The new Exploring Maya 2016 video tutorial series by Digital-Tutors introduces the basics of the interface, key tools, and essential workflows. The videos include step-by-step instructions, and are accompanied by scene assets allowing new users to get up and running with Maya quickly.
You can access the new Digital-Tutors tutorials on the Maya Tutorials page. Select Help > Tutorials > Maya Tutorials in the Learn section of the Help menu.
Select Help > Tutorials > 30-day Tutorial Trials in the Learn section of the Help menu to access the Free Learning Resources page and view a list of courses offered for Autodesk Customers from CADLearning, Lynda.com, and Infinite Skills.
The Maya Learning Channel Videos provide trusted content authored by Autodesk and channel streams videos on various workflows and features. Videos of interest for Maya 2016 include Creating Topological art with XGen and Coloring XGen hair using a ramp node and a Ptex map.
For more detailed workflows, use the Maya playlists for in-depth instruction, such as Creating a Character Rig.
New videos are posted regularly; subscribe to the channels to receive notification.