A profession is an occupation, vocation or career where specialised knowledge of a subject, field, or science is applied.[1] It is usually applied to occupations that involve prolonged academic training and a formal qualification. It is axiomatic that "professional activity involves systematic knowledge and proficiency."[2] Professions are usually regulated by professional bodies that may set examinations of competence, act as an licencing authority for practitioners, and enforce adherence to an ethical code of practice.

Examples of professions

Professions include, for example: Lawyers, Judges, Doctors, Surgeons, top Police Officers, Military Officers, Professors, Bishops, Dentists, Architects, Civil Engineers, Surveyors, Accountants, and most other specialised technical occupations. "Doctors, nurses, lawyers, psychologists, and public accountants are some examples of professions."[3] "Some occupations that usually would be described as “professions”: dentist...architect, teacher