Quickest way to get up to speed on Final Cut Pro X

My boss wants me to get started on a new project the day FCP X hits the App store. All my previous experience is non-Apple when it comes to video, so I am wondering if I could perhaps get a bit of a head start by 'practicing' in another of Apple's video applications (iMovie '11? Final Cut?).
What are your thoughts on this? Will it be worthwhile to spend time with the 'older' apps? Please keep in mind that I have had training with other apps, so it's not about learning video production in general.
Appreciate any input, thanks!

There's truth in both our comments but why should anyone pay out for FCE when FCP X is only $299 ?
Incidentally, if you haven't already seen any of the promo blurb, take a look at these two 25 minute videos of the official demo.
http://www.macrumors.com/2011/04/13/video-of-final-cut-pro-x-introduction-now-av ailable/
They will blow your mind away and you will not be able to resist parting with the $299 in a couple of months.

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