1. Certified Floodplain Manager Program (CFM®)

2. CFM® Program History National Program Since 1999
National Program Managed by ASFPM Executive Office
CFM® is a Registered Trademark of ASFPM

3. ASFPM’s Role Administration of CFM® Program Set minimum standards
Training – conferences, webinars and online
Accredit/audit chapter programs

4. Why Become a CFM? Professional credibility
Confidence in professional knowledge
Professional/public recognition
Job advancement potential
Opportunity for continued education
Personal satisfaction

5. CFMs Make a Difference! CFMs reduce community liability
CFMs promote safer development
CFMs know how to reduce flood insurance premiums
CFMs know how to reduce property damage
CFMs help improve water quality
CFMs advise wise land-use
CFMs are trusted local advisors
CFMs abide by a Code of Ethics

6. CFM® Facts Nationally standardized exam Pass rate of 75 percent
Approaching 10,000 CFMs

7. Become a CFM ® - Easy as 1-2-3
Prepare for exam through work experience and study (prep guide posted on ASFPM website)
Identify exam date/location at and submit a completed application and fee to ASFPM
Pass exam, which is:
Closed book of 120 multiple choice questions
3 hours allowed to complete exam
Score of 70 percent or better to pass

8. CFM® Exam Content 5-10% Overall Context of Floodplain Management
20-25% Floodplain Mapping
20-25% NFIP Regulatory Standards
15-20% Regulatory Administrative Procedures
10-15% Flood Insurance
10-15% Flood Hazard Mitigation
10-15% Natural and Beneficial Functions

9. Maintain your CFM®
Certifications are awarded by the ASFPM for a two-year period. CFMs must submit the following items to ASFPM every two years:
Renewal Application (mailed to current CFMs)
Continuing Education Credit (CEC) documentation
Renewal Fee

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12. Contact Us
ASFPM 575 D’Onofrio Dr. Ste. 200 Madison, WI (608)