Doesn't it vary from individual to individual?

That's a broad question, and it can refer to any subject matter. To be an acknowledged "expert" takes time, yes, but it also takes accomplishments that have been recognized by others. And one more thing. Maybe this is unfair, but it also takes being "old enough." People won't take you terribly seriously, in professions, until you're at least 30 years old. I mean, even if you know what you're talking about. C'est la vie.

Doesn't it vary from individual to individual?

thank you Albert Manfredi for your answer.

Indeed, this question can refer to any subject matter and the answer depends on your background and your motivation. It is important to provide some remarkable results.

Depends on the student's effort and place of education and training correct.

Ideally, it's in the achievement of balance between the ease of passing your message and ensuring it is understood by the audience.

To be an expert,you have to get the knowledge and.skills required in the discipline.You also have to practise communication,write papers,conduct research,attend.conferences and belong to professional societies.You need time to do all this.

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Hafida, you asked a good question and one subject to many answers, as you've seen here. The label 'expert' is used abundantly, and often abused, in our field. Such 'experts' often do more damage than good. That said, the combination of (1) a full and thorough knowledge of the theories in your field (and there are lots as you are most likely learning), (2) understanding the body of knowledge (different from theories) in your field, and (3) experience, experience, and more experience will put you on the path to becoming an expert in communication.

Hi, it depends largely on your talent & interest in the field. In average, you need at least a 5-10 year period to collect sufficient experience.

Me parece que todas las respuestas aportan a la pregunta. Un experto es aquél que combina el conocimiento teórico, la práctica y las competencias requeridas en la especialidad que se elige en el amplio campo de la comunicación. Ser experto es un reconocimiento que otros miembros de la academia o del campo profesional otorgan, y no una etiqueta que se pone alguien unilateralmente.

Hi, In my opinion,The more you learn things in your subject, the better you will be. it is also depends on person abilities for understanding different issues in specific field.