Stepful
Stepful is an AI-powered online training platform that prepares individuals with a high school education for entry-level healthcare careers in as little as four months.
Stepful, founded in 2021, operates an AI-powered online training platform that prepares individuals with a high school education for entry-level healthcare careers in as little as four months. The platform combines flexible, cohort-based learning with live instructors and AI-driven personalised feedback, with curricula developed alongside major healthcare institutions. The company reports that over 30,000 students have been trained, and graduates achieve an 87% pass rate on the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam - ten points above the national average.
Based in the United States, Stepful focuses on making healthcare careers accessible and affordable, primarily serving underserved communities. The programme guarantees in-person clinical hours and provides job placement support for graduates. The company has established partnerships with over 8,000 healthcare providers, addressing a projected shortage of 3.2 million healthcare workers by 2026. Programme completion stands at 75%.
Stepful raised $31.5 million in a Series B funding round and is backed by Y Combinator. In 2025, TIME named it the number-one EdTech company in the United States. The company's technical domains span artificial intelligence and online education.