AWS Partner Enrolment

Reasons and Benefits to Become an AWS Partner:

1. Global Reach and Community: Access a global network of partners that can help you build, market, and sell your solutions on AWS.
2. Skill Enhancement: Leverage AWS training, enablement resources, and tools like the Well-Architected Framework to enhance your AWS expertise.
3. Funding Opportunities: Gain access to funding for market development, proofs of concept, and eligibility for various AWS partner programs.
4. Recognition and Differentiation: Attain recognition as an AWS partner, which helps attract customers and grow your business through verified credibility.

Types of AWS Partners:

1. Software Partners: Develop and offer software solutions using AWS technologies.
2. Hardware Partners: Create hardware devices that are compatible with AWS services.
3. Services Partners: Provide consulting, professional, managed, and value-added services.
4. Training Partners: Sell and deliver AWS training and certification programs.
5. Distribution Partners: Support other partners through recruitment, onboarding, and enablement.

Partner Tiers and Specializations:

1. Tier Progression: Partners advance through tiers (e.g., Registered, Select, Advanced, Premier) by training employees, registering projects, and demonstrating AWS expertise.
2. Specializations: Partners can specialize in specific solutions, services, industries, or workloads through AWS Competency Programs.
3. Managed Service Providers (MSPs): A specialization within Services Partners that offers proactive monitoring, automation, and management of AWS environments.
4. AWS Solution Provider Program: Allows partners to resell AWS services as part of their integrated solutions.

Process to register as an AWS Partner:

1. Registration: Visit the AWS Partner Central website to register your company.
2. Authorization: The main contact must have the authority to accept AWS Partner Central terms and conditions.
3. Information Submission: Provide company details, contact information, and verify your email.
4. Shared Accounts: Companies with the same business domain share a single AWS Partner Central account.

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As an AWS APN Partner, you'll gain access to curated content from AWS experts, covering a wide range of topics. You can enroll in courses based on your specific needs and interests, which can also support you on your certification journey.