Buying Copilot is easy.
Getting ROI from it isn’t.

Turn Every Dollar into Value with Copilot – Save 20%, Gain 140% ROI

Without proper training, 60% of Copilot implementations fail

Gartner research (2024/2025); Jellyfish Copilot adoption analysis (2025); Gartner IT leader survey (2024)

Copilot Academy:
Unlock 353% ROI with MS365 Copilot

What is the Copilot Academy? Unlock Copilot’s full power in just days, not months. The Copilot Academy is a Microsoft MVP-led training and adoption program that transforms any team into AI power users fast.

Expert-led hands-on workshops let you dive straight into Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive with proven guidance from top Microsoft-certified trainers.

Prompt-writing playbooks provide custom, role-based frameworks that help users get instant results from Copilot on day one.

Clear progress tracking shows adoption rates and real engagement with actionable insights.

Ongoing coaching is available. Need more? We offer refresher sessions to keep your team ahead and unlock even more Copilot value.

Jumpstart your AI journey with the leaders in Microsoft Copilot enablement — the Software Dudes.

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Results

With Copilot, your organization will save an average of 2,304 hours per year.

This translates to $6,500 in monthly savings, with a yearly investment of $10,800, bringing your payback period to 2 month(s).

Copilot could cut average handling time by up to 12%. In year 1, we expect the time saved to be around 6% as there is a learning curve to using the system. Want to know more?


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All-in-One Copilot Services for Microsoft 365 Customers:

  • Copilot Readiness Assessment – Full security, licensing, and usage review — no third-party bloatware
  • Copilot Academy: Training, prompt writing, and user adoption workshops
    License & Cost Optimization – Reclaim wasted licenses and align SKUs for maximum savings
  • Copilot Studio & Extensions – We build Copilot automations and workflows that save hours per week
  • Power BI Dashboards – Get clear insights on usage, security posture, and Copilot ROI
  • Ongoing Support – Monthly reviews, usage coaching, and security updates
  • Configure your first SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) Agent
  • Access to our LMS training portal to access content 24/7.

Customer Success Stories

Rob Skafte
Rob SkafteOperations Manager, Regional Healthcare Group

Training & Adoption – Healthcare Group

We purchased Copilot thinking it would instantly transform productivity, but the reality was our staff didn’t know where to start. The Software Dudes came in with their Copilot Academy, tailored training sessions to each department, and even provided prompt-writing playbooks. Within 30 days, our adoption rate went from under 20% to over 85%, and now Copilot is a natural part of our clinicians’ and administrative staff’s daily workflow.
Alan Peterson
Alan PetersonVP of Sales, Global Manufacturing Firm

Workflow Automation – Manufacturing Firm

Our sales process had too many manual steps — quoting, approvals, updating the CRM. The Software Dudes built Copilot Studio workflows and extensions that automated all of it. Now, when a rep requests a quote, the process kicks off automatically, sends the approval to the right manager, and updates Dynamics 365 in real time. What used to take 2–3 days now happens in under an hour. The team’s adoption of Copilot jumped above 90%, and our quote-to-close time has improved dramatically.
Ellsworth Amos
Ellsworth AmosCFO, Professional Services Firm

Cost Optimization – Professional Services

Like many companies, we were over-licensed and under-utilized. We had hundreds of Copilot and M365 seats assigned to inactive users or roles that didn’t need them. The Software Dudes performed a detailed license optimization, identified over $12,000 per year in waste, and provided a plan to reallocate seats where they’d drive the most impact. We reinvested those savings into team training and automation workflows, which have more than paid for themselves.
Steven Steele
Steven SteeleIT Director, Jiffy Lube
We thought Copilot was just another AI tool. Software Dudes helped us train our team, tighten our security, and actually use it in daily workflows. Within 3 weeks, we saw a 30% boost in Outlook and Teams productivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the Software Dudes different from a regular Microsoft reseller or MSP?

Most partners stop at selling you a license. We go further by combining licensing expertise, cost optimization, tenant security, and hands-on adoption training through our Copilot Academy. That means you don’t just own Copilot — you actually use it effectively.

We deliver end-to-end adoption, including a comprehensive Copilot assessment and ongoing coaching. Our clients typically see measurable productivity gains and an ROI of up to 353% and 70% higher adoption.

Options include individual self-paced courses with live sessions (Solo), small group onboarding (First Flight), full-scale adoption programs, and prep workshops (Pre-Flight). All are customizable to fit your needs.

Training ranges from 3 to 7 hours over one or two weeks, depending on the program. Larger programs include post-training coaching to sustain adoption.

Major adoption events come with 2 weeks of dedicated coaching and support. Solo and Pre-Flight programs focus on skill-building and don’t include extended follow-ups but can be supplemented.

Our technical team evaluates six critical areas: licensing alignment, security, compliance, productivity tools, tool utilization, and AI readiness to ensure your environment is optimized for Copilot success.

Yes, new customers and larger groups receive discounts. Contact us to get a customized pricing quote.

Yes, an optional LMS platform is available for a small additional fee, providing continuous access to training materials and resources.

We provide full lifecycle adoption management, including cost optimization where clients have saved over 20% on Microsoft 365 licensing. Our expert trainers and technical team help embed Copilot deeply to ensure sustained productivity and success.

That’s exactly why we include Copilot Academy training and prompt-writing coaching in every package. We make sure your users are equipped and motivated to use Copilot daily, not just leave it as shelfware.

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