Frequently Asked Questions

Exam for Creativity and Innovation (TRIZ) Practitioner is a thirty minutes exam with multiple choice questions. The passing score is 60% and if you score above 70%, your certificate will carry the Benchmark Seal of Excellence. You will get a participation certificate if your score is below 60%.

One of the important distinctions of TRIZ is the efficiency of overcoming psychological inertia. Psychological inertia is being stuck in a particular way of thinking. It hinders personal creativity and problem-solving ability because of “the way that I am used to doing it” approach.

Yes. The workshop focuses on practical knowledge that is directly applicable to real-world situations.

TRIZ can benefit a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, IT, energy, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. It is especially useful for industries that focus on product design, process innovation, and problem-solving. These days technology domain seems to be the biggest user of TRIZ. TRIZ helps professionals identify innovative solutions to complex challenges, making it applicable across both technical and non-technical domains.

No prior experience or knowledge in problem-solving methodologies is required to join this program. The Creativity and Innovation (TRIZ) Practitioner program starts with foundational concepts and gradually progresses to advanced tools and techniques. It is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals who are keen to enhance their problem-solving and innovation skills.

TRIZ differs from brainstorming and traditional ideation methods by offering a structured and systematic approach to problem-solving. While brainstorming relies on generating ideas through group discussions and creativity, TRIZ uses proven principles, patterns of innovation, and tools like contradiction analysis to identify solutions. TRIZ eliminates guesswork by leveraging scientific and technical knowledge, making it more efficient and reliable for tackling complex problems.

Creativity and Innovation Practitioner course offers problem-solving approaches that emphasize heavily on finding root causes but do not generally have sound analytical techniques to find solutions. Creativity methods for idea generation fill this gap. Creating disruptive product and/or service ideas which can provide a competitive edge to the organization is an agenda in most organizations.

Yes. Creative thinking skills are definitely not just for ‘creative types’ like artists and musicians. It is an indispensable skill for everyone involved in business problem solving.

Contradictions, Separation Principles and 40 TRIZ principles.