Poetry courses can help you learn the elements of poetic form, meter, imagery, and sound devices, as well as techniques for crafting compelling narratives and emotional resonance. You can build skills in analyzing texts, experimenting with different styles, and revising your work for clarity and impact. Many courses introduce tools like rhyme schemes, metaphorical language, and digital platforms for sharing your poetry, helping you connect with audiences and refine your voice.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Active Listening, Curiosity, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks