Are certifications worth it while job hunting? - 5 weeks in

I am considering a short certificate to improve my chances as an accounts payable clerk. It has been weighing on me all week. I am unsure whether employers value it. Did a certificate help you get hired?

Check a dozen job postings first. If most ask for the same certificate, it is probably worth it.

A hands-on course with a project helped more than a purely online one.