Program Overview
Prepare for a career as a Data Scientist
BrainStation's Data Science course 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.
Get Your Dream Job in Tech
90%+
Employed graduates working in-field within 180 days of graduation

This Program is approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of British Columbia.

Looking for our Online Data Science Bootcamp?
Take our Online Data Science Bootcamp from the comfort of your home. Learn from industry experts through real-time, interactive lectures in an engaging classroom environment.
View Online Course PageYour Student Journey
Your student journey begins with a free admissions challenge, which will teach fundamental data concepts. As you move through the Data Science course, 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.
Interested in what a typical day or Capstone Project looks like?
Learn From Industry Leading Guest Speakers
BrainStation students get access to exclusive guest lectures and panel discussion events led by some of the world's leading subject matter experts and professionals.

Recent Industry Guests
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Satish Kanwar
GM & VP of Product at Shopify
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Samantha Yu
VP, Brand & Integrated Marketing at Refinery29
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David Lennie
SVP, Data Science and Engineering at Shopify
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Clare Carr
VP of Marketing at Chief
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Michael Katchen
Co-founder and CEO at Wealthsimple
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Nicole West
VP, Digital Strategy & Product at Chipotle
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Shimona Mehta
Head of EMEA at Shopify Plus
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Mike Giepert
ECD at Wealthsimple
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Laura Elsener
Senior Data Scientist at Squarespace
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Kirstine Stewart
Head, Shaping the Future of Media at World Economic Forum
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Alexandria Stried
Chief Product Officer at Ellevest
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Michael Ayeoola
Senior Product Manager at The New York Times
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Fab Dolan
Head of Marketing at Google
Career Services
Preparing you for a Career in Data Science
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
Build an impressive portfolio of completed projects, showcasing the skills you have developed.

Prepare for Interviews
Get interviewed by a Hiring Manager and a Data Scientist, and receive feedback.

Gain Industry Insights
Build meaningful connections, collaborating virtually with like-minded professionals and industry experts.
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.

What our students say
I can now understand and even recommend data science solutions while having the confidence to build them myself, which is something I find extremely rewarding.
Ali Mahmood, Senior Analyst, Data Insights & Analytics, Loblaw Companies Limited
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BrainStation offers some of the most competitive payment options for digital learning, with a range of flexible plans and scholarship opportunities.
To learn more about your payment options, view our course package.
Choose a payment plan with up to
24
Monthly Installments
Please be advised: all scholarships must be approved and applied prior to enrollment in a BrainStation course or program.
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 Initial Online Application
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Receive an Invitation to an Interview
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Complete the Admissions Challenge
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Acceptance
Learn in the Heart of Vancouver
455 Granville St, Suite 400 Vancouver, Canada
Located at Granville and Pender, our 20,000 square-foot campus is a vibrant community hub, just steps away from some of the world's most influential technology companies.

Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between data science and data analytics?
Data Scientists, generally speaking, have more technical knowledge and expertise than Data Analysts. Because of this, data science positions are typically more senior in nature compared to roles that involve data analysis skills.
In BrainStation’s latest Digital Skills Survey, respondents working in data science said the objective of their work was the optimization of an existing platform, product or system (45 percent), or the development of new ones (42 percent). Unpacking their responses, we found that the work of “optimizing existing solutions” tends to fall to Business Analysts and Data Analysts, while the higher-order work of “developing new solutions” more often falls to Researchers and Data Scientists. What this suggests is that Data Scientists, who typically have more experience and more specialized expertise, are more likely to be involved in decision-making at a leadership level.
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Will I earn a data science diploma from this bootcamp?
Yes, when you complete the Data Science program, you will earn a BrainStation Data Science Diploma, which can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market when starting a new career in data science.
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What payment options do you offer?
To help you become a Data Scientist, BrainStation offers some of the most competitive payment options for a data science bootcamp, with a range of flexible plans and scholarship opportunities.
These include:
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Monthly payment installments
Allowing you to split your tuition into smaller monthly payments.
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Employer sponsorship
Get your tuition reimbursed by your employer.
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Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to make learning data science more accessible.
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Monthly payment installments
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What kind of backgrounds do people have that take this data science bootcamp?
Once admitted to BrainStation’s Data Science program, you can expect to learn alongside like-minded, ambitious professionals who have taken the step to transform their skills for a new career in data science.
Professional backgrounds vary quite a bit in the Data Science Bootcamp, as demand for data scientists and data science skills has surged across a range of fields and industries, including finance, marketing, mathematics, engineering, statistics, web development, IT, and more.
80 percent of BrainStation students have a post-secondary education, with 20 percent having earned a Master’s degree or PhD.
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What tools and programming languages do we learn?
Students in the Data Science program use Python, R, Hadoop, Tableau, and more to learn statistical methods and data modeling, including regression techniques, machine learning, data visualization, and more.
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What is the difference between this and the part-time Data Science course?
BrainStation's Data Science program is an intensive, full-time learning experience, delivered in 12 weeks. The Data Science program builds on past educational and work experiences to transform skill sets and prepare students for a new career in data. Throughout the program, students develop and complete five projects and one major portfolio piece, using real-world data science and data visualization techniques. By the end of the program, graduates will have the skills, experience, and portfolio needed to land a job in data.
BrainStation’s Data Science course, on the other hand, is a flexible, professional development course offered part-time, over 10 weeks. Taught by industry experts, the Data Science course is a project-based, hands-on learning experience, allowing you to develop data science skills and learn the latest data tools and technologies.
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What kind of jobs can this bootcamp get me?
Because the work Data Scientists do touches so many different industries and disciplines, the roles Data Scientists can fill go by many different names, including:
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Statistician
- Database Administrator
- Business Analyst
- Data and Analytics Manager
- Researcher
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
Many other variations exist and these will continue to evolve as data science becomes more prevalent.
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What kind of career services do I get?
BrainStation’s Career Success Team is dedicated to creating a learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom, providing a framework for success built on insights and input from technical recruiters, career coaches, BrainStation Educators, and alumni.
The team will help you refine your portfolio, connect you with industry professionals, prepare for the career search and interview process, and showcase your work to peers and hiring partners.
Data Science is In-Demand and Growing
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2.7m
data jobs to be created by 20201
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89%
believe improved data skills will improve success at their organization2
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78%
of professionals believe AI to be #1 most impactful innovation3
Sources: 1) Pwc, 2) Digital Skills Survey, 3) Digital Skills Survey