I think it depends largely on the situation of the individual person, their goals, and their psychology, in combination. For someone just starting out, or making a career change, certificates actual can matter a lot in the "real world" as an outward expression of the motivation and work ethic of the person, and this can matter a lot to prospective employers.
There's a big difference between having no track record yet and no certificates versus no track record and a cluster of certificates. Which of those two people has a better chance? The second person, by a long shot.
I'm a video game completionist so I can appreciate the idea that a badge or certificate saying you did something could give you joy or motivation. Just dont confuse your badge for some kind of validation that you feel others should respect. I'm not getting on any competitive video game team because I have picked up all the hidden tokens.
I think it depends largely on the situation of the individual person, their goals, and their psychology, in combination. For someone just starting out, or making a career change, certificates actual can matter a lot in the "real world" as an outward expression of the motivation and work ethic of the person, and this can matter a lot to prospective employers.
There's a big difference between having no track record yet and no certificates versus no track record and a cluster of certificates. Which of those two people has a better chance? The second person, by a long shot.
I'm a video game completionist so I can appreciate the idea that a badge or certificate saying you did something could give you joy or motivation. Just dont confuse your badge for some kind of validation that you feel others should respect. I'm not getting on any competitive video game team because I have picked up all the hidden tokens.