Source: Coursera
May 8, 2025
May 08, 2025
97% of Indian employers are willing to offer higher starting salaries to candidates who possess micro-credentials, as per Coursera’s 2025 report. This reflects one of the highest global figures
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To address the talent shortages in the workplace, around 99% of Indian employers are open to adopting or exploring skill-based hiring
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Micro-credentials are considered essential by 95% of the employers, especially in GenAI as they improve job performance and reduce onboarding time
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The report also revealed that 79% of Indian employers would prefer hiring a less experienced candidate with a GenAI credential over more experienced employees without it
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93% of Indian employers want universities to train graduates in GenAI skills to meet the needs of modern entry-level roles
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Nearly all Indian employers (98%) are of the opinion that micro-credentials strengthen a candidate’s application. Out of this, 93% feel that such graduates are job-ready
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Micro-credentials help reduce training costs, with 98% of employers reporting first-year savings (up to 20%) after hiring credentialed candidates
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The interest of students in degree programs rise to 91% when micro-credentials are offered, especially if they are credit-bearing or focused on GenAI
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