What is another word for professionalisation?
Pronunciation: [pɹəfˌɛʃənəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Professionalisation can refer to the process of becoming a professional or making a profession more professional. Synonyms for the term include certification, standardization, legitimization, and formalization. Certification indicates that an individual has met certain requirements necessary to perform in a professional capacity. Standardization defines a set of rules or guidelines by which a profession operates. Legitimization refers to the process by which a profession gains public recognition and acceptance. Formalization describes the process of creating official structures and systems within a profession, such as accreditation bodies or governing bodies. All of these terms represent the progression of a profession towards greater structure and recognition.
