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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.


Popular Poetry Courses and Certifications


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    Emory University

    The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Introducción al Arte Sonoro

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Vibrations, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Texts and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication, Peer Review

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Mathematics Education, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Culture, Performing Arts, Interactive Learning, Music Performance, Electronic Media, Experimentation, Creativity, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

    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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Multimedia, Information Architecture, Layout Design, User Experience Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
  • Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London

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