Ideally you should have a portfolio to show employers. As far as certificates, they don't mean much. Not to be confused with certifications, which require the passing of some exam(s) and therefore shows an understanding of the topic.

I’m in the US and certificates are meaningless here. Generally the only piece of paper that holds weight is a CS or related degree.

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