What you will learn:

Discover all that the Maya and Aztecs were and what they accomplished. 

The Maya and the Aztec left their mark not just on the Mesoamerican culture that developed in Central America, but on the entire world. From their farming methods to their food, their warring practices to their art, they continue to fascinate people across the globe.

It’s not just the brutality of their battles or the horror of the human sacrifices they indulged in, but the fact that they created buildings, predicted celestial events that would be impressive today let alone during that period, and developed herbal medicines that are still in modern use that has made them a continual focus of interest and study.

The Maya and Aztec History Course will give you a foundational understanding of all that the Maya and Aztecs were and what they accomplished.

The Maya and Aztec History Course begins with an explanation of what is meant by Mesoamerican civilisation, who the primary players were and where the Maya and Aztecs fit in within the overall time frame. From this introduction the course splits, with the first half covering the Mayans and the second half, the Aztecs.

We begin the Maya section with an examination of the different time periods over which the Mayan culture developed. From this overview, we move on to examine the political structures across urban and rural areas, and during the different periods of the Maya civilisation. As part of this, you will learn about the Mayan laws, economy, class system, homes, and even the clothes they wore.

You’ll learn about the Mayan religious belief, including the political role of human sacrifice, their belief about the afterlife, what their creation myth was, and who their most important deities were.

You’ll study the Mayan’s grasp on mathematics and astronomy and the concepts that they developed, including their calendars, which were not in use anywhere else. You will also learn about the hieroglyphic writing system that they invented completely separately from Egyptian hieroglyphs. We’ll explore Mayan architecture - including immense pyramids and temples - and their sophisticated town-planning.

Finally, we examine some of the theories that may explain the Maya civilisation’s disappearance. This includes a look at the possible environmental, and human, causes of their demise.

Next, we move from the Maya civilisation to the Aztec with a look at where the Aztecs came from and how they rose to power.

We’ll sample life in the Aztec world - the political and social structures of this hierarchical empire and some of the more surprising elements of Aztec society, including the emphasis on family and mandatory schooling. We look into the religious beliefs and primary deities of the Aztecs, along with their emphasis on human sacrifice and their story of creation, The Legend of the Fifth Sun.

The Aztecs had their own medicinal practices. We consider the role of their doctors, the spiritual influences on sickness, and their expertise in herbalism. You’ll also be introduced to how this great civilisation built their pyramids and the importance they placed on music, song and poetry.

To close the Aztec section of the course, we examine how the Aztecs were defeated, moving from the time of the Eight Bad Omens to the siege of Tenochtitlan.

The Maya and Aztec History Course concludes with a look at the legacy of these two great cultures, including the descendants that live in the lands of their past empires as well as all the things we have today thanks to the Maya and Aztec people.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand why the Maya and Aztec civilisations are so important to world history
• Be aware of the Maya civilisation’s extraordinary accomplishments in maths, astronomy and architecture
• Understand how remarkable the Aztecs rise to dominance was
• Have learned how advanced both civilisations were as agriculturalists
• Be familiar with the religious beliefs of both civilisations
• Comprehend the relevance of human sacrifice in both cultures
• Know the primary deities that the Maya and Aztecs worshipped
• Know more about the day-to-day life of both the Maya and Aztec people
• Have a greater understanding of the political and social structures of these two civilisations
• Be aware of their contribution to world arts
• Be familiar with the theories for the Mayan’s disappearance
• Understand the role the Spanish conquerors played in the end of both civilisations

Who would benefit from our Maya and Aztec History Online Certificate Course?

Amongst some of the oldest known civilisations, most of us have some understanding of the Maya and the Aztecs, but how much do we really know?

The Maya and Aztec History Course offers a fascinating study of these two peoples - detailing how they lived, their accomplishments, why they are so important to world history, and how without these two ancient civilisations, the world today would be a different and perhaps harder place to live.

The Maya and Aztecs left us richer because of their inventions, imposing structures, and innovative agricultural, crafting, and building techniques. They developed models of sustainable living that we’re only now beginning to appreciate and utilise; they proved that it is possible for human beings to achieve things far beyond our imagination.

If you’d like to broaden your understanding of these peoples and how their contributions to the world are felt, even today, you’ll love the Maya and Aztec History Course.

Maya and Aztec History Online Certificate Course – Requirements

This course is designed for people with little or no prior experience. The course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes a few hours of study to complete.

To successfully complete this course, a student must:

• Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
• Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
• Be a self-directed learner
• Possess sound language and literacy skills

Quick Course Facts:

1. Course content is structured for easy comprehension
2. Approximately 150 hours of study is needed to complete the course
3. Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to your online course
4. All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
5. Study your course online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
6. All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion that is applicable worldwide

For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.

Maya and Aztec History Online Certificate Course Outline

Module 1: Mesoamerican Civilisation

• Introduction
• A Spotlight on Mesoamerican Civilisation
• The Rise of the Maya and the Aztecs
• Mesoamerica and Other World Civilisations

Module 2: Maya Origins

• Periods in History
• The Pre-Classic Period
• The Classic Period
• The Post-Classic Period
• The Colonial Period

Module 3: Maya Political and Social Structures

• The Maya Political Structure
• Maya Social Structure and Economy
• Maya Laws and Types of Housing
• Farming Methods
• Mayan Food and Clothing
• Male and Female Roles

Module 4: Religion and Gods

• The Religious Beliefs of the Maya
• Maya Cosmology
• The Mayan Creation Myth
• The Maya Pantheon of Gods

Module 5: Maths, Astronomy and Writing

• Maya Mathematics and The Concept of Zero
• Maya as Astronomers
• The Maya Calendar System
• The Maya Writing System

Module 6: Pyramids and Architecture

• Planning, Pyramids and Other Structures
• Mayan Pyramids
• Maya Palaces, Ball Courts and Materials Used

Module 7: The Decline of the Maya Civilisation

• The Rise and Fall of the Maya Civilisation
• Theories for the Collapse of the Maya Civilisation
• Total Warfare and the Colonial Period – The Arrival of the Spanish

Module 8: Aztec Origins

• The Arrival of the Mexica
• Aztec Farming and Crops
• Building Alliances and the Rise of Tenochtitlan

Module 9: Life in the Aztec World

• Political and Social Structures
• Aztec Social Structure
• Life in Aztec Society
• Aztec Clothing and Hair

Module 10: Aztec Religious Beliefs

• The Aztecs and Mesoamerican Civilisation
• The Aztec Gods
• Cosmology and Human Sacrifice
• Aztec Creation Myth

Module 11: Aztec Medicine

• Medical Sources
• God-Given Disease and Illness
• The Use of Medicinal Plants
• The Gardens of Montezuma

Module 12: Aztec Architecture, Art, and Writing

• The Visual Arts
• Aztec Architecture
• Music and Song
• Aztec Writing and the Aztec Calendar

Module 13: Corte?s and the Fall of the Aztecs

• King Montezuma II and the Eight Bad Omens
• The Spanish Arrive
• Cortés' Secret Weapon and the Last of the Aztecs
• Conclusion: Mayan and Aztec Legacy

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

Module 1: Mesoamerican Civilisation

• Introduction
• A Spotlight on Mesoamerican Civilisation
• The Rise of the Maya and the Aztecs
• Mesoamerica and Other World Civilisations

Module 2: Maya Origins

• Periods in History
• The Pre-Classic Period
• The Classic Period
• The Post-Classic Period
• The Colonial Period

Module 3: Maya Political and Social Structures

• The Maya Political Structure
• Maya Social Structure and Economy
• Maya Laws and Types of Housing
• Farming Methods
• Mayan Food and Clothing
• Male and Female Roles

Module 4: Religion and Gods

• The Religious Beliefs of the Maya
• Maya Cosmology
• The Mayan Creation Myth
• The Maya Pantheon of Gods

Module 5: Maths, Astronomy and Writing

• Maya Mathematics and The Concept of Zero
• Maya as Astronomers
• The Maya Calendar System
• The Maya Writing System

Module 6: Pyramids and Architecture

• Planning, Pyramids and Other Structures
• Mayan Pyramids
• Maya Palaces, Ball Courts and Materials Used

Module 7: The Decline of the Maya Civilisation

• The Rise and Fall of the Maya Civilisation
• Theories for the Collapse of the Maya Civilisation
• Total Warfare and the Colonial Period – The Arrival of the Spanish

Module 8: Aztec Origins

• The Arrival of the Mexica
• Aztec Farming and Crops
• Building Alliances and the Rise of Tenochtitlan

Module 9: Life in the Aztec World

• Political and Social Structures
• Aztec Social Structure
• Life in Aztec Society
• Aztec Clothing and Hair

Module 10: Aztec Religious Beliefs

• The Aztecs and Mesoamerican Civilisation
• The Aztec Gods
• Cosmology and Human Sacrifice
• Aztec Creation Myth

Module 11: Aztec Medicine

• Medical Sources
• God-Given Disease and Illness
• The Use of Medicinal Plants
• The Gardens of Montezuma

Module 12: Aztec Architecture, Art, and Writing

• The Visual Arts
• Aztec Architecture
• Music and Song
• Aztec Writing and the Aztec Calendar

Module 13: Corte?s and the Fall of the Aztecs

• King Montezuma II and the Eight Bad Omens
• The Spanish Arrive
• Cortés' Secret Weapon and the Last of the Aztecs
• Conclusion: Mayan and Aztec Legacy

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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