Creative · Beginner
Learn to think creatively and systematically with TRIZ tools
A practical course that teaches the core instruments of TRIZ and gives you plenty of exercises to practise each one until it becomes a habit.
- Self-paced video lessons
- Tools learned through practice
- Materials from 7 TRIZ masters
- 14-day refund policy
Why creative, systematic thinking is the skill that lasts
In almost any productive activity, the most valuable ability is to think creatively and systematically. Routine tasks are increasingly handled by machines, while the ability to look at a problem from a fresh angle and find a strong solution stays with people.
The good news is that this kind of thinking is not a gift you either have or lack. It can be trained. TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem solving, was built on exactly that idea: instead of waiting for inspiration, you learn a set of instruments that help you analyse a problem and move towards a solution in a structured way.
Many people who try to become more inventive end up with a handful of brainstorming tricks that work once and are forgotten. This course takes a different route. It introduces the foundations of TRIZ step by step and asks you to work with each tool until you can apply it without looking anything up.
The lessons draw on exclusive material gathered from seven TRIZ masters, so you meet the ideas in the form practitioners actually use them, not as a dry summary.
What you will be able to do
- Describe a problem in a clear, structured way
You will separate the real difficulty from the symptoms around it.
- Spot contradictions hidden inside a task
Seeing what pulls in opposite directions is often half of the solution.
- Define an ideal result for any problem
You will learn to aim at the best possible outcome before looking at compromises.
- Use the available resources of a situation
You will notice what you already have at hand and put it to work.
- Apply inventive principles to find new options
You will move beyond the first idea that comes to mind.
- Break the habit of mental inertia
You will recognise the patterns that keep you stuck on familiar answers.
- Look at systems and how they develop
You will think in terms of parts, connections and change over time.
- Practise the tools on everyday and work tasks
Each instrument is paired with exercises you can repeat on your own problems.
- 6
- modules
- 24
- video lessons
- 7
- TRIZ masters whose materials are used
How learning by practice differs from learning by reading
You can read about creative thinking for years and still struggle when a real problem lands on your desk. The gap is almost always practice: knowing what a tool is called is very different from using it under pressure.
That is why the course focuses on studying and rehearsing the instruments, not only describing them. Every module introduces a small number of ideas, shows them at work on examples, and then gives you tasks so that the idea moves from the lesson into your own way of thinking.
Treat it like learning an instrument or a sport. Short, regular sessions with real tasks will do more for you than one long weekend of watching.
How the course works
The course is delivered online as self-paced video lessons with supporting materials. After payment you get access and can begin straight away, moving through the modules in order at a pace that suits your week.
Each lesson is built around one idea or tool. You watch the explanation, look at the worked examples and then complete the practice tasks before moving on. If a topic feels unfamiliar, you can replay the lesson and repeat the exercises as many times as you need.
The modules build on one another, so it is best to follow them in sequence the first time through. Later you can return to any lesson on its own when you want to refresh a single tool before tackling a new problem.
The programme
Six modules take you from the basic ideas of TRIZ to confident use of its core tools.
1Module 1 — The foundations of TRIZWhat TRIZ is, where it came from and why its approach works.4 lessons
- What TRIZ is and what problem it set out to solve
- Why trial and error is slow and how a method helps
- Creative and systematic thinking as trainable skills
- How to get the most from the exercises in this course
2Module 2 — Seeing the problem clearlyTurning a vague difficulty into a well-defined task.4 lessons
- Separating the real problem from its symptoms
- Describing a task in neutral, precise terms
- Asking the questions that reveal what matters
- Practice: restating three everyday problems
3Module 3 — ContradictionsFinding the conflict at the heart of a task and working with it.4 lessons
- What a contradiction is and why it matters
- Spotting opposing demands inside one object
- Formulating a contradiction in your own words
- Practice: finding contradictions in familiar products
4Module 4 — The ideal result and resourcesAiming at the best outcome using what is already available.4 lessons
- Defining the ideal result of a task
- Looking for resources inside and around a system
- Using what is free, nearby and unused
- Practice: improving a situation without adding anything new
5Module 5 — Inventive principlesA toolkit of proven approaches for generating new options.4 lessons
- How inventive principles are organised
- Splitting, combining and changing the form of an object
- Changing time, order and conditions of operation
- Practice: generating ten solutions to one problem
6Module 6 — Systems and putting it all togetherThinking about systems as they change, then combining the tools.4 lessons
- Seeing an object as a system of connected parts
- How systems tend to develop over time
- Overcoming mental inertia when you feel stuck
- A step-by-step routine for solving a problem with TRIZ tools
What you get
- 24 self-paced video lessons
Watch whenever it suits you and replay anything you need.
- Study and practice of every core tool
Each instrument is paired with tasks so you can rehearse it.
- Exclusive materials from seven TRIZ masters
Ideas and examples brought together from several practitioners.
- Worked examples in every module
See how a tool is used before you try it yourself.
- Access that stays with you
Return to any lesson later, whenever you face a new problem.
- A 14-day refund policy
If the course is not right for you, you can ask for your money back within 14 days.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- Adults who want to become more creative and systematic in their thinking
- Teachers, trainers and parents who want a structured way to develop thinking in others
- Professionals who face non-routine problems and want a method instead of guesswork
- Curious beginners with no previous knowledge of TRIZ
Probably not a fit if…
- People looking for a quick trick that replaces regular practice
- Anyone expecting a one-to-one coaching programme or live seminar
- Those who want advanced, specialist TRIZ research methods straight away
After the course
When you finish, you will have a clear picture of what TRIZ is and a working set of its core instruments. You will know how to describe a problem precisely, find the contradiction inside it and set out the ideal result.
Faced with a new task, you will not start from a blank page. You will have a routine: restate the problem, check your resources, look for conflicts and try the inventive principles one by one.
You will also be better placed to continue. With the fundamentals in place, deeper TRIZ topics and more specialised applications become much easier to approach.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need per week?
The course is self-paced, so it depends on you. Two or three short sessions a week, with time for the practice tasks, is a comfortable rhythm for most people.
Do I need any previous knowledge?
No. The course starts from the basics and does not assume any knowledge of TRIZ or of engineering.
How does access work after payment?
Once your payment is confirmed you receive access to the lessons and can start immediately. You then move through the modules at your own pace.
What is the refund policy?
You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the course is not what you hoped for.
What format are the lessons in?
The course consists of video lessons with supporting materials and practice tasks that you complete on your own.
Will the material stay available after I finish?
Yes. You can return to any lesson whenever you want to review a tool or repeat an exercise.
Is this a live course with a fixed schedule?
No. You study on your own schedule and there are no fixed class times you must attend.
Is the course only for people interested in invention?
No. The tools are about thinking, so they apply to everyday decisions, work tasks, teaching and creative projects as well as technical problems.
Start training your thinking this week
Begin with the foundations of TRIZ and practise each tool until it becomes second nature.