AWS SaaS Competency
Partner Offering Validation Checklist
Validity Period: February 2026-August 2026
This version of the checklist was released on February 26th, 2026. The next version of this checklist is expected to be released in August 2026. AWS Partners may continue to use this version of the checklist until November 2026. AWS Partners may submit applications using the previous release (August 2025) until May 27th, 2026. Please review the change log for a list of changes (if any) since the previous version.
End of Support Notice
After careful consideration, we decided to end support for AWS SaaS Competency (the “Designation”), effective 30 June, 2026 (the “End of Support Date”). Due to this upcoming End of Support, applications are no longer being accepted to this Designation. Existing Partners in AWS SaaS Competency can continue to use the Designation badging and benefits. After the End of Support Date, partners will no longer be able to access or continue use of the Designation resources, benefits, or badges. Please contact your AWS Partner Development Representative if you have any questions about this deprecation or to discuss alternative Specialization programs, or reach out to APN Support through AWS Partner Central.
[This notice was posted on 30 October 2025]