Red Hat Partner Program
Last updated Aug 2026
- Program typeChannel & Technology Partner
- Commission / rewardPartners earn resale margin, deal-registration incentives, and rebates across subscriptions and services.
- Partner tiersRed Hat Partner Program with Ready, Advanced, and Premier levels across sell/build/service tracks.
- Best forVARs, SIs, ISVs, and MSPs delivering Linux, containers, and hybrid-cloud solutions.
- Deal registrationYes (deal registration)
- Partner portalYes (Red Hat Partner Connect)
What is the Red Hat partner program?
Red Hat's partner program supports resellers, ISVs, and integrators building on RHEL, OpenShift, and Ansible.
Partners earn competency-based benefits, deal registration, and co-sell for hybrid-cloud modernization.
How the program works
Partners register deals, earn competencies, and monetize via subscription resale margin, services, and rebates.
Requirements to join
Certified staff, a partner agreement, and revenue/competency milestones for higher tiers.
How partners win with Red Hat
Integrators win container and hybrid-cloud modernization projects backed by Red Hat co-sell.
What to watch out for
Subscription-based, certification-heavy enterprise motion; not an end-user affiliate program.
Everything a healthy partner program needs
The capabilities behind the grader — from onboarding to attribution — in one platform.
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.
Oliver AI
AI-assisted engagement that nudges the right partners at the right moment.
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How to join
Register on Red Hat Partner Connect and pursue role-based tracks and certifications.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Red Hat have a partner program?
Yes — a Channel & Technology Partner program.
How does the Red Hat partner program pay?
Partners earn resale margin, deal-registration incentives, and rebates across subscriptions and services.
How do I join the Red Hat partner program?
Register on Red Hat Partner Connect and pursue role-based tracks and certifications.
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