learn the ropes of vs learn the ropes in

Examples:

• She quickly learned the ropes of her new job.
• It took him some time to learn the ropes of playing the guitar.
• Before you start working here, you need to learn the ropes of the business.
• Learning the ropes of cooking can be challenging at first.
• He's still learning the ropes of being a parent.

Alternatives:

• master the basics of
• get the hang of
• grasp the essentials of
• understand the fundamentals of
• acquaint oneself with

Examples:

• She's learning the ropes in the marketing department.
• He quickly learned the ropes in the new software development team.
• It's important to learn the ropes in the legal field before taking on complex cases.
• Learning the ropes in a new country can be both exciting and challenging.
• They are still learning the ropes in the world of finance.

Alternatives:

• acquire knowledge in
• gain experience in
• familiarize oneself with
• adapt to the environment of
• get accustomed to