Need Advice for New Beginning

I would like to learn something new such as a programming language or something that will allow me to create applications. Now the stipulation is that I don't know any programming languages, and frankly I don't know where to start. I like to create things, but not graphically. I like to organize data, and would like to venture towards that arena. I understand that Excel does this, but I want to create the environment. If someone would point me in the right direction as to tutorials, languages, starter software, etc. that would be a step in the right direction. I'm not looking spend 1000's of dollars as this is not expedient. And I am not sure how specific I need to be regarding the direction in which you will point. Therefore, all of your help is appreciated, and I do look forward expecting your um sage advice.
Thank You
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