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Poetry Courses

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.


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Popular Poetry Courses and Certifications


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    Emory University

    So You Think You Know Tango?

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Music, World Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music Performance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Berklee

    Composição: Escrevendo a letra

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Spanish Language, World History, Art History, Writing, Literacy, Aesthetics, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, English Language, Vocabulary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Composición de canciones

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Dignity in Care, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Curiosity, Creativity, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden)

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Aesthetics, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Creativity, Ancient History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular poetry courses

  • So You Think You Know Tango?: Emory University
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Composição: Escrevendo a letra: Berklee
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor: Universidad de los Andes
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Composición de canciones: Berklee
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection: University of Michigan

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