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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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  • This course has changed how l view things.

    Priscah Nyagumbo

    Board of Directors, Lawrencedale Outdoors, Zimbabwe

  • It was great to have a variety of experience and perspectives that made for some great discussions.

    Jen Siliko

    Outdoor Pursuit Center Director, Miami University, Ohio, USA

  • A great foundation for anyone looking to understand risk management, or someone tasked with managing risks in an organization.

    Dave Acton

    Chief Executive Officer, OrcaNation, Singapore

  • [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

  • Neil Haarhoff

    Director of Outdoor Education, Stanford Lake College, Limpopo, South Africa

  • A well designed training where you learn essential skills and knowledge that can be used for effective risk management.

    John Henriquez

    Operations Manager, De Palm Tours, Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Our instructor was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. This course was a great start for me to build the risk management approach for my organization.

    Noam Pratzer

    Founder, Get Out Adventures, Toronto, Canada

  • 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

  • Great knowledge about risk management…definitely helpful for people working in the outdoors, whichever your role is in the organisation.

    Ng Li Ying

    Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

  • Samantha Wilde

    Program Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada

  • Overall a must do course for all outdoor risk managers.

    Sebastian Wong

    Campus Health & Safety Specialist, Singapore American School, Singapore

  • Excellent…extremely helpful.

    Charlotte Hyde

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

  • Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course would be beneficial for, and highly related to, any outdoor adventure practitioner!

    Georgina Tan

    Senior Instructor (Training Unit), Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

  • Ryan Moss

    Live Adventure Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

  • The materials and teaching are excellent.

    Wanitchayakorn Buasuwan

    Experience Program Coordinator, NatureMind-ED, Krabi, Thailand

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