I think there's an EQ tutorial on this board, but the advanced search function is broken so I can't find it. I don't know what version of EQ was covered in the lessons.
I think the main way to learn EQ8 is to use it, use it, use it. Use the online lessons and manual and ask questions on this forum. Here's a thread for that -
EQ7/EQ8 Tips, Q&A here!