The certification has been a point of discussion in the TRIZ community for quite some time. At the international level, certification to the International TRIZ Official Association (MATRIZ Official) is the most important standard because it is supported by the majority of TRIZ masters.
TRIZ Certificate according to the International TRIZ Official Association – MATRIZ Official
The International TRIZ Official Association (MATRIZ Official) prescribes a five-level concept by which it teaches and certifies TRIZ through its accredited trainers. In the overview below, we have briefly summarized the necessary prerequisites that are required to acquire each level.
What is interesting about the concept is that you can teach two levels below your own level at a time. That is, a TRIZ master with level 5 can teach courses at most up to level 3. Levels 4 and 5 are no longer taught. Here you have to provide the proof to the MATRIZ Official yourself.
The TRIZ Consulting Group is the only provider in Germany for all TRIZ levels of the international certification that can be achieved in training.
MATRIZ Official TRIZ Level 1
The following listing is based on the requirements of the MATRIZ Official dated October 6, 2022.
These can be found on the International TRIZ Official Association page on this page.
Certification format: Written test, and/or assignments report.
Duration of recommended training: not less than 24 class/online hours.
Certification is carried out by trainers accredited by Certification Committee of MATRIZ Official (at least Level 3).
On this page of MATRIZ Official you will find all certified Level 1 graduates.
TRIZ Consulting Group GmbH trainings on this level of performance can be found here.
MATRIZ Official TRIZ Level 2
The following listing is based on the corresponding MATRIZ Official page dated October 6, 2022.
Certification of Level 2 is only possible on the basis of having certificate of Level 1 from MATRIZ Official.
Certification testing format: Successful completion of assignments report, and completion of a written test (optional).
Duration of recommended training: not less than 40 class/online hours.
Certification is carried out by trainers accredited by Certification Committee of MATRIZ Official (at least Level 4).
On the page of the international TRIZ organization MATRIZ Official you will find all certified Level 2 graduates.
TRIZ Consulting Group GmbH trainings on this level of performance can be found here.
MATRIZ Official TRIZ Level 3
The following listing is based on the corresponding MATRIZ Official page dated October 6, 2022.
Certification of Level 3 is only possible on the basis of having certificate of Level 2 from MATRIZ Official.
Certification testing format: Successful completion of assignments report, and completion of a written test (optional).
Duration of recommended training: not less than 80 class/online hours.
Certification is carried out by trainers accredited by Certification Committee of MATRIZ Official (at least Level 5).
On the page of the international TRIZ organization MATRIZ Official you will find all certified Level 3 graduates.
TRIZ Consulting Group GmbH trainings on this level of performance can be found here.
MATRIZ Official TRIZ Level 4
On the website of the international TRIZ Official Organization MATRIZ Official, you will find the certified Level 4 graduates.
MATRIZ Official TRIZ Level 5
The first is to publish an academic research paper on TRIZ, i.e., a kind of doctoral thesis on a TRIZ subject. In doing so, you must either introduce a new method for TRIZ or improve an existing one. You are then invited to defend your work at a session of the MATRIZ Dissertation Council, a panel of Level-5-certified TRIZ Masters. You will be awarded the title of TRIZ Master only if you are able to convince the Council that you are able to contribute something new and valuable to TRIZ through your research.
The second way the title can be acquired is for achievements in the field of practical application of TRIZ. In this case, you must submit an overview of your practical achievements to date to the above-mentioned Council. The minimum requirements are: no less than ten independent patents, no less than ten innovation projects, several examples of your best problem solutions, copies of reviews on the practical use of your inventions, a summary of the application of aspects of TRIZ methodology in your practical work, and letters of reference from at least seven existing TRIZ Masters. You must also, of course already hold the TRIZ Level 4 certificate. If the Council recognizes the value of your work, you will be awarded the title of TRIZ Master Practitioner. Our Managing Director Dr. Robert Adunka is the only TRIZ Master who hails from a German-speaking country and received his title in the above way.
On the website of the international TRIZ Official Organization MATRIZ Official, you will find the certified Level 5 graduates.
TRIZ Certificate from the European TRIZ Campus
In addition to the International TRIZ Association, the certification concept of the European TRIZ Campus has established itself in Europe. In terms of content, it is based on the International Certificate from MATRIZ Official, but offers trainers a more accessible entry point into certification. Information about this concept can be found on the official website of the European TRIZ Campus. The TRIZ Consulting Group can also provide this kind of certification.