PMI South Florida Finish Line Study Group
If you completed your 35 Contact Hours of PMP® training but have not yet scheduled or taken your exam, you are not alone.
PMI South Florida created the Finish Line Study Group to help PMP® candidates stay focused, stay accountable, prepare effectively, and earn their PMP® certification.
Finish Line brings together committed candidates, experienced PMP-certified mentors, and a supportive cohort of peers working toward the same goal.
Why Join the Finish Line Study Group?
Many project professionals complete PMP® training but delay taking the exam. Finish Line helps candidates finish what they started by providing:
- A supportive cohort of peers
- A structured, weekly study schedule
- Experienced PMP-certified mentors who offer guidance and encouragement
- Accountability throughout the preparation process
- Practice questions, study resources, and exam-readiness support
- A community that celebrates progress and success
Together, candidates and mentors work through the PMP® preparation journey with structure, support, and a clear path toward certification.
Who Should Participate?
The Finish Line Study Group is designed for PMI South Florida Chapter members who:
- Have met or are close to meeting the PMP® eligibility requirements for education, professional experience, and training
- Have completed or are nearing completion of their required PMP® education
- Are ready to commit to a study schedule and exam date
- Want accountability, mentor support, and a clear path to certification
- Are willing to participate actively in group discussions and peer learning
How Finish Line Works
The 2026 Finish Line Study Group followed a structured 15-week program designed to move candidates from preparation to certification.
The program included:
Program Duration: 15 weeks
Weekly Sessions: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM via Microsoft Teams
Study Support: Experienced PMP-certified mentors and fellow candidates
Preparation Resources: PMI Study Hall® Plus, study guides, practice questions, and additional preparation resources
Milestones: PMP® application progress, exam scheduling, weekly assignments, practice questions, and exam preparation
Recognition: Celebration and recognition through PMI South Florida
Specific schedules, resources, requirements, and milestones may be updated for future cohorts.
Participant Commitments
Finish Line works because candidates make a real commitment to the process.
Participants should be prepared to:
- Attend weekly study sessions
- Complete and submit their PMP® application
- Establish and commit to a target exam date
- Use PMI Study Hall® and other recommended preparation resources
- Complete weekly assignments and practice questions
- Participate actively in group discussions and peer learning
- Communicate with mentors and fellow candidates
- Stay accountable to program milestones
- Support and encourage other candidates throughout the journey
- Allow PMI South Florida to recognize and celebrate their certification success
The program provides the structure, support, and accountability candidates need to complete their PMP® certification journey.
Celebrating Our 2026 Finish Line Cohort
The 2026 cohort began on February 4, 2026 and worked through a structured 15-week preparation program with a goal of completing the PMP® exam by May.
The result was an incredible milestone for PMI South Florida:
21 New Project Management Professionals (PMP)®
The success of the Finish Line Study Group was also recognized by PMI Global, which highlighted the role that mentorship, accountability, structured preparation, and community played in helping candidates reach the finish line. Read the PMI Global article
View the 2026 Finish Line Success Story
Not Ready for the PMP® Yet?
Are you a student, early in your project management career, or still working toward the experience required for the PMP®?
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® may be a great place to start.
PMI South Florida is committed to supporting project professionals at every stage of their careers. Our Education team continues to develop opportunities for individuals interested in CAPM® certification, project management education, study support, mentorship, and connections to the South Florida project management community.
Whether your next step is the CAPM® or the PMP®, our goal is to help you continue building your project management knowledge, confidence, and professional network.
Watch for upcoming CAPM® Study Group and education program announcements from PMI South Florida.
Future Finish Line Cohorts
The 2026 Finish Line cohort has concluded, but PMI South Florida is continuing to evaluate and develop future PMP® preparation opportunities.
Future cohort announcements will include:
- Information session dates
- Application periods
- Eligibility requirements
- Program schedules
- Participant expectations
- Study resources and preparation requirements
- Target exam timelines
Future opportunities will be announced once program details are finalized.
Take the Next Step Toward PMP® Certification
Interested in Finish Line, CAPM®, or other PMI South Florida Education programs?
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