Classic proficiency

Classic proficiency, formerly known as Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, and Artisan, is the beginning stage of a profession learned at the appropriate profession trainer when a character has reached at least level 5. Not counting racial or other bonuses, it allows skill ups to a maximum of 300 points.

• Professional Journeyman
• Professional Expert
• Professional Classic Master

• Prior to the expansion Battle for Azeroth, the following were the requirements and skill caps, not counting any racial or any other bonuses:
• The Apprentice stage could be learned at level of 5 and allowed progression gain up to a maximum of 75 points.
• The Journeyman stage could be learned as early as level 10 and 50 skill and allowed progression gain up to a maximum of 150 points.
• The Expert stage could be learned as early as level 20 and 125 skill and allowed progression gain up to a maximum of 225 points.
• The Artisan stage could be learned as early as level 35 and 200 skill and allowed progression gain up to a maximum of 300 points.
• With only the initial World of Warcraft install, no skill or profession can go beyond the Classic proficiency level.