Can Coursera certificates help an undergrad land an IB internship?

I have several friends on LinkedIn that list Coursera certifications. While I am happy that my friends are acquiring new skills, out of curiosity, would having certifications in trades and modeling from Coursera help a college junior land an IB internship?

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