Poetry Writing Courses and Certifications

Poetry Lesson Plans & Activities

Comprehensive resource for teaching poetry, covering forms, techniques, and notable poets. Includes lesson plans, activities, and materials for engaging students with diverse poetic works.

• Study.com
• 1 day 15 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Poetry For Self Expression

Express emotions and thoughts through poetry, learning practical techniques and structures for self-discovery and personal growth. Gain tools to start writing meaningful, therapeutic poems today.

• Skillshare
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Three Easy Ways Writing Poetry Can Improve Your Wellbeing & Creativity

Explore creative writing through nature, daily chores, and self-reflection to boost wellbeing and spark poetic inspiration. Guided exercises help deepen self-connection and unleash creative expression.

• Skillshare
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing Extraordinary Poems: Create Poetry That Sets You Apart

Elevate your poetry with unique methods, discover your substance, determine skill level, set yourself apart, and overcome writer's block to create advanced, distinctive verse.

• Skillshare
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

19 reviews

Why just write poems when you can write better ones? This course is built on the notion that the most exciting writing begins after the first draft.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry I: Introduction to Making Poems

Learn to write quality poems quickly using the "butterfly method." Discover how to find themes, use literary tools, and create a cohesive collection of five poems linked by a common thread.

• Skillshare
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Poetry for Beginners: Write Poems That Have An Impact

Unlock your poetic voice and create impactful verses with techniques for self-expression, emotional navigation, and publishing. Learn to craft poetry that resonates and transforms lives.

• Skillshare
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing And Performing Poetry

Amanda Gorman's teaching you her deeply personal approach to writing. She’ll help you find your poetic purpose, fight through revisions, and prepare for performance. Discover poetry’s transcendent power to open minds and create change.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

What is poetry?

29 ratings at OpenLearn

Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This free course, What is poetry?, is designed to illustrate the techniques behind both the traditional forms of ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

JSConf

Conquering Fears

Overcome imposter syndrome and creative blocks by combining passions, executing ideas, and sharing your work with others.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

DCE- 05: Writing Poetry

Explore the art of poetry through theme, structure, imagery, and rhythm. Develop your poetic voice, master literary techniques, and create impactful verses in this comprehensive 16-week program.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Poetry in America: Whitman

1 review

A module focused on Whitman in a course that surveys 300+ years of poetry in America, from the Puritans to the avant-garde poets of this new century.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Manchester University

How To Make A Poem

1 review

Learn how to 'make' your own poetry by exploring different poetic techniques and styles.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poetry Basics: How to Write a Publishable Poem

Learn to harness your emotions in a beautiful (and perhaps profitable way) Learn everything you need to craft a grand poem. Poetry Basics PromoPoetry StylePoetry TopicPoetry SoundsPoetry Lines EditedPoetry Imagry Rhyme EditedPo poetry Stanzas EditedPoets…

• Skillshare
• Finished
• Free Trial Available