Welcome to How to Build a Solution in APN
Building a solution in AWS Partner Central is a key milestone in your AWS ISV journey. This is where you define your product or service offering for AWS teams and customers—and where it officially becomes a recognized Partner Solution in the APN ecosystem.
In this module, you’ll learn how to build, register, and manage your solution in APN, aligning it with AWS best practices and making it easier for AWS sellers and customers to understand what you offer.
Why This Topic Matters
Creating a solution in Partner Central is required for unlocking visibility across AWS sales teams and for enabling co-sell, Marketplace integration, technical validations, and program eligibility. Your solution listing becomes the foundation for everything else—from AWS go-to-market support to technical alignment.
This step not only helps AWS understand your product, but also allows your business to become searchable, referenceable, and promotable across internal AWS platforms.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this module, you’ll understand:
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What qualifies as a “solution” in the AWS Partner Network
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How to build and register your solution in Partner Central
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How solution listings align with AWS co-sell and Marketplace programs
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What information and assets are required to complete the process
What’s Included
To guide you through solution registration and best practices, this module includes:
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A step-by-step overview guide in the exercise files
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Key AWS Partner Central resources (login required):
Key Success Metrics
You’ve successfully completed this module when:
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Your solution is registered and visible in Partner Central
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The solution includes relevant metadata, customer value, and technical detail
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The listing aligns with the prerequisites for co-sell, Marketplace, or program eligibility
