Free Online Metaphor Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

California Institute of the Arts

Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop (Coursera)

Humanities

Are you ready to take your poetry writing to the next level? 'Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop' is a comprehensive course for poets who want to refine their skills, experiment with new forms, and produce impactful poetry. Whether you're just starting out or have been writing for years, this workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques needed to elevate your work.

Aug 3rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Art Writing

Coursera

University of London

Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Embark on an enlightening journey through this Coursera course where metaphor and music are used as powerful tools to explore the intricate world of management and organizational behavior. Learn how these creative methods can enhance your understanding of core managerial concepts, work organization, motivation, employee engagement, career paths, and effective leadership.

Jul 27th 2026

3 Weeks

Management Music Productivity

Coursera

Higher School of Economics - HSE University

Towards language universals through lexical semantics: introduction to lexical and semantic typology (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

Explore the fascinating world of linguistic universals with our 'Towards Language Universals Through Lexical Semantics' course. Delve into the intricate organization of the lexicon across different languages and understand how semantics shape language structure. This course will equip you with a deep understanding of lexical semantics, semantic typology, and the methodologies used to analyze these complex systems cross-linguistically.

Aug 8th 2022

5-12 Weeks

Language Semantics Linguistics