Aside form finding good forums, with awsome members; pick your favorite Figure, and start ask questions, for your Character Study!

Or of you'd be interested in Video Tutorial$:

"An Introduction to Poser," from CP.

VTC has a Poser video, among others, and Membership options.

Lynda Learning, has a Poser video, among others.

Poser 5 Demysitified was cute video, and would walk you through all of the Rooms.