If you're "handy" with electrical/mechanical stuff I would say you can teach yourself. By handy, I mean you generally have an aptitude for diagnosing problems with mechanical/electrical stuff, disassembling/reassembling, soldering, etc.
There are books on electrical circuits, repairing electronics, building, and testing electroni circuits that you'll need to read. I suggest your FIRST read about safety with electonic devices before you stick your hand inside one - they can get you even when unplugged. Then do as Elizabeth says - get a bunch of broken stuff and go to work.
The only thing I would say is that getting to be able to fix simple, obvious stuff is easy, being able to diagnose a problem with a complex circuit is a lot more difficult. You also need tools and test equipment, which you need to learn how to use.
There are books on electrical circuits, repairing electronics, building, and testing electroni circuits that you'll need to read. I suggest your FIRST read about safety with electonic devices before you stick your hand inside one - they can get you even when unplugged. Then do as Elizabeth says - get a bunch of broken stuff and go to work.
The only thing I would say is that getting to be able to fix simple, obvious stuff is easy, being able to diagnose a problem with a complex circuit is a lot more difficult. You also need tools and test equipment, which you need to learn how to use.