Career change after a layoff, where to begin? - what worked for you?

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. There are 18 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. 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 13 months.