Education required for steemian's newbies

There are questions I would like to ask a new comer on Steemit.

Are there trainings, workshops, and seminars for the new steemian's?

Will such training etc be communicated publicly?

Are there any risks attached to being a member of a Steemit community?

How do I learn from others and at same time set a pace?

Can I make friends on Steemit?

Please newbies need education about Steemit