New to Oracle... What training is needed? Skills to pickup?

Hello,folks,
I am in the midst of having my own Oracle server on an RS/6000 AIX 3.2.5 box. We wish to achieve the following:

• Be able to design simple database structures & using Client SW like FoxPro, PowerBuilder to query & generate reports. (SQLnet).
• Fine tuning of databases maybe of secondary importance. (Or is it?).
• Eventually, use Lotus Notes to query from Oracle Server for reports.

But first, what training is needed? What skillset do we need? Most importantly, how do we pick up the SkillSet? Reading manuals & books would not make a person an expert.

P.S: I have several PowerMacs which require a SQLnet for PowerMacs. Does anyone have any clue on when Oracle is ready to have it available to us?

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