Who Can Proctor Exams
Proctors that are approved to administer the exam include: ASFPM Board Members and/or Staff, ASFPM Certification Board of Regents Members, ASFPM Professional Development Committee Members, NFIP State Coordinators, EMI Point of Contact, and an ASFPM Accredited CFM.
If you would like to proctor the exam, please contact:
Anita Larson, cfm@floods.org for
further information.
Exam Hosting Policy and Procedures
The following are guidelines issued by the ASFPM Certification Board of Regents regarding the hosting of the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Exam.
1. Upon deciding to host an exam, notify the ASFPM Office no less than 30 days prior to the proposed exam date for approval. It is suggested that exams be held in conjunction with a conference or at the conclusion of a training workshop. Governmental agencies or private sector entities may host an exam at their worksite upon approval from ASFPM.
2. A fee may be charged for attending a conference, training workshop, etc., BUT there can be NO fees or charges directly associated with taking the exam. Costs for the exam room need to be included in the conference or training fee.
3. When advertising the exam make sure it is clearly stated that applicants can receive applications from the ASFPM website and that all applications must be received at the Office of ASFPM at least 2 weeks prior to the exam for review and approval.
4. Send announcement material to ASFPM Office for review before printing and distributing. If there is to be a limit on the number of exam takers, determine the maximum number and include that space is limited in the advertisement.
5. For any training or review offered, all attendees must be informed that the information provided is for “Enhancement or Refresher Only and not intended to teach the exam”.
Exam Site
Room needs to be set-up in classroom style having adequate writing
surfaces and large enough to accommodate twice the number of persons taking
the exam.
Make sure room has proper lighting and adequate ventilation.
Tip: If possible, use a room that is in proximity to restrooms. Having water available in the room is also a good idea.
Sample Announcement
As part of the --- Conference scheduled for ---- in --- the exam for the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM®) will be offered at the conference.
In order to take the exam, you must complete the application for the CFM Program which is available on the ASFPM website www.floods.org under certification. The fee for taking the exam is $100 for ASFPM members and $320 for non-members. You may submit application for membership at the same time as applying for the exam.
In order to be considered to take the Certified Floodplain Managers Exam at the conference. You must submit your completed application along with the appropriate fee to ASFPM by ---(2 weeks prior to exam date).
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