Authors: Ms.Amishi Turakhia
Abstract: In recent years, digital micro‑credentials—short, focused, competency-based programs offered by online platforms—have surged in popularity. Indian employers, increasingly confronted with rapid technological change and talent shortages, appear to be shifting their hiring preferences, placing higher value on micro‑credentials than ever before. This paper explores how employers in India perceive the credibility of micro‑credentials relative to traditional academic degrees. Drawing on recent data, including employer surveys and national initiatives like the National Credit Framework (NCrF), this research examines the drivers, benefits, and challenges of this shift. We use a sociotechnical and signaling theory framework to analyze employer attitudes and propose implications for higher education institutions, policy makers, and job seekers in India.
