Originally Posted by FBinNY

BTW- there are plenty of good tutorials available on the internet, which you can search by topic, ie. how to adjust a front derailleur. Also many shops offer repair courses, from the basic fix a flat to all of the common repairs. While you're at the dealer,ask them if they offer this. If not check for a bicycle co-op, sometimes known as a bike kitchen in your town, since these teach courses, and also have work spaces where you can work on your own bike, with a mechanic available if you get to a roadblock. IMO, that's the best way to improve your skills.

Lastly, update your profile to include where you live, so that folks may be able to give you specific local advice next time around.