Career change after a layoff, where to begin? - 18 weeks in

After 10 years as an IT help-desk technician I am thinking about moving into a different field. I have a little time and a small budget for training. How did you start?

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 7 months.

Try a small project in the new field before committing. It told me a lot about whether I would enjoy it.