"Professional competence" refers to having the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to perform a job or task effectively and to a high standard. It means being proficient and capable in one's professional role or field of work. Full definition
A family mediator shall acquire and maintain professional competence in mediation. (apfmnet.org)
(1) A judge should diligently discharge administrative responsibilities, maintain professional competence in judicial administration, and facilitate the performance of the administrative responsibilities of other judges and court personnel. (uscourts.gov)
Programs that emphasize particular content or a specific method — case - study, organizational development or church growth, for example — seem particularly strong in their impact on professional competence. (religion-online.org)