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Overview
Stepful offers online training programs for people who want to start careers as medical assistants or phlebotomists. Its courses are online and include both theory and practical elements such as clinical hours, plus preparation for national certification exams. Classes are designed to be completed in a few months. Tuition pays for the online courses, certification prep, and access to a network of healthcare employers, and Stepful partners with employers to help graduates find jobs. This helps students gain credentials and secure employment in healthcare. Unlike programs that only teach theory, Stepful combines learning with hands-on hours and job placement support, aiming to make healthcare careers more accessible. The company’s goal is to create economic opportunities by helping job seekers enter and advance in healthcare roles with solid certification and placement outcomes.
About Stepful
Industries
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$122.9M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
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What believers are saying
- Strong outcomes support demand: 78% certification pass rate and 80% job placement rate[1]
- Expansion into nursing, respiratory therapy, and imaging broadens addressable hospital budgets[1]
- 35 major healthcare systems, including Mount Sinai, validate the employer-sponsored model[1]
What critics are saying
- Clinical-hour requirements still depend on in-person placement availability and local partners[1][5]
- Healthcare system budget cuts directly reduce employer-sponsored enrollment and hiring demand[1]
- Expansion into regulated degree programs raises accreditation, placement, and execution complexity[1]
What makes Stepful unique
- 100% online, accelerated healthcare training with live classes and coursework[1][5]
- Employer-linked externships and job placement support differentiate Stepful from pure online courses[1][5]
- Large clinical network and 30,000+ active students signal operating scale[5]
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Funding
Total Funding
$122.9M
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About Stepful
Industries
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$122.9M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
Stepful is Hiring for 38 Jobs on Simplify!
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