Strongly recommend you go to the SIM for any such type rating.
Training and Type rides in actual aircraft are in my humble opinion mostly a waste of time as the 'manouevers' one can explore are restricted by safety issues. You can screw up royally in the SIM and still learn something.
I do know the expenses argument, but professional training is priceless and will give you much more confidence in the aircraft and your knowledge of it.
Good Luck, its a nice piece of kit!