Introducing Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Report 2026: 94% of employers willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates with micro-credentials

Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026 compiles perspectives from over 3,500 learners, employers, and higher education leaders on demand for micro-credentials and their impact. It reports that 94% of employers are willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates with micro-credentials.