Data Highlight: Job Outcomes
Micro-credentials prepare students for work in a changing world
By 2027, 60% of the workforce will require training, yet only half currently has access. Campuses are key to bridging this gap, and micro-credentials are a powerful solution: 97% of global higher education leaders at institutions offering them say they enhance students’ long-term career prospects, while regional consensus is equally strong.
Data Highlight: Brand
Micro-credentials strengthen innovation and reputation for institutions
By embracing micro-credentials, universities can innovate curricula, attract talented students and faculty, and expand their reach, staying adaptable and competitive. Globally, 89% of campus leaders not offering micro-credentials believe adopting them would position their institutions as educational innovators, a view shared across regions.
Micro-credentials ensure that undergraduate students and adult learners are equipped with industry-specific skills that they need for employability and advancement. Through [Coursera's] Career Academy, we are sending a clear message to our students: we are invested in your professional success.
