How Microcredentials Can Boost Your Starting Salary By Up To 15% - Caroline Castrillon, Forbes

\In a job market where employers increasingly value specialized skills, microcredentials have emerged as powerful salary boosters. New research reveals that 90% of employers offer higher starting salaries, up to 15% more, for candidates with these targeted certifications. Coursera’s 2025 Microcredentials Impact Report confirms these financial benefits: 28% of entry-level workers with microcredentials received raises, while 21% earned promotions after certification. "Employer demand for skills-based hiring requires educators to prioritize skills-based learning," explains Francesca Lockhart of the University of Texas at Austin, highlighting the growing gap between traditional education and rapidly shifting job qualifications.

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