Amazon Web Services Partner Program
Last updated Aug 2026
- Program typeTechnology & Channel Partner
- Commission / rewardPartners earn through resale margin, consulting fees, and marketplace revenue share rather than a fixed commission; benefits scale with tier and validated competencies.
- Partner tiersStructured across Registered, Select, Advanced, and Premier levels within the AWS Partner Network, with software and services partner paths.
- Best forConsulting firms, managed service providers, ISVs, and systems integrators who build or resell on AWS.
- Deal registrationYes (APN Customer Engagements / deal registration)
- Partner portalYes (Partner Central portal)
What is the Amazon Web Services partner program?
The AWS Partner Network (APN) is one of the largest partner ecosystems in technology, supporting firms that build products on AWS or deliver services to AWS customers.
Partners access funding programs, co-sell support, marketplace listings, and technical enablement, with recognition growing as they earn competencies and certifications.
How the program works
Partners register, complete enablement and certifications, and progress through tiers; they monetize via resale, professional services, co-sell opportunities, and the AWS Marketplace.
Requirements to join
A validated AWS account, staff certifications, customer references, and (for higher tiers) demonstrated revenue and technical validations.
How partners win with Amazon Web Services
Winners invest in certifications and a niche specialization, then lean on AWS co-sell, funding, and Marketplace to reach customers they could not alone.
What to watch out for
The program is complex and paperwork-heavy; the highest tiers demand significant certification headcount and audited customer outcomes.
Everything a healthy partner program needs
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Partner onboarding & enablement
Onboard, train, and equip partners in one portal so they reach their first deal faster.
Deal registration
Register deals with conflict protection — protect margin and grow partner-sourced pipeline.
Through-channel marketing
Launch co-branded campaigns partners actually run, with content built for them.
Revenue attribution
Track partner-sourced revenue end to end so you can double down on what works.
MDF & incentives
Fund, manage, and measure MDF and incentives without spreadsheets.
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AI-assisted engagement that nudges the right partners at the right moment.
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How to join
Register a company account on AWS Partner Central, complete the partner scorecard, and pursue the software or services path.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon Web Services have a partner program?
Yes — a Technology & Channel Partner program.
How does the Amazon Web Services partner program pay?
Partners earn through resale margin, consulting fees, and marketplace revenue share rather than a fixed commission; benefits scale with tier and validated competencies.
How do I join the Amazon Web Services partner program?
Register a company account on AWS Partner Central, complete the partner scorecard, and pursue the software or services path.
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