[thewarrior]

Is it worth paying money to get certified on an online course ? Do employers consider it?

I was thinking of paying for the Data Science course.

[jghn]

I can't imagine a situation where taking a MMOC would positively impact an employer's thoughts about someone, at least not in a meaningful way (I'm sure it shows some general level of motivation).

IMO for these things it's better to view them purely as self enrichment