You only need Pro if you want 3D modeling, fancy toolpath features, or G-code output if not using Carbide Motion:
https://carbide3d.com/blog/carbide-create-v7/
To learn about using the machine, I’d suggest starting at:
from:
c.f.,
and follow on with:
(and the following Pocket and V-carve lessons)
and also review:
from:
I did walk through a compleat project at:
which has the advantage over a video of being possible to print out and take notes on.