77% → 97%: 97% of employers are using or actively exploring skills-based hiring

77% → 97%

97% of employers are using or actively exploring skills-based hiring — a 20-point jump from 77% in 2023.

Source: Coursera · Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025 (2025) [65]

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