diff --git a/lms/templates/help_modal.html b/lms/templates/help_modal.html
index 6692d02d09..41a751aae4 100644
--- a/lms/templates/help_modal.html
+++ b/lms/templates/help_modal.html
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ discussion_link = get_discussion_link(course) if course else None
     </p>
 % endif
 
-    <p>${_('Have <strong>general questions about {platform_name}</strong>? You can find lots of helpful information in the {platform_name} {link_start}FAQ{link_end}.').format(link_start='<a href="/help" target="_blank">', link_end='</a>').format(platform_name=settings.PLATFORM_NAME)}</p>
+    <p>${_('Have <strong>general questions about {platform_name}</strong>? You can find lots of helpful information in the {platform_name} {link_start}FAQ{link_end}.').format(link_start='<a href="/help" target="_blank">', link_end='</a>', platform_name=settings.PLATFORM_NAME)}</p>
 
     <p>${_('Have a <strong>question about something specific</strong>? You can contact the {platform_name} general support team directly:').format(platform_name=settings.PLATFORM_NAME)}</p>
     <hr>
diff --git a/lms/templates/static_templates/help.html b/lms/templates/static_templates/help.html
index b2743f892f..f473495f9b 100644
--- a/lms/templates/static_templates/help.html
+++ b/lms/templates/static_templates/help.html
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@
         <article class="response">
           <h3 class="question">${_("How are {edX} certificates delivered?").format(edX="edX")}</h3>
           <div class ="answer" id="certificates_and_credits_faq_answer_1">
-            <p>${_("{EdX} certificates are delivered online through edx.org. So be sure to check your email in the weeks following the final grading - you will be able to download and print your certificate.").format(edX="edX")}</p>
+            <p>${_("{EdX} certificates are delivered online through edx.org. So be sure to check your email in the weeks following the final grading - you will be able to download and print your certificate.").format(EdX="EdX")}</p>
           </div>
         </article>
         <article class="response">