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by wazoox 5547 days ago
In France there is a related system, "les Compagnons du devoir". However, it exists for carpenters, masons, sculptors, bakers, etc. Almost all hand crafts, in fact. They must travel around the country to learn their craft, and present a "masterpiece" as a proof they master it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compagnons_du_Tour_de_France