Poetry Writing Courses and Certifications

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

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

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
• Paid Course

Billy Collins Teaches Reading And Writing Poetry

Billy teaches you to appreciate the emotional pull of poetry. Learn his approach to exploring subjects, incorporating humor, and finding your voice.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom) (Live Online)

752 ratings at CourseHorse

Unleash the power of poetry as you learn to pack a maximum punch with a minimum of words.

• CourseHorse
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• $489.00

Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Live Online)

752 ratings at CourseHorse

Unleash the power of poetry as you learn to pack a maximum punch with a minimum of words.

• CourseHorse
• 261 hours
• On-Demand
• $489.00

Write Dreamy, Heartfelt Poetry - Creative Writing

96 ratings at Udemy

Use creative writing to write dreamy and imaginative poetry. Creative writing for poetry that inspires

• Udemy
• 2 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Stand Up!; Comedy Writing and Performance Poetry

8 ratings at edX

Develop stand-up comedy and performance poetry skills, from writing to stage presence. Learn structure, timing, and vocal techniques for impactful live performances in this comprehensive introduction.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Write Dreamy, Heartfelt Poetry - Creative Writing

Discover how to write heartfelt poetry by analyzing music lyrics, understanding poem structure, and developing your artistic taste to create soul-stirring verses that resonate deeply.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Writing poetry and other creative writing, and promoting it

Discover how to write heartfelt poetry, overcome procrastination, build creative habits, and successfully publish your work through traditional publishers or Amazon self-publishing.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 7 courses

Online Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry (Live Online)

7 ratings at CourseHorse

Unlock your most intimate and private stories through personal writing in this online workshop.

• CourseHorse
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• $445.00

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

What is poetry?

30 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

Writing in Anger - Exploring Poetry as a Tool for Feminism and Social Change

Explore the potent fusion of anger, poetry, and feminism as tools for advocating gender equality and social change through the lens of a Tunisian poet and educator.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GOTO Conferences

Writing a Writer - Programming Language and Poetry

Discover how artificial intelligence can create master-level poetry through Common Lisp programming, exploring the intersection of computer science and creative writing while understanding how writers think.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video