Become proficient in (6)
I believe the answer is:
master
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">become proficient in</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for master that I've seen before include "Strong chess player" , "Maestro; teacher" , "Craftsperson of great skill" , "The boss" , "Male teacher or ship's captain" .)