TFMA/ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM^®)
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(NOTE: Once certified, it is the Licensee's responsibility to keep his/her mailing address and other contact information current with TFMA.)

The Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) has been recognized and accredited through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) as a Chapter that has established a national program for professional certification of floodplain managers.  The program recognizes continuing education and professional development that enhance the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal, and private-sector floodplain managers. 

The role of the nation’s floodplain managers is expanding due to increases in disaster losses, the emphasis being placed upon mitigation to alleviate the cycle of damage-rebuild-damage, and a recognized need for professionals to adequately address these issues.  Floodplain managers come from a variety of careers and backgrounds; there is no college-level degree program for floodplain management.  This certification program will lay the foundation for ensuring that highly qualified individuals are available to meet the challenge of breaking the damage cycle and stopping it’s negative drain on the nation’s human, financial, and natural resources. 

ELIGIBILITY

Any person who is a member in good standing of TFMA and meets the credentials and requirements as established by the Certification Charter is welcome to apply for professional certification under the TFMA CFM^® program

EXPERIENCE

Applicants must demonstrate that they have a minimum of two (2) years experience dealing with the management of floodplains, wetlands and/or watersheds.  (NOTE:  Persons with less than two (2) years of experience may substitute one year with the successful completion of the FEMA 4 ½ day course:  “Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program”)

THREE STEPS TO BECOMING A CFM^®

1. Obtain approval of Certification Application and Application/Exam Fee – The completed application and fee must be returned to the Certification Committee for review and approval before taking the CFM exam. The application form and fee must be received by TFMA at least 10 business days before the exam to allow for approval and processing. 

2. Become a TFMA Member -  If you are not a member of TFMA, you must become a member before you submit an application to take the CFM exam. 

3. Pass the CFM Test – The TFMA Certification Committee will notify you by letter of your test results.

IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-APPROVED, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT FOR THE EXAM.

Thank you for your interest in this program. Questions and comments can be directed to:

John Grounds, CFM TFMA President  Amy J. Ronnfeldt, P.E., CFM Certification Committee Chair

TFMA Executive Office