Microsoft 365 CopilotMicrosoft MVP-led Copilot Academy
Spend less on Copilot. Get more from it.
See if your organization qualifies for up to 30% off Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing, then give your people the hands-on support to make the investment pay off.
Apply first. Then choose a meeting time. Your ESS account executive will help determine whether the Academy and an upcoming cohort are the right fit.
350% average ROIAcross documented Academy engagements10+ hours savedPer user, per week across measured roles4 weeks or lessFrom first session to measurable outcomes
Based on documented ESS Copilot Academy outcomes. Results vary by organization, role, adoption, workflow, and measurement method.
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The purpose
Licenses alone do not create adoption.
Many organizations roll out Copilot in pieces: training without a plan, licenses before the team is ready, or support that arrives too late. People use it inconsistently, leaders struggle to see the value, and productivity gains get left on the table.
The harder truthActive use has fallen below 20% in some licensed populations.
Getting seats assigned is not the goal. The goal is to make real work easier, safer, and measurable.
The licensing case
At scale, the right CSP deal can change the math.
At the standard $30 price, 1,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses cost $360,000 a year. If your organization qualifies for the strongest current offer, the savings add up fast.
Four paths based on your company and budget
Choose the Copilot path that fits where you are today.
Start free, add Copilot to the plan you already have, choose a Microsoft 365 bundle, or check whether your company qualifies for scale pricing.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Eligible Microsoft 365 users$0 paid Copilot licenseSecure AI chat with enterprise data protection
Build familiarity firstAsk ESS about this optionMicrosoft 365 Copilot Business
Eligible promotional price$18 / user / month$21 standard · save $3 monthly
Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot
Permanent bundle pricing from$23.50 / user / monthPremium with Copilot $32 · Basic + Copilot eligible promo $21
One SMB subscriptionAsk ESS about this optionMicrosoft 365 Copilot
Maximum eligible promotional price$21 / user / month$30 standard · save $9 monthly
Price first. Then prove the value.
Tell us your plan and seat count. We’ll find the strongest offer you qualify for.
ESS checks current CSP offers against your Microsoft plan, customer status, license count, commitment, market, purchase timing, and renewal date.
25 Copilot Business seatsSave up to $900 / yearExample using $21 standard versus the current eligible $18 promotional price.
300 Copilot seatsSave up to $16,200 / yearExample using $30 standard versus a current eligible 15% price of $25.50.
1,000 Copilot seatsSave up to $108,000 / yearExample using $30 standard versus a current eligible 30% price of $21.
- Microsoft/CSP promotion eligibility scan
- Current contract and renewal timing review
- Right-sized plan and seat recommendation
- Written quote showing actual savings
- Tenant provisioning and license assignment
- ESS billing, support, and renewal guidance
Then save on adoption, too.
Qualifying cohorts of 7 or more learners can add the 14-day Copilot Academy launch, with pricing confirmed around the program, delivery format, schedule, and scope.
Pricing was checked September 1, 2026, in USD per user/month for US commercial CSP offers and excludes taxes. Microsoft 365 Copilot standard/reference price is $30; Copilot Business standard/reference price is $21. Promotions do not stack. Actual eligibility depends on product, prerequisite licenses, customer segment/status, seat count, commitment, billing term, market, tenant, renewal timing, purchase date, and active Microsoft promotion IDs. Final pricing is the written ESS quote confirmed in Partner Center. Academy pricing remains subject to final merchandising, cohort, scheduling, capacity, and scope approval.
Already paying for Copilot?
Let’s check the renewal, the CSP relationship, and the adoption gap.
ESS can review what you have, what you are paying, when it renews, whether another eligible CSP path could save money, and how many licenses people are actually using.
- Inventory current Copilot subscriptions
- Review term, billing, and renewal dates
- Model eligible ESS CSP alternatives
- Avoid overlapping or duplicate commitments
- Right-size seats before renewal or expansion
- Add adoption support without waiting
Copilot Academy for OrganizationsA 14-day adoption sprint for a cross-functional cohort.
Copilot QuickStartA focused launch around a small set of high-value workflows.
Copilot Chat Applied LearningPractical enablement for teams beginning with secure AI chat.
Existing commitments, cancellation windows, renewal dates, Microsoft rules, and current provider terms may limit whether savings are available immediately. ESS will not cancel, transfer, replace, or add licenses without written customer approval. Academy-only pricing depends on the selected program, cohort, delivery format, and schedule.
Our approach
Get ready. Prove what works. Then scale.
We do not start with a blanket license order. First, we make sure the right guardrails, users, workflows, pricing, and success measures are in place.
Governance-led tenant assessment
ESS reviews data readiness, security posture, permissions, compliance requirements, and relevant Microsoft Purview controls before expansion.
Pilot group deployment
We identify high-impact teams and role-based use cases that can produce credible proof before an organization-wide rollout.
Licensing and bundle evaluation
ESS checks CSP eligibility and confirms whether the organization can receive up to 30% Copilot licensing savings.
Training and continuous adoption
Role-specific enablement, change support, usage review, and measurable workflow outcomes continue beyond initial deployment.
How enrollment works
Apply first. Then book your conversation.
Complete the short Academy application, then choose a meeting time with your assigned ESS account executive. In that conversation, we look at your goals, tenant, people, workflows, licensing, and cohort fit. Cohort placement happens only after qualification.
- Your current position in the Copilot adoption journey
- Security, governance, permissions, and data-readiness gaps
- High-impact use cases for your roles and workflows
- Eligibility for ESS bundle pricing and up to 30% licensing savings
- A recommended next step without a purchase obligation
Qualification: organizations with 50+ Microsoft 365 users that are evaluating or already using Copilot. Smaller organizations can still request a licensing review below.
Working with ESS
One partner for the licenses and the outcome.
ESS brings Microsoft expertise, Academy results, tenant readiness, and CSP pricing into one practical plan.
Direct expert access
Your sessions and programs are led by Microsoft MVPs, not handed off to a generic reseller training track.
Measure from session one
Prior Academy engagements have documented 10+ hours saved per user per week within the first four weeks. Results vary by workflow and organization.
Ready the environment
ESS assesses tenant security, permissions, information, and governance before recommending broad Copilot deployment.
Check every eligible path
Qualified customers can save up to 30% on Copilot licensing, with eligibility confirmed before a written quote.
Microsoft-aligned Modern Work capability. ESS connects licensing, readiness, adoption, support, and ongoing optimization.
“I’ve worked with ESS for years for my Microsoft Business Standard products and assistance and will work with no other.”Sid Worley, published ESS customer review
Find your starting point
Choose the first decision you need to make.
Each path can stand alone or become part of a broader Copilot readiness, licensing, and adoption program.
Leadership alignment
Not sure where to start?Start the Academy application →
Copilot Briefing
Align leaders on the business case, Microsoft product direction, risks, governance, and next decisions.
Ask about this path → Governance & strategyQuickStart
Assess readiness, select priority users and workflows, and shape a controlled initial rollout.
Ask about this path → Unified AI understandingAI Foundations
Build shared language around generative AI, grounding, risk, responsible use, and value.
Ask about this path → Hands-on adoptionCopilot Academy
Turn role-based workflows into repeatable habits with applied learning, coaching, and measurement.
Ask about this path →Microsoft AI choices · current September 2026
One clear strategy. Five practical ways to start.
ESS matches each use case to the simplest Microsoft option that can do the work safely. You do not need to force every problem into one license or agent.
Secure AI chat
Draft, research, reason, and use agents with enterprise data protection when work-data grounding is not yet required.
Explore Copilot Chat ↗Integrated SMB plans
Eligible small and midsize organizations can choose Business Standard or Premium plans with Copilot included.
See the business plans ↗Work-context assistance
Use permitted meetings, messages, files, people, and business activity across the Microsoft 365 flow of work.
Explore Work IQ ↗Delegated multi-step work
Assign an objective, inspect progress, and retain approval at consequential steps. Cowork uses usage-based billing.
Read the Cowork documentation ↗Specialized work and control
Use Agent Store or Agent Builder, build with Copilot Studio, and govern enterprise agents through Microsoft Agent 365.
Read the Agent 365 documentation ↗Official Microsoft experience
See the current Microsoft 365 Copilot experience.
This official Microsoft video shows Copilot and Agent Store in the flow of work. ESS turns that possibility into role-specific, governed scenarios.
Grounded in permitted work contextExtended with agents when the scenario calls for itLoaded only when you choose to watch
Enterprise confidence
Know what AI can do, where it stops, and who is accountable.
ESS defines what the system can use, what it can do, where a person must step in, how issues get raised, and who owns it after launch.
Start the Academy applicationIdentity and accessLicensed users, permitted context, least privilege, and role ownership.Information boundariesSharing posture, sensitivity, source quality, retention, and approved use.Human authorityReview at consequential decisions, communications, and actions.Operational visibilityUsage, support, exceptions, cost, change control, and lifecycle.
Common questions
Know what you are buying before you sign.
Microsoft’s AI portfolio moves quickly. We help you choose what fits the work today instead of forcing every scenario into one product.
What does “up to 30%” actually mean?
It means eligible organizations may receive a Copilot license discount anywhere from 0–30%. The actual result depends on plan, prerequisite subscriptions, customer status, seat count, commitment, billing term, market, tenant eligibility, renewal timing, and active Microsoft/CSP offers. ESS confirms the exact amount in writing before purchase.
Why should we buy Copilot through ESS as our CSP?
ESS checks plan and promotion fit, prepares the quote, provisions approved licenses, supports billing and renewal questions, and can attach readiness, adoption, governance, and ongoing optimization. The goal is one accountable partner for both the subscription and the outcome.
Can ESS review licenses we already bought elsewhere?
Yes. ESS can inventory the current subscriptions, terms, billing, seats, usage, and renewal dates, then model eligible alternatives. Existing commitments can limit immediate changes, and ESS will not move or cancel anything without written approval.
Do we need Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses to start?
Not always. Copilot Chat can be a practical starting point for some users. Microsoft 365 Copilot fits when value depends on permitted work context and in-app experiences. Eligible SMBs can also consider Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Premium with Copilot.
What is the difference between Copilot, Cowork, and an agent?
Copilot commonly assists in the moment. Cowork advances bounded multi-step work with inspectable progress and approval; Microsoft bills Cowork by usage. An agent specializes around repeatable instructions, knowledge, and tools.
Can you help if adoption is already low?
Yes. We can review the rollout, interview representative users, identify useful role scenarios, address information and support friction, and rebuild the motion around real work.
Will Copilot expose information a user cannot access?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed to work within the signed-in user’s permissions. Existing oversharing still matters, so readiness must test and improve access and information hygiene.
Can ESS help with agents and Agent 365?
Yes. We can decide whether an agent is warranted, shape instructions and knowledge boundaries, connect approved tools, define review behavior, test it, and establish governance and lifecycle ownership.
What happens in the first session?
We discuss goals, Microsoft environment, current licenses, candidate users, a real workflow, risk requirements, and timing. You leave with product fit, initial workflow priorities, readiness gaps, and a practical next step.
The result
Confident users. Secure deployments. Productivity gains your organization can actually see.
Apply for Copilot AcademyUpcoming cohort applications are open
Apply for Copilot Academy.
This is the first step. Submit the application, choose a meeting time, then meet with your ESS account executive to review fit and qualification. If the Academy is right for your organization, your AE will confirm the cohort with you.
Application creates your ESS follow-up recordScheduler appears immediately after submissionYour AE reviews readiness, licensing, and fitQualified organizations are confirmed into a cohort
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