diff --git a/admin/tool/behat/tests/behat/data_generators.feature b/admin/tool/behat/tests/behat/data_generators.feature
index 9423a39d6d6..17b94f52422 100644
--- a/admin/tool/behat/tests/behat/data_generators.feature
+++ b/admin/tool/behat/tests/behat/data_generators.feature
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Feature: Set up contextual data for tests
     And I should see "Course 2"
     And I follow "Cat 2"
     And I should see "No courses in this category"
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     And I should see "Course 3"
 
   @javascript
diff --git a/admin/tool/capability/tests/behat/show_contexts.feature b/admin/tool/capability/tests/behat/show_contexts.feature
index f61ca9e1c79..053f5932f87 100644
--- a/admin/tool/capability/tests/behat/show_contexts.feature
+++ b/admin/tool/capability/tests/behat/show_contexts.feature
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      | Student               |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      | Student               |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      | Student                                            |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      | Student                                    |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      | Student                                          |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      |                       |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      |                     |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
       | Roles:      |                                           |
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
     And I set the field "Show differences only" to "1"
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "There are no differences to show between selected roles in this context"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
     And I should see "There are no differences to show between selected roles in this context"
-    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should not see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
 
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Feature: Show capabilities for multiple contexts
     And I set the field "Show differences only" to "1"
     And I click on "Get the overview" "button"
     Then I should see "Permissions in System"
-    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Permissions in Category: Category 1"
     And I should see "There are no differences to show between selected roles in this context"
     And I should see "Permissions in Course: Course 1"
     And I should not see "Permissions in Course: Course 2"
diff --git a/admin/tool/componentlibrary/content/moodle/components/coursecards.md b/admin/tool/componentlibrary/content/moodle/components/coursecards.md
index c4d0e15c232..ca449302845 100644
--- a/admin/tool/componentlibrary/content/moodle/components/coursecards.md
+++ b/admin/tool/componentlibrary/content/moodle/components/coursecards.md
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Course cards should always show
             "courseimage": "https://placekitten.com/300/500",
             "fullname": "Mathematics Year One",
             "isfavourite": true,
-            "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous",
+            "coursecategory": "Category 1",
             "showcoursecategory": true,
             "visible": true
         }
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ The example below show a deck of cards as used on the starred courses block
             "courseimage": "https://placekitten.com/300/500",
             "fullname": "Mathematics Year One",
             "isfavourite": true,
-            "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous",
+            "coursecategory": "Category 1",
             "showcoursecategory": true,
             "visible": true
         },
diff --git a/admin/tool/moodlenet/templates/view-cards.mustache b/admin/tool/moodlenet/templates/view-cards.mustache
index da742ffe671..31820a6b629 100644
--- a/admin/tool/moodlenet/templates/view-cards.mustache
+++ b/admin/tool/moodlenet/templates/view-cards.mustache
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
                 "viewurl": "https://moodlesite/course/view.php?id=2",
                 "courseimage": "https://moodlesite/pluginfile/123/course/overviewfiles/123.jpg",
                 "fullname": "course 3",
-                "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous",
+                "coursecategory": "Category 1",
                 "visible": true
             }
         ]
diff --git a/analytics/tests/manager_test.php b/analytics/tests/manager_test.php
index 582c45740a2..846485b5fb4 100644
--- a/analytics/tests/manager_test.php
+++ b/analytics/tests/manager_test.php
@@ -510,7 +510,11 @@ class analytics_manager_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
 
         $this->assertCount(1, \core_analytics\manager::get_potential_context_restrictions([CONTEXT_COURSECAT], 'Course category'));
         $this->assertCount(1, \core_analytics\manager::get_potential_context_restrictions([CONTEXT_COURSECAT], 'Course category 1'));
-        $this->assertCount(1, \core_analytics\manager::get_potential_context_restrictions([CONTEXT_COURSECAT], 'Miscellaneous'));
+        $this->assertCount(
+            2,
+            \core_analytics\manager::get_potential_context_restrictions([CONTEXT_COURSECAT],
+            get_string('defaultcategoryname')
+        ));
         $this->assertCount(1, \core_analytics\manager::get_potential_context_restrictions([CONTEXT_COURSE], 'Test course 1'));
         $this->assertCount(1, \core_analytics\manager::get_potential_context_restrictions([CONTEXT_COURSE], 'Test course'));
     }
diff --git a/analytics/tests/prediction_test.php b/analytics/tests/prediction_test.php
index 43af3a6cb33..30b57e4bc95 100644
--- a/analytics/tests/prediction_test.php
+++ b/analytics/tests/prediction_test.php
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ class core_analytics_prediction_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
         $this->resetAfterTest(true);
         $this->setAdminuser();
 
-        $misc = $DB->get_record('course_categories', ['name' => 'Miscellaneous']);
+        $misc = $DB->get_record('course_categories', ['name' => get_string('defaultcategoryname')]);
         $miscctx = \context_coursecat::instance($misc->id);
 
         $category = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_category();
diff --git a/backup/cc/sheets/course_header.xml b/backup/cc/sheets/course_header.xml
index ed35f0a39d3..69fa46ca918 100644
--- a/backup/cc/sheets/course_header.xml
+++ b/backup/cc/sheets/course_header.xml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
       <ID>1</ID>
       <CATEGORY>
         <ID>1</ID>
-        <NAME>Miscellaneous</NAME>
+        <NAME>Category 1</NAME>
       </CATEGORY>
       <PASSWORD></PASSWORD>
       <FULLNAME>[#course_name#]</FULLNAME>
diff --git a/backup/cc/sheets/moodle_blti_export.xml b/backup/cc/sheets/moodle_blti_export.xml
index e87ff0c8309..ae4ba820a90 100644
--- a/backup/cc/sheets/moodle_blti_export.xml
+++ b/backup/cc/sheets/moodle_blti_export.xml
@@ -1378,7 +1378,7 @@
       <ID>2</ID>
       <CATEGORY>
         <ID>1</ID>
-        <NAME>Miscellaneous</NAME>
+        <NAME>Category 1</NAME>
       </CATEGORY>
       <PASSWORD></PASSWORD>
       <FULLNAME>Course Fullname 101</FULLNAME>
diff --git a/backup/converter/moodle1/tests/fixtures/moodle.xml b/backup/converter/moodle1/tests/fixtures/moodle.xml
index ff4679cb43b..1d26478c779 100644
--- a/backup/converter/moodle1/tests/fixtures/moodle.xml
+++ b/backup/converter/moodle1/tests/fixtures/moodle.xml
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
       <ID>33</ID>
       <CATEGORY>
         <ID>1</ID>
-        <NAME>Miscellaneous</NAME>
+        <NAME>Category 1</NAME>
       </CATEGORY>
       <PASSWORD></PASSWORD>
       <FULLNAME>Moodle 2.0 Test Restore</FULLNAME>
diff --git a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_category.feature b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_category.feature
index 3c03721f725..53ec6cc0da4 100644
--- a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_category.feature
+++ b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_category.feature
@@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a category page and view it's contents
   Background:
     Given the following "categories" exist:
       | name        | category | idnumber |
-      | Category 1  | 0        | CAT1     |
-      | Category 2  | 0        | CAT2     |
-      | Category 3  | CAT2     | CAT3     |
+      | Category A  | 0        | CATA     |
+      | Category B  | 0        | CATB     |
+      | Category C  | CATB     | CATC     |
     And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname | shortname | category |
       | Course 1 | C1        | 0        |
-      | Course 2 | C2        | CAT1     |
-      | Course 3 | C3        | CAT2     |
-      | Course 4 | C4        | CAT3     |
+      | Course 2 | C2        | CATA     |
+      | Course 3 | C3        | CATB     |
+      | Course 4 | C4        | CATC     |
     And the following "users" exist:
       | username | firstname | lastname | email                |
       | teacher1 | Teacher   | First    | teacher1@example.com |
@@ -30,30 +30,30 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a category page and view it's contents
     And I am on site homepage
     And I turn editing mode on
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     And I add the "Courses" block
     And I log out
     When I log in as "teacher1"
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     Then I should see "Course 1" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should see "Course 2" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should see "Course 3" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 4" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
 
   Scenario: Add the course list block on category page and navigate to another course
     Given I log in as "admin"
     And I am on site homepage
     And I turn editing mode on
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     And I add the "Courses" block
     And I log out
     When I log in as "teacher1"
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     Then I should see "Course 1" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should see "Course 2" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should see "Course 3" in the "My courses" "block"
@@ -66,13 +66,13 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a category page and view it's contents
     And I am on site homepage
     And I turn editing mode on
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     When I add the "Courses" block
-    Then I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 3" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category A" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category B" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category C" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
diff --git a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_course.feature b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_course.feature
index 8a14d9ef7bf..e88161bec23 100644
--- a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_course.feature
+++ b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_course.feature
@@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a course page and view it's contents
   Background:
     Given the following "categories" exist:
       | name        | category | idnumber |
-      | Category 1  | 0        | CAT1     |
-      | Category 2  | 0        | CAT2     |
-      | Category 3  | CAT2     | CAT3     |
+      | Category A  | 0        | CATA     |
+      | Category B  | 0        | CATB     |
+      | Category C  | CATB     | CATC     |
     And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname | shortname | category |
       | Course 1 | C1        | 0        |
-      | Course 2 | C2        | CAT1     |
-      | Course 3 | C3        | CAT2     |
-      | Course 4 | C4        | CAT3     |
+      | Course 2 | C2        | CATA     |
+      | Course 3 | C3        | CATB     |
+      | Course 4 | C4        | CATC     |
     And the following "users" exist:
       | username | firstname | lastname | email                |
       | teacher1 | Teacher   | First    | teacher1@example.com |
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a course page and view it's contents
     And I should see "Course 3" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 4" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
 
   Scenario: Add the course list block on course page and navigate to another course
     Given I log in as "teacher1"
@@ -51,14 +51,14 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a course page and view it's contents
     Given I log in as "admin"
     And I am on "Course 1" course homepage with editing mode on
     When I add the "Courses" block
-    Then I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 3" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category A" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category B" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category C" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
 
   Scenario: View the course list block on course page with hide all courses link enabled
     Given the following config values are set as admin:
@@ -77,11 +77,11 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on a course page and view it's contents
     And I log in as "admin"
     And I am on "Course 1" course homepage with editing mode on
     When I add the "Courses" block
-    Then I should not see "Miscellaneous" in the "My courses" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 1" in the "My courses" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 2" in the "My courses" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 3" in the "My courses" "block"
+    Then I should not see "Category 1" in the "My courses" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category A" in the "My courses" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category B" in the "My courses" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category C" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should see "Course 1" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 2" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
diff --git a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_dashboard.feature b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_dashboard.feature
index f31ae948072..873208b477d 100644
--- a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_dashboard.feature
+++ b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_dashboard.feature
@@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the dashboard and view it's contents
   Background:
     Given the following "categories" exist:
       | name        | category | idnumber |
-      | Category 1  | 0        | CAT1     |
-      | Category 2  | 0        | CAT2     |
-      | Category 3  | CAT2     | CAT3     |
+      | Category A  | 0        | CATA     |
+      | Category B  | 0        | CATB     |
+      | Category C  | CATB     | CATC     |
     And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname | shortname | category |
       | Course 1 | C1        | 0        |
-      | Course 2 | C2        | CAT1     |
-      | Course 3 | C3        | CAT2     |
-      | Course 4 | C4        | CAT3     |
+      | Course 2 | C2        | CATA     |
+      | Course 3 | C3        | CATB     |
+      | Course 4 | C4        | CATC     |
     And the following "users" exist:
       | username | firstname | lastname | email                |
       | teacher1 | Teacher   | First    | teacher1@example.com |
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the dashboard and view it's contents
     And I should see "Course 3" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 4" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
 
   Scenario: Add the course list block on the dashboard and navigate to another course
     Given I log in as "teacher1"
@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the dashboard and view it's contents
     Given I log in as "admin"
     And I press "Customise this page"
     When I add the "Courses" block
-    Then I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 3" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category A" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category B" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category C" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
diff --git a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_frontpage.feature b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_frontpage.feature
index 93dfa54ec97..0a897ba84b9 100644
--- a/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_frontpage.feature
+++ b/blocks/course_list/tests/behat/block_course_list_frontpage.feature
@@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the frontpage and view it's contents
   Background:
     Given the following "categories" exist:
       | name        | category | idnumber |
-      | Category 1  | 0        | CAT1     |
-      | Category 2  | 0        | CAT2     |
-      | Category 3  | CAT2     | CAT3     |
+      | Category A  | 0        | CATA     |
+      | Category B  | 0        | CATB     |
+      | Category C  | CATB     | CATC     |
     And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname | shortname | category |
       | Course 1 | C1        | 0        |
-      | Course 2 | C2        | CAT1     |
-      | Course 3 | C3        | CAT2     |
-      | Course 4 | C4        | CAT3     |
+      | Course 2 | C2        | CATA     |
+      | Course 3 | C3        | CATB     |
+      | Course 4 | C4        | CATC     |
     And the following "users" exist:
       | username | firstname | lastname | email                |
       | teacher1 | Teacher   | First    | teacher1@example.com |
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the frontpage and view it's contents
     And I should see "Course 3" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 4" in the "My courses" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
 
   Scenario: Add the course list block on the frontpage page and navigate to another course
     Given I log in as "admin"
@@ -60,14 +60,14 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the frontpage and view it's contents
     And I am on site homepage
     And I navigate to "Turn editing on" in current page administration
     When I add the "Courses" block
-    Then I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 3" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category A" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category B" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category C" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
 
   Scenario: Add the course list block on the frontpage page and view as a guest
     Given I log in as "admin"
@@ -76,11 +76,11 @@ Feature: Enable the course_list block on the frontpage and view it's contents
     And I add the "Courses" block
     And I log out
     When I log in as "guest"
-    Then I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should see "Category 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
-    And I should not see "Category 3" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category A" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should see "Category B" in the "Course categories" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category C" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 1" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I should not see "Course 2" in the "Course categories" "block"
     And I follow "All courses"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous"
+    And I should see "Category 1"
diff --git a/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-cards.mustache b/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-cards.mustache
index 03196b9896a..c354a646777 100644
--- a/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-cards.mustache
+++ b/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-cards.mustache
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
                 "fullname": "course 3",
                 "hasprogress": true,
                 "progress": 10,
-                "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous",
+                "coursecategory": "Category 1",
                 "visible": true
             }
         ]
diff --git a/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-list.mustache b/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-list.mustache
index 82ce492371f..38079f0cb1d 100644
--- a/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-list.mustache
+++ b/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-list.mustache
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
                 "fullname": "course 3",
                 "hasprogress": true,
                 "progress": 10,
-                "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous",
+                "coursecategory": "Category 1",
                 "visible": true
             }
         ]
diff --git a/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-summary.mustache b/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-summary.mustache
index aecd376dbf5..33a69ff5cbf 100644
--- a/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-summary.mustache
+++ b/blocks/myoverview/templates/view-summary.mustache
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
                 "summary": "This course is about assignments",
                 "hasprogress": true,
                 "progress": 10,
-                "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous",
+                "coursecategory": "Category 1",
                 "visible": true
             }
         ]
diff --git a/blocks/recentlyaccessedcourses/tests/behat/block_recentlyaccessedcourses_dashboard.feature b/blocks/recentlyaccessedcourses/tests/behat/block_recentlyaccessedcourses_dashboard.feature
index 731e1efc670..5e9ae8c8621 100644
--- a/blocks/recentlyaccessedcourses/tests/behat/block_recentlyaccessedcourses_dashboard.feature
+++ b/blocks/recentlyaccessedcourses/tests/behat/block_recentlyaccessedcourses_dashboard.feature
@@ -10,13 +10,13 @@ Feature: The recently accessed courses block allows users to easily access their
       | student1 | Student   | 1        | student1@example.com |
     And the following "categories" exist:
       | name        | category | idnumber |
-      | Category 1  | 0        | CAT1     |
+      | Category A  | 0        | CATA     |
     And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname | shortname | category |
       | Course 1 | C1        | 0        |
       | Course 2 | C2        | 0        |
       | Course 3 | C3        | 0        |
-      | Course 4 | C4        | CAT1     |
+      | Course 4 | C4        | CATA     |
       | Course 5 | C5        | 0        |
     And the following "course enrolments" exist:
       | user     | course | role    |
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ Feature: The recently accessed courses block allows users to easily access their
     And I am on "Course 1" course homepage
     And I am on "Course 4" course homepage
     And I follow "Dashboard" in the user menu
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "Recently accessed courses" "block"
     And I should see "Category 1" in the "Recently accessed courses" "block"
+    And I should see "Category A" in the "Recently accessed courses" "block"
 
   Scenario: Hide course category name
     Given the following config values are set as admin:
@@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ Feature: The recently accessed courses block allows users to easily access their
     And I am on "Course 1" course homepage
     And I am on "Course 4" course homepage
     And I follow "Dashboard" in the user menu
-    And I should not see "Miscellaneous" in the "Recently accessed courses" "block"
     And I should not see "Category 1" in the "Recently accessed courses" "block"
+    And I should not see "Category A" in the "Recently accessed courses" "block"
 
   Scenario: Show short course name
     Given the following config values are set as admin:
diff --git a/calendar/tests/behat/calendar_import.feature b/calendar/tests/behat/calendar_import.feature
index f495281ff43..f42cdf3aced 100644
--- a/calendar/tests/behat/calendar_import.feature
+++ b/calendar/tests/behat/calendar_import.feature
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Feature: Import and edit calendar events
       | Calendar name  | Test Import |
       | Import from    | Calendar file (.ics) |
       | Type of event  | Category             |
-      | Category       | Miscellaneous   |
+      | Category       | Category 1           |
     And I upload "calendar/tests/fixtures/import.ics" file to "Calendar file (.ics)" filemanager
     And I press "Import calendar"
     And I should see "Category events"
diff --git a/cohort/tests/behat/upload_cohorts.feature b/cohort/tests/behat/upload_cohorts.feature
index c94e2625bde..4143f5c61d4 100644
--- a/cohort/tests/behat/upload_cohorts.feature
+++ b/cohort/tests/behat/upload_cohorts.feature
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | name          | idnumber  | description       | Context       | visible | Status |
       | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | System        | 1       |        |
       | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | System        | 1       |        |
-      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Miscellaneous | 0       |        |
+      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Category 1    | 0       |        |
       | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | Cat 1         | 1       |        |
       | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | Cat 2         | 0       |        |
       | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | Cat 3         | 1       |        |
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | Category      | Name          | Cohort ID | Description       | Cohort size | Source           |
       | System        | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | 0           | Created manually |
       | System        | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
-      | Miscellaneous | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
+      | Category 1    | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 1         | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 2         | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 3         | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | name          | idnumber  | description       | Context                 | Status |
       | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | Cat 3         |        |
       | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | Cat 3         |        |
-      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Miscellaneous |        |
+      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Category 1    |        |
       | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | Cat 1         |        |
       | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | Cat 2         |        |
       | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | Cat 3         |        |
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | Category      | Name          | Cohort ID | Description       | Cohort size | Source           |
       | Cat 3         | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 3         | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
-      | Miscellaneous | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
+      | Category 1    | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 1         | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 2         | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 3         | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | name          | idnumber  | description       | Context | Status |
       | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | Cat 1   |        |
       | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | Cat 1   |        |
-      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Cat 1   | Category Miscellaneous not found or you don't have permission to create a cohort there. The default context will be used. |
+      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Cat 1   | Category Category 1 not found or you don't have permission to create a cohort there. The default context will be used. |
       | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | Cat 1   |        |
       | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | Cat 1   | Category CAT2 not found or you don't have permission to create a cohort there. The default context will be used. |
       | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | Cat 3   |        |
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | name | idnumber | description | Context | Status |
       | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | System |  |
       | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |  | System | Cohort with the same ID number already exists |
-      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |  | Miscellaneous |  |
+      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |  | Category 1 |  |
       | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |  | Cat 1 |  |
       | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |  | Cat 2 |  |
       | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |  | Cat 3 |  |
@@ -137,11 +137,11 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
     And I click on "Preview" "button"
     Then the following should exist in the "previewuploadedcohorts" table:
       | name                         | idnumber  | description | Context       | Status |
-      | Specify category as name     | cohortid1 |             | Miscellaneous |        |
+      | Specify category as name     | cohortid1 |             | Category 1 |        |
       | Specify category as idnumber | cohortid2 |             | Cat 1         |        |
-      | Specify category as id       | cohortid3 |             | Miscellaneous |        |
+      | Specify category as id       | cohortid3 |             | Category 1 |        |
       | Specify category as path     | cohortid4 |             | Cat 3         |        |
-      | Specify category_id          | cohortid5 |             | Miscellaneous |        |
+      | Specify category_id          | cohortid5 |             | Category 1 |        |
       | Specify category_idnumber    | cohortid6 |             | Cat 1         |        |
       | Specify category_path        | cohortid7 |             | Cat 3         |        |
     And I should not see "not found or you"
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | name          | idnumber  | description       | Context       | visible | theme    | Status |
       | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | System        | 1       | boost    |        |
       | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | System        | 1       |          |        |
-      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Miscellaneous | 0       | boost    |        |
+      | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | Category 1    | 0       | boost    |        |
       | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | Cat 1         | 1       | classic  |        |
       | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | Cat 2         | 0       |          |        |
       | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | Cat 3         | 1       | classic  |        |
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ Feature: A privileged user can create cohorts using a CSV file
       | Category      | Name          | Cohort ID | Description       | Cohort size | Source           |
       | System        | cohort name 1 | cohortid1 | first description | 0           | Created manually |
       | System        | cohort name 2 | cohortid2 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
-      | Miscellaneous | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
+      | Category 1    | cohort name 3 | cohortid3 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 1         | cohort name 4 | cohortid4 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 2         | cohort name 5 | cohortid5 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
       | Cat 3         | cohort name 6 | cohortid6 |                   | 0           | Created manually |
diff --git a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts1.csv b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts1.csv
index 8fe77ed628f..a1d0c41a65f 100644
--- a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts1.csv
+++ b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts1.csv
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name,idnumber,description,category,visible
 cohort name 1,cohortid1,first description,,
 cohort name 2,cohortid2,,,
-cohort name 3,cohortid3,,Miscellaneous,no
+cohort name 3,cohortid3,,Category 1,no
 cohort name 4,cohortid4,,CAT1,yes
 cohort name 5,cohortid5,,CAT2,0
 cohort name 6,cohortid6,,CAT3,1
diff --git a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts2.csv b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts2.csv
index f2fd9f3e1ce..c3ff6171c29 100644
--- a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts2.csv
+++ b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts2.csv
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name,idnumber,description,category,category_id,category_idnumber,category_path
-Specify category as name,cohortid1,,Miscellaneous,,,
+Specify category as name,cohortid1,,Category 1,,,
 Specify category as idnumber,cohortid2,,CAT1,,,
 Specify category as id,cohortid3,,1,,,
 Specify category as path,cohortid4,,Cat 1 / Cat 3,,,
diff --git a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts4.csv b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts4.csv
index 61dc609c656..9b773d05622 100644
--- a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts4.csv
+++ b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts4.csv
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name,idnumber,description,category,visible,theme
 cohort name 1,cohortid1,first description,,,boost
 cohort name 2,cohortid2,,,,
-cohort name 3,cohortid3,,Miscellaneous,no,boost
+cohort name 3,cohortid3,,Category 1,no,boost
 cohort name 4,cohortid4,,CAT1,yes,classic
 cohort name 5,cohortid5,,CAT2,0,
 cohort name 6,cohortid6,,CAT3,1,classic
diff --git a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts_test.csv b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts_test.csv
index 567732c7905..fbae0b7f412 100644
--- a/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts_test.csv
+++ b/cohort/tests/fixtures/uploadcohorts_test.csv
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name,idnumber,description,category
 cohort name 1,cid1,first description,
 cohort name 2,cid2,,
-cohort name 3,cid3,,Miscellaneous
+cohort name 3,cid3,,Category 1
 cohort name 4,cid4,,CAT1
 cohort name 5,cid5,,CAT2
 cohort name 6,cid6,,CAT3
diff --git a/course/classes/category.php b/course/classes/category.php
index a92e6d202bf..1733d520cf3 100644
--- a/course/classes/category.php
+++ b/course/classes/category.php
@@ -823,7 +823,7 @@ class core_course_category implements renderable, cacheable_object, IteratorAggr
             // No categories found.
             // This may happen after upgrade of a very old moodle version.
             // In new versions the default category is created on install.
-            $defcoursecat = self::create(array('name' => get_string('miscellaneous')));
+            $defcoursecat = self::create(array('name' => get_string('defaultcategoryname')));
             set_config('defaultrequestcategory', $defcoursecat->id);
             $all[0] = array($defcoursecat->id);
             $all[$defcoursecat->id] = array();
@@ -2552,7 +2552,7 @@ class core_course_category implements renderable, cacheable_object, IteratorAggr
      * Returns ids of all parents of the category. Last element in the return array is the direct parent
      *
      * For example, if you have a tree of categories like:
-     *   Miscellaneous (id = 1)
+     *   Category (id = 1)
      *      Subcategory (id = 2)
      *         Sub-subcategory (id = 4)
      *   Other category (id = 3)
@@ -2578,14 +2578,14 @@ class core_course_category implements renderable, cacheable_object, IteratorAggr
      * List is cached for 10 minutes
      *
      * For example, if you have a tree of categories like:
-     *   Miscellaneous (id = 1)
+     *   Category (id = 1)
      *      Subcategory (id = 2)
      *         Sub-subcategory (id = 4)
      *   Other category (id = 3)
      * Then after calling this function you will have
-     * array(1 => 'Miscellaneous',
-     *       2 => 'Miscellaneous / Subcategory',
-     *       4 => 'Miscellaneous / Subcategory / Sub-subcategory',
+     * array(1 => 'Category',
+     *       2 => 'Category / Subcategory',
+     *       4 => 'Category / Subcategory / Sub-subcategory',
      *       3 => 'Other category');
      *
      * If you specify $requiredcapability, then only categories where the current
diff --git a/course/templates/coursecards.mustache b/course/templates/coursecards.mustache
index 88ae6be5961..f7ba6ed1850 100644
--- a/course/templates/coursecards.mustache
+++ b/course/templates/coursecards.mustache
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
                 "fullname": "course 3",
                 "hasprogress": true,
                 "progress": 10,
-                "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous"
+                "coursecategory": "Category 1"
             }
         ]
     }
diff --git a/course/templates/view-cards.mustache b/course/templates/view-cards.mustache
index ba0d63cce4a..60563b3640d 100644
--- a/course/templates/view-cards.mustache
+++ b/course/templates/view-cards.mustache
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
                 "courseimageurl": "https://moodlesite/pluginfile/123/course/overviewfiles/123.jpg",
                 "fullname": "course 3",
                 "isfavourite": true,
-                "coursecategory": "Miscellaneous"
+                "coursecategory": "Category 1"
             }
         ]
     }
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/behat_course.php b/course/tests/behat/behat_course.php
index a7a26dc918d..a477f391041 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/behat_course.php
+++ b/course/tests/behat/behat_course.php
@@ -121,8 +121,8 @@ class behat_course extends behat_base {
         // Ensure you are on course management page.
         $this->execute("behat_course::i_should_see_the_courses_management_page", get_string('categories'));
 
-        // Select Miscellaneous category.
-        $this->i_click_on_category_in_the_management_interface(get_string('miscellaneous'));
+        // Select default course category.
+        $this->i_click_on_category_in_the_management_interface(get_string('defaultcategoryname'));
         $this->execute("behat_course::i_should_see_the_courses_management_page", get_string('categoriesandcourses'));
 
         // Click create new course.
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/category_management.feature b/course/tests/behat/category_management.feature
index 14ad0b238dd..9b1c9f163eb 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/category_management.feature
+++ b/course/tests/behat/category_management.feature
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ Feature: Test category management actions
     And "What to do" "select" should not exist
     And "Move into" "select" should exist
     And the "Move into" select box should contain "Cat 2"
-    And the "Move into" select box should contain "Miscellaneous"
+    And the "Move into" select box should contain "Category 1"
     And I press "Cancel"
 
   @javascript
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ Feature: Test category management actions
     And "What to do" "select" should exist
     And I expand the "Move into" autocomplete
     And "Cat 2" "autocomplete_suggestions" should not exist
-    And "Miscellaneous" "autocomplete_selection" should be visible
+    And "Category 1" "autocomplete_selection" should be visible
     And I set the field "What to do" to "Delete all - cannot be undone"
     And "Move into" "select" should not be visible
     And I press "Cancel"
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/course_category_management_listing.feature b/course/tests/behat/course_category_management_listing.feature
index 18319fb0d94..42e0987b69c 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/course_category_management_listing.feature
+++ b/course/tests/behat/course_category_management_listing.feature
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Feature: Course category management interface performs as expected
     And I start watching to see if a new page loads
     And I should see the "Course categories and courses" management page
     And I should see "Course categories" in the "#category-listing h3" "css_element"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "#course-listing h3" "css_element"
+    And I should see "Category 1" in the "#course-listing h3" "css_element"
     And I should see "Cat 1" in the "#category-listing" "css_element"
     And I should see "No courses in this category" in the "#course-listing" "css_element"
     And I click on category "Cat 1" in the management interface
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/course_creation.feature b/course/tests/behat/course_creation.feature
index 57d844e2ee9..23d20c84635 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/course_creation.feature
+++ b/course/tests/behat/course_creation.feature
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Feature: Managers can create courses
     And I log in as "admin"
     And I go to the courses management page
     And I should see the "Categories" management page
-    And I click on category "Miscellaneous" in the management interface
+    And I click on category "Category 1" in the management interface
     And I should see the "Course categories and courses" management page
     And I click on "Create new course" "link" in the "#course-listing" "css_element"
     When I set the following fields to these values:
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/course_request.feature b/course/tests/behat/course_request.feature
index 19fa9534ea2..6fc76aa271c 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/course_request.feature
+++ b/course/tests/behat/course_request.feature
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Feature: Users can request and approve courses
     And I log in as "user2"
     And I am on course index
     And I press "Courses pending approval"
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous" in the "My new course" "table_row"
+    And I should see "Category 1" in the "My new course" "table_row"
     And I click on "Approve" "button" in the "My new course" "table_row"
     And I press "Save and return"
     And I should see "There are no courses pending approval"
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/frontpage_display_modes.feature b/course/tests/behat/frontpage_display_modes.feature
index c736f3a457f..f2664bbac30 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/frontpage_display_modes.feature
+++ b/course/tests/behat/frontpage_display_modes.feature
@@ -7,21 +7,21 @@ Feature: Front page displays items in different modes
   Background:
     Given the following "categories" exist:
       | name                   | category | idnumber |
-      | Category 1             | 0        | CAT1     |
-      | Category 2             | 0        | CAT2     |
-      | Category 1 child       | CAT1     | CAT11    |
-      | Category 2 child       | CAT2     | CAT21    |
-      | Category 1 child child | CAT11    | CAT111   |
-      | Category 3             | 0        | CAT3     |
+      | Category A             | 0        | CATA     |
+      | Category B             | 0        | CATB     |
+      | Category A child       | CATA     | CATA1    |
+      | Category B child       | CATB     | CATB1    |
+      | Category A child child | CATA1    | CATA11   |
+      | Category C             | 0        | CATC     |
     And the following "courses" exist:
       | fullname     | shortname   | category |
-      | Course 1 1   | COURSE1_1   | CAT1     |
-      | Course 2 1   | COURSE2_1   | CAT2     |
-      | Course 11 1  | COURSE11_1  | CAT11    |
-      | Course 2 2   | COURSE2_2   | CAT2     |
-      | Course 21 1  | COURSE21_1  | CAT21    |
-      | Course 111 1 | COURSE111_1 | CAT111   |
-      | Course 111 2 | COURSE111_2 | CAT111   |
+      | Course 1 1   | COURSE1_1   | CATA     |
+      | Course 2 1   | COURSE2_1   | CATB     |
+      | Course 11 1  | COURSE11_1  | CATA1    |
+      | Course 2 2   | COURSE2_2   | CATB     |
+      | Course 21 1  | COURSE21_1  | CATB1    |
+      | Course 111 1 | COURSE111_1 | CATA11   |
+      | Course 111 2 | COURSE111_2 | CATA11   |
     And I log in as "admin"
 
   @javascript
@@ -30,15 +30,15 @@ Feature: Front page displays items in different modes
       | Front page items when logged in | List of categories |
       | Maximum category depth | 2 |
     And I am on site homepage
-    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I should see "Category 1 child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I should not see "Category 1 child child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I toggle "Category 1" category children visibility in frontpage
-    And I should not see "Category 1 child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I toggle "Category 1" category children visibility in frontpage
-    And I should see "Category 1 child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I toggle "Category 1 child" category children visibility in frontpage
-    And I should see "Category 1 child child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    Then I should see "Category A" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I should see "Category A child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I should not see "Category A child child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I toggle "Category A" category children visibility in frontpage
+    And I should not see "Category A child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I toggle "Category A" category children visibility in frontpage
+    And I should see "Category A child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I toggle "Category A child" category children visibility in frontpage
+    And I should see "Category A child child" in the "region-main" "region"
 
   @javascript
   Scenario: Displays a combo list
@@ -46,17 +46,17 @@ Feature: Front page displays items in different modes
       | Front page items when logged in | Combo list |
       | Maximum category depth | 2 |
     And I am on site homepage
-    Then I should see "Category 1" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I should see "Category 1 child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I should not see "Category 1 child child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    Then I should see "Category A" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I should see "Category A child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I should not see "Category A child child" in the "region-main" "region"
     And I should see "Course 1 1" in the "region-main" "region"
     And I should see "Course 2 2" in the "region-main" "region"
     And I should not see "Course 11 1" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I toggle "Category 1 child" category children visibility in frontpage
+    And I toggle "Category A child" category children visibility in frontpage
     And I should see "Course 11 1" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I should see "Category 1 child child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I toggle "Category 1" category children visibility in frontpage
+    And I should see "Category A child child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I toggle "Category A" category children visibility in frontpage
     And I should not see "Course 1 1" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I should not see "Category 1 child" in the "region-main" "region"
-    And I toggle "Category 1" category children visibility in frontpage
+    And I should not see "Category A child" in the "region-main" "region"
+    And I toggle "Category A" category children visibility in frontpage
     And I should see "Course 11 1" in the "region-main" "region"
diff --git a/course/tests/behat/navigate_course_list.feature b/course/tests/behat/navigate_course_list.feature
index 4f7be585d40..c027e62c98d 100644
--- a/course/tests/behat/navigate_course_list.feature
+++ b/course/tests/behat/navigate_course_list.feature
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Feature: Browse course list and return back from enrolment page
   Scenario: A user can return to the category page from enrolment page
     When I log in as "user2"
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     And I follow "Sample course"
     And I press "Continue"
     Then I should see "Courses" in the ".breadcrumb" "css_element"
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Feature: Browse course list and return back from enrolment page
     And I log out
     When I log in as "user1"
     And I am on course index
-    And I follow "Miscellaneous"
+    And I follow "Category 1"
     And I follow "Sample course"
     And I follow "Test choice"
     And I should see "Sorry, only enrolled users are allowed to make choices."
diff --git a/course/tests/category_test.php b/course/tests/category_test.php
index 467f89d028d..9ed5fb9c00e 100644
--- a/course/tests/category_test.php
+++ b/course/tests/category_test.php
@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ class core_course_category_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
         //   $course4
         // structure.
 
-        // Note that we also have default 'Miscellaneous' category and default 'site' course.
+        // Note that we also have default course category and default 'site' course.
         $this->assertEquals(1, $DB->get_field_sql('SELECT count(*) FROM {course_categories} WHERE id > ?', array($initialcatid)));
         $this->assertEquals($category1->id, $DB->get_field_sql('SELECT max(id) FROM {course_categories}'));
         $this->assertEquals(1, $DB->get_field_sql('SELECT count(*) FROM {course} WHERE id <> ?', array(SITEID)));
diff --git a/customfield/tests/behat/edit_fields_settings.feature b/customfield/tests/behat/edit_fields_settings.feature
index d101de646fa..23839e2cf5f 100644
--- a/customfield/tests/behat/edit_fields_settings.feature
+++ b/customfield/tests/behat/edit_fields_settings.feature
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Feature: Teachers can edit course custom fields
     When I log in as "admin"
     And I go to the courses management page
     And I should see the "Categories" management page
-    And I click on category "Miscellaneous" in the management interface
+    And I click on category "Category 1" in the management interface
     And I should see the "Course categories and courses" management page
     And I click on "Create new course" "link" in the "#course-listing" "css_element"
     And I set the following fields to these values:
diff --git a/files/tests/externallib_test.php b/files/tests/externallib_test.php
index 3e951d7d918..a627077a824 100644
--- a/files/tests/externallib_test.php
+++ b/files/tests/externallib_test.php
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ class core_files_externallib_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
                                           'filearea' => null,
                                           'itemid' => null,
                                           'filepath' => null,
-                                          'filename' => 'Miscellaneous');
+                                          'filename' => get_string('defaultcategoryname'));
         $testdata['parents']['2'] = array('contextid' => $coursecontext->id,
                                           'component' => null,
                                           'filearea' => null,
diff --git a/lang/en/moodle.php b/lang/en/moodle.php
index 549e25ba965..40ff7e97c45 100644
--- a/lang/en/moodle.php
+++ b/lang/en/moodle.php
@@ -472,6 +472,7 @@ $string['days'] = 'days';
 $string['decodinginternallinks'] = 'Decoding internal links';
 $string['default'] = 'Default';
 $string['defaulteditor'] = 'Default editor';
+$string['defaultcategoryname'] = 'Category 1';
 $string['defaultcompetencescale'] = 'Default competence scale';
 $string['defaultcompetencescaledesc'] = 'A binary rating scale that provides no further information beyond whether someone has demonstrated proficiency or not.';
 $string['defaultcompetencescalenotproficient'] = 'Not yet competent';
diff --git a/lib/db/install.php b/lib/db/install.php
index 5d4d5565f0e..c67a582675f 100644
--- a/lib/db/install.php
+++ b/lib/db/install.php
@@ -105,7 +105,8 @@ function xmldb_main_install() {
         throw new moodle_exception('generalexceptionmessage', 'error', '', 'Can not create default course category, categories already exist.');
     }
     $cat = new stdClass();
-    $cat->name         = get_string('miscellaneous');
+    $cat->name         = get_string('defaultcategoryname');
+    $cat->descriptionformat = FORMAT_HTML;
     $cat->depth        = 1;
     $cat->sortorder    = get_max_courses_in_category();
     $cat->timemodified = time();
diff --git a/lib/db/upgrade.php b/lib/db/upgrade.php
index 9a5cced14a6..d45f29e542a 100644
--- a/lib/db/upgrade.php
+++ b/lib/db/upgrade.php
@@ -2717,5 +2717,23 @@ function xmldb_main_upgrade($oldversion) {
         upgrade_main_savepoint(true, 2021090200.01);
     }
 
+    if ($oldversion < 2021091100.01) {
+        // Set the description field to HTML format for the Default course category.
+        $category = $DB->get_record('course_categories', ['id' => 1]);
+
+        if ($category->descriptionformat == FORMAT_MOODLE) {
+            // Format should be changed only if it's still set to FORMAT_MOODLE.
+            if (!is_null($category->description)) {
+                // If description is not empty, format the content to HTML.
+                $category->description = format_text($category->description, FORMAT_MOODLE);
+            }
+            $category->descriptionformat = FORMAT_HTML;
+            $DB->update_record('course_categories', $category);
+        }
+
+        // Main savepoint reached.
+        upgrade_main_savepoint(true, 2021091100.01);
+    }
+
     return true;
 }
diff --git a/mnet/service/enrol/tests/privacy_test.php b/mnet/service/enrol/tests/privacy_test.php
index 795ec779845..d44cf4daa19 100644
--- a/mnet/service/enrol/tests/privacy_test.php
+++ b/mnet/service/enrol/tests/privacy_test.php
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ class mnetservice_enrol_privacy_testcase extends provider_testcase {
         $course->hostid         = $this->mnethost->id;
         $course->remoteid       = $remoteid;
         $course->categoryid     = 1;
-        $course->categoryname   = 'Miscellaneous';
+        $course->categoryname   = get_string('defaultcategoryname');
         $course->sortorder      = 10001;
         $course->fullname       = 'Test Remote Course '.$remoteid;
         $course->shortname      = 'testremotecourse '.$remoteid;
diff --git a/privacy/tests/moodle_content_writer_test.php b/privacy/tests/moodle_content_writer_test.php
index e08bbdef980..d40736d1d4f 100644
--- a/privacy/tests/moodle_content_writer_test.php
+++ b/privacy/tests/moodle_content_writer_test.php
@@ -1370,7 +1370,7 @@ class moodle_content_writer_test extends advanced_testcase {
             'System _.1' => [
                 'data.json',
                 'paper' => 'data.json',
-                'Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id => [
+                'Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id => [
                     'Course Test course 1 _.' . $coursecontext->id => [
                         'Chat Chat 1 _.' . $modulecontext->id => 'data.json',
                         'grades' => 'data.json'
@@ -1390,9 +1390,9 @@ class moodle_content_writer_test extends advanced_testcase {
         $expectedlistoutput = [
             'System _.1/data.json' => 'data_file_1',
             'System _.1/paper/data.json' => 'data_file_2',
-            'System _.1/Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
+            'System _.1/Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
                     $coursecontext->id . '/Chat Chat 1 _.' . $modulecontext->id . '/data.json'   => 'data_file_3',
-            'System _.1/Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
+            'System _.1/Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
                     $coursecontext->id . '/grades/data.json'   => 'data_file_4',
             'System _.1/Category Course category 1 _.' . $categorycontext->id . '/data.json' => 'data_file_5',
             'System _.1/_files/tests/a.txt' => 'No var',
@@ -1403,9 +1403,9 @@ class moodle_content_writer_test extends advanced_testcase {
         $expectedindex = [
             'data_file_1' => 'System _.1/data.js',
             'data_file_2' => 'System _.1/paper/data.js',
-            'data_file_3' => 'System _.1/Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
+            'data_file_3' => 'System _.1/Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
                     $coursecontext->id . '/Chat Chat 1 _.' . $modulecontext->id . '/data.js',
-            'data_file_4' => 'System _.1/Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
+            'data_file_4' => 'System _.1/Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id . '/Course Test course 1 _.' .
                     $coursecontext->id . '/grades/data.js',
             'data_file_5' => 'System _.1/Category Course category 1 _.' . $categorycontext->id . '/data.js',
             'data_file_6' => 'System _.1/Logs/Standard log/data.js'
@@ -1438,9 +1438,9 @@ class moodle_content_writer_test extends advanced_testcase {
                             ]
                         ]
                     ],
-                    'Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id => (object) [
+                    'Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id => (object) [
                         'itemtype' => 'treeitem',
-                        'name' => 'Category Miscellaneous ',
+                        'name' => 'Category Category 1 ',
                         'context' => $misccoursecxt,
                         'children' => [
                             'Course Test course 1 _.' . $coursecontext->id => (object) [
@@ -1542,9 +1542,9 @@ class moodle_content_writer_test extends advanced_testcase {
                 'name' => 'System ',
                 'context' => \context_system::instance(),
                 'children' => [
-                    'Category Miscellaneous _.' . $misccoursecxt->id => (object) [
+                    'Category Category 1 _.' . $misccoursecxt->id => (object) [
                         'itemtype' => 'treeitem',
-                        'name' => 'Category Miscellaneous ',
+                        'name' => 'Category Category 1 ',
                         'context' => $misccoursecxt,
                         'children' => [
                             'Course Test course 1 _.' . $coursecontext->id => (object) [
diff --git a/repository/contentbank/tests/behat/select_content.feature b/repository/contentbank/tests/behat/select_content.feature
index 4c1d6278f5a..9a2d29980d6 100644
--- a/repository/contentbank/tests/behat/select_content.feature
+++ b/repository/contentbank/tests/behat/select_content.feature
@@ -44,23 +44,23 @@ Feature: Select content bank files using the content bank files repository
     And I click on "Add..." "button"
     And I should see "Content bank" in the ".fp-repo-area" "css_element"
     When I select "Content bank" repository in file picker
-    Then I should see "System > Miscellaneous > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    Then I should see "System > Category 1 > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "1" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "filltheblanks.h5p" "file" in repository content area
-    And I click on "Miscellaneous" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
-    And I should see "System > Miscellaneous" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    And I click on "Category 1" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
+    And I should see "System > Category 1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "2" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "MiscellaneousCourse1" "folder" in repository content area
     And I should see "MiscellaneousCourse2" "folder" in repository content area
     And I click on "MiscellaneousCourse2" "folder" in repository content area
-    And I should see "System > Miscellaneous > MiscellaneousCourse2" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    And I should see "System > Category 1 > MiscellaneousCourse2" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "1" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "find-the-words.h5p" "file" in repository content area
     And I click on "System" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
     And I should see "System" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "3" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "filltheblanks.h5p" "file" in repository content area
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous" "folder" in repository content area
+    And I should see "Category 1" "folder" in repository content area
     And I should see "Category1" "folder" in repository content area
     And I click on "Category1" "folder" in repository content area
     And I should see "System > Category1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Feature: Select content bank files using the content bank files repository
     And I click on "Add..." "button"
     And I should see "Content bank" in the ".fp-repo-area" "css_element"
     And I select "Content bank" repository in file picker
-    And I should see "System > Miscellaneous > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    And I should see "System > Category 1 > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I click on "System" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
     And I click on "Category1" "folder" in repository content area
     And I should see "ipsums.h5p" "file" in repository content area
@@ -100,18 +100,18 @@ Feature: Select content bank files using the content bank files repository
     And I click on "Add..." "button"
     And I should see "Content bank" in the ".fp-repo-area" "css_element"
     When I select "Content bank" repository in file picker
-    Then I should see "System > Miscellaneous > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    Then I should see "System > Category 1 > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "1" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "filltheblanks.h5p" "file" in repository content area
-    And I click on "Miscellaneous" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
-    And I should see "System > Miscellaneous" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    And I click on "Category 1" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
+    And I should see "System > Category 1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "1" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "MiscellaneousCourse1" "folder" in repository content area
     And I click on "System" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
     And I should see "System" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I should see "2" elements in repository content area
     And I should see "filltheblanks.h5p" "file" in repository content area
-    And I should see "Miscellaneous" "folder" in repository content area
+    And I should see "Category 1" "folder" in repository content area
 
   Scenario: Editing teacher can select and re-use content bank files available to him using the content bank repository
     Given I am on the Folder "Folder activity" page logged in as teacher1
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ Feature: Select content bank files using the content bank files repository
     And I click on "Add..." "button"
     And I should see "Content bank" in the ".fp-repo-area" "css_element"
     And I select "Content bank" repository in file picker
-    And I should see "System > Miscellaneous > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
+    And I should see "System > Category 1 > MiscellaneousCourse1" breadcrumb navigation in repository
     And I click on "System" "link" in the ".file-picker .fp-pathbar" "css_element"
     And I should see "filltheblanks.h5p" "file" in repository content area
     And I click on "filltheblanks.h5p" "file" in repository content area
diff --git a/repository/contentbank/tests/browser_test.php b/repository/contentbank/tests/browser_test.php
index 7de26e25975..036dfe94917 100644
--- a/repository/contentbank/tests/browser_test.php
+++ b/repository/contentbank/tests/browser_test.php
@@ -52,9 +52,9 @@ class repository_contentbank_browser_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
         $coursecategory = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_category(['name' => 'Category']);
         $coursecatcontext = \context_coursecat::instance($coursecategory->id);
 
-        // Get the default 'Miscellaneous' category.
-        $miscellaneouscat = \core_course_category::get(1);
-        $miscellaneouscatcontext = \context_coursecat::instance($miscellaneouscat->id);
+        // Get the default course category.
+        $defaultcat = \core_course_category::get(1);
+        $defaultcatcontext = \context_coursecat::instance($defaultcat->id);
 
         // Create course.
         $course = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_course(['category' => $coursecategory->id]);
@@ -77,12 +77,12 @@ class repository_contentbank_browser_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
         $repositorycontentnodes = $browser->get_content();
         // All content nodes should be available to the admin user.
         // There should be a total of 5 nodes, 3 file nodes representing the existing content bank files in the
-        // system context and 2 folder nodes representing the default course category 'Miscellaneous' and 'Category'.
+        // system context and 2 folder nodes representing the default course category and 'Category'.
         $this->assertCount(5, $repositorycontentnodes);
         $contextfolders = [
             [
-                'name' => 'Miscellaneous',
-                'contextid' => $miscellaneouscatcontext->id
+                'name' => get_string('defaultcategoryname'),
+                'contextid' => $defaultcatcontext->id
             ],
             [
                 'name' => 'Category',
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ class repository_contentbank_browser_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
         $category = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_category(['name' => 'Category']);
         // Create course1 in 'Category'.
         $course1 = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_course(['fullname' => 'Course1', 'category' => $category->id]);
-        // Create course2 in 'Miscellaneous' by default.
+        // Create course2 in default category by default.
         $course2 = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_course(['fullname' => 'Course2']);
         // Create a teacher enrolled in course1.
         $teacher = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_and_enrol($course1, 'teacher');
diff --git a/repository/contentbank/tests/search_test.php b/repository/contentbank/tests/search_test.php
index f4f0a646942..bd3867c807a 100644
--- a/repository/contentbank/tests/search_test.php
+++ b/repository/contentbank/tests/search_test.php
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ class repository_contentbank_search_testcase extends advanced_testcase {
     public function test_get_search_contents_user_can_access_all_content() {
         $this->resetAfterTest(true);
 
-        // Create a course in 'Miscellaneous' category by default.
+        // Create a course in default category by default.
         $course = $this->getDataGenerator()->create_course();
         $coursecontext = \context_course::instance($course->id);
         // Create a course category without a course.
diff --git a/repository/nextcloud/tests/lib_test.php b/repository/nextcloud/tests/lib_test.php
index 0554fecaf55..8028ffdc01b 100644
--- a/repository/nextcloud/tests/lib_test.php
+++ b/repository/nextcloud/tests/lib_test.php
@@ -769,7 +769,7 @@ JSON;
    <token/>
    <uid_file_owner>tech</uid_file_owner>
    <displayname_file_owner>tech</displayname_file_owner>
-   <path>/System/Category Miscellaneous/Course Example Course/File morefiles/mod_resource/content/0/merge.txt</path>
+   <path>/System/Category Category 1/Course Example Course/File morefiles/mod_resource/content/0/merge.txt</path>
    <item_type>file</item_type>
    <mimetype>text/plain</mimetype>
    <storage_id>home::tech</storage_id>
@@ -794,7 +794,7 @@ JSON;
    <token/>
    <uid_file_owner>tech</uid_file_owner>
    <displayname_file_owner>tech</displayname_file_owner>
-   <path>/System/Category Miscellaneous/Course Example Course/File morefiles/mod_resource/content/0/merge.txt</path>
+   <path>/System/Category Category 1/Course Example Course/File morefiles/mod_resource/content/0/merge.txt</path>
    <item_type>file</item_type>
    <mimetype>text/plain</mimetype>
    <storage_id>home::tech</storage_id>
diff --git a/version.php b/version.php
index af26bdf6b63..28de62df36b 100644
--- a/version.php
+++ b/version.php
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 
 defined('MOODLE_INTERNAL') || die();
 
-$version  = 2021091100.00;              // YYYYMMDD      = weekly release date of this DEV branch.
+$version  = 2021091100.01;              // YYYYMMDD      = weekly release date of this DEV branch.
                                         //         RR    = release increments - 00 in DEV branches.
                                         //           .XX = incremental changes.
 $release  = '4.0dev (Build: 20210911)'; // Human-friendly version name