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.

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Videography, Cinematography, Photography, Storytelling, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Public History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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