New to programming need some advice !

Hi i’m new 2 programming and have been looking at some vid’s from microsoft site on using visual studio i’m a pc tech newly qualified but got very good grades all through it kept 1 step ahead, but basically i wondered what is the best most versatile type 2 learn and any tips on what sites or tools that will help just some advice on how i can start off in the field as a hobby to start with ? thanx in advance