Thank you for your interest in becoming a

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)!

Certified Floodplain MAnager logo CFM

BACKGROUND:

The Arkansas Floodplain Management Association, Inc. (AFMA) has been recognized as an Accredited Chapter through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), which is recognized as the authority on floodplain management throughout the Nation. Through this recognition, AFMA, along with ASFPM and other Accredited Chapters, established the Certified Floodplain Manager® program. This program recognizes continuing education and professional development to enhance the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal, and private-sector floodplain managers.

Due to increases in disasters and flood losses, the role of the floodplain manager is expanding and drawing more attention. As most floodplain managers come from a wide range of careers and backgrounds, there is no college-level degree program for floodplain management. This certification program lays the foundation for ensuring highly qualified individuals are available to meet the challenge of breaking the current cycle of flood losses; thus stopping its negative drain on the nation’s human, financial, and natural resources.

The formation of the professional certification program is recognized as an effective means to:

  • Formalize a procedure to recognize and provide an incentive for individuals to improve their knowledge of floodplain management concepts;
  • Enhance individual professional development goals;
  • Promote an understanding of relevant subject matter that is consistent nationwide;
  • Convey new concepts and practices; and
  • Build partnerships among organizations and agencies that share the goal of advancing sound floodplain management.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants desiring to obtain designation as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM®) must perform the following steps.

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE:

Once an individual obtains certification, the following activities are required for biennial renewal of certification:

  • Continuous membership in AFMA;
  • Documented evidence of 16 hours worth of continuing education credits (CECs) in a two-year period (online);
  • Completion of Biennial Renewal Application (online); and
  • Payment of CFM renewal fee.

 

Questions about the CFM Program?
Ms. Shawn Jackson, GISP, CFM
CFM Program Coordinator
pdcc@arkansasfloods.org
Contact Us

 

Upcoming Exams

Date & Time Location Format Registration Deadline Proctor (email)
October 8, 2023 1:00 pm Oaklawn Casino & Resort Conference Center In Person September 15, 2023 Shawn Jackson

CFM® is a registered trademark of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).

 

RELATED LINKS:

Arkansas Accredited Chapter CFM Program Charter

Arkansas Accredited Chapter CFM Program – Schedule of Fees

Listing of Arkansas CFMs