professionalize

 
Pronunciation: /prəˈfɛʃ(ə)n(ə)lʌɪz/
(also professionalise)

verb

[with object]
  • give (an occupation, activity, or group) professional qualities, typically by increasing training or raising required qualifications: attempts to professionalize the police are resisted by many

Derivatives

professionalization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun