Hello Cmbwml1,
Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately today D2L doesn't offer the option to use an API or SSO with the IT Academy portals.
This feature has been placed high on the wish-list by our institutions, and I've been told D2L is working on it.
At this time I don't have an ETA to share, though should that change we'll notify the community through this channel.
I realize this isn't the update you were hoping for.
Best regards,
Vincent