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TABLE OF CONTENT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1. Introduction<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. Overview of Amazon’s Competency Programs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. Focus on AWS DevOps Partnership Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. Prerequisites & Due Diligence<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. Technical Validation Process<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. Conclusion<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. Takeaway<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. About CloudThat <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. FAQs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AWS is the leading cloud computing services provider. Multiple partners are working with AWS to provide services and solutions to the vast market. We, CloudThat<\/a>, are amongst a very few Advanced services\/consulting partners with AWS and have been associated with them for the last nine years. As a next step in the AWS Partnership journey, we have started the process to achieve the AWS Premier Consulting Partnership which includes extensive research and documentation as a business and technical expert. However, the hard work required to achieve this coveted feat is not for the faint-hearted.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, you will get a detailed understanding of the prerequisites, the process involved, and the challenges we faced during our entire journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Overview of Amazon’s Partnership Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are very well-defined criteria for advancing your partnership journey with Amazon. Once you become AWS Partner, you can view your Partner’s progress on the Partner Scorecard. In a nutshell, there are four major milestones in this journey:<\/span><\/p>\n

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CloudThat<\/strong> <\/a>is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and is on a journey towards the Premier Consulting Partnership. Becoming a Premier Partner is a tricky proposition. You not only have to meet some of the primary targets like meeting the number of Technical Certifications or the amount of ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) but also must showcase your proficiency in technical thought leadership. After meeting all these criteria, you must sustain all the above for at least six months.<\/span><\/p>\n

To achieve the AWS Premier Partnership designation, the Partner must obtain validation or validations from the AWS Competency, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP), or AWS Well-Architected Partner Programs. At least one of the three required validations must be either the AWS MSP or AWS DevOps Competency designation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for a detailed blog on AWS Premier Partnership Program.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we will talk about the AWS DevOps Competency<\/strong>, which is one of the preliminary requirements for AWS Premier Partnership, and the process of achieving the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Focus on AWS DevOps Competency Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For any organization, achieving the AWS DevOps\u00a0Competency helps advance, stand out in the market, and further their business by showcasing their capabilities in specialized areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are the steps to follow for submitting the AWS DevOps Competency Application<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let us go through the prerequisites, technical and business requirements, and some FAQs that can help you in achieving this milestone.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Prerequisites & Due Diligence: <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The expectations from the AWS Partners applying for DevOps Competency are to submit the required documentation, complete the Self-Assessment Spreadsheet, and go through technical validation sessions often conducted by the third-party auditing organization. After submission, the AWS team will schedule a technical validation audit where the documentation is presented and supporting evidence in an orderly fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n