Hello Ian,
Welcome to EA Forex Academy! That would not be a bad idea to take the course Forex trading education first because this way you will really gain stable basic knowledge, and the other courses would be easier for you, and they will just make sense.
Anyway, if you are interested in algorithmic trading, there is the course Basic algorithmic trading which covers as well from A to Z, but focused on algorithmic trading.
The idea in the course Forex trading education is that I show really all, and I go from manual to algorithmic trading. and as well the course Forex trading education gives a bright view what is the difference between the manual and the algorithmic trading.
However, which ever course you choose would be useful and there is much to learn from each one. But you are right, the course Forex trading education will give you an excellent ground in Forex.