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2026 Acceleration Funding Now Open — Up to 75% off training + exam vouchers for AWS Partners. Start your enablement plan →
AWS Acceleration Funding • Partners 2026

Your AWS Partnership Has
Certification Requirements.
Don't Fund It Alone — AWS Covers Up to 75%.

Each enrolment includes instructor-led training plus an AWS exam voucher — meet your tier certification requirements without carrying the full cost.

Up to 75%
AWS Funded
Training
+ Exam Voucher
3 Tiers
Select • Advanced • Premier
Book Your Free Discovery Call →

( No commitment  •  Free 30-min discovery call  •  AWS-backed program )

Program at a Glance

Up to 75%
AWS Acceleration Funding
5 Areas
Gen AI, Cloud, AppDev, Cost, Security
ILT + Exam
Instructor-led training + exam voucher
1–3 Day
Flexible course delivery
AWS Partner Network

Map Your Path to the Next Tier.

Each AWS Partnership tier has certification targets. See what's required — and start building toward the next level.

Select Tier

Accredited Individuals

4

2 Technical, 2 Business Professionals

Foundational Certified

2

AWS Foundational certifications

Technical Certified

2

AWS Technical certifications

Advanced Tier

Accredited Individuals

8

4 Technical, 4 Business Professionals

Foundational Certified

4

AWS Foundational certifications

Technical Certified

6

Min. 3 Professional or Specialty

Premier Tier

Accredited Individuals

20

10 Technical, 10 Business Professionals

Foundational Certified

10

AWS Foundational certifications

Technical Certified

25

Min. 10 Professional or Specialty

Build Your Enablement Plan →

We'll map your current certifications against your tier requirements

Strategic Growth Drivers

Four Growth-Stage Drivers
Shaping Skills Investment

Partner growth in 2026 is not shaped by project volume alone. The partners planning deliberately are aligning skills investment to long-term positioning.

1

Tier Progression & Certification Alignment

Maintaining or advancing tier status requires deliberate planning — not reactive certification chasing.

Certification density planning
Role-based alignment
Audit preparedness & exam readiness pathways

Skills investment supports partner status stability and progression.

2

Competency Expansion & Differentiation

Competencies are increasingly treated as positioning levers — not just compliance checkboxes.

Security, Data & Analytics, DevOps
AI and Machine Learning
Higher-value engagement positioning

Skills investment supports differentiation and growth into higher-value engagements.

3

Professional Development & Delivery Resilience

Reducing reliance on a small number of senior engineers and building broader delivery confidence.

Strengthen delivery confidence across the team
Improve retention of high-performing staff
Build clear professional development pathways

Skills investment supports organisational resilience and long-term sustainability.

4

AI Evolution & Future Positioning

Customers are exploring generative AI, and partners need to lead those conversations — not react to them.

Generative AI use cases
Data-driven automation & ML integration
Responsible AI governance

Skills investment supports forward positioning in an AI-accelerated market.

The partners planning deliberately are not simply adding certifications — they are aligning skills investment to long-term positioning.

Start Your Capability Roadmap →
What's Included

Every Enrolment Includes Training + Certification

Each enrolment includes instructor-led training delivery (1, 2, or 3 day courses) plus an AWS exam voucher — so your team gets the skills and the credentials.

Instructor-Led Training

1, 2, and 3 day courses delivered live by certified AWS instructors.

AWS Builder Labs

Hands-on learning with AWS Builder Labs + 30 days lab extension after training.

AWS Exam Voucher

Each enrolment includes an exam voucher so your team can certify immediately after training.

Up to 75% Funded

The Acceleration Funding program covers the majority of costs — maximise your training budget.

Five Funded Capability Areas

Build Internal Capability —
with AWS-Funded Training

Bespoke delivers outcome-driven, instructor-led AWS training for partner organisations. Eligible partners can apply for up to 75% AWS Acceleration Funding.

Featured — 2026 Priority

Gen AI & Machine Learning

AI capability is no longer optional — it's a competitive advantage. Develop the skills to safely explore, prototype, and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and differentiate your services.

Amazon Bedrock AI Governance Prompt Engineering Responsible AI SageMaker
AI
Ready

Cloud Infrastructure

Build the secure, scalable foundation your organisation needs to deliver modern cloud services and support future-ready operations.

Application Development

Equip your teams to design, build, and deploy modern cloud-native applications using secure, scalable patterns that accelerate delivery.

Cost Optimisation

Enable your teams to architect, operate, and govern cloud environments that maximise value and eliminate waste.

Security & Risk

Build in security from day one — design compliant, resilient environments aligned to best practices and Zero Trust principles.

AWS Acceleration Funding

Don't Leave Funding on the Table.

The Acceleration Funding program is designed to help AWS Partners build internal capability — but many organisations don't take full advantage of it.

A discovery call is the fastest way to understand what's available, map it against your tier requirements, and build an enablement plan that works.

Up to 75%
Funding per enrolment
ILT + Exam
Training and certification
3 Tiers
Select, Advanced, Premier
Book Your Free Discovery Call →

Takes less than 60 seconds to get started

Bespoke Is Your Enablement Partner

Trusted by AWS Partner organisations across Australia and New Zealand — visit bespoketraining.com to learn more.

13+
Years AWS Training Partner
40,050+
Learners Trained
1,200+
Organisations Served
Advanced Tier
AWS Training Partner
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AWS Acceleration Funding program? +

The AWS Acceleration Funding program provides eligible AWS Partner organisations with up to 70-75% funding toward instructor-led AWS training and certification. Each enrolment includes the training delivery (1, 2, or 3 day courses) plus an AWS exam voucher. The program is delivered through AWS Advanced Tier Training Partners — Bespoke Training has held this status since 2013.

Who is eligible for the Acceleration Funding? +

AWS Partner organisations at the Select, Advanced, and Premier tier levels are eligible. Partners need to maintain specific certification requirements to meet their tier obligations — the Acceleration Funding helps cover the cost of getting your team trained and certified.

What's included in each enrolment? +

Each enrolment includes the instructor-led training delivery (1, 2, or 3 day courses depending on the topic) plus an AWS certification exam voucher. AWS funds up to 70-75% of the total cost through the Acceleration Funding program.

What training areas are covered? +

The program covers five capability areas: Gen AI & Machine Learning (Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI), Cloud Infrastructure, Application Development, Cost Optimisation, and Security & Risk. All are delivered as instructor-led, hands-on courses.

What happens on the discovery call? +

It's a free, 30-minute Google Meet call with Trent (Founder, Bespoke Training). We'll understand your partnership tier, current certification status, and capability gaps — then build a tailored enablement plan that leverages the Acceleration Funding available to you.

How do I know which certifications my team needs? +

Each partnership tier (Select, Advanced, Premier) has specific requirements for accredited individuals, foundational certifications, and technical certifications. During the discovery call, we'll map your current team's certifications against your tier requirements and identify the gaps.

Transformation Starts With People

Build Your
Enablement Plan Now.

It takes less than 60 seconds. Answer a few quick questions — then book your free 30-minute discovery call with Trent.

Book Your Free Discovery Call →
No commitment Free 30-min call Via Google Meet