Each person learns differently.

I taught myself, first by purchasing programming in "C", choose between Borland and MS, I had bought the Borland compiler because it was cheaper. and worked from there.

Haven't check but I am sure there are compilers out their to try your programs.

I had taken previous programming courses (basic, lisp and some assembly) in college to have an idea of the syntax. But the structured different. after using it for a while I took a night course to reinforce myself.

p911

I suggest taking a class at a local institution of higher learning.

But If you just want to teach yourself, you could start here, here, here or even here.

Good luck!

Use a tutorial type book or take a class in it I have done it.