1. Reserve your seat in the Boot Camp, as early as possible. If you register well in advance, you can request for the first two course books to be couriered to you. This will cost you extra, but will allow you to get some basic knowledge of the subject before arriving in India. And give you a head start in the Boot Camp.

2. Be mentally prepared to work hard. Our students typically study for 3-4 hours beyond the class timings. We do want you to acquire as much knowledge as possible during the time that you are here.

3. Carry a laptop with you (if possible). This will allow you to connect to the Internet and practice exercises in the Hotel Room. You can also rent a laptop for US $ 7 per day.

4. If your schedule permits, book your return flight a few days after last date of the Boot Camp. This will allow you to attempt any missed exams and to sightsee. It is advisable to carry an air-ticket in which date change is allowed.

Suggestions to make the Boot Camp even more cost effective:

1. Go for multiple certifications. The cost of air-travel will divide over several certifications.

2. November, December and January are VERY busy seasons for incoming air traffic to India. Make your flight reservations as much in advance as possible.

3. Check out the best prices for air-travel using websites listed on our Air Fares page.

4. If you are in need of any medical procedure, which is not covered under your medical insurance, you can consider getting it done while you are in India. Indian doctors and hospitals are known for high quality and low cost treatment. Many of our students have availed medical services, including dental and eye procedures, during and after the Boot Camp and are happy with the results. We can advise you about specific costs.

5. Plan a holiday with your partner. Several of our participants bring their partner with them for the entire or partial stay. Some of them go on a tour of India after finishing their Boot Camps. Thus, you can have a wonderful holiday in India at a nominal extra cost.

6. Send money denominated in the currency of your country. We accept payment in all convertible currencies including UK Pounds, Euros, Australian Dollar, Singapore Dollars, Swiss Francs, Hong Kong Dollars, most currencies used in Middle East. You can save on exchange rate conversion charges by making payment in your country's currency.

7. Computer Books are very inexpensive in India. Typical self learning and exam preparation books cost between US$ 5 - US$ 15 . It is a good idea to buy these books (if required) after arriving in India rather than in your country.

Suggestions to make your Boot Camp even more enjoyable:

1. Order the books in advance and study a little before arrival (shipping costs $65 for first two books if you are in USA/Europe/Australia/Asia/Japan and $80 if you are in Africa). This way you will get more time to enjoy your visit to India.

2. Invite your partner for part of the course (preferably the latter half when you are finished with the most grueling part of the Camp). You can then enjoy a pleasant holiday even as you earn an important certification. We can also offer courses and other activities for your partner. This includes Yoga classes, training on basics of computing (including MOS certification), music and dancing classes, cooking classes and sightseeing tours.

3. Learn a little about India before arriving and tell us what you find interesting in India so that we can suggest how to spend your spare time.
Try out the Indian cuisine, when in India. It might take you some time to develop a taste for it, but it is worth the experience !!!!

4. Indian food is spicy and unless eaten from reliable sources can lead to upset stomachs. We advise that you be very conservative about what you eat in the first one week. Once you know how your stomach is taking to the Indian food you can experiment with the tempting food options. It is best to follow advice of your fellow students and the Concierge at the training centre. The rule of thumb is to avoid anything which looks suspicious (tempting as it may be to your taste buds) than to fall sick for a few days.
 

Hope you will find our suggestions useful and we look forward to meeting you soon.