Career change after a layoff, where to begin? - first time posting

I want to move from recruiter to something with more stability. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I have a little time and a small budget for training.

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 8 months.

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.