The web-based console is the first thing you will see after creating your AWS account, and you will often refer to it when viewing and confirming your configuration.
The console provides an overview of all the services available as well as associated billing and cost information. Each service has its own section, and the information displayed depends on the service being viewed. As new features and services are released, the console will change and improve. Don't be surprised if you log in and things have changed from one day to the next.