Learning curve? Oh ham radio? I've seen a neophite pass the test in less than 8 hrs of studying, and I've seen it take a lot more. A "typical" set of classes would be something like 3 hrs, once per week, for 2 months or so. If you are a good study on your own, by the book "Now your talking" - read it, and you should pass

From THERE, it's a lifetime - huge hobby - what is the learning time on say, a computer