I learn best just by trying things out. I do worst in a formal classroom setting. If I need to get started with the basics, I take a course, but, I really need to practice and play around. I use online resources a lot because I don't retain knowledge anymore like I used to. I also have a tough time with speed. It takes me awhile to learn something; to figure it out. I tried taking a boot camp style of course and I was a miserable failure. It was too much stuff in too little time. I don't understand how people can learn in that environment.