Learn from experienced Developers
Build a standout portfolio with real projects
Set and achieve goals with our career team
Program Overview
Prepare for a career as a Web Developer
BrainStation's Web Development program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career as a Web Developer.
The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning the most in-demand web development skills, techniques, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on a multi-page web application, in the process building a standout portfolio of completed projects.
By program's end, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence needed to dive into a career in web development.
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Get Your Dream Job in Tech
88%
Graduate employment rate within 180 days of graduation
This Program is approved under the Private Career Colleges Act of Ontario.
Your Student Journey
Your student journey begins with a free prep course, which will introduce fundamental web development concepts. As you move through the program, our team will continue to work with you, providing career guidance and professional development, every step of the way.
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Prep-Course
At your own pace
Develop the knowledge needed to get started in web development, and immediately apply new concepts with our free prep-course.
HTML and CSS
Learn to write presentation-based languages HTML and CSS, allowing you to add content and define its appearance.
First Web Project
Create your first static web page using your newly developed skills, laying the groundwork for future development.
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Program
12 weeks
Enter an engaging learning environment focused on growth and collaboration, facilitated by our expert Instructors and supported by our data-driven learning Portal.
Foundations
Develop a comprehensive understanding of how the web works to better solve complex problems. Deepen your HTML and CSS knowledge to build and style more advanced static web pages, using frameworks such as Flexbox. Establish problem solving practices and logic for understanding advanced programming concepts.
Programming Fundamentals
Improve your programming ability with JavaScript to write and build components. Foundational knowledge of JavaScript and object-oriented programming will enable you to use a variety of frameworks to enhance your work.
Front-end Frameworks
Using React, a JavaScript framework, you will learn to build complex and dynamic web pages and professional-level user interfaces.
Web Servers
Build servers using a modern back-end framework. Learn how to develop custom APIs and serve static websites and files.
Server-Side Programming
Using React, a JavaScript framework, you will learn to create complex and dynamic web pages, and then build professional-level user interfaces.
Databases
Understand core concepts and learn how to manage databases and data on a web server.
Projects
Participate in collaborative projects that follow industry practices and use pair programming, Git, and Jira software. See the project come to life through mockups created by professional UI and UX Designers.
Interested in what a typical day or Capstone Project looks like?
Career Services
Preparing You for Your career
Your experience at BrainStation will prepare you for your new career, giving you the confidence, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed. Have questions about our career services? with an Advisor
Build Your Portfolio
As part of the program, you will build an impressive portfolio of completed projects, showcasing the skills you have developed.
Prepare for Interviews
To get you ready for the interview process, you will be interviewed by a Hiring Manager and a Web Developer, and provided with feedback.
Gain Access to the Industry
You will have the chance to build meaningful connections, with visits to local tech companies, and complimentary access to meetups, networking events, and career fairs.
Receive Career Path Guidance
Our Student Success Team will work closely with you throughout your student journey, helping you set goals and ensuring you're on track to meet them.
Connect with world-class companies
“I currently work for UNICEF in New York City as a front-end developer. I build UIs that are streamlining and centralizing the way Project Managers view and track partnerships and projects throughout the global offices.”
What People are Saying
“BrainStation provides a fantastic learning ecosystem. Lectures were delivered and supplemented throughout the course to deliver key and new concepts to ensure students came away with a solid understanding. Teachers and teaching assistants were always available and approachable to provide guidance to make sure you were learning to code, and not just looking for an answer.”
Jonathan, Course Report
“BrainStation has an excellent program, taught by very friendly and knowledgeable Educators who offer insight into the most cutting-edge practices and skills.”
Ammar Hanif, Switchup
“The course content is very relevant to what the industry is looking for. I found that especially true as I applied for jobs and it's great to see that what BrainStation taught has led to some great conversations with programmers and recruiters.”
Kenneth Koh, Course Report
“On top of the Educators' remarkable teaching ability, BrainStation fostered an environment where we as a class were given opportunities to learn with each other. The Educators were also invested and committed to the students' success throughout the entire program. They are approachable and offered support and motivation at all times.”
Tomy Reyes, Course Report
“The dynamic of the class was a beneficial part of this program, as we were encouraged to work in pairs and groups. We built a great sense of community as a class, and learned a lot from helping each other and sharing our knowledge.”
Bruna Garcia, Switchup
Application Details
How to Apply
BrainStation selects individuals who are committed to earning a career in web development, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative learning environment.
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Speak with a Learning Advisor
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Submit an Online Application
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Complete the Prep Course
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Meet our Team for an Interview
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Acceptance
Upcoming Semesters in Toronto
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MarJun25–14
Class of Spring 2019
12 Weeks | Mon - Fri | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Application Deadline: Mar 15
ApplyLimited seats available
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JunAug10–30
Class of Summer 2019
12 Weeks | Mon - Fri | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Application Deadline: May 24
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SepDec23–13
Class of Fall 2019
12 Weeks | Mon - Fri | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Application Deadline: Sep 6
Learn in the heart of Toronto
460 King Street West, Toronto, Canada
Located at King and Spadina, our 20,000 square-foot Toronto campus is a vibrant community hub, just steps away from some of the world's most influential technology companies.
Due to the heritage nature of 460 King the upper floors of the building are stair-access only (no elevators). Please contact us in advance regarding any accessibility questions or concerns for your course or program of interest. BrainStation also offers Online learning options.