What courses of CS are good for absolute beginners to try?

Question

I'm an English teacher and plan to take another BA. Specifically, within this year, I'll apply for it. Thus I spend sometime learning some fundamental CS to get familiar. Any good recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Mandy

Answer 1

Python
C++
and Java
are the languages every computer scientist must know

Answer 2

Introduction to computer programming

Answer 3

Get your hands on Data Structure and algorithms as they are the basics and independent of languages.
They help you in grasping the concepts afterwards you may proceed to some programming language.

Answer 4

Python. it's easy to learn.

Answer 5

JavaScript by Khan academy.