The Certified Floodplain Manager Program (CFM® Program) has two fundamental goals:

  • help reduce the nation’s flood losses and protect and enhance the natural resources and functions of its floodplains by improving the knowledge and abilities of floodplain managers, and
  • increase the prominence of floodplain management in decision-making by local officials and the public.

The list of upcoming exams can be viewed here (updated periodically): https://www.floods.org/certification-program-cfm/getting-certified/exams/

However, the CFM is digital so it can be taken in one of the many testing centers in the front range so you can select a time and location that works best for you (https://www.scantron.com/test-site-cities/).

Sometimes CASFM will proctor the ASFPM CFM® exam for our members, usually at our Annual conference in the fall.  If this is possible, the link to register for this proctored exam will show in the registration for the conference or will be sent out to our members if there is a special date.

The CFM® program was developed and is administered by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).  A complete discussion of the CFM program can be read by clicking here. CASFM first proctored the CFM exam at the 2002 Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs. At that time, Colorado had only five CFMs in the state. As of 2022, the Colorado contingent has grown to over 500. Click here for the current list of CFMs that can be sorted by state.

Important Things to Know

  • The CFM®program is administered by ASFPM. You will need to apply for the exam and pay ASFPM directly.  Click here to find the ASFPM CFM® Exam Application.
  • While it is not required that you register for the CASFM conference to take the exam when CASFM is proctoring the exam, you are strongly encouraged to do so, because attending the conference will count toward your continuing education requirements. The fee CASFM collects covers expenses such as reproduction costs, facilities charges, & food and refreshments.
  • CFM®s need to acquire 16 Continuing Education Credits over a two year period to maintain their certification. It is normally possible to obtain these credits by maintaining your membership in ASFPM and CASFM and attending the CASFM annual conference each year. CECs are certified and maintained by ASFPM. CASFM conferences are usually approved by ASFPM for 12 CECs.  Below are the latest links for fees from ASFPM.

Possible Resources for Studying

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