Career change after a layoff, where to begin? (update)

I want to move from IT help-desk technician to something with more stability. Thank you in advance. I have a little time and a small budget for training. Has anyone made a similar move?

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.

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