Who Is an Expert?

Expert: having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience

Source: Merriam-Webster dictionary

Credible experts:

• Usually affiliated with a reputable organization, university, research institute, government entity, etc.
• Have authored works that have been characterized or identified as authoritative in a field, by multiple reputable sources
• Have been characterized or identified as an authority in their field, by multiple reputable sources
• Could be considered an authority by virtue of their position (e.g., in a government agency)

Source:

Udemy. (2020, February 16). How to Become an Expert [Infographic]. https://blog.udemy.com/are-you-really-an-expert/.