diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index cae1e10..c8febcd 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -1726,7 +1726,7 @@ def main():
         sys.exit(1)
 
     shaka_ret_val = check_for_shaka()
-    if not shaka_ret_val:
+    if not shaka_ret_val and not skip_lectures:
         logger.fatal("> Shaka Packager is missing from your system or path!")
         sys.exit(1)