Are certifications worth it while job hunting? - what worked for you?

I am considering a short certificate to improve my chances as a graphic designer. It has been weighing on me all week. I am unsure whether employers value it.

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

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 7 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.