New Coursera Survey: Industry Certificates Hold Strong Appeal For College Students And Employers - Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes

A new survey commissioned by Coursera, the online learning platform and a pioneer of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS), reveals that large majorities of employers and students view short-term, industry certificates as a worthwhile addition to a college degree and a valuable credential in the hiring and job-seeking process. This strong interest in so-called micro-credentials comes at a time when a number of major companies - including Accenture, IBM, Google, Bank of America and others - are no longer requiring college degrees for many entry-level jobs, removing a “paper ceiling” as they try to build a more diverse workforce and address the talent gaps that continue to plague a number of industries.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2022/09/27/new-coursera-survey-industry-certificates-hold-strong-appeal-for-college-students-and-employers/