How to exclusively pump

This may be a dumb question but I’m going to be a ftm and I am a bit confused. I was hoping to take a class on breastfeeding but it has been canceled due to Corona Virus.

So I do not feel comfortable with breastfeeding. I really wish I did, but I don’t. I want to pump and bottle feed. This will work better for when I go back to work and I like the idea of my husband being able to help. Is there a way that you can just start pumping from the beginning and never have to actually breastfeed? When do you start pumping? I feel silly asking but I don’t understand how it works. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you!