Stepful Ranked #1 EdTech Company in the U.S. and Top 10 Worldwide by TIME

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 30, 2025--

We’re thrilled to announce Stepful has been ranked the #1 EdTech company in the United States and among the Top 10 globally on TIME Magazine’s 2025 World’s Top EdTech Companies list, in collaboration with Statista.

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Stepful is helping to close the critical workforce shortage by reimagining healthcare education for thousands of students.

"Watching our students juggle jobs, families, and coursework — and then celebrate when they pass their certification exams — reminds me why we built Stepful: to give real people a real shot at a career they’re proud of."
— Carl Madi, CEO and Co-Founder of Stepful

Expanding Access to Healthcare Careers

Stepful was founded to deliver affordable, online, AI-powered training that helps learners — especially from underserved communities — launch high-demand healthcare careers on their own terms.

Our students are parents, career-changers, and first-generation college-goers who prove that, with the right tools and support, success is possible.

A Growing Crisis in Healthcare Talent

According to the American Hospital Association, the U.S. healthcare system will face by 2026:

• 3.2 million worker shortage across allied health, nursing, and mental health roles
• $86 billion in added expenses
• Rising employee burnout and access gaps

Traditional education models — in-person trade schools and community colleges — remain costly, capped, and hard to scale. Stepful’s model addresses these challenges head-on.

Stepful’s Industry-Leading Outcomes

By the Numbers:

• 75% program completion rate
• 20,000+ monthly active students
• 9,000 healthcare partners offering hands-on clinical training

Our programs are designed to move fast, stay affordable, and connect graduates directly to employers.

How TIME Selected the Top EdTech Companies

TIME Magazine, in collaboration with Statista, evaluated over 7,000 companies worldwide based on:

• Financial strength
• Industry impact
• Quality of services
• Revenue and funding disclosure

Stepful’s strong outcomes, mission-driven model, and rapid growth helped secure our #1 U.S. ranking.

About Stepful

Stepful offers accelerated, affordable training for healthcare careers. Through partnerships with providers nationwide, Stepful connects graduates directly to job opportunities after certification. Founded by Carl Madi, Tressia Hobeika, and Edoardo Serra, Stepful is building the next generation of allied health professionals.

Learn more at Stepful.com.

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INDUSTRY KEYWORD: GENERAL HEALTH HEALTH CONTINUING TRAINING EDUCATION

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