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AWS: tier (high severity)

Why this matters: Tier qualification changes directly affect partner status and associated program benefits, which carry financial impact.

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Summary

AWS is introducing minimum tier requirements for two specialization tracks effective January 1, 2026. Service Delivery partners will need to hold at least Select Tier, while Competency partners must reach at least Advanced Tier.

What changed

  • Service Delivery partners must maintain Select Tier or higher as of January 1, 2026.
  • Competency partners must maintain Advanced Tier or higher as of January 1, 2026.
  • New minimum-tier qualifications apply to specialization eligibility.
  • Partners below the required tier risk losing their Service Delivery or Competency designation.

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