I have used many of the 3d programs and I would definitely go with fusion 360.
The free programs are generally not that well backed up. Sketchup did not agree with the way I think when designing stuff.
Industry standard is solidworks, fusion is a competitor and being an underdog at the moment autodesk (also the creator or autocad) is trying to get people onboard fusion 360.
It is an expensiveish program that is free for students hobbyists and small businesses.
In my opinion it is better than solidworks. Or it agrees more with the way i think.
I do not think the time investment you make will be wasted/lost.
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