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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Instrumental Music, Mental Health Counseling, World Music, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Resilience, Respiration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Optimism, Mindfulness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Stress Management, Storytelling
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

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

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, Writing, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Prototyping
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months