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Solving complex problems and developing innovative solutions are central in every organisation today. In trying to solve complex problems and develop innovative ideas, we often come up against one or more problems, frequently involving a contradiction or a dilemma. To reach a solution, we need to take a structured approach to consider the problem in depth and then work systematically to consider different options.
TRIZ is one approach used to tackle complex problems and open the door to possible solutions. It’s a method used by leading companies to solve complex problems and develop novel products. TRIZ was developed 70 years ago, when researchers identified patterns in the way new inventions came about, realising that the majority of inventions were based on a small number of solution principles.
This microcredential is an ideal way to immerse yourself in this novel way of problem solving. It will change the way you approach issues in life - wherever you are, whatever you are doing. It will strengthen your problem-solving skills, allowing you to systematically analyse your problem and create innovative solution ideas.
This microcredential has been designed to equip participants to:
This microcredential aligns with the 3 credit point subject, Inventive Problem-Solving with TRIZ (42825) in the Master of Technology (C04406). This microcredential may qualify for recognition of prior learning at this and other institutions.
This microcredential is designed for professionals involved in any field where complex problem solving is a challenge – it may be particularly relevant to individuals or teams working in engineering, product development, consulting, innovation, or R&D, among other fields.
Full price: $1,800 (GST-free)*
Special price: $1,595 (GST free)*
This special price is available for the August intake.
*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section under Additional course information.
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The content of this microcredential is structured into three modules:
Module 1 - Systemically innovate your problems
Module 2 - Understand your problem in depth
Module 3 - Identify and solve contradictions
Assignments with practical exercises will help participants gauge their progress through the course and provide timely feedback on their TRIZ competency. By focusing on solving practical tasks, the assessments are geared to evaluate skills and subject-related problem-solving competencies rather than just recall of theoretical knowledge. The exercises scaffold to an individual problem-based assessment.
The final microcredential mark comes from a combination of two assignments.
Assignment 1 - TRIZ Exercises (individually marked - 35% of total grade)
Assignment 2 - TRIZ Design Project (individually marked: 65% of total grade)
Mandatory
Desired
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START DATE |
02 August |
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MODE |
Online |
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DURATION |
9 wks |
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COMMITMENT |
70 – 80 hours of learning or on average 8 hours per week |
Matthias is a Lecturer and founding member of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Group at UTS. He holds a German engineering PhD in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Through his longstanding work in and with German and Australian manufacturing companies and the Australian Defence Force, he has built a deep understanding of the socio-technical opportunities and challenges of advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
Through his applied research projects, Matthias supports organisations in understanding and solving pressing complex socio-technical problems. His work particularly focuses on the interface and dependencies between advanced manufacturing and engineering design and the transfer of research results to practice.
In 2016, Emmanuel joined academia as a full-time Professor at UTS in the School of Systems, Management and Leadership. Prior to this, he spent seven years at Bosch Siemens and nine years at Zodiac. Throughout his career, he has been a project manager, an innovation manager, an R&D director, and a Chairman of Innovation Process.
Emmanuel has creatively and rigorously led programs which delivered successful products and services to market, across many disciplines and cultural contexts. He has learned first-hand how to manage change within large organisations and in the complex innovation game, he believes that his people skills are his best assets. At UTS, Emmanuel’s research focuses on evaluating innovation potential within organisations, while mapping business inertias and knowledge gaps to overcome them.
Extend your problem-solving toolbox with TRIZ (the theory of inventive problem solving), a systematic and powerful innovation methodology.
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