Welcome to Learn How to Grow Your Business with ACE
Submitting opportunities is just the beginning. The ACE Program (APN Customer Engagements) is more than a reporting tool—it’s a strategic growth engine that connects ISVs with AWS sellers, unlocks go-to-market support, and accelerates pipeline development.
In this module, you’ll learn how to leverage ACE to grow your business faster through better alignment with AWS sales teams and access to co-sell benefits.
Why This Topic Matters
The ISVs that win in the AWS ecosystem are the ones who actively engage AWS—not just passively list in the Marketplace. The ACE Program is the mechanism to make that engagement happen. It allows you to:
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Collaborate directly with AWS field sellers
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Earn visibility into AWS customer accounts
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Qualify for co-sell support and marketing benefits
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Gain credit toward APN tier progression and performance metrics
The better you understand how to strategically use ACE, the more value you’ll unlock from your AWS partnership.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this module, you’ll understand:
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How the ACE Program works and why it’s essential for ISV growth
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What happens after you submit an opportunity—and how AWS engages
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How to earn co-sell status, accelerate deal velocity, and deepen AWS field alignment
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How ACE metrics impact your APN tier, Scorecard, and business outcomes
What’s Included
To help you fully understand ACE’s value and potential, this module includes:
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A website link directly to AWS:
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Real-world examples and best practices for building a repeatable ACE motion
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Tips on building relationships with AWS Partner Development Managers (PDMs) and field sellers
Key Success Metrics
You’ve successfully completed this module when:
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You understand how ACE supports long-term revenue growth
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You can explain the co-sell lifecycle and how to drive AWS seller engagement
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You’ve identified key internal stakeholders to manage and track ACE activity
