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Risk Management Training

Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course provides comprehensive training on safety management for professionals in the experiential, outdoor, wilderness, adventure and travel context.

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Learn the science behind why incidents occur

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Engage with case studies, scenarios, and small group projects to master safety principles

Understand

Understand how to develop a comprehensive risk management plan

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Create a customized strategy to help your organization achieve safety excellence

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Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 4 March – 1 April, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
March, 2026
4 March, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 1 April – 29 April, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
April, 2026
1 April, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Foundations of Adventure Safety

Dates: 1 May – 2 May, 2026
Cost: 415 USD / 2900 RMB
Location: Utahloy International School Guangzhou
Instructor: Jeff Baierlein
May, 2026
1 May, 2026
415 USD / 2900 RMB
Utahloy International School Guangzhou

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 6 May – 3 June, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
May, 2026
6 May, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Experiential Learning Trip Risk Management

Dates: 29 May – 30 May, 2026
Cost: 250 EUR
Location: American International School of Vilnius, Upper School
Instructor: Jeff Baierlein
May, 2026
29 May, 2026
250 EUR
American International School of Vilnius, Upper School

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 5 August – 2 September, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
August, 2026
5 August, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 2 September – 30 September, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
September, 2026
2 September, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 7 October – 4 November, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
October, 2026
7 October, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 4 November – 2 December, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
November, 2026
4 November, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-5/-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-5/-4

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Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 2 December – 31 December, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
December, 2026
2 December, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am Singapore time UTC+8. Times and dates based on Singapore time, UTC+8

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  • Provided a good framework to improve our organization’s risk management.

    Sebastian Wong

    Campus Health & Safety Specialist, Singapore American School, Singapore

  • Mariya Georgieva

    Program Coordinator, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định Province, Vietnam

  • [Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] easy to read, very well organized and user friendly.

    Jon Twofifty

    Outdoor Experiential Trainer, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya

  • This course consists of great materials to improve your safety culture in the outdoor industry.

    Sulistyo Sapto Winarno (Soel)

    Program Development, Jelajah Outdoor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

  • Well written textbook, with focused, understandable content.

    Lanny Donde

    Outdoor Education Teacher, Calgary Academy, Alberta, Canada

  • [Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] a useful, systematic, comprehensive and practical reference.

    Wenqi Xu

    Associate Professor, Wuhan Sports University, Georgia, USA

  • It was clear, practical, and very relevant to our work. We’ve already started applying what we learned, and it’s making a real difference.

    Miriam van de Plassche

    De Palm Island General Manager & Director of Sustainability, De Palm Tours, Oranjestad, Aruba

  • I feel more equipped and better prepared now than I have ever been.

    Jon Twofifty

    Outdoor Experiential Trainer, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya

  • 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

  • Incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to risk management in outdoor programs.

    Margarita Kouzel

    Campus Recreation and Program Manager, American Jewish University, California, USA

  • [Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] so good and has all the information I need.

    Peter Osongti Ayompe

    Outdoor Education Specialist, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore

  • A well developed and comprehensive approach to risk management…engaging and effective.

    Dylan Harry

    Science Teacher, Outdoor Program Director, Fryeburg Academy, Maine, USA

  • Broke down the process of effective risk management into digestible and actionable pieces.

    Lara Ruegg

    Experiential Education Director, Seattle Waldorf School, Seattle, Washington USA

  • The textbook was easy to read, logically set out, and well-illustrated with real-life examples.

    Fiona McDonald

    Chief Executive Officer, Education Outdoors New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Viristar’s risk management course is recommended to anyone working or volunteering in outdoor education or outdoor activities. Highly effective and an excellent opportunity to upskill!

    David Powell

    Managing Director, Ability Expeditions, Malaysian Borneo

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