About Brightpath
We believe anyone can learn a new career, with the right teachers, the right community and a flexible schedule.
Started in a borrowed classroom
Brightpath began with one evening design class, twelve students and a borrowed classroom above a bakery. Nine of those twelve students changed careers within a year.
Today we teach 24,000 students across 40 countries, online and on our Chicago campus, but every class still has twenty students or fewer.
What we stand for
Small classes
Twenty students or fewer, so everyone is seen and heard.
Learning by doing
Every course is built around real projects.
Open doors
Scholarships and payment plans for everyone who needs them.
Honest outcomes
We publish audited results every year.
Care
Mentors who know your name and your goals.
Always improving
Courses are updated every single cohort.
Our journey
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2018
First class
Twelve students, one evening design course.
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2020
Live online
Classes move online, and students join from 20 countries.
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2023
Chicago campus
Our first permanent home, with studios and a photo lab.
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2026
24,000 students
Six schools, 60 instructors and 120 scholarships a year.
Meet some of the team
Awards and accreditation
- 2026 Best Online Bootcamp, Career ChangersLearning Review AwardsEducation
- 2025 Accredited Training ProviderNational Skills CouncilAccreditation
- 2024 Top 10 Employers for EducatorsChicago Business WeeklyWorkplace