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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 31 MIN

Passing the Floodplain Manager Exam After 3 Tries as an Electrical Engineer With Chris Moe

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Think Floodplain Management is only for Water Resources Engineers? Those already working in water- and flood-related fields? 🤔 Well, this interview with Chris Moe will make you rethink that. 👇Chris is an Electrical Engineer by trade who entered the public sector many years later doing building inspections and was encouraged by his boss to go for the CFM® exam to boost his career.After two failed attempts studying by himself, he almost gave up on that goal, but didn’t. He decided to get back on his feet and come back stronger…now with a brand-new approach for his third (and last) try with our review course. 💪In this episode he dives deep into this journey. From what most people misunderstand about the CFM® exam and the biggest mistake he made that you need to avoid…all the way to why this exam is more than just a credential if you work in the public sector.If you work in city and town planning, emergency management, local floodplain administration, insurance, or anything like that, the CFM® Exam is for you — and this episode is packed with real talk and practical tips from someone who’s been there…without a civil background. 😮🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What Everyone Gearing up for the CFM Exam Need Know About ItWhat He Did After His First Failed Try That You Should Never Do as a Repeat TakerWhy He Almost Gave Up After the Second Failed Attempt...But Didn'tHow He Found Our CFM Review Course (And Went for It)What He Loved the Most About the CFM Review Course That Makes It Stand OutWhat the CFM Exam Day Experience Looks LikeWhy Floodplain Management Knowledge Is Needed Beyond the Test PurposesThe Impact of the "CFM" Initials on Your Career And SalaryHow the CFM Exam Results are ReleasedHow He Organized His Studies into His ScheduleThe Advice He Gave to a Coworker Who Wanted the CFM That You Should Follow TooThe Minimum Amount of Prep You Need to Be Able to Pass the CFM ExamIs the CFM Only for Water Resources Engineers?What He Suggests Everyone Taking Our CFM Review Course DoHis Secret to Prepare for All Licensure Exams He Took...And You Should Do the SameWhere to Find the CFM Review Course Chris Used to Pass🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Floodplain Manager Review CourseFloodplain Manager Practice ExamThe Certified Floodplain Manager Credential ExplainedCity of Folly Beach💬 CONNECT WITH CHRIS:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Manager Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]🚨 Disclaimer: 🚨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. Our course is based solely on publicly available materials and general industry principles. We do not use or distribute any proprietary or exam content from ASFPM. The author of our course took the exam more than four years ago and cannot (and will not), under any circumstances, answer questions related to the exam itself or its content. References to CFM® are for descriptive purposes only.

Think Floodplain Management is only for Water Resources Engineers? Those already working in water- and flood-related fields? 🤔 Well, this interview with Chris Moe will make you rethink that. 👇Chris is an Electrical Engineer by trade who entered the public sector many years later doing building inspections and was encouraged by his boss to go for the CFM® exam to boost his career.After two failed attempts studying by himself, he almost gave up on that goal, but didn’t. He decided to get back on his feet and come back stronger…now with a brand-new approach for his third (and last) try with our review course. 💪In this episode he dives deep into this journey. From what most people misunderstand about the CFM® exam and the biggest mistake he made that you need to avoid…all the way to why this exam is more than just a credential if you work in the public sector.If you work in city and town planning, emergency management, local floodplain administration, insurance, or anything like that, the CFM® Exam is for you — and this episode is packed with real talk and practical tips from someone who’s been there…without a civil background. 😮🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What Everyone Gearing up for the CFM Exam Need Know About ItWhat He Did After His First Failed Try That You Should Never Do as a Repeat TakerWhy He Almost Gave Up After the Second Failed Attempt...But Didn'tHow He Found Our CFM Review Course (And Went for It)What He Loved the Most About the CFM Review Course That Makes It Stand OutWhat the CFM Exam Day Experience Looks LikeWhy Floodplain Management Knowledge Is Needed Beyond the Test PurposesThe Impact of the "CFM" Initials on Your Career And SalaryHow the CFM Exam Results are ReleasedHow He Organized His Studies into His ScheduleThe Advice He Gave to a Coworker Who Wanted the CFM That You Should Follow TooThe Minimum Amount of Prep You Need to Be Able to Pass the CFM ExamIs the CFM Only for Water Resources Engineers?What He Suggests Everyone Taking Our CFM Review Course DoHis Secret to Prepare for All Licensure Exams He Took...And You Should Do the SameWhere to Find the CFM Review Course Chris Used to Pass🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Floodplain Manager Review CourseFloodplain Manager Practice ExamThe Certified Floodplain Manager Credential ExplainedCity of Folly Beach💬 CONNECT WITH CHRIS:LinkedIn🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup GuideFREE Floodplain Manager Course Module🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review CoursesFloodplain Manager Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Bonus Theory QuestionsPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFloodplain Manager Practice ExamFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]🚨 Disclaimer: 🚨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. Our course is based solely on publicly available materials and general industry principles. We do not use or distribute any proprietary or exam content from ASFPM. The author of our course took the exam more than four years ago and cannot (and will not), under any circumstances, answer questions related to the exam itself or its content. References to CFM® are for descriptive purposes only.

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