Cloudera Connect Partner Program

Partnerships Designed for Success

The Cloudera Connect Partner Program is designed to champion partner advancement and solution development for the Apache Hadoop ecosystem. Together, we can promote a broader, stronger presence by combining your product and services expertise with our leading Apache Hadoop-based technology, support and partner enablement.

The Cloudera Connect Partner Program is a multi-track program designed for independent software vendors (ISVs), independent hardware vendors (IHVs), systems integrators (SIs), value-added resellers (VARs) and Training Organizations that are entering or already part of the Apache Hadoop data management and analytics ecosystem.

We welcome partners who want to participate at either our baseline level as Cloudera Connect Members or at an advanced level as Cloudera Connect Authorized Partners.

For detailed information on our tracks and levels, please see the Cloudera Connect Partner Program Guide.

Become a Partner

When your company is ready to join the Cloudera Connect Partner Program, simply create an account and submit a membership application. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, your company will be a Cloudera Connect Member. Your organization can advance to Cloudera Connect Authorized Partner at any time.

We invite you to contact us directly at partner@cloudera.com with questions.

Why Join?

Cloudera has an unrivaled breadth and depth of products and services. Our partners have a unique opportunity to take advantage of the stability and simplicity of Cloudera’s Distribution Including Apache Hadoop (CDH), the effectiveness and efficiency of Cloudera Enterprise, and the expertise behind Cloudera’s training and services offerings.

As a partner, you have access to a broad set of technical and business resources and are included among the leading organizations in the Apache Hadoop ecosystem:

• Cloudera Certified Technology — Differentiate your product as a certified and valuable solution in an Apache Hadoop cluster
• Solution Spotlight — Be showcased in the most comprehensive list of trusted technology providers
• Partner Portal — Access the most complete set of technical, sales and marketing Apache Hadoop-related content
• Technical and Sales Training Resources — Participate in regularly scheduled online training and seminars
• Marketing Support — Engage in cooperative marketing opportunities
• Training Discounts — Receive discounts on all Cloudera University courses

Who Should Join?

For partners with varying business models, Cloudera offers three unique partnership tracks in the Cloudera Connect Program:

• Technology Providers (hardware and software) — Organizations seeking to certify their hardware platform or application with Cloudera products and differentiate their solutions by demonstrating interoperability with CDH.
• Service providers — Organizations delivering Apache Hadoop-based solutions and services to end users who are interested in leveraging Cloudera’s training resources, support and brand.
• Resellers — Organizations working to extend their solutions portfolio and meet the demand for scalable, enterprise-ready Apache Hadoop management tools and services who will benefit from broad access to Cloudera’s technical and sales resources.
• Training Providers — Organizations delivering best-of-breed technical training in international markets who are interested in adding Cloudera University’s robust Apache Hadoop curriculum and industry-recognized certifications to their portfolios.