Course Content
How to Create an APN account
This course is designed for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) looking to join the AWS Partner Network (APN) and leverage AWS programs, benefits, and co-selling opportunities. Participants will receive a step-by-step guide on setting up an APN account, gaining access to AWS resources, and aligning their business with AWS best practices. What You'll Learn: ✅ Overview of the AWS Partner Network (APN) and its benefits for ISVs ✅ How to create an APN account and complete registration ✅ Understanding partner tiers and requirements ✅ Navigating the AWS Partner Central portal ✅ Accessing APN programs, funding, and go-to-market support By the end of this course, ISVs will have a fully set up APN account and a clear roadmap to unlocking AWS partner benefits, accelerating their growth, and driving customer success.
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ACE
The APN Customer Engagements (ACE) program allows you to securely collaborate and co-sell with Amazon Web Services (AWS), drive successful engagements with customers, and grow your business. Participation in ACE provides you with a platform to manage your pipeline of joint opportunities and leads to further drive engagement with AWS and enrich customer relationships.
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Marketplace
AWS Marketplace is a curated digital catalog that customers can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services to build solutions and run their businesses. AWS Marketplace includes thousands of software listings from popular categories such as security, business applications, machine learning, and data products across specific industries, such as healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications. Customers can quickly launch preconfigured software, and choose software solutions in Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), software as a service (SaaS), and other formats. Professional services are also available to help customers configure, deploy, and manage third-party software.
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FTR (Foundational Technical Review)
The Foundational Technical Review ('FTR') for Service Offering assesses an AWS Partner's Service Offering against a specific set of best practices most critical for customer success.
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MDF (Marketing Development Funds)
Marketing Development Funds (MDF) help offset your marketing costs to drive demand generation and build your sales pipeline. Receive cash or AWS Promotional Credits to support your marketing efforts to promote your offerings and solutions on AWS.
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ISV Builder
About Lesson

 

Welcome to How to Create a Marketplace Listing and Offer

The AWS Marketplace is one of the most powerful tools ISVs can use to simplify procurement, accelerate deal cycles, and grow revenue. Listing your solution in the Marketplace makes it easier for customers to buy, and for AWS sellers to recommend your product.

In this module, you’ll learn how to create a Marketplace listing, publish an offer, and take the first step toward transacting with customers directly through AWS.


Why This Topic Matters

AWS customers trust the Marketplace—it’s where many prefer to purchase software because of streamlined billing, built-in procurement approvals, and the ability to apply spend toward their AWS commitments.

For ISVs, Marketplace listings also:

  • Enable private offers and custom pricing

  • Unlock co-sell opportunities with AWS sellers

  • Count toward your APN Partner Scorecard and tier progress

  • Improve visibility with AWS field teams and buyers

If you’re serious about selling in the AWS ecosystem, Marketplace is not optional—it’s essential.


What You’ll Learn

By the end of this module, you’ll know how to:

  • Navigate the AWS Marketplace Management Portal

  • Select the right product type for your solution

  • Fill out and submit the product listing form

  • Understand the components of a successful Marketplace offer

  • Use Marketplace as part of your broader GTM and co-sell strategy


What’s Included

This module includes:

  • Step-by-step instructions to Add a Marketplace Listing:

    1. Log in to Marketplace Management Portal

    2. Click “Products” in the top navigation

    3. Choose your product type (SaaS, AMI, Container, etc.)

    4. Fill out the required product listing form

    5. Submit for AWS review and approval

  • Supporting documentation in the exercise files:

    • Marketplace listing tutorial video

    • Partner Opportunity for AWS Marketplace analysis guide

    • AWS Marketplace Seller Guide


Key Success Metrics

You’ve successfully completed this module when:

  • Your product is listed in AWS Marketplace

  • Your listing includes detailed solution info, pricing, and assets

  • You’ve prepared to create private offers or co-sell-ready listings

  • Your listing is linked to your solution in APN Partner Central

Exercise Files
The-Partner-Opportunity-For-AWS-Marketplace-ISVs_Forrester-TEI-Study.pdf
Size: 13.99 MB
aws-marketplace-ug-3.pdf
Size: 7.55 MB
Marketplace Listing.mov
Size: 9.43 MB

Cost Optimization

Issue: Small AWS deployment with little management oversight and a lack of cloud skills internal to the organization moving from traditional infrastructure to SaaS and cloud based solutions.

 

What we did

  1. AWS Audit
  2. Cost Optimization Review
  3. Ongoing Monitoring

 

Result:

  • Eliminated unused storage volumes and the old application server no longer in use, the charges for AWS resulted in a savings of 51% per month.
  • We’ll continue to monitor AWS billing and finance to ensure maintenance of savings and identify other future changes.

Cost Optimization

Issue: Small AWS deployment with little management oversight and a lack of cloud skills internal to the organization moving from traditional infrastructure to SaaS and cloud based solutions.

 

What we did

  1. AWS Audit
  2. Cost Optimization Review
  3. Ongoing Monitoring

 

Result:

  • Eliminated unused storage volumes and the old application server no longer in use, the charges for AWS resulted in a savings of 51% per month.
  • We’ll continue to monitor AWS billing and finance to ensure maintenance of savings and identify other future changes.