Project management is a key skill in modern business, and IT tools such as Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera, Trello, Asana, Basecamp, Jira, Smartsheet, Wrike, and Monday.com assist project managers in better organizing, planning, and tracking tasks. This research focuses on examining the level of familiarity and usage of these tools among students of economics faculties in Croatia. The key objectives of the study include analyzing the students' familiarity with IT tools, identifying the most frequently used tools, exploring obstacles in learning and usage, and assessing their satisfaction with their proficiency in using these tools in business situations. The research results reveal significant variability in the level of familiarity and use of IT tools among students. Microsoft Project stands out as the most well-known and widely used tool, while other tools are less prevalent. Obstacles such as "lack of support from teaching staff" and "lack of available licenses" have been identified as critical. Students expressed dissatisfaction with their proficiency level, with an average satisfaction rating of 2.38, while they rated the importance of these tools for their future careers at an average of 4.22. The research also points to the need for improved educational experiences, emphasizing more interactive teaching methods such as workshops and group projects. Although a significant portion of students had the opportunity to learn about IT tools, their satisfaction with the current teaching methods is low (average rating of 2.24), indicating the need for more dynamic approaches and broader coverage of topics at all levels of study