1. Look for a Cisco authorized institute that has a track record of hiring only experienced and qualified trainers who are experts on the subject matter of the courses you intend to study. Do not hesitate to ask to be introduced to the course faculty or or even for a trial class before you join the institute. It will help you know important factors like whether the staff is trained and if the batch size is small enough to give you personalized attention.

2. Select an institute that offers good infrastructure for Cisco certification training. The institute should have an ample number of Cisco routers, Cisco catalyst switches etc.

The institute should be able to adequately replicate a lab scenario from a reference workbook.

3. Some institutes take advantage and hike their regular rates for international students. Make sure that the institute you select offers you the same pricing as they offer their students in India.

4. Look for institutes that will help you arrange for accommodation at reasonable costs and close to where they are situated.

5. Look for an institute that has an ample number of classrooms & adequate internetworking infrastructure. This will help you to easily find plenty of available slots for self-practice even after your course ends.

6. Also, try and talk with present and past students of the institute. They will be able to guide you correctly and also tell you whether the institute really is value for money and whether they keep the promises they make at the time of admission.

Join the institute only when you are completely satisfied that they are giving you a good deal.