver's most aesthetically pleasing interior design spots. Brainstation recently relocated their Vancouver HQ from Yaletown to downtown Vancouver, and so the facility sports fresh white walls, and minimal finishings. It's also within walking distance of a multitude of shops and great lunch spots.
The Brainstation community is welcoming, and their customer service is on point! If communicating via email, you can expect a response within 24 hours, not to mention follow-up emails to ensure your questions/learning goals (if you've enrolled in a class) are being met.
In short, if you're looking for a quick refresher on all-things-digital (without diving too deeply into any given area), this is the course for you. And beyond the actual lecture slides and course materials, it's a great place to meet likeminded students/industry professionals. (Make sure to check out their available scholarships too if the course prices are a bit steep for you!)
- AnonymousStudent • Web Development • New York CityMar 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Poor learning experience
I took the full-time web development course and I have had a very bad experience for various reasons:
1) the teacher is generally ill-prepared for class, and he rushes through concepts without clearly explaining them
2) When you ask for help, instead of giving a clear answer, the teacher will give you 10% of the answer, tell you to go off and figure it out yourself, and then punish you or asking him a question in your assignment grade which is demoralizing
3)...
I took the full-time web development course and I have had a very bad experience for various reasons:
1) the teacher is generally ill-prepared for class, and he rushes through concepts without clearly explaining them
2) When you ask for help, instead of giving a clear answer, the teacher will give you 10% of the answer, tell you to go off and figure it out yourself, and then punish you or asking him a question in your assignment grade which is demoralizing
3) There are not very many resources available for students to self-study
4) This course has been a huge waste of money and time
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience with BrainStation was anything less than excellent. At BrainStation, student feedback is important, which is why we urge students to complete the Instructor feedback forms at multiple intervals throughout the course. This is to ensure that our education team has an indication if they are moving too quickly through topics, and can adapt their pace to student needs.
With regards to the pace of the course, our full-time Web Development diploma program is designed to give students the skills they need to step into a role as a junior full-stack developer right after graduation. The program is immersive, covering a great deal of material, and training students so that they can perform as a developer in a workplace environment. Often, these environments require self sufficiency, which is why we encourage our students to do extra practice and work outside of class to really hone their skills. The course is challenging, but we believe that this is the best way to prepare students for the real world.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that our team can try to help improve your overall experience. - AnonymousProduct Management • New York CityDec 31, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Take an online course instead.
Took an accelerated, 4-day full time, product management course and have to say it was relatively disappointing considering the cost. I'd recommend instead to take an online course if you have the discipline.
Pros:
- Great instructor: Knowledgeable, friendly, easy to work with.
- Cool space, unfortunately highly underutilized.
Cons:
- Very pricey: Full price = $2250 or $563/day
Took an accelerated, 4-day full time, product management course and have to say it was relatively disappointing considering the cost. I'd recommend instead to take an online course if you have the discipline.
Pros:
- Great instructor: Knowledgeable, friendly, easy to work with.
- Cool space, unfortunately highly underutilized.
Cons:
- Very pricey: Full price = $2250 or $563/day
- Curriculum was far too overpacked to do much more than review slides and lecture
- Little meaningful practice of the content
- No prep work/homework so lots of time wasted in class
- No accreditation
- Lack of attention to details
If I were to sum up my experience, it was a very expensive 6.5 hours daily, with about 4 hours of that being review of slides in a very rushed fashion. The instructor had to skip some sections of content to keep up.
The instructor was great, really knowledgeable and did what he could to deliver as much value as possible in the 4 days.
Unfortunately, the curriculum is far too packed for this format and allows for almost no time to actually practice anything in a meaningful way. Our final projects were very hastily put together with little feedback and definitely not something you would want to add to a portfolio. All we really had time for was reviewing slides, and doing rushed exercises.
Given that there is no accreditation, I felt my money would have been better spent on a bunch of really good books, an online course and investing some time to meet with other product managers for coffee.
As a side note, the space, administration and introductions of the course were rather unwelcoming. At one point the school was actually being rented out for a private hair styling event during our course and we were sequestered in our classrooms for a day. Considering the price it seemed there was a general lack of care for students and that it was more of a money grab. I shared most this feedback on our course wrap up, but never heard back.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hey there,
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the Instructor of your Product Management course. At BrainStation we always strive to provide the best learning experience and our Instructors are a large part of that.
Our Accelerated course formats are the fastest-paced course options designed for students who would like to accelerate their learning. We offer our courses through a number of delivery options to suit the needs and learning styles of many students, and recommend that prospective students to speak with a Learning Advisor to determine which format is best for them.
Our main concern is student success – which is why we have an awesome Education Experience team working with our Instructors and students every step of the way. We encourage our students to reach out to our team with any concerns throughout the duration of the course and try to make changes to accommodate the needs of each student.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that our team can try to help improve your overall experience. - AnonymousSales & Marketing • Digital Marketing • TorontoNov 28, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
10/10 Digital Marketing instructors
"Just wanted to give some feedback for the Digital marketing course. I don't know where you found this guy, but Josh is hands down the best educator I have had, in anything. Always keeps the class engaging, makes it exciting from 6:30-9:30pm on a work night, extremely knowledgeable, great communicator, makes everyone feel comfortable for a very diverse group, hilarious, empowering, and made Thursday nights at Br...
"Just wanted to give some feedback for the Digital marketing course. I don't know where you found this guy, but Josh is hands down the best educator I have had, in anything. Always keeps the class engaging, makes it exciting from 6:30-9:30pm on a work night, extremely knowledgeable, great communicator, makes everyone feel comfortable for a very diverse group, hilarious, empowering, and made Thursday nights at Brainstation something to really look forward to. I think I speak for a lot of people in the class. Like I said, BS Toronto couldn't have found a better guy to lead this course. Kudos to Michelina and Hailey too, they were super great supplementary educators and kept the 10-weeks fresh and experiential. Thanks to the whole team for the great experience."
- AnonymousStudent • Web Development • TorontoOct 30, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Web Development
Full time - AnonymousBusiness Development Manager • Graduate • Product Management • TorontoAug 23, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I would not recommend Brainstation
Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:
- Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.
- The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for prese...
Let's be honest. Tech is sexy today and that is where most jobs are available. Tech jobs pay well too. That is where organizations such as Brainstation are looking to cash in. To be completely fair, here are my two cents on brainstation:
- Most teachers are excellent. They know their topics and teach very well.
- The courses won't challenge you. I took product management and the actual meat of the entire 10 week course was week 7 to week 9. Week 10 is reserved for presentations so that doesn't really count. Week 1 to 6 was spent talking about some really simple stuff. All of this information is available on the internet
- There is a lot of False Advertising. For example their ads say "Become a Product Manager". This is how they advertise their product management course for example. Having worked with a lot of product managers in my own companym I can tell with confidence that Brainstation's PM course will not make you a PM. It's a part-time "get your feet wet" course and that's all that is.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2018
Hi there,
You’re definitely correct that technology-related jobs are in high-demand right now. That’s why at BrainStation we aim to provide our students with the most industry relevant and in-demand skills.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your Instructor – we pride ourselves on providing Instructors who are leaders in their industry and experts in their field.
Our part-time certificate courses are aimed at giving professionals the tools and knowledge on a subject to move forward in their careers. The course is an excellent first step toward learning about the product management field, and many professionals utilize this course as a means to improve interdepartmental communication, improve their project and product management skills, and gain knowledge of management frameworks like Agile methodologies that can be applied in their field.
We do also offer full-time diploma programs for those looking to completely transform their career.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our team can try to help improve your overall experience. - AnonymousUX Designer • Student • Product Management • TorontoJun 11, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Product Management Workshop
Went well above my expectations! Lots of hands-on work and the instructor did a good job of articulating un-common concepts like Agile and design thinking. Pace could've been a little faster to fit in all the content in one day.
- AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web Development - Wyncode • MiamiMay 18, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
a new start
I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background. Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot. You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated. Basic computer skills are a must. I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated! Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles. The cost of the program is too high in m...
I came in from a totally different field, with no coding background. Wyncode looked like a place that could get me employable, so I decided to give it a shot. You will learn a ton of great skills, but you have to be motivated. Basic computer skills are a must. I had a job offer BEFORE I graduated! Instructors and TAs are good, though none are trained in education, so there are definitely problems in the curriculum and with the teaching styles. The cost of the program is too high in my opinion--they seem to spend a lot of money on spoiling the students: beer, food, social events, etc. I think they should cut all of that and drop the price. I paid to learn, not to party. The two main instructors are incredibly different, so make sure you inquire before registering. VERY wide range of abilities in the classes, which can make pacing difficult. They do a great job at the end helping you find, interview and apply for jobs--very supportive. If you are ready for a life change, love being on the computer, and have the the financial means, go for it! Wyncode is definitely NOT for everyone though, several of my classmates were miserable at coding and will likely never get a tech job. Wyncode has started to get a good name in in the area though, and I would recommend it if you know you can do it.
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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. 2,322 BrainStation alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BrainStation on Course Report - you should start there!
Is BrainStation legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 2,322 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 2,322 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