Welcome to Business Resilience in a Flash! If you want to strengthen your business and prepare for the unexpected, quickly and effectively, you’re in the right place! This fast-paced, interactive course, created in collaboration with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and offered by the Maine Business School and UMaine Cooperative Extension, is designed for busy entrepreneurs who want to build resilience into the core of their business.

In just under two hours, you’ll explore the key principles of business resilience through engaging lessons, practical tools, and real-world strategies. From crisis management to operational systems and financial preparedness, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bounce back stronger from disruptions and adapt to change with clarity and purpose.

Whether you're launching a new venture or leading a long-standing enterprise, this course offers immediately applicable insights to keep your business agile, sustainable, and ready for whatever comes next.

Upon completion, you’ll earn the Business Resilience in a Flash Micro-Badge, a digital credential that showcases your ability to lead with foresight, stability, and confidence. Add it to your resume or LinkedIn to demonstrate your commitment to long-term business success.

The cost of the course has been covered by grant funding from DECD. Join us and take the first step toward a stronger, more resilient business, starting now!

Technology Requirements: This course content will be entirely online on Brightspace. An email address, access to a reliable internet connection, the newest version of your web browser, and an electronic device (i.e. laptop, desktop, iPad, or tablet) with video/audio capabilities are required to complete this course.

Accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this course, please contact us at extension.brightspace@maine.edu