Do I need a web hosted site to take this course?

Hi Stephen, No, you don't need a hosted WordPress site in order to take our WordPress 101 course. Our lessons are simple video tutorials you can watch anytime, from any device. But you will likely want to practice your skills somewhere. By far, the fastest and easiest way to spin up a brand new WordPress site of your own is EasyWP. You can even start your first month for just $1. Learn more at: EasyWP.com Or, you can watch this brief intro video we just made: https://vimeo.com/313595207 But again, you don't need to purchase anything in order to take our courses. Hope this helps! -- Shawn