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A structured, self-paced training program designed to help engineers, planners, and floodplain professionals build practical floodplain management knowledge using industry-standard references, FEMA guidance documents, flood mapping concepts, and real-world applications.

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Floodplain Management Training Has Traditionally Been Difficult to Navigate

For many professionals, learning about floodplain management can feel overwhelming without a clear, organized training path.

  • Searching through scattered FEMA documents, regulations, and technical resources
  • Trying to make sense of complex floodplain rules and mapping requirements
  • Spending hours piecing together information from disconnected sources
  • Wanting more practical, real-world guidance from experienced professionals
  • Looking for a structured learning experience that brings everything together in one place

The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course!

In 2021, Matt Fanghella set out to deepen his knowledge in floodplain management and quickly realized how difficult it was to find organized, practical training in one place.

He spent months gathering FEMA publications, technical references, mapping resources, regulations, and industry guidance documents, then organized them into a structured learning path that actually made sense.

Through that process, he developed a strong foundation in real-world floodplain management principles, regulations, mapping interpretation, and technical applications used throughout the industry.

Today, that experience has been transformed into this comprehensive floodplain management training program. Instead of sorting through countless disconnected resources on your own, you’ll follow a clear, organized curriculum designed to help you build practical floodplain management knowledge from start to finish.

That’s Why We Created The Ultimate Floodplain Manager Review Course!

In 2021, Matt Fanghella had to go down the self-study route himself and faced these challenges head-on.

He busted his butt for four months straight gathering these references, trying to organize them in a logical way, and crafting his study plan…all by himself.

After all this work, he managed to get the hallmark certification in the floodplain management world and became a Certified Floodplain Manager!

Now, he’s put everything into this training course that organizes all these scattered references and resources into a single, structured curriculum that guides you from start to finish in your floodplain management journey.

Here’s What You Get as Part of the Course

12 On-Demand Lecture Modules

Cover All Things Floodplain Management

The core 11 modules hit on all the floodplain management topics, concepts, regulations, and requirements you need to know. The lecture videos cut to the chase, and they all come with associated slides you can download as well to review the material.

water ripple effect
Understand the Hallmark Certification

The bonus module walks you through the Certified Floodplain Manager program, by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (no affiliation). What it is, why you need it, how to get certified, how to renew your credential, and more!  Let's take it to the next level!

Study Anywhere, Anytime

All the lectures are online and on demand. You can go through the course at your own pace and study wherever you are, whenever you can, on whatever device you’ve got with you. No more being tied to an instructor’s schedule, whether in person or online.

Here’s a Breakdown of the Modules

  • Module 1: Floods & Floodplain Management
  • Module 2: The National Floodplain Insurance Program
  • Module 3: NFIP Flood Studies and Maps
  • Module 4: Using NFIP Studies and Maps
  • Module 5: NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements
  • Module 6: Additional Regulatory Measures
  • Module 7: Ordinance Administration
  • Module 8: Substantial Improvements and Damage
  • Module 9: Flood Insurance and Management
  • Module 10: Disaster Operations and Hazard Mitigation
  • Module 11: Emergency Response & Recovery
  • Module 12: Reviewing the Exam Process

3 Supplemental Study Resources

Technical Review Workbook

This is your opportunity to reinforce and apply the core floodplain management concepts covered throughout the training program. These 135 knowledge review questions are designed to help you strengthen your understanding, improve problem-solving skills, and identify areas that may need additional review as you continue building your floodplain management expertise.

Floodplain Management Study Guide

This quick-reference guide brings together key floodplain management concepts, terminology, regulations, and technical topics from the training program into one organized resource. Designed for convenient review and reinforcement, it helps you quickly revisit important material and strengthen your understanding of core floodplain management principles.

Flood Maps and
Flood Studies

Understanding flood maps and flood studies is essential to floodplain management. To support your training, we’ve included additional downloadable resources to help you build confidence in interpreting, reviewing, and applying flood-mapping and study information in real-world situations.

Community & Support

Connect With People in
The Same Boat

You’ll gain access to a private student community filled with professionals and learners growing their knowledge in floodplain management. It’s a great place to ask questions, discuss technical topics, share career insights, and connect with others working through the same training journey.

The Help You Need,
When You Need It

We're committed to offering real, personalized support to our students throughout their training experience. When you have a floodplain management question, you’ll hear directly from Matt, me, or a member of our team who understands the material and is here to help guide you along the way (we cannot help with direct CFM exam questions).

Here’s What You Get as Part of the Course

12 On-Demand Lecture Modules

Cover All Things Floodplain Management

The core 10 modules hit on all the floodplain management topics, concepts, regulations, and requirements you need to know. The lecture videos cut to the chase, and they all come with associated slides you can download as well to review the material.

water ripple effect
Understand the Hallmark Certification

The bonus modules walks you through the Certified Floodplain Manager program, by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (no affiliation). What it is, why you need it, how to get certified, how to renew your credential, and more!

Study Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Device

All the lectures are online and on-demand. You can go through the course at your own pace and study wherever you are, whenever you can, on whatever device you’ve got with you. No more being tied to an instructor’s schedule, whether in person or online.

Here’s a Breakdown of The Modules

  • Module 1: Floods & Floodplain Management
  • Module 2: The National Floodplain Insurance Program
  • Module 3: NFIP Flood Studies and Maps
  • Module 4: Using NFIP Studies and Maps
  • Module 5: NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements
  • Module 6: Additional Regulatory Measures
  • Module 7: Ordinance Administration
  • Module 8: Substantial Improvements and Damage
  • Module 9: Flood Insurance and Management
  • Module 10: Disaster Operations and Hazard Mitigation
  • Module 11: Emergency Response & Recovery
  • Module 12: Reviewing the Exam Process

3 Supplemental Study Resources

Technical Review Workbook

This is your chance to test how well you learned those floodplain management topics you studied in the lectures. And if you plan on becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager, this bad boy comes with 135 questions just like the official exam, all with the same look, feel, and difficulty.

Floodplain Management Study Guide

This is a handy compilation of the most important floodplain management concepts and regulations discussed in the lectures. You can carry it around with you and take a look at it whenever possible to keep things fresh and top of mind.

Flood Maps and Flood Studies

A huge chunk of your role as a Floodplain Manager deals with reading, revising, and creating flood maps and flood studies. Also, the exam requires you to do this to answer quite a few exam questions. So we include these as additional downloads to help you hone in on this skill.

Community & Support

Connect With People in
The Same Boat

You get access to a students-only group packed with other people also in their journey into floodplain management. It’s the best place to ask questions about a topic, get some career advice in floodplain management, as well as tips and help with the exam process.

The Help You Need,
When You Need It

We pride ourselves on the one-on-one support we provide to our students. You’ll never get a reply from a chatbot. Matt and I, or any of our other team members, will personally reply to whatever floodplain management question you’ve got, whenever you have it.

Here’s What You Get With the Course

12 On-Demand Lecture Modules

Cover All Things Floodplain Management

The core 10 modules hit on all the floodplain management topics, concepts, regulations, and requirements you need to know. The lecture videos cut to the chase, and they all come with associated slides you can download as well to review the material.

water ripple effect
Understand the Hallmark Certification

The bonus modules walk you through the Certified Floodplain Manager program, by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (no affiliation). What it is, why you need it, how to become a Certified Floodplain Manager, how to renew your credential, and more!

Study Anywhere, Anytime, on Any Device

All the lectures are online and on-demand. You can go through the course at your own pace and study wherever you are, whenever you can, on whatever device you’ve got with you. No more being tied to an instructor’s schedule, whether in person or online.

Here’s a Breakdown of The Modules

  • Module 1: Floods & Floodplain Management
  • Module 2: The National Floodplain Insurance Program
  • Module 3: NFIP Flood Studies and Maps
  • Module 4: Using NFIP Studies and Maps
  • Module 5: NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements
  • Module 6: Additional Regulatory Measures
  • Module 7: Ordinance Administration
  • Module 8: Substantial Improvements and Damage
  • Module 9: Flood Insurance and Management
  • Module 10: Disaster Operations and Hazard Mitigation
  • Module 11: Emergency Response & Recovery
  • Module 12: Reviewing the Exam Process

3 Supplemental Study Resources

Technical Review Workbook

This is your chance to test how well you learned those floodplain management topics you studied in the lectures. And if you plan on becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager, this bad boy comes with 135 questions just like the official exam, all with the same look, feel, and difficulty.

Floodplain Management Study Guide

This is a handy compilation of the most important floodplain management concepts and regulations discussed in the lectures. You can carry it around with you and take a look at it whenever possible to keep things fresh and top of mind.

Flood Maps and
Flood Studies

A huge chunk of your role as a Floodplain Manager deals with reading, revising, and creating flood maps and flood studies. Also, the exam requires you to do this to answer quite a few exam questions. So we include these as additional downloads to help you hone in on this skill.

Community & Support

Connect With People in
The Same Boat

You get access to a students-only group packed with other people also in their journey into floodplain management. It’s the best place to ask questions about a floodplain management topic, career advice in floodplain management, as well as tips and help with the exam process.

The Help You Need,
When You Need It

We pride ourselves on the one-on-one support we provide to our students. You’ll never get a reply from a chatbot. Matt and I, or any of our other team members, will personally reply to whatever technical issue or floodplain management question you’ve got, whenever you need.

Taught by a Certified Floodplain Manager

Matt Fanghella, PE, CFM

I’m a practicing professional civil engineer (PE), a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), and one of the creators behind this comprehensive floodplain management training program.

My journey into floodplain management began in 2021 while working as a Stormwater Engineer in Virginia. Around that time, the state introduced the Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF), creating new opportunities for communities to strengthen resilience and improve flood preparedness efforts.

As I became more involved in floodplain management work, I spent countless hours studying FEMA guidance documents, technical references, regulations, mapping resources, and real-world applications used throughout the profession. That experience helped me develop a deeper understanding of floodplain management principles and their application in practice.

After earning my Certified Floodplain Manager designation, I partnered with Isaac and Civil Engineering Academy to develop a structured floodplain management training program to help professionals better organize, understand, and apply key concepts used across the industry.

If you’re interested in growing your floodplain management knowledge, then this is for you!  

Does the Course Help With Your Floodplain Manager Certification?

Yes. This training program is designed around widely recognized floodplain management principles, industry-standard references, FEMA guidance documents, and practical concepts commonly used throughout the profession.

If you're pursuing professional development or certification, the course organizes complex material into a structured learning experience that strengthens understanding, reinforces key concepts, and makes studying and review more efficient by bringing important resources together in one place.

Please note that this training program is an independently developed educational material. We do not provide, reproduce, discuss, or have access to any proprietary or protected certification exam content, questions, or confidential testing material. All instruction and support are based solely on publicly available references, industry guidance, and educational resources.

Does the Course Help With the Certified Floodplain Manager Exam?

The short answer: Absolutely!

This course is built around widely recognized floodplain management principles, industry-standard references, and commonly used guidance documents. These are the same resources professionals rely on when developing their understanding of floodplain management.

If you’re working toward certification, this course is designed to help you organize those materials, strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and study more efficiently by bringing everything together in one place.

Does the Course Help With the Certified Floodplain Management Exam?

The short answer: Absolutely!

This course is built around widely recognized floodplain management principles, industry-standard references, and commonly used guidance documents. These are the same resources professionals rely on when developing their understanding of floodplain management.

If you’re working toward certification, this course is designed to help you organize those materials, strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and study more efficiently by bringing everything together in one place.

Why Floodplain Management Skills Matter?

Job Prospects

With storm losses becoming more severe, and storm frequency and intensity predicted to only increase, the need for Certified Floodplain Managers is already here — and will only increase.

Financial Stability

With enough training, you could become a Certified Floodplain Manager. Matt secured over $3 million in funding for projects, making him a valuable professional that any employer needs on staff, whether private or public.

Higher Pay

Matt got a 20% pay increase right after learning all he could about floodplain management and eventually became a Certified Floodplain Manager. According to an ASFPM survey (no affiliation with us), nearly one-quarter of Certified Floodplain Managers earn $75,000 or more.

Competitive Advantage

Many current job openings within the Water Resources arena now require the Certified Floodplain Manager certification as a preferred qualification. This means that if you have it, your resume will be at the top of the pile.  We provide training through this course to help you earn continuing education credit with an eye toward earning your certification.

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What Our Students Say

First, I am so grateful to you for creating this course. The FEMA 480 in and of itself is overwhelming. Finding any structured information online has been equally daunting. I've found your course to be incredibly helpful in corralling all of the information. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!

Mindy Wilson, CFM

Hazard Mitigation Operations Coordinator

Patterson Structural Moving & Shoring, LLC

The course offered by CEA is well-structured and allows for flexible, self-paced learning that fits my busy schedule. The team promptly and diligently addressed my request for closed captioning accessibility. I would highly recommend this course to my coworkers who are interested in pursuing this certification.

Kody Schouten, M.Eng, EIT, CFM

Graduate Engineer

Southwest Engineers, Inc.

What Our Students are Saying

First, I am so grateful to you for creating this course. The FEMA 480 in and of itself is overwhelming. Finding any structured information online has been equally daunting. I've found your course to be incredibly helpful in corralling all of the information. Thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart!

Mindy Wilson

Hazard Mitigation Operations Coordinator

Patterson Structural Moving & Shoring, LLC

The course offered by CEA is well-structured and allows for flexible, self-paced learning that fits my busy schedule. The team promptly and diligently addressed my request for closed captioning accessibility. I would highly recommend this course to my coworkers who are interested in pursuing this certification.

Kody Schouten, M.Eng, EIT

Graduate Engineer

Southwest Engineers, Inc.

What Our Students are Saying

First, I am so grateful to you for creating this course. The FEMA 480 in and of itself is overwhelming. Finding any structured information online has been equally daunting. I've found your course to be incredibly helpful in corralling all of the information. Thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart!

Mindy Wilson

Hazard Mitigation Operations Coordinator

Patterson Structural Moving & Shoring

The course offered by CEA is well-structured and allows for flexible, self-paced learning that fits my busy schedule. The team promptly and diligently addressed my request for closed captioning accessibility. I would highly recommend this course to my coworkers who are interested in pursuing this certification.

Kody Schouten, M.Eng, EIT

Graduate Engineer

Southwest Engineers, Inc.

No Need to Be on The Fence

Immediate Access

Upon enrollment, you’ll receive immediate access to the complete training program and all included resources, allowing you to begin building your floodplain management knowledge and professional expertise right away.

15-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee

You have two long weeks to dive into the course, and only then make up your mind about it. If you’re not happy with it, simply request a refund within 15 days on either the platform or via email, and you’ll get every penny back. No questions asked.

Non-Corporate Student Support

We take pride in providing a personal and supportive experience throughout your training. If you run into a technical issue or have questions related to floodplain management topics covered in the course, you can reach out directly to our team and receive a response from a real person, including Matt, Isaac, or another member of our support team.

Master Core Floodplain Management Concepts

Learn from professionals with real-world floodplain management experience through a training program built around widely used technical references, FEMA guidance documents, and practical industry concepts. The course is designed to organize complex material into a clear learning path, helping you build confidence, strengthen your understanding, and develop a solid foundation in floodplain management principles.

No Need to Be on The Fence

Immediate Access

Upon enrollment, you’ll get immediate access to the course and everything mentioned above so you can start your journey to become a Certified Floodplain Manager right away.

15-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee

You have two long weeks to dive into the course, and only then make up your mind about it. If you’re not happy with it, simply request a refund within 15 days on either the platform or via email, and you’ll get every penny back. No questions asked.

Non-Corporate Student Support

We pride ourselves on the personal experience we provide to our students with our one-on-one support. You can simply email us with whatever technical issue you find or floodplain management question you have, and you’ll get a reply back from a human being, either me, Matt, or any other of our team members.

Higher Chances of Passing the Exam

With expert guidance from someone who’s been in the trenches and material based on the exact same technical references, you’ll have a foolproof plan that does all the “organization” work for you and gets you on the right path to become a Certified Floodplain Manager.

Helping Civil Engineers Get Their Professional Certifications for More Than a Decade!

Hi, I’m Isaac Oakeson, PE.

I’m the founder of Civil Engineering Academy, an educational platform created by practicing engineers to help professionals grow their technical knowledge, advance their careers, and pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities within engineering.

Since launching Civil Engineering Academy in 2012, we’ve helped thousands of engineers strengthen their understanding of technical concepts, build confidence in their skills, and take the next step in their professional journeys.


Today, I’m excited to introduce this comprehensive floodplain management training program, developed in collaboration with Matt Fanghella.

Drawing from Matt’s real-world experience and extensive work in floodplain management, this course was built to help professionals better understand floodplain principles, regulations, mapping, and practical applications used throughout the industry.


We’re excited to be part of your journey as you continue building your expertise in floodplain management.

Helping Civil Engineers Get Their Professional Certifications for More Than a Decade!

Hi, I’m Isaac Oakeson, PE.


I'm the founder of Civil Engineering Academy, a platform built from the ground up by practicing civil engineers to help fellow civil engineers like you achieve all your career goals and get all the professional certifications you want under your belt.


Since I kicked this thing off way back in 2012, we’ve helped more than 1,500 civil engineers become EITs and PEs by passing their civil FE and PE exams and advance in their career.


Now, I’m thrilled to present The Ultimate Certified Floodplain Manager Review Course to you to help you on your journey to become a Certified Floodplain Manager!


Leverage the wealth of experience and dedication that Matt has poured into this course and let’s check off that career goal of becoming a Certified Floodplain Manager.

Build Real-World Floodplain Management Expertise Now!

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299

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  • 12 Lecture Modules
  • Technical Review Workbook
  • Study Guide
  • Flood Maps & Studies
  • Students-Only Group
  • One-on-One Support
  • 15-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee

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399

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  • 12 Lecture Modules
  • Technical Review Workbook
  • Study Guide
  • Flood Maps & Studies
  • Students-Only Group
  • One-on-One Support
  • 15-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee

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499

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  • Immediate Start
  • One Year of Access
  • 12 Lecture Modules
  • Technical Review Workbook
  • Study Guide
  • Flood Maps & Studies
  • Students-Only Group
  • One-on-One Support
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Disclaimer: CFM® is a registered certification mark of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., which is not affiliated with and does not endorse or sponsor this course nor any other goods or services offered by CEA. The author of our course took the exam more than four years ago, as listed in his biography, and cannot (and will not), under any circumstances, answer questions related to the exam itself or its content.

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CFM® is a registered certification mark of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM), which is not affiliated with and does not endorse or sponsor this course nor any other goods or services offered by CEA. The author of our course took the exam more than four years ago, as listed in his biography, and cannot (and will not), under any circumstances, answer questions related to the exam itself or its content.