No, and we'd rather tell you straight. It's a certificate of completion that any employer can verify online. It isn't an accredited or regulated qualification, and it isn't a software maker's own certification.
What it does prove
That you finished the course and passed its final assessment. Each certificate has a credential ID and a public page, so an employer can check it is genuine in seconds rather than taking your word for it.
It works best alongside the work you did on the course. The certificate opens the conversation; what you can show and talk about in an interview is what wins it.
Where professional qualifications fit
Some careers have qualifications of their own, set by professional bodies: AAT or ACCA in accounting, PRINCE2 or APM in project management, CIM in marketing, CMI or ILM in management. Software makers run their own certification exams too. An OBA certificate isn't any of those, and it doesn't replace them.
If a job ad asks for one of them by name, that's what the employer wants. Where an OBA course helps is the practical side: being able to use the tool and do the work, which is often what an interview tests. It can also be a sensible first step before you commit to a longer qualification.
Working out what you need
Read ten job ads for the role you want and note what they ask for. Our guide to which certifications are actually worth it gives you a four-part test you can apply to any certificate, ours included.
Not sure an OBA course fits your goal? Download the free info pack, or read which course is right for you. If a free resource or a different route suits you better, we'd rather you knew before you buy.