Anyone who has the share link can actually access your mini-course. However, it is possible to create a gate for your content.
You can enable access to everyone without any gateway. Alternatively, you can add a password protection, in which users need to enter a password set by you to view the rest of the content.
You can add a sign-up wall through "Learners' Access" setting, in which users need to enter their e-mail address to view the rest of the content
You can add a payment wall through "Learners' Access" setting, in which users need to make payment to view the rest of the content.
You can grant exclusive access to only those who are invited by you through the "Learners' Access" setting.