Maya 3D: Zero to Hero/Base Command Overview

Let's make a quick overview of the basic command needed, for further learning I recommend watching the shortcut list in resources.

Navigation
You can navigate inside the 3d view using the ALT button and the mouse:
 * ALT + MouseLeft = Rotate view
 * ALT + MouseMiddle = Pan
 * ALT + MouseRight = Zoom

Selection
Select with MouseLeft, using SHIFT it's possible to add or subtract objects from the selection, CTRL will deselect only while SHIFT+CTRL will have the opposite effect allowing only to select. There are various modes to selection based un what you desire to select:
 * F8 will toggle between Object Mode where you select whole objects and whatever mode where you previously in.
 * F9 enters Vertex Mode where you select the single points the form the 3d object
 * F10 enters Edge Mode where you select the linees colligating vertex to each other
 * F11 enters Face Mode where you select the faces described by the edges
 * F12 enters UV Mode which is used for textures

Edit
That's easy, just remember QWERTY
 * Q is the normal selection tool
 * W will let you move things around
 * E is for rotating
 * R for scaling

The others are unimportant for now, let's go with a quick tutorial so we don't get too bored.

Resources
Shortcuts List