Thanks for the positive replies fellas!
I've started in on this intro Python course at Udacity: https://www.udacity.com/course/cs101
I'm also going to work my way through the W3schools tutorials on HTML/CSS and Javascript and other resources posted here and elsewhere online. I'll probably pick up the O'Reilly book too as I hear their texts are good quality.
As for typing speed, I think I clock in somewhere around 70 to 80wpm accurately, so I'm good there.
I'm really looking forward to the challenge. Thanks again!