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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

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Understand how to develop a comprehensive risk management plan

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Create a customized strategy to help your organization achieve safety excellence

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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

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Tuition: USD 649
Location: Online
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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

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  • The textbook is a very good insight into the world of risk management.

    Ásgeir Örn Kristinsson

    Manager, Bjorgunarfelag Akraness (Akranes Rescue Team), Akranes, Iceland

  • This course has been an excellent online learning experience.

    Camille Logeay-Hattori

    Outdoor Guide & Educator, Japan Dimension, Freeride-Japan, Nagano, Japan

  • 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 meticulously developed materials are well-structured and easy to follow, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded learning journey.

    Aiko Yoshino

    Associate Professor, San Francisco State University, California, USA

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

    Jacob Wall

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

  • 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 for Outdoor Programs textbook is] quite thorough and presents knowledge in a well-organized and palatable manner.

    Lisette Gachanja

    Program Director, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Lucas Song

    Owner & CEO, Taiwan Discovery, Taipei, Taiwan

  • This course has given me a much more comprehensive view of risk management.

    Alan Champkins

    Head of Centre, Ndubaluba Outdoor Centre, Mkushi, Zambia

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

    Emma Bartlett

    Administrator–Overseas Trips and Resource Management, United World College South East Asia, Singapore

  • 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

  • Dr. Christian Bisson

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

  • Elaine Kinlough

    Outdoor & Experiential Education Coordinator, Western Academy of Beijing, Beijing, China

  • This course was fantastic. As a leader of an experiential program at an independent high school, I felt the course was wildly beneficial…do it!

    Rachel Garrett

    Experiential Education Coordinator, Jackson Hole Community School, Wyoming, USA

  • A must-do course for all outdoor risk managers.

    Sebastian Wong

    Campus Health & Safety Specialist, Singapore American School, Singapore

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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>
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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>
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