The course was engaging and insightful. This course provided me with an intentional opportunity to reflect on my organization’s risk management practices and to walk…

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Amanda Preperato

Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) Director, Grinnell College, Iowa, USA

Very thought provoking…you come away with a concrete, actionable plan that will help you develop risk management further within your organization.

Roisin Pearson

Deputy Head, Safeguarding & Well-being Education Specialist, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines

The information learned through this course will definitely help our organization move forward to better manage risk and promote a culture of safety.

Caitlin Pierzchalski

Manager, Ocean Bridge Pacific, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada

It was very helpful, and I was able to get a wider perspective on risk management.

Shi Jinhui

Founder, Fun & Learn , Chiang Mai, Thailand

The sessions were interactive and useful.

Kamaran Rasul

Director, Hawraz Climbing Organization, Iraq

Viristar does an excellent job guiding experienced outdoor program operators to see areas of improvement we otherwise wouldn’t see.

Bill Feng

Senior Manager of Operations, Keru Knowledge, Shanghai, China

[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] like a bible for those who conduct outdoor programs.

Dr. Kishore Dogra

Director, Adventure 1 Zone, Maharashtra, India

The textbook offered valuable insights, practical guidance, and thoughtful analysis that will undoubtedly benefit anyone involved in outdoor activities.

Samson Lumbwe

Swimming Coach, Lifeguard, Physical Education & Recreation Teacher, Trident Prep Kalumbila, Kalumbila, Zambia

The most comprehensive risk management course I have completed. I highly recommend Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training.

Phil Austen-Smith

Expedition Director, Ability Expeditions, Malaysian Borneo

This course is a must for every outdoor program manager to attend, so that they understand their responsibility and roles in implementing risk management in…

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Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid

Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

Working in three countries, I found this training to be incredibly valuable. I would highly encourage all stakeholders working in outdoor programs to take this…

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Amit Panariya

Program Manager, Princeton-Blairstown Center, New Jersey, USA

An invaluable tool when considering the risk management policies, procedures, and practices for my programming.

John Lacroix

Race Director, Human Potential LLC, Colorado, USA

We found Viristar’s professional and thorough approach to be of huge value as we reviewed our practices. We appreciated the responsive and flexible approach alongside…

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Nick Alchin

Head of College, United World College South East Asia, Singapore

This course has changed how l view things.

Priscah Nyagumbo

Board of Directors, Lawrencedale Outdoors, Zimbabwe

Thank you for sharing so much of your time and knowledge with our students. One of them wrote, “I really enjoy listening to Mr. Baierlein…

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Karen P.S. Tan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee USA