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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

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Create a customized strategy to help your organization achieve safety excellence

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  • Samantha Wilde

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

  • The Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course is a must for all outdoor recreation executives and leadership.

    Chris Boyer

    Executive Director, National Association For Search And Rescue, Texas, USA

  • Derek Angevine

    Director of Experiential Education, Spring St International School, Washington state, USA

  • I am leaving with a list of priorities and accompanying objectives to apply immediately post-course.

    Paul Stonehouse

    Asstistant Professor of Experiential & Outdoor Education, Western Carolina University, North Carolina, USA

  • The textbook is comprehensive, accessible and presented in an easy to read format. A valuable addition to anyone’s risk management safety toolkit!

    Rich Hunt

    Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines

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

    Rob Donisch

    Applied Learning Specialist, Korea International School, South Korea

  • Michelle Kloet

    Alberta, Canada

  • Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid

    Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

  • Mariya Georgieva

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

  • Excellent interactive content, Simple to understand and great relatable case studies.

    Muhammad Syafaat

    Programme Executive, InnoTrek Pte Ltd, Singapore

  • MacKenzie Holbrook

    Outdoor Programs Assistant Coordinator, Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Program, Colorado, USA

  • An excellent textbook for learning, but also serves as a useful resource to have readily available for outdoor programs administrators to access.

    Jon Browher

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

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Monica Barrios

    Owner, Director, Inside Out, North Carolina, USA

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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>
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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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