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TRIZ — Inventive Problem Solving

Solve contradictions instead of compromising on them. Apply the 40 inventive principles and contradiction thinking to crack 'impossible' problems.

3 hours 6 modules

The framework

TRIZ (Contradiction Matrix + 40 Inventive Principles)

TRIZ works by identifying the contradiction at the heart of your problem (e.g., the system must be strong AND lightweight), then using the Contradiction Matrix to identify which of the 40 Inventive Principles have historically resolved that type of contradiction.

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How you'll learn

Text-first. Practice-heavy. No video lectures.

15-minute text lessons

Short, dense reading you can finish between meetings — not hour-long video lectures.

Hands-on exercises

Apply the framework to a realistic scenario, right in the module where you learned it.

Quizzes & assessments

Check your judgment, not just your memory — most questions are situational.

Certificate on completion

Finish a course and get a shareable certificate, automatically.

About this course

TRIZ is the most powerful innovation framework ever systematised — developed by analysing 400,000 patents over 50 years. Instead of brainstorming randomly, TRIZ gives you a map from problem type to solution direction. This course focuses on the Contradiction Matrix and 40 Inventive Principles.

The project: Resolve a Product Contradiction

Given a real product contradiction (a mobile app that must be feature-rich AND fast), use the Contradiction Matrix to identify applicable Inventive Principles and generate three concrete solution directions.

  1. 1

    Why Brainstorming Fails and TRIZ Doesn't

    The psychology of random ideation vs systematic innovation.

    25 min· Knowledge check
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  2. 2

    The Concept of Contradiction

    Technical vs physical contradictions — the heart of TRIZ.

    30 min· Knowledge check
  3. 3

    The 40 Inventive Principles

    Pattern recognition across 400,000 patents.

    30 min· Knowledge check
  4. 4

    Using the Contradiction Matrix

    Map your contradiction to solution directions.

    30 min· Knowledge check
  5. 5

    TRIZ in Software & Business

    Apply TRIZ beyond engineering to product and process innovation.

    25 min· Knowledge check
  6. 6

    Capstone: Resolve a Product Contradiction

    Use the Contradiction Matrix on a real product challenge.

    20 min· Knowledge check