BrainStation

There were two teachers for the part time web development class. This was super helpful because they could spend time and give a great deal of help to everyone. I found that they were both patient and knew how to work around the various challenges. Both... Read More instructors are currently working in the industry which was reassuring that the advice the class was being given was valid.
Before taking the class, I knew a little bit of coding. However, this class helped refine my code and follow the best practices in industry. A lot of the content were things I have been asked in interviews before which was also reassuring.

Everyone taking the class are working and want to learn more skills to stay current. It was nice to connect with other designers who had a same goal as me and share ideas. I found the space quiet and especially clean! They make it really comfy and open for a large volume of students.

I would recommend this course to anyone who is working and wants to upgrade their skills. Having the class only once a week gives more time to catch up with the content and prepare for the week coming. I always interested in the full time course, however, the part time class offers a great solution for someone with a busy schedule. It's a great course for people who don't know any code and people who have previous knowledge.

As a user experience designer, having a coding background helps layout designs and communicate with developers. A lot of the skills are being practiced in my day to day job.

Great school for learning digital skills. The educators are seasoned professionals in the industry they are teaching in, and the content was tailored to be able actually help you in the skills you need to master to be the best in your field. The Yaletown... Read More campus is a sweet learning space, and you get to connect to an amazing student community. Plus, you get to stay connected with your classmates and professors over Slack, and they go the extra mile to answer your questions and help you in your career. I would highly recommend Brainstation to a friend.

I am just about done my 10-week tenor at Brainstation in their Product Management class with Jeff. I took this course as a means to compliment my current role, but it became so much more. Being back in a learning environment after nearly 5 years of graduating... Read More university was amazing. The Brainstation environment is unique - very small class size, one on one training, and your instructor is a talented professional in the industry. I learned a lot, but I also made connections/mentors and was able to properly execute the means for a product idea I've had for a while. I would suggest this course to anyone looking to learn more about Product Management in a learning style that is very suitable for our time. By no means are these courses 100% textbook and theory based. You gain the knowledge but also are able to do a lot of hands-on learning to, and take away a tangible portfolio piece at the end. I'm sad it's over!

This course has been extremely informative. It is also super awesome that our instructors are apart of the industry - currently working in it. Also always available to chat if you need to. Brainstation gives you all the tools you need to succeed. You... Read More really have to take away what you want from the program. Overall, this has been a very educational class! It also makes things better when you're not stuck in a stale classroom. Brainstations space is beautiful and bright, making it easy and comfortable to learn.

Brainstation is a great place to further your knowledge in Digital Marketing. This course exceeded my expectations!

-Content was up to date; relevant, interesting, varied and applicable.

-Both instructors for the course were fantastic! It was great to... Read More learn from current industry professionals who have lots of personal experiences and insights to share.

-Brainstation has a very helpful community (both in class and online). This is really useful whenever you have some questions about the content, run into technical diffuculties or just want to meet people with a similar interest in Digital Marketing and network.

Highly recommend!

I was enrolled in the digital marketing course at Brainstation Yaletown and I think it was definitely worth it; I am so glad I chose to take it! The content was relevant, focusing on one (out of ten) aspect per week, with real time (no useless 5-year-old... Read More examples), real life (all companies used were locally based), and applicable examples. In addition to the content itself, the space in which the classes are held is modern and clean with exposed brick and glass, while the classes were small enough that you actually felt involved. Not only was the environment warm and welcoming but the instructors are so passionate about their field that you can really get a sense of their enthusiasm for the subject. For anyone looking to expand their knowledge in the world of digital marketing, I 10/10 would recommend.

Fantastic course for the beginner to product. You will gain a very good foundation for building the specific skill sets required to be a Product Manager. The curriculum is well thought out and taught in a strategic order. The instrutors are very knowledgeable... Read More and, most importantly, are VERY enthusiastic about the content. I took this course with NO knowledge of how products are taken from ideation to market. The goal was to help transition out of a Sales career and into product. Goal achieved. Definitely worth the investment if you can.

Areas of Improvement: speaking more on how to make the transition into product. Take a real job posting and bring lessons back to skillsets required on a resume. Show how concepts we have learned speak to the desired skillset.

Thanks BrainStation.

I completed the full-time UX design course in December. I come from a totally different background in the art industry and was hoping that this course would give me the basic knowledge I needed to start a new career in tech - I wasn't disappointed!

In... Read More 10 weeks, I went from 'never-touched-a-design-software-before' to presenting my final projects with confidence and have been lucky enough to get interviews right away - I started to work full-time in the field a month after my graduation.

The educators were key in my experience, becoming very fast my mentors. They have a very hands-on approach and constantly challenge you to do better, from the first day to the last. I will say, you have to be someone who wants to be there, this course is definitely not for people who need hand-holding. You are definitely given the tools and the guidelines you need, but the amount of effort you put in is totally up to you. Most of my class was extremely committed to the course and to each other, and most of us are now working in Design and still helping each other out. Brainstation gives great courses/boot camps but is also a great community and a place to network!

I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to enter the field regardless of your experience!

Overall, taking the web development immersive proved to be a great calculated risk. The community/environment was very supportive of your goals and where you want to end up. The course content was based on the most modern tech stack which is trending... Read More upwards which means that most organizations out there might not be using that stack. The educators/TA's were awesome, very approachable and explained concepts very well; & with me being a total beginner with no prior experience in developing this gave me the boost I needed. Being surrounded with like-minded people working towards the same goal assisted in keeping me committed and interested throughout the 3 months.

By no means does Brainstation or any Bootcamp guarantee employment after finishing, nor should they. However, a lot more can be done for student success within Brainstation and assisting students/alumni to get pushed into their respective fields. Career advice/assistance was only given/provided the last week while this should've been a recurring aspect since the beginning. This would undoubtedly improve the student experience and add to the value proposition for what they're providing. With that added effort, they can market their data-driven results to continue growing and uphold student/alumni satisfaction. Overall, great experience with this web development Bootcamp.

This course was excellent. I learnt so much from fantastic instructors. I came in with little to no web development experience and left with a thorough set of skills and now feel equipped to enter the industry. The instructors are approachable, knowledgeable... Read More and patient and will ensure that they cater towards your personal learning style. Beyond the course material, BrainStation also offers extra curricular material, such as access to networking events, interview technique and resume building workshops, as well as scheduled tech tours of the most relevant companies in the industry. The only negative point I can make is that the course was not long enough! I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enter the web development and technology field.