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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
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

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, LLM Application
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Storytelling, Creativity, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Journals, Design Thinking, Layout Design, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creativity, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks