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.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Research, Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Creativity, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Illustrator, Peer Review, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Productivity, Workforce Management, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Multimedia, Information Architecture, Layout Design, User Experience Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks