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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

Engage

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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  • Ruvan Ranatunga

    Director of Operations & Lead Facilitator, Adventure SEALs Expeditions, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 course provided a detailed and simple explanation of risk management to guide you through assessing your workplace.

    Emma Bartlett

    Trip Safety Manager, United World College South East Asia, Singapore

  • This course provides a comprehensive guide to risk management in outdoor programming.

    Crystal Skahan

    Northeast Passage Education & Training Director, University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, USA

  • An in-depth resource which can support risk management.

    Jake Hammond

    Head of Outdoor Education, Australian International 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

  • The course exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend it to any administrator who has oversight of outdoor programs…an excellent value.

    Jon Browher

    Outdoor Skills Program Coordinator, Brewster Academy, New Hampshire, USA

  • Mark A. Ritchie PhD

    Executive Director, International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • The course is very intense and interesting.

    Sandra Santos

    Founder, Kitesurf Eolis, Tavira, Portugal

  • This course helped me see different perspectives of the industry that will help me become better at evaluating risks.

    Victor Simone

    Adventure Program Coordinator, Tashkent International School, Tashkent, Úsbekistan

  • This course has changed how l view things.

    Priscah Nyagumbo

    Board of Directors, Lawrencedale Outdoors, Zimbabwe

  • The course provided a systematic approach to safety management.

    Rene Valner

    Coach, Sea Kayaking Estonia, Viljandi, Estonia

  • Reid Burland

    Owner, Geronimo Construction, North Dakota, USA

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