Global Consulting
& Training

Viristar provides expert services to outdoor, adventure, and experiential programs, and strategic consulting to SMEs, government agencies, and nonprofits worldwide.

Acclaimed
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.

Learn

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

learn more

What We Do

What can we help you with today?

Explore Viristar Services

Hover on each topic to learn more
 Experiential Program Design Wilderness Medicine Business Management Consulting Expert Witness Incident Review Risk Management Trainings Safety Audit Safety Accreditation Safety Program Design

Find a Course

List View Grid View
course name
Month/Year
start date
cost
location

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dates: 1 July – 29 July, 2026
Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-4

Time Zone Conversion Chart

Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
Enroll Now

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

July, 2026
1 July, 2026
Tuition USD 649
Online

Live Sessions: 11:00 am New York time UTC-4. Times and dates based on New York time, UTC-4

Time Zone Conversion Chart

View All Courses

Our Clients

View More

Your Success.
Our Passion.

Strategic. Innovative. Research-driven.

Viristar partners with organizations to identify insights and implement solutions which help them achieve new heights of quality and effectiveness.



Our passion is inspired by our clients’ commitment to excellence. Viristar’s deep expertise in safety management, program development and business strategy helps our clients ignite their full potential.



We’re driven by a passion for the people we serve and the missions their organizations strive every day to achieve.

Viristar Blog

View All Articles

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign up for Viristar Insights, our monthly newsletter with analysis, expert advice, and essential industry news. Stay current with our latest insights. 

  • Dr. Christian Bisson

    Professor of Adventure Education & Adventure Education Program Coordinator, Plymouth State University, New Hampshire, USA

  • Jennifer Blackaller Ruiz

    Manager–St. Lawrence, Ocean Bridge; Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada

  • I loved the ample opportunities we had to network and collaborate with other outdoor risk management professionals.

    Claire Sutton

    Outdoor Education Program Coordinator, San Francisco Waldorf High School, California, USA

  • 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

  • An insightful look into risk domains and tools. Well-structured and expertly facilitated…a great way to gain multiple perspectives and share knowledge and ideas.

    Louise Melville

    Coordinator of Experiential Learning, St. Clement’s School, Ontario, Canada

  • We highly recommend Viristar to any outdoor or experiential organization interested in highest standards for outdoor safety and program quality.

    Rod Tucknott

    Director, UCSB Adventure Programs, California, USA

  • Viristar provides a wealth of knowledge and information.

    Liam Rumbles

    Senior Programme Coordinator, Treasure Island Ltd, Hong Kong

  • The Viristar team is really passionate about safety in the outdoors–it manifests vividly in their training!

    Shamsiah Ismail

    Director, Bila Bila Odyssey, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • 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 risk management textbook from Viristar is a very useful resource.

    Jacob Wall

    Program Director, Society for Wilderness Stewardship, Grand Lake, Colorado USA

  • Broke down the process of effective risk management into digestible and actionable pieces.

    Lara Ruegg

    Experiential Education Director, Seattle Waldorf School, Seattle, Washington USA

  • [Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] a fantastic resource to take away from the course.

    Roisin Pearson

    Deputy Head, Safeguarding & Well-being Education Specialist, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines

  • 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

  • The course left me feeling more empowered to make positive improvements at my organization.

    Rob Donisch

    Applied Learning Specialist, Korea International School, South Korea

  • Viristar provides a wealth of knowledge and information through an easy to use online learning platform.

    Liam Rumbles

    Senior Programme Coordinator, Treasure Island Ltd, Hong Kong

Viristar Partners

Provide access to industry-leading outdoor safety training to your members, clients, or the public.

Learn More

Case Studies

AEOE Presents: Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Welcome to the new Viristar Partner Experience​ Viristar are excited to partner with AEOE to bring you our Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course, which provides a comprehensive training on safety management for outdoor and experiential professionals. To better serve our partners, we have moved from a password-based access to our training product, to a ... <a title="AEOE Presents: Risk Management for Outdoor Programs" class="read-more" href="https://courses.dev.viristar.com/case-study/aeoe-presents-risk-management-for-outdoor-programs/" aria-label="Read more about AEOE Presents: Risk Management for Outdoor Programs">Read more</a>
Read Full Case Study

Colorado Outside Presents: Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Welcome to the new Viristar Partner Experience​ Viristar are excited to partner with Colorado Outside to bring you our Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course, which provides a comprehensive training on safety management for outdoor and experiential professionals. To better serve our partners, we have moved from a password-based access to our training product, to ... <a title="Colorado Outside Presents: Risk Management for Outdoor Programs" class="read-more" href="https://courses.dev.viristar.com/case-study/co-presents-risk-management-for-outdoor-programs/" aria-label="Read more about Colorado Outside Presents: Risk Management for Outdoor Programs">Read more</a>
Read Full Case Study
Contact Newsletter

Get In Touch

info@viristar.com

+1 (206) 473 8050

© Copyright 2018-2026 Viristar. All rights reserved.