How do Trainers work in Skyrim

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I've been to one or two trainers for Destruction magic already. Since then, if I go to another trainer (different skill) of a level that I've already trained at, the dialog says I've maxed out my training (5/5).

So, it seems to me that you can only train five times at a given training level (Common, Expert, Master) across all skills. However, given how many different skills there are in the game and how many Trainers there are, this seems rather crippling to me.

Can someone explain exactly how Training works? Is my above presumption correct?

Best Answer

You can only train 5 skill levels per (character) level.

So if you are level 10 and train destruction at a trainer you can train 5 times. Then you have to get to level 11 to be able to buy skill levels at a trainer.

That is the only restriction I know of (being lvl 62 atm).