Maybe go to the AMAs--they're on the podcast, the 7Sage webinars, and YouTube in most cases. Thinking the one(s) with Josh and quite possibly some other Sages have probably addressed this.
Unfortunately I haven't seen this on this website, but I think I remember someone maybe using an app that provided CC. Not sure what it's called, though.
Maybe go to the professor on your first day and figure out something that they'll be happy with to deal with the absence. And say it's only 1 class period. Then send a couple emails--one that same week and one the week before the test to confirm.
Did anyone try calling in but get a number is inactive message? I totally understand that these things happen sometimes and just wanted to let you know about this, but definitely no worries. Looking forward to more meetings in the future.
Haven't tried the paid course, but they have some free sample modules if you provide an email address. That may help. Also, I think I remember seeing a refund policy. And it seems that the course start being offered 2-3 years ago.
I wonder about one PT and BR to see where you're scoring on the different sections? That way you'd have something you can go back to. Or maybe you already did this?