My ramblings on the subject
I have a "thing" about courses- lectures- photographic clubs-or anything to do with learning from other people. Yes on here looking at criticisms on photos is interesting, but to my mind here is only one way to learn, and that is go out and do it for yourself.
Of course I like most have made horrendous mistakes but learning from them is the best way.
I just cannot see what is hard in setting yourself different subjects to photograph and targets to reach. one can specialise of course in a particular one and have a working knowledge of others.
People ask me why I am rather " anti" the above! well all I can say is all the great artists develop their own style which is instantly recognisable, all those that try and copy are hardly if ever mentioned. The only saving grace is you can get letters after you name to help in obtaining work.
Take for example doing a photographic course. How many times has the same thing been taught in previous courses? every time i suspect, so you are only doing what many others have done before. So how are you going to stand out from the crowd? you are not.
Techniques can be easily found (if really needed) via the internet and cost nothing, that is one way to discover your best photographic skills
The big question is "Are you satisfied with your photographs" Leave that for you to decide.
Ramblings over
Bet that will bring some comments