New to Project Management

Robin LaTouche Massachusetts, United States

Hello everyone!

I am very new to the project management field. I recently passed my CAPM exam on May 15th 2026 and what I am looking for is a way to get hands-on experience so I can apply what I learned. I am currently working full-time and not looking to switch full-time careers until I have a better understanding and able to apply what I have learned through my last six months of studying for the CAPM. If anyone is willing to be a mentor or at least guide me on where I should start, I’d appreciate any information.

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 12:37 PM

Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada

Robin -

Are there opportunities to utilize what you have learned so far in your current full time role? While you may not wear the title "PM", you could still gain experience with specific PM tools & techniques, even if you are in an operational role. I'd also suggest if you have the capacity to reach out to some not-for-profit organizations in your area to see if they are accepting volunteers as that might be an alternate way to gain experience.

Finally, from a mentor perspective, I'd suggest lining up one or more mentors once you are actively engaged in some PM-related work so that the mentor can help you achieve specific growth objectives related to that work.

Kiron

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:56 PM

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