“We cannot solve problems by using the
thinking we used when we created them”
– Albert Einstein

 

TRIZ is the Russian acronym for  "Teoriya Resheniya Izobreatatelskikh Zadatch" translated into English as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. TRIZ was created in the former Soviet Union by G. S. Altshuller. Following the collapse of the iron curtain, TRIZ first emerged in the West in the 1990's.

TRIZ is a set of tools that enables the user to systematically derive new breakthrough innovative ideas and solutions to technical problems on demand.

In the West, we receive no training or education on how to think creatively or how to "think outside the box". We typically use the basic process of "Brainstorming" or wait for individual creative inspiration to try to identify creative new ideas or solutions. But instead of waiting for random inspiration for a new idea to occur to us, we can derive breakthrough solutions systematically using TRIZ.

TRIZ was created from the study of large numbers of patents (over 3 million have been analyzed to date). Patent documents provide a vast source of information of creative solutions and the problems which they overcame. The analysis of the patent database led to the creation of TRIZ tools for problem solving. These tools enable the user to systematically produce breakthrough innovative ideas and solutions on demand.

Who should learn TRIZ?

Everyone! TRIZ is most commonly learned through introductory courses over a few days. Many Fortune 500 companies have active in-house TRIZ training programs with the purpose of trying to "catch up" on the missing part of their employees eduction (how to think outside the box).

TRIZ is now being taught at many universities across the globe. Some employers are requesting to see TRIZ training and certification on the resumes of prospective employees. TRIZ has grown rapidly since emerging from the Soviet Union in the 1990's.

We recommend that all engineers, technicians, designers, R&D professionals, managers and anyone involved in product or process development, manufacturing sustaining and improvement, troubleshooting and problem solving; in fact anyone who wants to develop or improve their creative problem-solving and innovation skills should learn TRIZ.

TRIZ complements Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) by helping Black Belts and their teams systematically identify new breakthrough and innovative solutions.

The Perennial Problems with TRIZ

TRIZ is very powerful for directing the creative imagination to solve problems, but many of those who have attended classes or seminars find it difficult to use. The tools of TRIZ do not operate as a single step by step problem solving methodology. The user does not have a way of selecting which TRIZ tools to apply or of knowing when to apply them. There are no tools for helping to find root cause which is needed for solving many technical problems. Instead of being a process, standard TRIZ is a mêlée of disparate tools.

Why Choose Us?

TRIZICS was created to allow the user to quickly and easily apply TRIZ to any technical problem. TRIZICS is an organized process for the practical application of TRIZ, it incorporates TRIZ tools into a simple step-by-step process. It removes the problems normally associated with TRIZ.

The TRIZICS process for using TRIZ allows the user to use TRIZ like a master right away, removing the years of experience of using TRIZ it typically takes to learn how and when to choose the right tool. The book TRIZICS explains the TRIZICS process and each of the traditional individual TRIZ tools separately and in clear detail with clear examples. Put simply, TRIZ is extremely difficult to learn and use without the TRIZICS process for applying it!

The book TRIZICS contains all the information you will need in order to master TRIZ!

Our TRIZICS methodology will empower the user to::

  • Quickly and systematically create breakthrough ideas that solve simple or difficult technical problems that otherwise might take months or years to solve
  • Identify root cause of existing problems
  • Invent new Technical Systems (products) or Processes
  • Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of existing Technical Systems or Processes
  • Predict the future development of Technical Systems (products) to allow early patent submission and setting direction for R&D.
  • Identify and prevent potential future failures

The book TRIZICS is available as a print copy or downloadable soft copy from AMAZON.

The book may also be purchased at a substantial discount from Createspace at: 

https://www.createspace.com/3496509

As a preferred customer enter the discount code CJV75XA5 at checkout to receive $25 off.

TRIZICS Reviews

"As an innovation professional, I have headed R&D departments, produced patents, and invented my share of stuff, but Cameron's book --a comprehensive guide to invention and problem solution-- is the best I have ever seen, bar none... TRIZICS is the new quintessential resource for creative problem solving and invention."  Joe Colannino - Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

"...the most lucid and informative book on TRIZ I have read. Most importantly it clarifies when and when not to use the TRIZ methods in a way that is clear and obvious... Congratulations on producing a guide that anyone can follow with a bit of effort to scale the TRIZ Everest to Base Camp in a week and all the way to the summit with the assurance of having a Sherpa guide..." Mike McMenamin - Master of Science in Lean Operations

"Gordon Cameron has written an excellent comprehensive treatment of TRIZ. The book covers the spectrum of the TRIZ tools starting with the basics of solving contradictions to more sophisticated tools such as substance field analysis and ARIZ. I would recommend reading this book to those just learning the subject as well as more advanced users." - Steven Ungvari, Lean Six Sigma Master, Graftech International.

"This book is brain food of the highest level and should be considered the sole truly applicable problem solving method using TRIZ. Sorry other TRIZ authors, but you lose....I delayed bothering with TRIZ many times in the past because no one could really explain it. So, if you want to learn TRIZ or want to learn new ways to think about it, you'll get what you're looking for right here...TRIZICS is an extremely comprehensive problem solving method that makes complicated things possible...I recommend you buy and use this book. The information is great and the design of that information is great also, which seems lost on anyone else who tries to explain this stuff. TRIZICS is the only book you'll ever need on TRIZ, so get it already!"  -Dan Bergevin, the Behance network

"A great presentation of TRIZ in an easy-to-understand format. I have recommended your book... Great job!" -Terry Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer - The Center for Excellence in Operations, Inc. (CEO)

"Great book, extremely comprehensive. No one else has produced a book this in depth across such a large body of knowledge in the domain of TRIZ...it does justice to many areas of TRIZ that just aren't covered in the depth I have found elsewhere...I can't recommend this book highly enough to instructors, teachers, students, whether they be a beginner or advanced."  Richard Platt Managing Partner - Principal - The Strategy + Innovation Group LLC

"This book was a revelation - it made the subject straightforward, logical and readable. It presents a clear explanation of the various tools of TRIZ and where they might be applied." Mark Cullen - Equipment engineering, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

 WHY NOT ADD TRIZ  CERTIFICATION TO YOUR RESUME?

Training classes are now available online for those who wish to become a certified TRIZ Technician or certified TRIZ Expert.

Basic (Technician) and Advanced (Expert) courses are available. The courses supplement the materials in the book "TRIZICS" providing many additional examples and explanations. A set of test questions are included at the end of each lesson for anyone who wishes to become TRIZ certified.

The classes contain exactly the same slides previously sold at "live" seminars that were taught over weeks. The combined cost for the Basic Technician Class and Advanced TRIZ Expert Classes at seminars was $1,960 and is now available to you online at a small fraction of the cost!

Each lesson ends with a series of test questions. Your solutions will be reviewed by TRIZICS.com.  Note that many of the questions are challenging and are designed to ensure the user fully understands TRIZ and ensure the quality and reputation of our certification.  

Contact us if you have any questions or inquiries by emailing us at INFO@TRIZICS.com

Online TRIZ training classes and certification are now available:

TRIZ Training is provided in eleven lessons

  • Technician – lessons 1-5
  • Advanced Expert lessons 1-5 and 6-11.

Basic TRIZ Technician (5 lessons)

  • Introduction to TRIZ and TRIZICS
  • Standard Structured Problem Solving and Cause-Effect Chain Analysis
  • Functional Modeling and Trimming
  • Contradictions, Scientific Effects and Function Focused Search
  • Trends of Evolution

Advanced TRIZ Expert (6 lessons)

  • Su-field Modeling and the 76 Inventive Standards
  • Ideality, S-curve analysis
  • Nine Windows , the Anti-system, the DTC Operator and Subversion Analysis
  • ARIZ
  • Root Cause Analysis Using TRIZ Tools
  • How to use TRIZICS Roadmap and Template

Technician Classes

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The advantage of online training is students can proceed through the classes at their own pace and schedule. Because eLearning is done online we can also significantly reduce the fees of TRIZ training to our customers. We also eliminate the cost of travel, accommodation and lost productivity for our customers yet provide fully comprehensive training of all the main TRIZ tools. This vast reduction in cost opens up the opportunity to many individuals who may otherwise may be restricted by the high cost of attending seminars, and therefore strongly supports the growth of TRIZ.

Students are trained to the same high level using the same complete set of slides used in our "live training class." A key advantage of our training is the classes complement and are supported by the bestselling book TRIZICS which we consider to be the definitive reference book on how to use and apply TRIZ by using the TRIZICS roadmap. To purchase the book now, click on the link on the left sidebar.

Certification is achieved by the successful completion of test questions which are included at the end of each lesson. Students must complete lessons 1 through 5 and successfully demonstrate their knowledge of the TRIZ tools delivered in their answers in order to receive TRIZ Technician Certification. Similarly students must successfully complete lessons 6-11 (and 1-5) to be TRIZ Expert certified. Certification is given at the discretion of TRIZICS.com LLC.

TRIZICS.com LLC provides certification in TRIZ and TRIZICS. We control the certification standards and quality.