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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

Create

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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  • We were very pleased with the top notch instruction from Viristar instructors.

    Kenny Peavy

    Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia

  • Billy Teeton

    Director of Outdoor Education, Woodridge College and Preparatory, South Africa

  • The course provided a systematic approach to safety management.

    Rene Valner

    Coach, Sea Kayaking Estonia, Viljandi, Estonia

  • 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

  • It provides a useful overview of risk management, accompanied by a relevant level of detail.

    Danyi Prieto

    Biologist, Sustainability Department, Colombia Inedita SAS, FULLSKY, Cundinamarca, Colombia

  • The textbook was concise and written in a manner that is easy to read and understand.

    Jake Taylor

    Safety Manager, Camp Beaumont, Hong Kong

  • Great training that gave me the opportunity to look at risk assessment with a common sense lens.

    Jeff Koops

    Athletic Director, British International School of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia

  • Every outdoor program company should enroll their leaders in this. Excellent course!

    Dr. Kishore Dogra

    Director, Adventure 1 Zone, Maharashtra, India

  • Very useful.

    Wigoto Prihadi

    Program Director, Co-Founder, Jelajah Outdoor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

  • Viristar’s textbook is truly a great addition to the outdoor industry!

    Boo Hui Wen

    Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

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

    Jon Twofifty

    Outdoor Experiential Trainer, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya

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

    Dylan Harry

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

  • Anindita Chatterjee

    Field Leader, iEXP 360, Maharashtra, India

  • Invaluable.

    Christina Shores

    Adventure Education Coordinator, Renaissance Secondary School, Castle Rock, Colorado USA

  • Excellent…extremely helpful.

    Charlotte Hyde

    Education and Outreach Program Director, Applegate Partnership & Watershed Council, Oregon, USA

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