CSIA Overview
The Customer Service Institute of America was established in 2007. The Customer Service Institute has the exclusive North American rights to distribute the International Customer Service Standard (ICSS) and certify Organizations against the Standard. The ICSS is the world’s only truly international customer service standard offering a balanced internal scorecard self-assessment backed by an external assessment and certification program.
The Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) also has responsibility in the US for training and licensing the Licensed Assessors which conduct the onsite assessments which lead to the awarding of “Certified Customer Service Organization” status. To learn more about Certification, visit our Certification page
The Customer Service Institute of America is the body delegated by the International Council of Customer Service Organizations (ICCSO) to manage the International Service Excellence Awards. These awards are the world’s peak customer service awards with leading customer service organizations and individuals around the globe being nominated in a variety in categories to recognize their commitment to customer service excellence.
OUR TEAM

Christine Churchill
Founder and CEO
christine@serviceinstitute.com

Alison Long
Senior Trainer and Licensed Assessor
along@serviceinstitute.com

Steve Beck
Senior Trainer
steve@serviceinstitute.com
CSIA's additional connections
CSIA is also the secretariat for the
International Council of Customer Service Organizations
(ICCSO)
ICCSO Responsibilities
ICCSO is the body responsible for the International Service Excellence Awards, accrediting organizations to assess and certify organizations to the International Customer Service Standard, monitoring and revising the International Customer Service Standard, and accrediting professional certification designations.
What ICCSO provides
ICCSO comprises of international member organizations which promote service excellence through international customer service standards, certification, awards and professional development programs.