96%
of employers agree that micro-credentials strengthen a candidate’s job application.
94%
of students say micro-credentials fast-track skill development.
87%
of employers have hired at least one candidate with a micro-credential in the past year.
Employer demand for skills-based hiring requires educators to prioritize skills-based learning. We must adapt our curricula to prepare students for a job market where desired qualifications are shifting too quickly for traditional education to keep pace.
Francesca Lockhart
Professor and Cybersecurity Clinic Program Lead
University of Texas at Austin
