Learn from experienced Data Scientists
Build a standout portfolio with real projects
Set and achieve goals with our career team
Program Overview
Prepare for a career as a Data Scientist
BrainStation's Data Science program is an immersive, project-based learning experience, designed to transform your skillset and launch a new career in data.
The program's curriculum is challenging, comprehensive, and constantly updated, ensuring you are always learning the most in-demand data science skills, techniques, and tools. Led by Educators with experience in the field, you will develop and work on real-world data problems, 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 data.
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Get Your Dream Job in Tech
$95k
Average Data Scientist and Advanced Analyst salary
This Program is subject to pending regulatory approval or change by Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia.
Your Student Journey
Your student journey begins with a free prep course, which will teach fundamental data 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
What You'll Learn
Problem-Solving Approach
The prep-course will introduce you to major principles of data science and analytics, which you'll use throughout the program to solve real analytical and modeling problems.
Working with Data
Learn how to run a database on your machine, and query the data using SQL. You will then apply your SQL knowledge to tackle your first analytics problem.
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Program
12 weeks
What You'll Learn
Collecting and Storing Data
Learn essential data collection and storage concepts, including effective use of databases, Excel, and querying languages, such as XML and SQL.
Analyzing Data
Using Python programming and relevant packages, you will learn how to analyze data sets with statistical methods, and run tests.
Visualizing Data
Using tools like Tableau and PowerBI, you will learn how to highlight your findings with engaging visualizations. You will then learn how to integrate these tools into your workflow, and prepare dashboards for non-analysts to use.
Modelling Data
You will be introduced to a number of modeling techniques that can be used across a wide range of data-types, from financial data to e-commerce. Using Python and R, you will then build models to analyze behavior and predict unknowns.
Presenting Data
You will be given the chance to practice dashboard and visualization building, ensuring you know how to present findings in a clear and engaging way.
Advanced Topics
The program will expose you to cutting-edge applications of data science, including deep learning with TensorFlow and big data tools such as Hadoop.
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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 Data Scientist, and provided with feedback.
Gain Industry Insights
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
What People are Saying
“BrainStation provides a fantastic learning ecosystem. Lectures were well delivered and supplemented throughout the course to deliver key and new concepts. This ensures students came away with a solid understanding, and the confidence to go off on their own to continue learning after the course.”
Jonathan, Course Report
“I was impressed by the organization of the school and the atmosphere. Brainstation has really nailed student communication and has an incredible student portal where all of the class content lives, acting as a great resource to continue learning outside of the classroom.”
Amie, Switchup
“My experience at Brainstation was nothing short of fantastic. The staff are extremely professional, insightful, and attentive. The teachings were effective and the in-class exercises helped me hone my knowledge and get solid feedback.”
David, Switchup
Application Details
How to Apply
BrainStation selects individuals who are committed to earning a career in data, 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
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SepDec23–13
Class of Fall 2019
12 Weeks | Mon - Fri | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Application Deadline: Sep 8
ApplyAdvanced Admissions ends June 23
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