AWS Foundational Technical Review
Qualify your software with AWS in minutes
Overview
Identify and remediate risks in your solutions with the AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR). Whether your solution is delivered as SaaS or deployed by your customers, the FTR helps you identify AWS Well-Architected best practices.
FTR is self-service, valuable at any stage of your cloud journey, and you can conduct it at no cost and get results within minutes. It is valid for two years from approval. Once approved, you unlock badging, program eligibility, and funding benefits. Get started »
Benefits
The FTR provides specific guidelines to adopt a subset of AWS best practices to reduce risks around security, reliability, and operational excellence, as defined by the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
The FTR guides you on how to automate the discovery of potential problems in your environment by leveraging AWS Partner solutions and AWS Services.
Gain access to several AWS Partner benefits including funding, the AWS Competency Program to validate your expertise, and the AWS ISV Accelerate Program to help you co-sell.
With an approved FTR, you earn a “Qualified Software” badge and a listing in the AWS Partner Solutions Finder, allowing customers to easily find and contact you.
Get started
1. Sign in and register
Sign in to the Management Console and complete AWS Partner Central registration to join the AWS Partner Network (APN).
2. Enroll in the Software Path
Upon registering, enroll in the Software Path.
3. Review your architecture and operational practices
As part of the FTR process, you must conduct a periodic review of your solution, architecture, and operations to identify gaps and continually improve your architecture.
Submit existing SOC 2 Type II audit reports or a Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR) to complete the FTR.
Review the FTR Guide for prerequisites before requesting an FTR.
4. Request an FTR
Navigate to your Solutions in AWS Partner Central, select the solution for review, and submit a validation request, attaching your SOC 2 Type II or Well-Architected Framework Review report.
You’ll receive results within minutes with either approval or clear remediation steps to fix the gaps.
If your solution isn’t listed yet, select "Create solution" and complete the required fields.
Successfully completing an FTR unlocks the "Qualified Software" badge, program eligibility, funding benefits, marketing resources, and more.