PMI South Florida CAPM® Launch Pad Study Group
Interested in project management but not yet ready for the PMP®?
The PMI South Florida CAPM® Launch Pad Study Group is designed to help students, early-career professionals, career changers, and aspiring project managers build a strong foundation in project management while preparing for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification.
Launch Pad brings together aspiring project professionals, experienced mentors, and a supportive cohort of peers working toward the same goal: building their project management knowledge, preparing for the CAPM® exam, and taking the next step in their professional journey.
Why Start with the CAPM®?
Beginning a career in project management can feel overwhelming. You may not know what to study, how to prepare for the CAPM® exam, or where to find people who can help you along the way.
Launch Pad provides participants with a structured path and supportive community to help them:
- Build a strong foundation in project management principles
- Become familiar with PMI terminology and practices
- Prepare for the CAPM® certification exam
- Learn alongside other aspiring project professionals
- Receive guidance from experienced project professionals and CAPM®/PMP®-certified mentors
- Stay accountable throughout the preparation process
- Build confidence before taking the next step in their project management career
- Connect with PMI South Florida and the broader professional community
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Who Should Participate?
Launch Pad may be a good fit if you are:
- A college or university student interested in project management
- A recent graduate beginning your professional career
- An early-career business analyst, engineer, operations professional, or member of a project team
- Considering a career change into project management
- Already helping deliver projects even if “Project Manager” is not your job title
- Interested in earning the CAPM® certification
- Looking for structured study support, accountability, mentorship, and community
- Building experience toward future PMP® eligibility
No prior PMP® certification or extensive project management experience is required to begin exploring the CAPM® pathway.
What to Expect
The CAPM® Launch Pad Study Group combines structured learning, exam preparation, mentorship, accountability, and community support.
The planned program includes:
- Program Duration: 14 weeks
- Weekly Sessions: Wednesdays from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM via Microsoft Teams
- Study Support: Experienced project professionals and certified PMI mentors
- CAPM® Preparation: Guided review of project management concepts, practice questions, and exam-readiness activities
- Preparation Resources: Recommended study resources and project management education supporting the CAPM® certification pathway
- Milestones: CAPM® eligibility, study assignments, practice questions, exam preparation, and exam scheduling
- Community: Peer learning, discussion, encouragement, and accountability
- Recognition: Celebration of certification success through PMI South Florida
Specific schedules, program requirements, preparation resources, costs, milestones, and application details may be updated for each cohort.
Participant Commitments
Launch Pad works best when participants are committed to their own development and willing to support one another throughout the journey.
Participants should be prepared to:
- Attend weekly study sessions
- Establish a personal CAPM® exam goal
- Use recommended study resources
- Complete practice questions and assignments
- Participate actively in group discussions and peer learning
- Communicate with mentors and fellow participants
- Stay accountable to program milestones
- Support and encourage other participants
- Allow PMI South Florida, with permission, to recognize and celebrate their certification success
From Launch Pad to Finish Line
The CAPM® can be the beginning of a much larger project management journey.
As participants gain professional experience and continue developing their skills, they may eventually become eligible for the PMP® certification and future PMI South Florida Finish Line Study Group programs.
Build the foundation. Gain the experience. Keep moving forward.
Your Project Management Journey Can Start Here
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Launch Pad provides the structure, community, mentorship, and support to help aspiring project professionals take that first step and begin building their future in project management.
Interested in the CAPM® Launch Pad Study Group?
PMI South Florida will share registration information, program dates, eligibility details, and application requirements as upcoming cohorts are finalized.
For questions about CAPM®, Launch Pad, or other PMI South Florida Education programs, contact:
