The *Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2024: US Edition* by Coursera highlights the growing role of micro-credentials in US higher education, with 97% of campus leaders affirming their value in improving students' career outcomes. The report, based on a survey of over 330 US education leaders, shows that 51% of institutions already offer credit-bearing micro-credentials, with 76% planning to expand in five years. Key outcomes include enhanced job readiness, engagement, and retention. Challenges to integration include faculty resistance and quality concerns, but partnerships with industry leaders and accrediting bodies like ACE are helping institutions overcome these barriers.

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