Getting licensed is a real requirement, not a formality, and it's worth knowing what it actually involves before you commit time to it.
You'll need to complete pre-licensing coursework, pass a state exam, and get appointed with the carriers you'll be working with. None of that happens overnight, and it takes focused study, not just showing up. The process is structured, though, you're not figuring out what to study or when to test on your own.
Once you're licensed, that's the starting line, not the finish line. The real learning happens through actually working with people, with support along the way rather than being handed a license and left to sort out the rest yourself.