CernySmith is a research, development, testing, and training organization that focuses on developing materials and services to support coaches, organizations, and personnel living and working in cross-cultural settings.
CernySmith was formed in 1987 by Dr. Leonard J. Cerny II and Dr. David S. Smith. Since 2001, they have pioneered the research and development of the CSA (CernySmith Assessment). Since 2005 CernySmith has delivered the highly personalized CSA online assessment in over 130 countries. Used worldwide by hundreds of coaches & international organizations, the CSA is the leading intercultural instrument for expatriates and students living abroad.
Our Customers
Our customers are coaches who are qualified to purchase, administer, and interpret CernySmith online assessments for their cross-cultural clients. For more information on how to get qualified [Click Here].
Our Products
Our products are sold through an exclusive network of indepdent distributors, Authorized Distributors (U.S./Canada) and International Partners (outside U.S./Canada). To locate a distributor [Click Here].
Our Research
CernySmith not only encourages research on the CSA but we also provide CSA research as a service to our clients and the general public.
If you are interested in researching the CSA or using the CSA for research please contact Dr. Len Cerny [Click Here].
Below is a list of research papers on the CSA which contain information on the history and development of the CSA, the reliability and validity of the CSA and how the CSA was established. To view these documents click the title.
CSA Research
