92% of US employers willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates with micro-credentials - Business Wire

New Coursera report highlights growing ROI on industry micro-credentials for learners, employees, and employers

79% of US employers say micro-credential holders demonstrate improved productivity in their first year

85% of US graduates with micro-credentials report securing a role aligned to their field within 12 months

“Over the next decade, over 1.2 billion people are due to enter the global workforce, while 60% of the world’s existing workforce will also require reskilling,” said Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera. “This report provides clear evidence that job-relevant industry micro-credentials are helping to meet an unprecedented demand for skills, and providing tangible ROI for students, employers, and universities that offer them.”

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