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Growing micro-credential adoption among higher education leaders

Coursera's survey reveals a significant rise in the adoption of micro-credentials among higher education leaders globally. The report highlights that 94% of leaders believe micro-credentials enhance students' career outcomes, with over half of institutions already offering them. Additionally, micro-credentials are shown to boost student engagement and job readiness, though challenges such as resource allocation and curriculum integration remain.