If you can find someone that is a good rider who won’t teach you bad habits, get a bike and start practicing now. You need a licenced rider within a certain distance of you if permits are similar to NY. You can always take the course later, just so long as you do it when the opportunity presents itself.
Or if you are really ambitious, start riding by yourself. Just get a few books on riding, study them, and apply what they say. I’m sure there is a book out there that describes some of the basics you will learn in the MSF course anyway.
Whatever you do, start practicing scanning. Make a constant effort to check your mirros, sides, and any other angle you can in front of you. You can (and should) move your head slightly, but don’t exaggerate it.