Learning about how to create a powerpoint is important because if you are to get a job that gives lots of presentations you may need it in order to be able to get that job.It also helps you because if you have projects at school and you don't want to do it on a poster board you can do it on  a powerpoint.Even teachers use them they are a good way to learn and to make teaching fun and intresting and so students might find it wonderful and they might want to learn.Alot of people use them they might be life savers because if you are to be on a contest and you think yours is ugly or something you can use it.