In the UK we have to complete a one-day Compulsory Basic Training course, to permit us to ride a small bike (max 125cc / 14.6 bhp) for up to two years, to practice on.
There’s a lot of information about this here: http://www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/index.htm
I completed my CBT on Tuesday (It was a long day, but good fun) and I’m now riding a small bike around. After Chrismas I’ll think about taking the full test…

