In my experience certificates don't matter to project managers and other programmers, but they are a factor in getting noticed by HR during the hiring/recruitin

In my experience certificates don't matter to project managers and other programmers, but they are a factor in getting noticed by HR during the hiring/recruiting process. Granted, they don't matter as much once you get to the in-person interviews, but during the screening stage they are helpful (in my anecdotal experience).