GERMANTON, N.C. â September 04, 2026 â Scott IT Academy, an online professional education platform founded by Elizabeth Scott, has expanded its training offerings with additional certification programs focused on Secure Agile application development, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity for technology professionals and organizational teams.
The new training options are designed for professionals working across software development, cybersecurity, product management and executive leadership. The programs address the integration of security considerations into Agile development practices and provide role-specific training for professionals involved in the software development lifecycle.
Scott IT Academy’s expanded offerings include training for executives, developers, security teams and product managers, along with programs addressing artificial intelligence and Agile practices.
âSecure application development requires communication among the people responsible for business priorities, product requirements, development and security,â said Elizabeth Scott, founder of Scott IT Academy. âThese programs are designed to give professionals in those different roles a common framework for understanding how security considerations can be incorporated into Agile development.â
Role-Specific Secure Agile Training
The Secure Agile curriculum is structured around the different responsibilities involved in developing and delivering software.
Secure Agile Certification courses available through Scott IT Academy include:
- Secure Agile App Development for Executives
- Secure Agile App Development for Developers
- Secure Agile App Development for Security Teams
- Secure Agile App Development for Product Managers
- Securing AI in the Enterprise
- Agile Story Point Calculation
- Train the Trainer â Secure Agile App Development-Capstone Course
- E-Book- Secure Agile App Development-Aligning Executives, Developers, Security Teams and Product Managers for Fast, Secure Delivery
The role-specific structure allows learners to focus on concepts applicable to their responsibilities while developing an understanding of how their work connects with other participants in the development process.
Scott IT Academy also provides multi-course certification pathways for learners seeking to complete several related areas of training.
The newest multi-course certification pathway is a 10 seat B2B Licensing for the core classes listed above. This program provides businesses the opportunity to furnish their employees with 7 Secure Agile Certifications, culminating in a capstone Train the Trainer course. As an introductory rate, it is currently being offered at a 20% discount for new enrollments.
Integrating Security With Agile Development
The academy’s training focuses on Secure Agile Development, which incorporates security considerations throughout the development process rather than limiting security activities to a final stage of application development.
The curriculum addresses the relationship between Agile practices, software development, cybersecurity and product management. Training is intended to help learners understand how requirements, development activities and security considerations can be addressed as part of an integrated process.
Scott said the approach reflects the need for technical and business stakeholders to communicate throughout development.
âAgile development and cybersecurity are often discussed separately,â Scott said. âIn practice, the people responsible for developing, managing and securing an application have to work together. Secure Agile provides a framework for bringing those responsibilities into the same development conversation.â
Online Certification and Professional Development
Scott IT Academy delivers its courses through an online learning platform, allowing learners to complete coursework at their own pace.
Upon completion of applicable Scott IT Academy courses, learners receive downloadable certificates documenting completion of the corresponding training. The academy also provides course-specific information describing the scope and requirements of each program.
The platform is intended to serve individual professionals as well as organizations seeking training for employees across multiple technology and business functions.
Scott IT Academy’s services include corporate training, leadership development and career development coaching in addition to its online technology education programs.
Training for Organizational Teams
The academy has also introduced an organizational training option that allows businesses to provide multiple employees with access to a collection of courses covering Agile, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The team-based approach is intended for organizations whose technology, product and security personnel require training across related subject areas.
By providing access to role-specific courses, the program allows organizations to determine which members of a team require training in Agile development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related areas.
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Education
Artificial intelligence is another area of focus within Scott IT Academy’s current curriculum.
The academy offers training addressing AI-related topics alongside its Agile and cybersecurity programs. The curriculum is designed to give technology professionals an opportunity to develop knowledge in areas that increasingly intersect with software development, product management and organizational technology practices.
Scott brings approximately three decades of professional experience spanning information technology, software development, cybersecurity, educational technology and higher education.
She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has professional credentials including Certified Scrum Product Owner and AI for Product Owners certification.
Her professional background informs the academy’s focus on combining Agile practices with cybersecurity and emerging technology education.
Continuing Development of the Academy
Scott IT Academy plans to continue developing its online curriculum and certification offerings as technology practices evolve.
The academy’s current educational focus reflects three areas that are increasingly connected within technology organizations: Agile product and software development, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
âTechnology professionals must keep learning as the technology landscape evolves,â Scott said. âScott IT Academy provides structured education that helps learners build knowledge across Agile development, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Secure Agile Certifications can also give IT job seekers an important advantage in todayâs competitive market. Layoffs are, unfortunately, part of the industry, and staying current with trends such as enterprise AI security is critical. To support job seekers, I offer no-interest payment plans for many courses and work to keep pricing as affordable as possible. While many Agile certification courses cost between $1,500 and $1,800 per class, our single-certification courses average about $200, and our multi-certification programs range from $600 to $800. Students in those programs may pay $50 per month with no interest. I have experienced unemployment myself and understand the stress it brings. If these options can make professional development easier, I want to do my part.â
For information about Scott IT Academy’s courses and training programs, visit:
https://scottitacademy.learnworlds.com/
About Scott IT Academy
Scott IT Academy is an online professional education platform founded by Elizabeth Scott. The academy provides training in Agile methodology, Secure Agile Development, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with programs designed for executives, developers, security professionals, product managers and other technology professionals.
The academy also provides corporate training, leadership development and career development coaching.
For more information, visit https://scottitacademy.learnworlds.com/.
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Elizabeth Scott
Scott IT Academy
Email: escott@scottitacademy.education
Phone: 336-491-6906
Website: https://scottitacademy.learnworlds.com/
