I found this course incredibly useful…I was surprised and impressed with how much I learned and how applicable everything was.

Dave Payne

Director of Experiential Education, Sparks Rowing, Washington DC, USA

The instructors were amazing.

Guadalupe Navarro

Community Engagement Manager, Sonoma County Regional Parks, California, USA

This course is a must for every outdoor program manager to attend.

Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid

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

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

Excellent…extremely helpful.

Charlotte Hyde

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

Viristar has been very helpful, positive and encouraging. We really appreciate their assistance.

Priscah Nyagumbo

Member, Board of Directors, Lawrencedale Outdoor Centre, Rusape, Zimbabwe

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

Dylan Harry

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

An excellent course…well facilitated.

Cathie Riley

School Nurse, The Fay School, Texas, USA

It’s well thought out and thought-provoking. Thanks to this course we are able to make valuable strides toward mitigating risks more effectively.

Mike Lewis

Founder, General Director, YMCE Group, Beijing, China

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

Boo Hui Wen

Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

Highly recommend this short, intensive course to anyone working on outdoor programs. Its content is relevant, applicable and holistic to all.

Ben Trewren

Experiential Learning Manager, Operation Flinders Foundation, Edwardstown, Australia

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

The book is comprehensive and well organized, with visuals that capture the text perfectly!

Monica Barrios

Owner, Director, Inside Out, North Carolina, USA

This course was comprehensive, and the most informative part were the weekly self-assessments to reflect on where our organization was in terms of risk management.

Beta Eaton

Director of Global & Experiential Learning, Kents Hill School, Maine, USA

Our mission is to unlock the economic, human and environmental potential of the Southern African Adventure Industry through a process of professionalisation. Viristar’s risk management…

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Jessi Sunkel

Executive Director, South African Adventure Industry Association, Pretoria, South Africa