Harland Academy
Harland Training Academy

Master restaurant operations.
Become a certified inventory expert.

Structured, slide-based training with video, images and guided text, plus graded section exams. Pass every section to earn your industry-recognized certification.

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Sample certificate of completion awarded upon finishing the course
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Restaurant Operations

Certified Inventory Specialist

Master restaurant inventory control - from the economics of the P&L to receiving, counting, variance analysis, and loss prevention. Pass every section exam at 95% to earn your Certified Inventory Specialist credential.

  • Self-paced lessons built for a working kitchen
  • Graded exam at the end of every section
  • Industry-recognized certificate on completion

Orca Inventory clients: log in with your Orca account email to access the class.

$199one-time · lifetime access
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From our graduates

Operators who finished the training

Real reviews from students who completed the certification.

Lots of helpful and useful information. Definitely worth the time.
Benjamin S.
Obrigado Restaurant
absolutely would recommend
Michael B.
River Run Country Club
I learned the true reason behind stuff I had just been doing for years. this course is beneficial to anyone who wants to utilize orca to its fullest abilities
Adam C.
Tribrook Club
This course really helped me better understand how ORCA can help me move my business forward and lead the team as we track inventory.
Chris B.
Pacific Springs Golf Course
I learned that there have been several advancements in how AI is incorporated into Orca. Much of the course offers insight into the areas of inventory management we believe will benefit our frontline users.
Mark Y.
LGM Corporate Office
Harland Academy was exactly what I needed. I manage inventory for my families restaurant and wanted something more than the usual short online courses. This program delivers. Clear modules, solid theory mixed with practical application, and real assessments. They cover inventory valuation, par levels, waste tracking, and COGS in a way that directly applies to restaurant operations. The platform is clean and easy to use. I finished feeling much more confident managing purchasing, cutting waste, and reading inventory reports accurately. Highly recommend for anyone in foodservice who wants proper inventory credentials and understanding. Worth every minute.
Nick D.
The Ironwood Table
I just finished the Certified Inventory Specialist program through Harland Academy, and it’s the most useful training I’ve taken in a while. The 20/20/20/10 rule is the real standout. It gives restaurant managers a simple way to stay on top of inventory, and it works on a busy line, not just on paper. I started using it right away and my counts got tighter and my waste dropped. The course doesn’t pad things out or waste your time, so you come away with something you can use the next day. If you manage a restaurant or run ops in hospitality, it’s worth it.
Julio G.
The Local Table