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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, World History, Aesthetics, Performing Arts, European History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Productivity, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Empathy, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Curiosity, Sensory Systems Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Planning, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Style Guides, Reliability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, World Music, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Visual Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks