My experience has been that when it comes to the job market _knowing_ stuff is extremely valuable, but _having learnt_ stuff isn't very valuable, unless you hav

My experience has been that when it comes to the job market _knowing_ stuff is extremely valuable, but _having learnt_ stuff isn't very valuable, unless you have an excellent degree from a top tier university. What this implies is that you should select online study options based on how they contribute to your actual knowledge, rather than how they will appear to employers (in most cases, they will appear like nothing). Once you know enough, build a portfolio of projects to show what you know and look for a job based on that - if you really know how to get stuff done in the field you'll have many options to choose from.