A TRIZ Level 1 Certification Workshop was successfully conducted on 16–17 April 2026 at the Microsoft Lab, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. The workshop was facilitated by Associate Professor Dr Halikul Lenando and Professor Dr Tan Chong Eng, who guided participants through structured innovation methodologies based on TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving). A total of 14 staff members from various faculties and centres participated, including the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Centre for Pre-University Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Graduate Studies, and Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub. The diverse background of participants contributed to a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
Throughout the two-day training, participants were introduced to fundamental TRIZ tools and concepts, including Ideality, which emphasizes maximizing system benefits while minimizing cost and harm. Other key tools covered were Function Analysis (FA), Cause and Effect Chain Analysis (CECA), Trimming, Engineering Contradiction, the Contradiction Matrix, and the 40 Inventive Principles. The workshop incorporated hands-on, group-based activities where participants applied these tools to solve simulated problems, allowing them to develop practical skills and deepen their understanding of systematic innovation.
At the end of the workshop, all participants completed the TRIZ Level 1 Certification assessment, demonstrating their comprehension of the core concepts and tools. The program successfully enhanced participants’ ability to think analytically, identify root causes, and resolve contradictions effectively using TRIZ methodologies. Overall, the workshop represents a significant step toward fostering an innovation-driven culture within Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, with strong potential for future integration of TRIZ into teaching, research, and administrative practices.
