Proficient in vs proficient with

Both "proficient in" and "proficient with" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are used in different contexts, with "proficient in" typically used to indicate proficiency in a skill or subject area, while "proficient with" is used to indicate proficiency in using tools, software, or equipment.

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Proficient in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate proficiency in a skill, subject area, or language. It is followed by the specific skill, subject, or language.

Examples:

She is proficient in Spanish.
He is proficient in programming.
They are proficient in mathematics.

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Jan 10, 2019 ... "Proficient in" is generally used when discussing a subject area: "proficient in science", "proficient in auto mechanics", etc.
... Proficient in grade 4 reading compared to 2019. In 2022, the percentages of fourth-grade students who performed at or above NAEP Proficient in reading were ...

Alternatives:

skilled in
adept in
competent in
fluent in

proficient with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate proficiency in using tools, software, or equipment. It is followed by the specific tool, software, or equipment.

Examples:

She is proficient with Excel.
He is proficient with a hammer.
They are proficient with Photoshop.

Alternatives:

skilled with
adept with
competent with
familiar with

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