How do I apply to become an Authorized Independent Training Provider (AITP) for IBM Software?
Application instructions can be found on the Program Overview tab of this page.
If I’m already an AITP, how can I add an additional IBM brand to my existing program?
Contact the IBM representative in your region and identify the IBM software brand you wish to add. The representative will discuss your inquiry with you in more detail.
If you wish to apply to the program after your initial inquiry, you’ll be asked to:
- Submit a business plan addressing all aspects of delivering IBM software training to customers, including: marketing/demand generation, instructor resources, customer satisfaction policy, and projected volumes.
- Update and submit your IBM Authorized Independent Training Provider application via PartnerWorld:
- Go to company’s profile within PartnerWorld
- Select Benefits and relationships from the menu
- Select Authorized Independent Training Provider from the options at the bottom of the screen
- Select the name of the location you want to apply for under the section titled "Apply for the Authorized Independent Training Provider program"
- Read the "Authorized Independent Training Provider for IBM Software Training Delivery Guide" and "IBM PartnerWorld Agreement Training Delivery Guide" attachment
- Select I agree to indicate that you have read and will abide by the agreement
- Select Add a new brand in the middle of the page
- Choose the new brand you wish to apply for from the brand-ID drop-down list and then complete all of the remaining fields on the application
- Select Save at the bottom of the screen when you're finished
- Notify the IBM representative in your region once your application has been saved
