Perhaps better to take this to a separate thread, but anyway:
I haven’t had a chance to check them out yet (but I definitely will, so thanks for linking to them!), but in general learning the theory is a great start (which you’ll probably need to revisit several times) but the practical side of beekeeping is really important to learn too and sadly something that is often lacking in many beginners’ courses. Having someone go through how to do a hive inspection with you, point out what you’re looking at/for and how to handle the bees will be really useful before you get your own bees.
But beyond that, I meant more that checking what it’s like to stand over an open hive with bees flying around and what your gut reaction is to that is quite good to find out before you commit to having your own hive. First time I opened a hive I suddenly relaxed and thought it was the most amazing thing, others go ”nope, not for me!” and most people are somewhere inbetween. By visiting an apiary and talking to a more experienced beekeeper, you also have a chance at figuring out what equipment you actually need, how to use it and what to buy.
