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Online Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management

Floodplain Management Course Series

The UW Online Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management offers two courses in Floodplain Management, enabling students to earn their master’s with a focus on the study of coastal and riverine floodplain management. Instructors in this program have extensive experience helping communities solve complex floodplain issues around the world and at federal, state and local levels.

These specialized courses are designed to help you understand the role of FEMA in floodplain management and to help you prepare for the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam.

Demand for Trained Professionals

Flooding is an extremely daunting and costly challenge facing society. The effects of global climate change will intensify flooding issues around the globe, from stronger hurricanes in the Gulf Coast to increasing coastal flooding in Indonesia. On a global scale, flooding impacts 21 million people annually. There is a high demand for professionals with specialized training in designing and implementing solutions that address floodplain issues.

flooded town illustration and field trip

Learning Formats

Seats in these Floodplain Management courses fill quickly. Keep in mind:

  • You will have the option of attending class in person or online during the scheduled class times, or watching the class recordings at a later time.
  • Participants attending remotely will be able to view their classmates when the class is in session.