Thank you for your interest in becoming a
Certified Floodplain Manager (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.
You must become a member before you submit an application to take the CFM® exam. There are many benefits: This is a list of materials / links which may be helpful in studying for the CFM exam. This list is not intended to be all inclusive, or to "teach to the exam", but contains useful information when preparing for the CFM exam. Upon taking the CFM® exam digitally through ASFPM, you will immediately be notified of your score, and AFMA will also be notified. NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-APPROVED, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT FOR THE EXAM. Questions and comments can be directed to: Shawn Jackson, GISP, CFM, PDCC Chair
Please note the CFM® exam will no longer be administered on paper!! All CFM® Exams, starting on January 1, 2023, have been moved to a digital format.
Lee Beshoner, PE, CFM, PDCC Vice Chair
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