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CFM Documents
NMFMA administers the Certified Floodplain Manager Program for New Mexico. The following is a list of documents that are used in conjunction with the CFM Program.  

CFM Exam Preparation
  Congratulations on your decision to become a Certified Floodplain Manager! The CFM Exam is now digital, and is offered by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). Below are
resources for you to begin your studying for the CFM Exam.
Visit the ASFPM Getting Certified Page for more information on the CFM Exam.

***YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH NMFMA BEFORE REGISTERING TO TAKE THE CFM EXAM THROUGH ASFPM***
Please review How to Become a CFM for more information

Exam Overview (from ASFPM)

The CFM exam includes 120 multiple-choice questions and candidates have 3-hours to complete the closed book digital exam. The exam contains questions in the proportions shown for the following seven topic categories:


Floodplain Mapping - 20-25%
NFIP Regulatory Standards - 20-25%
Regulatory Administrative Procedures - 15-20%
Flood Insurance* - 10-15%
Flood Hazard Mitigation - 10-15%
Natural & Beneficial Functions - 10-15%
Overall Context of Floodplain Management - 5-10%
*Note: As of 4/1/2022, the exam does NOT include any questions on Risk Rating 2.0 regulations.

ASFPM CFM Technical References

ASFPM NFIP 101 On-Demand Training (Free, but requires ASFPM Account)

ASFPM CFM Exam Study Course

Preparing for your Test - Meazure Learning
Get a preview of the digital testing environment

ASFPM Floodplain Management Body of Knowledge

ASFPM Training Center