Abstract
This study explores the development of project competence in future primary school teachers, highlighting its importance in modern educational practices. As a key component of professional teacher development, project competence enables educators to organize and lead project-based activities, which are essential for fostering critical thinking, independence, and creativity in students. This research aims to address this gap by analyzing the current state of project competence development and offering recommendations for enhancing this crucial skill among future educators. The survey method was employed to collect the data from university teachers. The concept of project competence has been analyzed as a multifaceted skill set encompassing the ability to design and implement projects, to engage in teamwork, and develop problem-solving strategies. The study emphasizes the need for primary school teachers to master project-based learning methodologies to effectively integrate subject knowledge, adapt to modern school requirements, and to innovate educational programs. The authors of this study believe that universities should establish supportive environments to foster the development of project competence in future primary school teachers.