How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education
Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus Career outcomes are a top decision-making factor for students selecting their higher education institution. Enhancing curricula to better align with in-demand skills used by today’s employers is therefore a top priority for higher education institutions. Industry micro-credentials, such as Professional Certificates offered through Coursera’s Career Academy, are…
Coursera Receives Industry-first Authorized Instructional Platform Designation from the American Council on Education
By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO In a world of accelerating change, learners and institutions are looking for three things to ensure their online learning investment is worth it: high-quality education and training from trusted sources, a highly engaging learning experience, and a high level of assurance that learning will be recognized and valued by employers…
New survey shows high demand for industry microcredentials from students and employers in tight...
By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus In a competitive and fast-changing labor market, employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year…
