Welcome, Sean.
Click Views>Tempo in the toolbar.
This will open a tempo map where you can change the BPM anywhere in the project.
You can also draw in gradual tempo changes if needed.
This will directly affect the metronome and MIDI tracks, but will not alter audio tracks.
It looks like you want to set the tempo changes before you record your audio tracks, so you've got the right idea.
LE is pretty lean on documentation, but spend some time with the help files. Lots of good info there.
Don't be afraid to ask questions here, though.