Worth paying for a certificate? - 13 months and counting

I saw that many postings ask for a specific certification. There are 13 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I am unsure whether employers value it. Is there free funding?

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

Ask the course provider how many graduates get jobs and where. Honest providers can tell you.