AWS for VMware Partner Initiative

AWS for VMware partners are AWS migration competency partners that have demonstrated technical proficiency and proven success in helping customers migrate and modernize their VMware-based workloads to AWS. AWS offers complimentary VMware assessments and purpose-built migration services combined with specialized funding incentives for migrating your VMware-based workloads through our extensive AWS migration competency partner network.  No matter what VMware system you run or strategy you’d like to adopt, AWS and AWS VMware Partners have the experience, tooling, methods, and best practices to streamline customer migration or transformation and simplify their journey to the cloud.

AWS for VMware - Partner Benefits

Empower your business and expand your opportunities

Access to Partner Innovation Sandbox

AWS-led Lead generation campaign participation

Contact your AWS Partner Development Manager to find out how to participate 

Partner-led customer workshops


Reach out to your AWS Partner Development Manager for more information

Getting Started

  • Step 1: Attain AWS Advanced Tier Consulting Partner status. Learn more.
  • Step 2: Become an AWS Migration Competency partner. Learn more.
  • Step 3: Engage with Customers. Learn more.
  • Steps to register as an AWS Partner
  • New Partners - Register

    • AWS Consulting Partner Registration: Register your firm at no cost via the AWS Consulting Partner Registration
    • Log in to AWS Partner Central: Once registered, your firm will receive an email with your AWS Partner Central login credentials and temporary password. Using those credentials, log in to AWS Partner Central.
    • Add AWS Partner Central Users: To add AWS Partner Central users from your firm, send link to activate their logins
    • Update Partner Scorecard: Track your firm’s AWS success (customer wins, training, etc.) via your Partner Scorecard in AWS Partner Central.
    • Upgrade to Advanced Tier: You must meet the requirements for Advanced Tier listed on this page.

    Existing Partners - Login

    Upgrade your APN Membership: Once your firm meets APN's Advanced tier requirements, apply to upgrade to receive additional APN benefits. AWS Partners interested in upgrading their APN member can submit their application by following the steps below:

    • Step #1: Log in to AWS Partner Central
    • Step #2: Click on "View Partner Scorecard" from left navigation
    • Step #3: Submit APN compliance details
    • Step #4: Click "Apply to Upgrade"

    Need Support Accessing AWS Partner Central? If your firm is already a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN), use the links below to access AWS Partner Central.

    Have Additional Questions? Search the APN Knowledge Base.

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