BrainStation

Pros:
-In-depth knowledge we received of various aspects that play into the digital marketing landscape
-Able to apply the information learned through a final group project
-Teachers were super knowledgeable and offered experiences from their own careers within the industry
-Networking with other students within the industry/getting into the industry etc.

Cons:

None!

I took digital marketing at BrainStation as a way to introduce myself to the digital world, something I hadn't touched at my previous company but was extremely important at my new one. It was a great way to learn broadly about topics ranging from social to SEO to website and everything in between. The teachers are great and the content is relevant. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to dip their toes in the digital marketing world or diversify their digital knowledge.

I have nothing but positive things to say about BrainStation! I took Social Media Marketing and loved it. The learning environment is dynamic and collaborative. We worked in groups to develop social media campaigns that mirrored real-world projects of the same nature. Our instructor, Francesca, was a social media marketing expert who taught us the skills we would need to succeed in this field. She was always available for questions, help and support. I highly recommend this course and BrainStation for anyone who wants practical, hands-on experience that will prep them for the real world.

Very good for learning SEO, even if you have no background on it. Small class size allows you to clarify all your doubts.

I came into the course with a good understanding of basic Python programming and Data Science Algorithms from a few online courses. I was looking for the opportunity to sit down with an experienced Data Scientist for hours, to gain some practical problem solving and technical experience.

Jeremy was the Data Scientist teaching the course at the time, and he was terrific! He took great care and providing top-tier education. The most significant benefit from the class was watching Jeremy's workflow in solving common and other uncommon Data Science problems. These observations set a very high standard of quality in my work and helped me further my studies in DS via my self-studies after the course (always be learning).

The second largest benefit from the course was the network that...

I attended the Data Analytics course, 4 days In-Class in Vancouver, and I’m absolutely satisfied, both by the content and the teaching method.
The curriculum is quite large (Database 101, in-depth SQL and Tableau, Excel advanced), and the pace is relatively high, but we were able to not only learn about each individual topic/software but also use them all at once for our final project. The In-Class version of this course offers a lot of interaction with classmates and our teacher, in a very positive atmosphere. Our teacher was very knowledgeable and really engaged individually with each participants, creating a strong learning dynamic. Although I was quite tired at the end of the course, I felt that we accomplished a lot, and the final project gave me the confidence that I am well equ...

I took Brainstation’s part-time Web Dev course.

For me BrainStation's Intro to Web Dev course seemed like a great option to dip my toes into the world of HTML and CSS. Taking a full-fledged coding bootcamp felt way to risky, given the fact that I have never coded/worked in the industry before.

The course is geared towards people with little to no experience in coding, but I would say that a tiny bit of knowledge of HTML would probably be helpful in the beginning, but not entirely necessary, as the first couple of classes are dedicated to going over the basics.

The course is taught by people currently working in the industry which allows them to be able to relate the content to real life examples from their day to day activities, in turn making the course feel much more grounde...

Did you learn a lot? Was it hard? Did you get a job after?

My answer: Yes to all of the above.
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Who am I? I’m an artist turned designer. I took this course because I felt a plateau in my previous career as background artist in TV animation.

Bootcamps are tough--not for the lazy or faint of heart. There is no way I could have learned all of that on my own, and guess what? There’s more to learn after the program. That’s understood for every good career, and that’s how you avoid plateaus. The program is a blend of Product Management, UX, and UI. Brainstation sets you up with a strong foundation in strategy and design thinking. My only critique is that we did not get to collaborate with the full-time web development students and do proper...

I attended the first full-time Data Science Cohort (June 2018) at the Toronto location.

I think the course is marketed as a means to make a career transition. Based on my experience, it doesn't live up to that expectation.

Starting with the positives - As an educational resource for topics including excel, sql, python, ML, sklearn and designing analyses, the bootcamp was excellent. I think the instructors went above and beyond. They were highly qualified and professional. They were also very likeable people that made the 10 weeks enjoyable.

But that's the full extent of what the bootcamp offers. After a showcase in week 10 which was poorly attended by actual hiring partners, there was no further career support (that I would consider valuable). In the end, the bootcamp provid...

I signed up to take the part time UX Design course at Brainstation because I'd started working on a digital product at my company and it peaked my interest. At first I was apprehensive about taking the online course but it worked best with my schedule and meant that I could take part from my the comfort of my home. Having little to no experience in UX Design, I found the course to be very engaging and as I was learning new content each week I could apply it to my day job, but also to the final project for the course. I'm a hands-on person so being able to apply content right away was really helpful in the learning process and really solidified all the design fundamentals we were learning.

The teachers were so knowledgeable about the content but also are working in the industry so th...

Attending BrainStation was a wonderful experience. I learned the basics of digital marketing, how and when they would be useful to me. I am the owner of a small business, and now realize that with this knowledge I can hire specialists in the field and understand what is required of them.

I now feel more confident to proceed with understanding the role of my website, its content and SEO. I am now able to interpret the google analytics with insight. I have a clearer vision for my business's social media, paid social and email marketing.

I hope to continue learning with BrainStation. I enjoyed my classes, teachers and class mates. Thank you for this opportunity. I highly recommend this course to anyone who needs a general overview of digital marketing possibilities.

I recently took a Digital Marketing course at the Vancouver campus. As someone with no prior professional or formal educational training in digital marketing, the course not only provided me with the knowledge and tools to develop a comprehensive inbound marketing plan, but it also taught me to think strategically and be a better problem-solver. It also gave me the confidence to apply what I've learned in my work. The instructors were also knowledgable and engaging. I wish there were a class just for paid media! There's so much to cover, and can be a class on its own. I would recommend this class to someone who wants to learn more about DM, probably someone with no (or just limited) knowledge and working experience with digital marketing.

I graduated recently from the part-time UI design course at BrainStation's Vancouver campus and I can say these ten weeks flew by amazingly quick! Before starting the program I had been juggling several online courses for UX/UI design, which wasn't something that was working for me, as I felt overwhelmed with the wealth of information on the web, and felt unsure if I was learning enough of the right concepts. I think that if you're somebody who thrives under a more structured learning environment, then BrainStation will definitely enable you to get to where you'd like to be. Despite coming from a background completely unrelated to computer science or design, and starting from basically zero, I finished the course with a great portfolio piece and a solid proficiency in programs like Sket...

I've taken multiple professional development courses and Brainstation has by far been my favorite experience. Not only is the location convenient (steps from waterfront skytrain station), but the curriculum has always been very detailed. It's fast paced for sure, but the teachers are professionals in the industry and always seem to be willing to take extra time outside of class to make sure you're staying up to speed. The last class I took was for Data Analyst. As as a marketing professional myself, I had a lot to learn on the database side but I absolutely loved this course! Wish I could take it again to soak up even more learning!

My class was with Raymond and Angad, great duo, highly recommended!

Having been an entrepreneur for almost a decade I have learned a lot along the way, but I needed to sharpen my skills and looked at Brain Station and enjoyed how supportive they were right from the start. I was apprehensive that the course would be an overview of the details but was pleasantly surprised that they dove into the finer areas of digital marketing but not so data-driven that it was over your head. The class taught me all the tools within a short amount of time, and the interaction with other students and industry-focused instructors was extremely valuable. I'm already looking forward to taking another course.

I took the UX part-time course at BrainStation looking to gain more knowledge about UX/UI design and I felt this course gave me a solid start. The instructors were personable, shared their own personal work examples, and provided practical career advice for those looking to transition to a career in UX Design.

For me, the course could be improved through increasing the depth of the lecture material. Recognizing this is a part time course, I still felt a lot of the topics could've been covered more extensively and I had to do a lot of research and work on my own, especially since I don’t have a design background. If you like lots of information like me, the full-time course might be a better option. Overall, I’d recommend this course if you're looking for a solid introduction to UX De...

Last week I completed the 10-week part-time Digital Marketing Course at BrainStation Toronto and it was a great experience. I'm really happy I took the course and recommend it to anyone looking to gain core digital skills.

The lead instructor, Sarah, was a great teacher - knowledgeable, experienced, and a clear communicator who often related the course content back to her real life marketing job, which was helpful in better understanding the material. It was also helpful to have a co-instructor (Sameer) in the course - both were supportive and always had helpful advice.

I especially enjoyed working on the final project - a digital marketing strategy for an existing brand - and applying everything we learned, seeing it all come together, and getting immediate feedback from the in...

I enrolled in BrainStation Data Science part time course to learn Python. It was a great experience. Instructor Colin and Ahmed were very resourceful and helpful.

Course material covers a broad area of Python. I found the first three classes are a bit challenging since I had no expericence in Programming, and most of my classmates had some computer science background. After some crushing learning time by my own, I was more comfortable in the next couple of classes.

The pratices are beyond the course mateirals, which will encourage the students to learn by themselves during their spare time. It could be hard in the beginning, but if you are motivated, and keep learning, it should be ok in the end.

I'm a bit older than most of my classmates, who were in their early 20s, which ...

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 instr...

I’m very happy to say I’ve just completed the accelerated format User Experience Design course at Vancouver’s BrainStation. I attended through a scholarship appointment as a Brand Ambassador. I’m very happy with how it went - the instructor was in industry, and had knowledge about freelance, enterprise, and start-up culture - the students were in industry as well, the loft style studio campus was a great place to chill and work, and the content answered all my questions! Even if you already know about UX it’s a great chance to double down. Being in a formal classroom environment is a great way to gain confidence! I would recommend this to friends!