The practical sessions were really informative and a good way for me to learn.

Shelby Weicht

WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland

The information learned through this course will definitely help our organization move forward to better manage risk and promote a culture of safety.

Caitlin Pierzchalski

Manager, Ocean Bridge Pacific, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada

The textbook is comprehensive, well written, easy to understand and very relevant to the nature of risk management in the outdoor industry

Alan Champkins

Head of Centre, Ndubaluba Outdoor Centre, Mkushi, Zambia

The course has been a useful investment and experience. For being engaged in the outdoor industry for over 15 years, there is much to learn,…

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Ruvan Ranatunga

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

Overall a must do course for all outdoor risk managers.

Sebastian Wong

Campus Health & Safety Specialist, Singapore American School, Singapore

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

Monica Barrios

Owner, Director, Inside Out, North Carolina, USA

An excellent combination of case studies, exercises, self-paced work, and meetings.

Jake Taylor

Safety Manager, Camp Beaumont, Hong Kong

Well written textbook, with vocabulary suited for the masses, even English Second Language students, with focused understandable content

Lanny Donde

Outdoor Education Teacher, Calgary Academy, Alberta, Canada

Very thorough…we now have a framework of where to go from here to ensure safety across our organization.

Jacob Wall

Program Director, Society for Wilderness Stewardship, Montana, USA

Working with Viristar on training our staff in outdoor safety was highly appreciated. The attention to detail and the clear communication with Viristar made working…

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Mariya Georgieva

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

The best online course I’ve ever taken. Thoughtful and intentional curriculum and course design that has expanded my knowledge and thinking on risk management.

Scott Schneider

Senior Lecturer of Outdoor Leadership, North Carolina State University – Health & Exercise Department, North Carolina, USA

Viristar has nailed their online learning approach. Course material is rigorous, up-to-date and highly relevant and practical to anyone involved in outdoor and experiential learning.

Matthew Schulte

Director of Local & Global Engagement, Canadian International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The course provided systematic approach to safety management of organisations.

Rene Valner

Coach, Sea Kayaking Estonia, Viljandi, Estonia

Very helpful. I learned a lot about systems thinking and the different domains of potential risks.

Shi Jinhui (Kelly)

Co-Founder & Director, Fun & Learn Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

I found this course very useful… The live sessions were excellent opportunities to discuss ideas and make comparisons between our different organisations and practices in…

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Paul Delane

Head of Outdoor Education, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento, Western Australia