Career change after a layoff, where to begin?

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. It has been weighing on me all week. 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 12 months.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.